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 Florence Manufacturing Co. | Conserval Engineering Inc. | Amba Products | Basalite Concrete Products | Julius Blum & Co., Inc. | Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc. | Partner Events | Subscription Info 

Florence Manufacturing Co.
	Florence Manufacturing is the nation’s leading manufacturer of superior quality mailboxes and accessories for centralized distribution and collection of mail and packages. For more than a century, the Florence line of postal specialties has maintained industry leadership by offering consistently superior product quality and rapid, reliable customer service.
Emerging Trends in Mail Delivery Equipment Provides an overview of changes taking place since the United States Postal Service updated the mailbox standard and features consideration of size and installation of centralized mailboxes; space planning requirements associated with the updated specifications; and, ADA regulation considerations. Start This Course Now!

Conserval Engineering Inc.
	Manufacture, install, design and install "solarwall", solar air heating systems.
Solar Air Heating Systems: Renewable Energy Solutions Provides an overview of solar thermal technology and the operation, application, and performance of solar air heating systems. Start This Course Now!

Amba Products
	Amba Products is proud to offer functional interior stainless steel decorative hardware. Our extensive range of products includes Towel Warmers, Exposed Sliding Door Systems and Hardware including Lock & Pulls and Cabinet Hardware. Products can be custom or selected from our wide range of collections. Our goal is to provide luxury and superiority at a competitive price, while developing better designs and technologies that will further enhance the life styles and spaces that we live.
Premium Barn Door Hardware and Base Bottom Rolling Door Hardware Provides an overview of two types of stainless steel decorative sliding door hardware systems and includes discussions on the functional types of systems available and options for handles and locking pull systems. It also outlines planning considerations and offers sample installation guidelines. Start This Course Now! Towel Warmers: Versatility in Design and Function Provides an overview of towel warmers and includes discussions on: the functions, benefits, and applications of towel warmers; centrally heated, electric, and hydronic heating systems; materials and finishes; installation and care; and, design and accessory options. Start This Course Now!

Basalite Concrete Products
	The company has become one of the largest suppliers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States.
Why Masonry? Explains why concrete masonry for construction is a sustainable choice and discusses concrete masonry in terms of its environmental, economical, design flexible, structural, and safety benefits. Start This Course Now!

Julius Blum & Co., Inc.
	Julius Blum & Co., Inc. is the complete source for stock components for architectural metal work. Components are available in aluminum, bronze, stainless steel and nickel-silver. Products include Connectorail®, Carlstadt® railing, JB® Glass Railing, handrails, guardrails, brackets and a complete selection of tubing, bars and shapes. All components are in stock for immediate shipment.
Specifying Stock Components for Architectural Metal Work The course includes a discussion on: how to choose the best material for your job; available systems and their components; engineering data and the formulas to provide safe installations. Start This Course Now!

Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc.
	Cascade Coil Drapery's flexible round weave wire fabrics are catching the eyes of today's designers. Designers and architects around the world are creatively using this material for a wide range of applications including; specialty architectural, bird/animal containment, fireplace screens, interior design, industrial safety and explosion protection.
Sustainable Contributions of Woven Wire Fabric Drapery Provides an overview of woven wire fabric drapery and includes discussions on architectural, safety, security, and blast mitigation drapery (mesh) and their applications, the design benefits of woven wire fabric drapery, and its contributions to green building programs. Start This Course Now!

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Building Knowledge and Connections AEC Daily offers the following Online Continuing Education courses at our Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are registered with AIA, GBCI, IDCEC and many more organizations. Inside this Edition:
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Benjamin Moore & Co.
	Benjamin Moore & Co. continues to develop and produce new paint products, such as EcoSpec, a solvent-free, low odor, low VOC, water-thinnable coating system that utilizes our own advanced materials technology.
Color & Paint in Environments for the Aging Provides an overview of the changes in color perception among the elderly as a result of aging or disease, with discussions of appropriate color use and application of low- or no-VOC, durable, high-quality paint to facilitate quality of life in all environments for aging. Start This Course Now! Color Foundations Provides an overview of color basics, including terminology, color perception, the psychology of color, how light affects color, and current styles and color trends. Start This Course Now! Color and Light Provides an overview of the properties of color and light. The program includes discussions on types of lighting, metamerism, Color Rendering Index (CRI), and Light Reflectance Value (LRV) and how they affect design choices. Start This Course Now! Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology Provides an overview of sustainable design and the creation of healthier environments in reference to architectural paints. Included are discussions regarding the components of paint; independent testing methods and standards; categories of LEED®; and specification of paint systems for today’s designer. Start This Course Now! High Performance Floor Coatings Provides an overview of the basic characteristics of concrete as a floor substrate; floor coating types and selection of appropriate materials; proper coating application and importance of preliminary inspection and surface preparation. Start This Course Now! High-Performance Coatings for Industrial Applications Provides an overview of high-performance coatings for industrial applications, including a discussion of various types of industrial coating products, surface preparation techniques, primer selection, and specification issues. Start This Course Now! Low-VOC Paints as a Component of Sustainable Building Concepts Provides an overview of the concept of sustainable building and basics of LEED rating system; LEED standard credits for paints and coatings; The development and characteristics of low-VOC paints, including VOC ingredients, current regulations and testing procedures. Start This Course Now! Origins of Color and Pigments Provides an overview of the origins and evolution of color pigments by looking at historical civilizations and time periods. Start This Course Now! Paint 201: Practical Solutions and Problem-Solving Techniques Provides an overview of the classification of paints, advantages and disadvantages of latex versus alkyd coatings, surface preparation and priming techniques, and causes and solutions for common paint problems. Start This Course Now! Paint Technology: Chemistry and Performance Provides an overview of types of paint, paint finishes, surface preparation, and primers. Start This Course Now! Three Centuries of Color Illustrates how the use of color can express our individuality and culture, and how the past can inspire us with fresh ideas for using color in the present. Highlighting the prevalent colors of more than ten decades, this course also looks at the societal, political, technological and cultural influences which impacted and defined the personality of each decade. Start This Course Now!

 

Building Knowledge and Connections AEC Daily offers the following Online Continuing Education courses at our Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are registered with AIA, GBCI, IDCEC and many more organizations. Inside this Edition:
 Overhead Door Corporation | Plastpro Inc. | Alumi-Guard, Inc. | Maxstone International, LLC | Ohio Gratings Inc. | Partner Events | Subscription Info 

Overhead Door Corporation
	Overhead Door Corporation pioneered the upward-acting door industry, inventing the first upward-acting door in 1921 and the first electric door opener in 1926. Today, we continue to be the industry leader through the strength of our product innovation, superior craftsmanship and outstanding customer support, underscoring a legacy of quality, expertise and integrity. That's why design and construction professionals specify Overhead Door Corporation products more often than any other brand.
An Overview of Commercial Rolling Door Products Provides an overview of the features, components, options and applications of various types of commercial rolling door products. Start This Course Now!

Plastpro Inc.
	Old World craftsmanship meets innovative technology to make Plastpro Doors the most advanced, high-quality fiberglass door available on the market today. We manufacture every part of our doors, from the raw materials like polyurethane, polyester, and fiberglass, to the actual doors, doorlites and sidelites. This allows us complete quality control.
Fiberglass Doors: Gateways to Sustainable Design Provides an overview of the components, green features, and testing standards of fiberglass entry doors, as well as a comparison of the properties between fiberglass, wood, and steel doors. Start This Course Now!

Alumi-Guard, Inc.
	Alumi-Guard is a leading manufacturer of quality aluminum fence and rail products. Since it was established in 2000 Alumi-Guard has earned a reputation as an industry leader through innovation, expert craftsmanship and unsurpassed customer service.
Coating of Aluminum Extrusions Provides an overview of aluminum extrusion coatings and includes discussions on the aluminum extrusion process; a comparison of powder and liquid coatings; an overview of the chrome and the chrome-free pretreatment processes; and, the performance objectives of AAMA testing standards. Start This Course Now!

Maxstone International, LLC
	In 1996, Maxstone International, LLC opened as a fabrication business that used Corian® and other high quality materials to produce countertops and vanity tops in the Memphis area. Subsequently, we became a distributor for Meganite®, a 100% acrylic solid surface material that compares very favorably to Corian® but costs less. In just seven years on the U.S. market, Meganite® has already had a major impact on the solid surfaces industry because of the high quality and low price of the product, and because the Meganite factory can successfully match any color of solid surface from any other manufacturer. We go far beyond just distributing quality products. The total Maxstone commitment to superior products, marketing support, information distribution, and customer service remains at the forefront of all we do, every day.
ADA-Compliant Solid Surface Shower Compartment & Lavatory Design Provides an overview of ADA-compliant design requirements for shower compartments and lavatory tops using solid surface materials - from planning and design to installation. Start This Course Now!

Ohio Gratings Inc.
	As a bar grating manufacturer since 1970, Ohio Gratings, Inc. has made just one top quality product... bar grating. This single focus has allowed us to gain the expertise and respect that has defined us as a market leader in the aluminum and steel bar grating market.
Architectural & Industrial Metal Grating Solutions Provides an overview of the history of metal bar grating and compares and contrasts the different types of grating in terms of materials, fabrication processes, finishes, design and use in the architecture and engineering industries. Start This Course Now!