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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:
 Dyson Inc. | DECRA Roofing Systems  | Pittsburgh Corning Corp. | Alumi-Guard, Inc. | Partner Events | Subscription Info 

Dyson Inc.
	The Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer works in just 12 seconds. It uses sheets of clean air traveling at 400mph to literally scrape water from your hands like a windshield wiper. It’s efficient too, using up to 80% less energy than a warm air hand dryer.
The Next Generation of Air Knife Technology Provides an overview of hand drying concepts and the advantages of hand dryers with air technology. It reviews the impact the choice of hand-drying equipment has on public health, occupant comfort, facility operations, and our environment. Start This Course Now!

DECRA Roofing Systems
	As the original stone coated steel roofing system, the DECRA product line represents a perfect blending of almost 50 years of research and practical experience. With four profiles to choose from - Tile, Shake, Shingle Plus and Shingle - DECRA is sure to have a product that meets your design needs.
Stone Coated Steel: Stepping Out of the Ordinary Provides an overview of stone coated steel roofing systems including a discussion of the installation methods used, testing and standards, and comparative characteristics and sustainable attributes of stone coated steel roofing versus traditional roofing materials. Start This Course Now!

Pittsburgh Corning Corp.
	Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, a leading U.S. supplier of building materials to worldwide markets. The company's glass block products and FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation products are used extensively in industrial, commercial, and residential construction and renovation.
High Performance Glass Block: LEED® and Beyond Provides an overview of the utilization of glass block in commercial architectural applications with a focus on safety and security solutions. This course reviews the performance characteristics and green benefits of designing with glass block systems, including how glass block supports LEED® building certification, daylighting strategies and sustainable design. 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!

 

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:
 Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc. | Cambridge Sound Management | Accsys Technologies | AS Hanging Systems | Mar-flex Waterproofing & Building Products | Subscription Info 

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!

Cambridge Sound Management
	Cambridge Sound Management, LLC (CSM) is the developer of Qt Quiet Technology™ sound masking systems. CSM offers innovative, simple and intelligently designed solutions to the problems of privacy and acoustic distractions. Qt Quiet Technology combines exceptional audio performance, low impact installation, and affordability. Qt™ systems consume less power than a 40 watt light bulb per 180,000 square feet (16,723 m2) is GreenSpec listed and can contribute to your LEED Certification.
Speech Privacy & Sound Masking in Modern Architecture Provides an overview of the role sound masking systems play within the context of speech privacy, with a focus on the principles of speech privacy, the fundamentals of how speech privacy is achieved, and what metrics are used to measure it. Start This Course Now!

Accsys Technologies
	Accoya® wood offers 50-year durability, dimensional stability, and 3-4X coatings life. It is modified to the core via a non-toxic process using certified sustainable wood.
Acetylated Wood: Durable, Stable, Sustainable Wood for Windows, Doors & Siding Discusses the process of wood acetylation, the resulting changes to wood, applications for this product, its green credentials and a number of case studies involving acetylated wood. Start This Course Now!

AS Hanging Systems
	The company has been active in the area of art and art display since 1964, and a manufacturer and distributor of hanging systems for more than two decades, having completed over 20,000 installations in North America. The breadth of product lines, quality of solutions, and professional service enables the company to continue leadership in providing unique hardware support for art and object hanging to a vast variety of business categories and institutions including museums, art galleries, custom framing enterprises, universities, libraries, commercial office buildings, hospitality and health care markets.
Wall Hanging Systems Provides an overview of wall hanging systems with a focus on integrating systems in the overall design of a project and includes discussions on system elements, selection criteria, specialty applications, and sustainable design. Start This Course Now!

Mar-flex Waterproofing & Building Products
	Since 1984 MAR-FLEX Systems, Inc. has been supplying the construction community throughout the United States with various new and innovative waterproofing systems
Sustainable Building: From Concept to Design Provides a general overview of sustainability and the built environment and is intended to familiarize architects with sustainability concepts and the processes involved in building sustainable structures. 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:
 Fireclay Tile | Triacta Power Technologies Inc. | Hayward Baker Inc. | Ecoglo Inc. | Total Door | Partner Events | Subscription Info 

Fireclay Tile
	Fireclay Tile is the leading ceramic tile company using recycled materials and sustainable manufacturing practices. We make the highest quality, most durable and aesthetic hand-made ceramic materials using “old world” methods that are unique, affordable, and “green.”
Handmade Tile: Functional Sustainability Provides an overview of handmade tile and its benefits, including sustainable manufacturing, durability, and contributions to indoor environmental air quality. Start This Course Now!

Triacta Power Technologies Inc.
	Triacta's PowerHawk® family of revenue-grade meters and monitors are suitable for stand alone monitoring situations requiring several metering points, or high density regulated applications that require precision measurements and a small "foot print".
Submetering for Intelligent Building and Sustainability: Measurement & Verification Provides an overview of submetering and measurement & verification (M&V) technologies and products, and illustrates how they can be integrated into building management systems (BMS) to reduce energy consumption and overall operating costs. Start This Course Now!

Hayward Baker Inc.
	America's leading Ground Modifications contractor specializing in site improvement, soil stabilization, underpinning, excavation support, settlement control, foundation rehabilitation and groundwater control.
Aggregate Piers for Settlement Control and Bearing Capacity Provides an introduction to ground improvement technology and an in depth look at aggregate piers, their function, installation and benefits. Start This Course Now!

Ecoglo Inc.
	Ecoglo Inc. is a manufacturer based in Buffalo, New York that specializes in life safety products for commercial, institutional, industrial and residential buildings in the United States. Applications include theater aisle lighting, arena stair lighting and auditorium stair lighting where the lights are dimmed low for concerts or other performances.
Photoluminescence: Applied Use in Code Compliance and Enhanced Safety Provides an overview of the benefits of photoluminescent (PL) safety products and the codes and testing standards related to photoluminescent way-finding systems. Start This Course Now!

Total Door
	Total Door™ is your solution for the replacement of older doors, renovation projects, and new construction. Total Doors reduce maintenance and offer exceptional security and abuse resistance by using a full height, semi-concealed hinge and a full height locking channel in a system that comes fully assembled from the factory. Total Doors are available in fire ratings up to 3 hours and sizes up to 8’- 4 3/8”x10’ and are easily installed in any new or existing frame. Also available is Storm Sentry™ - our hurricane rated door. A local, authorized distributor is the only contact you need for ordering, installation and service.
New Code Requirements For Fire Rated Doors and Hardware Provides an overview of fire rated doors, rating types, and other 2009 and 2012 International Building Code requirements, including NFPA regulations and ADA guidelines where applicable. Start This Course Now!

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Craig P. Williams Selected Winner Of Marmomacc Continuing Education Contest Marmomacc Stone Academy
Veronafiere, host and organizer of Marmomacc, has selected Craig P. Williams, a Principal of David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc. of Washington, DC, as the winner of the continuing education contest hosted by AEC Daily. He will receive a free trip to Verona, Italy to attend "Designing with Natural Stone", Marmomacc’s week-long continuing education program for architects. Learn More!

 

 

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:
 The Tapco Group | Rmax, Inc. | Panasonic Eco Solutions Company of North America, Eco Products Division | Sherwin-Williams Company | Panda Windows and Doors | Subscription Info 

The Tapco Group
	The Tapco Group has grown to become the premier provider of interior and exterior building products, specializing in the manufacturing of roofing, siding, shutters, tool systems, trim and decking, egress systems and siding components.
Slate Roofs in America: An Enduring Architectural Statement Provides an overview of the history of slate roofs and various slate roofing alternatives. The course includes discussions on the appearance, performance, and costs of various types of roofs that replicate natural slate, with a focus on composite slate tile roofing, its durability, specification, and installation. Start This Course Now!   Synthetic Trim Materials: Cellular PVC Products Provides an overview of synthetic trim materials with a focus on cellular PVC trim products, applications, manufacturing, proper installation, painting, and advantages over wood and other synthetic trim materials. Start This Course Now!

Rmax, Inc.
	Rmax has been an innovator in building insulation solutions for 35 years. Our comprehensive line of high-quality, POLYISO-based products continues to deliver maximum R-values, minimum environmental impact and efficiency in installation, cost and design.
The Advantages of Continuous Insulation in Steel Stud Construction Provides an overview of building practices that promote better building envelope design, the codes and standards that apply to energy efficiency, and the environmental advantages of using POLYISO continuous insulation in steel stud construction. Start This Course Now!

Panasonic Eco Solutions Company of North America, Eco Products Division
	Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Eco Solutions North America is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company provides a full range of energy efficiency building solutions, assembly tools, construction tools, heating & air conditioning, lighting controls and ventilation products for professional and industrial use.
Introduction to Residential Ventilation Provides an overview of the ventilation requirements of ASHRAE 62.2, understanding and calculating ventilation requirements and the mechanical options for meeting those requirements. Start This Course Now!

Sherwin-Williams Company
	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.
Color, Light, and Metamerism Provides an overview of color, light, and metamerism and how they affect design choices. Start This Course Now!   Paint 101: Paint and Coatings Technology 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!   Paint 201: High Performance Coatings 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!

Panda Windows and Doors
	Options are the key to custom sliding & folding glass door systems, and Panda offers the best of them. Through a wide range of customization options, we make sure your dream design, whether commercial or residential, can be executed just the way you have imagined it. During the early stages, our team of expert designers will work closely with you to adapt your design vision to the required functionality and government compliances. Panda assists you in the entire process and creates products that respond to those specific requirements.
Sustainable Solutions for Large Openings Provides an overview of large opening glass wall systems, their LEED® contributions, and how they lend themselves to sustainable design. The course focuses on: their benefits and applications; door types; door system components; and, selection and installation considerations. Start This Course Now!