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Unilock, North America's premier paving stone and retaining wall manufacturer has been producing quality architectural and residential concrete landscape products for over 30 years. Whether you're designing a complete streetscape or a residential walkway, patio and driveway, Unilock can provide you with a range of shapes colors and textures second-to-none within the interlocking unit paver industry.
This course is an overview of permeable interlocking concrete pavements, related environmental issues and solutions, system components, selection and basic design information. Start This Course Now!
Provides an overview of data required and methods used for sizing the base and sub base for permeable interlocking concrete systems. Start This Course Now!
CityScapes roof screens & roof screening products have a patented design that can be used for many architectural applications, including the screening of RTU's, cooling towers, HVAC, air chillers, and more. We work with city governments, retailers, school systems, corporations, and residential complexes to provide a simple, elegant solution that fits all budgets and provides lasting solutions.
Provides an overview of different types of rooftop HVAC equipment enclosures including a discussion of the different installation techniques and comparative characteristics of traditional roof-mounted screening methods verses unit-attached screening methods. Start This Course Now!
Masonite is known worldwide for innovation, quality products, exceptional customer service and a commitment to excellence. Over 80 years of dedication to innovation, technical advancements and customers make Masonite® the brand that builders, remodelers and consumers choose when creating homes of distinction.
Provides an in-depth look into wood veneer cutting methods, the various face lay-up options, and species selection as it pertains to wood doors. Start This Course Now!
MBTechnology specializes in manufacturing SBS Modified Bitumen Roofing & Underlayment systems. These include a variety of systems, which can be applied through the use of cold adhesives, heat welding, or hot asphalt.
Provides an overview of SBS modified asphalt roofing and underlayment systems and includes discussions on the properties of SBS modified asphalt membrane (SMAM), applications, testing, codes, underlayments, and provides a comparison with other commercial roofing material. Start This Course Now!
As the industry leader in thermal insulation, TGI-Spacer allows your fenestration systems to deliver superior thermal performance results. Our spacer meets or exceeds the toughest global standards for condensation resistance, durability, UV resistance, fogging, volatiles and moisture penetration. Technoform's Bautec Structural Insulating Strips provides superior thermal insulation and structural strength for aluminum windows and curtain walls, making Technoform the leading global supplier of thermal break systems.
Provides an overview of fenestration systems that incorporate thermally broken frames, enhanced glass coatings, and high performance warm edge spacers, as well as a discussion on energy, codes/regulations and the impact of high performance fenestration on sustainability. Start This Course Now!
Evonik Cyro LLC, formally known as Cyro Industries, is a supplier of innovative material solutions to a number of architectural markets such as glazing, kitchen and bath, furniture, retail display and store fixtures, health care, museum and many more.
Provides an overview of the manufacturing processes, features, and benefits of specialty acrylic products that afford architects and designers unique and inspiring design solutions for a wide variety of applications. Start This Course Now!
Staron® and Starex are brands within Samsung's chemical division --- Samsung Chemical (USA), Inc., operates as an independent corporation engaged principally in sales and distribution of plastic chemical resin (Starex) and solid surface materials (Staron).
Provides an overview of the characteristics of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface compared to other surface materials and the driving factors that contribute to its growing role in sustainable design strategies. Also discussed are the manufacturing, fabricating, and thermoformable processes of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface and the related green standards and certification programs. Start This Course Now!
Provides an overview of the characteristics, features and benefits of engineered quartz surfaces, as well as a discussion on the related green certification programs. Start This Course Now!
Eagle Roofing Products, a division of Burlingame Industries, was founded in 1989 with the goal of manufacturing quality concrete roof tile in modern, automated and high-speed plants.
Provides an overview of the features, benefits, and installation of concrete tile roof systems, along with a discussion of the green building codes and programs related to concrete roofing systems. Start This Course Now!
United Plastics Corporation serves the world with extrusion, dual extrusion, and tri-extrusion, in interior and exterior grade compounds. Our materials include PVC, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene, rigid foam, santoprene, and Rigid and Flexible Plastic Extrusionmore. Our custom compounding and full in-house die capabilities allow a variety of durometers engineered to your precise specifications. We also offer in-line and/or secondary operations, including minor assembly, welding, and punching.
Provides an overview of basic acoustic definitions focusing on sound control techniques and products to reduce noise through wall systems. Start This Course Now!
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Ortal, in business since 1986, is well known for its wide selection of modern gas fires, produced with close attention to detail, finishing, heating efficiency and quality. Ortal’s products combine traditional and modern design with the technology innovation that ensures a green product with high efficiency ratings. Our advanced technology produces eye catching fires that are safe, beautiful and economical. Our product sophistication allows installation in more location inside the home.
Provides an overview of contemporary fireplace styles, options, venting, and installation, with a focus on cool wall technology and how it allows electronics and other design elements to be safely mounted over a fireplace.
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For over 135 years, Sherwin-Williams has satisfied the coating and color needs of builders, designers, specifiers, property managers and contractors. Sherwin-Williams provides fast, flexible, responsive local service and personalized, expert advice. A network of 3,000 stores and 1,500 sales representatives make Sherwin-Williams America’s largest single-source supplier of high-quality paints, stains, masonry coatings and brand-name wall and floor coverings.
Provides an overview of paint and coatings technology and includes discussions on the components of paint, paint selection and finishes, green painting solutions, and common paint failures. Start This Course Now!
Provides an overview of high performance coatings, with a discussion of the range of coatings available, sustainability issues and environmental considerations that influence coating selection, and which coatings to specify depending on the type of project and the extreme conditions it faces. Start This Course Now!
Wheatland Tube Company is recognized as a world leader in the manufacturing of continuous weld (CW) and electric welded (ERW) steel pipe. Wheatland's pipe and tubing products are compliant with all of the construction related specifications and codes and are used in 16 Divisions of the new MasterFormat 2004 such as electrical, fence, fire suppression sprinkler systems, utilities, HVAC and process integration. Wheatland has been providing quality products since 1877.
Provides an overview of the material specifications, installation, and standards related to the design of steel mesh fence systems including chain link fabric, expanded metal, and welded wire. Start This Course Now!
W. R. MEADOWS delivers one of the broadest lines of premium-grade construction products available to architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners to meet a multitude of construction application needs. Our extensive line of high performance, premium-grade construction products has been developed for use in, on, around, and under concrete.
Provides an overview of the benefits and advantages of air, vapor and moisture barriers designed to protect buildings, and includes a discussion on moisture sources and travel, and their negative impact upon the building and how they can contribute to building sustainability. Start This Course Now!
Provides an overview of the types of moisture movement in buildings below grade and the effects of uncontrolled moisture movement. Included are discussions pertaining to the solutions and methods used to prevent and control moisture movement below grade and the industry codes and standards which must be met when specifying vapor retarders/barriers. Start This Course Now!
Provides an overview of effective concrete waterproofing technologies and how they improve the durability and lifespan of structures and includes discussions on water penetration, system selection, membrane protection, and cementitious waterproofing. Start This Course Now!
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Those of you with approaching deadlines for credential maintenance should take advantage of the featured courses listed below. You can also visit our certification page to access courses applicable to your governing association. Just click on the applicable association logo to display a list of available courses.
TotalJoist is a light gauge steel floor joist designed, manufactured, and distributed exclusively by iSPAN Systems LP, as a response to the challenges and limitations currently faced by those in the Multi-Residential construction industry using engineered wood and precast floors.
Provides an overview of modular steel joist floor systems, and their environmental, fire resistance, acoustic, and structural considerations. Start This Course Now!
For more than a century, Vicwest has offered high quality, easy-to-install, no maintenance exterior building products that are used by trusted contractors and architects across North America. Our
infinite combination of colors, profiles, trims and accessories will
make your residential, commercial, industrial or institutional projects truly standout.
You can also take comfort in knowing that you are working with a leading
Canadian company, supported by a knowledgeable national team of experts.
Provides an overview of metal wall panels and the rain screen system, wall panel evolution from press broke to gasket joint, and wall panel materials including natural metals. Start This Course Now!
For more than 30 years, this Canadian family owned business has been a leading manufacturer of top quality products in the field of Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), and Specialty Coatings for floors and walls. The company's broad range of products and wall systems are subjected to extensive research and rigorous testing to ensure that they meet Canadian Building Code requirements.
Provides an overview of EIFS with Geometrically Defined Drainage Cavities (GDDC) incorporated into the insulation manufacturing process, including descriptions of the components and illustrations of various cladding designs and details. Start This Course Now!
Inline Fiberglass is a world leader in the development, design and application of fiberglass pultrusion technology. Inline’s leading product, thin walled fiberglass lineals are used in a myriad of applications. As a fully integrated manufacturing operation, Inline designs and pultrudes in-house standard and custom lineals and fabricates the Sovereign™ window series. Inline has offices and production facilities in Toronto, Ontario and Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Inline lineal products and production equipment are sold around the world.
Provides an overview of pultruded fiberglass window systems and compares them with traditional wood, aluminum, and PVC window systems across a wide variety of performance attributes including: strength and durability, sustainability, condensation resistance, expansion /contraction, fabrication and installation. Start This Course Now!
Since 1926, Metrie has helped transform spaces with exquisitely crafted architectural trim. Today, we offer something you can’t find anywhere else: complete Collections of interior finishings, from crowns to Ikons™ and architraves, to interior doors – each element perfectly coordinated and flawlessly proportioned.
Provides an overview of Interior Finishings, with discussions on the variety of trim types, profiles, and substrates, and how to select finishings that achieve the desired function and design style. Start This Course Now!
Royal Building Products is one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium performance siding and roofing products. Royal's commitment
towards state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and facilities has resulted in the most durable solid vinyl siding and roofing products in today's market. Royal's commitment towards quality is demonstrated in its Double Lifetime
Coverage and Exclusive Dura Color Protection which represents the best warranty in the business.
Provides an overview of the benefits cellular PVC as a cladding material and focuses on water-based PVDF coatings, how they work, and how their performance characteristics contribute to their durability.
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