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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:
SnoBlox - SnoJax | Rust-Oleum Corporation | Applegate Insulation Mfg., Inc. | Georgia-Pacific Gypsum | Impact Recovery Systems | Tuff Industries Inc. | Davis Colors | Heatilator | Benjamin Moore & Co. | Cendrex, Inc. | Subscription Info 
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Rust-Oleum Corporation |
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Rust-Oleum is a global leader in rust-preventive coatings, and has been one of America’s most trusted brands for over 90 years. Our extensive product line includes heavy duty industrial and architectural paints, primers, epoxies, urethanes and multi color finishes. |
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Applegate Insulation Mfg., Inc. |
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Applegate (headquartered in Webberville, Michigan) is the largest privately owned cellulose insulation manufacturer in the world, and supplies a variety of high performance insulation products from seven locations throughout the United States. |
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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum |
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Moisture forgiveness is a building science concept generated by the demand for increased energy efficiency in the built environment. As buildings become increasingly tighter, they also can become more susceptible to moisture damage which can compromise the performance and durability of the building. Building owners, architects, and contractors must employ an integrated project delivery strategy to manage moisture effectively. Georgia-Pacific fiberglass mat gypsum products provide the moisture forgiveness that protects the performance of the structure and the inhabitants within. |
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Impact Recovery Systems |
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Impact Recovery Systems® manufactures flexible, durable, high impact traffic control equipment for both permanent and temporary applications. Our products are designed to give upon impact, then quickly return to their original position. |
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Tuff Industries Inc. |
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Tufdek™ is the industry's leading supplier for "roofing approved" exterior vinyl waterproof decking used on outdoor living areas including waterproof roof decks, balconies, sundecks, roof-top patios, walkways, or above grade concrete slabs. Tufdek™ is not deck paint or rubber coating in a pail but a factory manufactured waterproof sheet vinyl membrane flooring on a roll, similar to other high end PVC roofing products. |
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Davis Colors |
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Davis Colors is America's largest manufacturer and processor of color additives for concrete products. |
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How to Specify Colored Concrete |
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Provides an overview of colored concrete including coloring methods, pigments, color consistency, and maintenance. It also examines the specification considerations of cast-in-place and precast concrete as well as concrete finishes.
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Heatilator |
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Heatilator is the #1 preferred and installed fireplace brand by building professionals and has been synonymous for value and dependability since 1927. Today, the brand continues to provide versatile hearth solutions with a full lineup of gas and wood fireplaces, fireplace inserts and accessories. |
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Benjamin Moore & Co. |
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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. |
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Cendrex, Inc. |
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Cendrex specialises in the manufacturing of metal products sold to the institutional, industrial and commercial markets. The main product lines are as follows: access doors, postal boxes, ashtray's and waste receptacles. |
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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:
Ruskin | All Weather Insulated Panels (A Vicwest Company) | Tile Redi | Krieger Specialty Products | United Plastics Corporation | Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc. | SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. | WoodRight Forest Products | LiveRoof LLC, Division of Hortech | PHP Systems/Design | Subscription Info
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Ruskin |
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With over 50 years of industry knowledge and experience, our commitment to sustainable designs is unparalleled. From the building exterior to the branch takeoffs to the ceiling grid, Ruskin manufactures products that not only make the building more attractive, but also increase the energy efficiency and comfort of the occupants. Our ISO9001 products are backed by cutting-edge technology, rigorous testing, on-time delivery and hassle-free service. |
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All Weather Insulated Panels (A Vicwest Company) |
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From freezing, sub-zero temperatures to dry heat or high humidity, Mother Nature continually tests the limits of building envelopes. That's why All Weather Insulated Panels are specifically engineered to maintain interior climate control regardless of external weather conditions. Available in a wide range of colors, finishes, dimensions and a variety of other unique options, our systems will help you unleash your full design capabilities for projects when Energy Efficiency is as important as Design Flexibility. |
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Tile Redi |
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Tile Redi® is the inventor of Tile Ready® brand shower products and offers the industry’s largest selection of easy-to-install water proof and leak proof, one-piece, Ready-to-Tile™ products including: shower pans in a variety of models and sizes, shower shelves, shower seats, and shaving steps. |
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Krieger Specialty Products |
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For over 75 years, the world's premier buildings have relied on Krieger Specialty Products for custom doors and windows that accentuate interior design while quietly operating as high performance sound barriers, security armor, radio frequency shields and more. Every Krieger door and window is manufactured to the size, style and finish requested. |
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United Plastics Corporation |
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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. |
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Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc. |
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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. |
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SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. |
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SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of electronically tintable glass that can be tinted or cleared to optimize daylight and improve the human experience in buildings. SAGE provides the solution to a significant cause of energy waste—the conventional window. |
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WoodRight Forest Products |
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From substantial and striking open-rise butcher block stair treads to long, flowing, character-rich hardwood flooring planks, WoodRight Forest Products offers uniquely beautiful wood that helps you and your projects stand out. An extensive range of custom manufacturing capabilities can utilize a wide variety of native eastern hardwood species to bring your creative visions to life - uniting your bold design with our enduring craftsmanship for exceptional results. |
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LiveRoof LLC, Division of Hortech |
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LiveRoof is the proven, patented hybrid green roof system, installed on nearly 4 million square feet and over a thousand projects worldwide. Building owners trust LiveRoof because we stand by our products, which provide the best overall value for the life of the roof. With 20 growing locations in the US and Canada, we are committed to sustainable, local production and providing industry best customer service. |
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Green Roof Design Considerations |
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With a focus on hybrid green roof systems, this course provides an overview of green roofs, including system options and design and specification considerations, such as plant selection, irrigation, mitigation of wind pressure and fire risk, sloped applications, and warranty options.
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PHP Systems/Design |
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PHP Systems/Design is America’s leading source for rooftop pipe and equipment support systems. PHP designs, manufactures and delivers innovative and sustainable rooftop solutions for architects, engineers and building managers who understand what it means to “Build It Right.” |
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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:
RenewABILITY Energy Inc. | PPG Industries, Inc. | Miller Edge | MBTechnology | Insulation Solutions, Inc. | Key Resin Company | Lambton Doors | Georgia-Pacific Gypsum | Andersen Windows | Metl-Span | Subscription Info
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RenewABILITY Energy Inc. |
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RenewABILITY Energy Inc. (REI) is a developer of cost effective energy saving solutions for institutional, commercial, industrial and residential customers around the world. |
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Cost-Effective Energy Savings with Drain Water Heat Recovery |
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Drain Water Heat Recovery Technologies have been widely designed into residential and commercial buildings in Canada and many other countries. This course shall provide you with a thorough understanding of how Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems work and how to include them in the design of homes, multi-residential buildings and many commercial buildings, including health care, restaurants, laundromats, and prisons. You shall also be provided with general guidelines of energy savings and budgetary costing for most of the more common applications. Furthermore, you shall have a understanding of the potential LEED® point contributions for most of these building types. After taking this course, you will have an intuitive sense about where and when to consider Drain Water Heat Recovery in your projects along with the value that it can provide.
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PPG Industries, Inc. |
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You can find the architectural glass, coatings, and paint choices you want with all technical tools, support and expertise of one of the world's most experienced and innovative building products manufacturers. PPG has integrated its glass, coating and paint offerings and backed them with an array of design tools, product selectors and web site resources. PPG has experienced personnel, knowledgeable and cross-trained to address your glass, coatings and paint needs. |
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Miller Edge |
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MillerEdge, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of the most positive emergency stopping devices available for motor-driven doors and gates. We also manufacture a full line of safe guarding products for perimeter, area and machine guarding. |
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Entrapment Protection for Motorized Doors |
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This course explains the need for entrapment protection devices on motorized commercial and industrial doors and discusses how to specify the appropriate sensing edge actuation method and monitoring function to meet design, safety, and industry code requirements for specific building projects.
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MBTechnology |
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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. |
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Insulation Solutions, Inc. |
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Insulation Solutions®, Inc. manufactures a wide range of building and insulation products which include: under slab vapor barriers, crawl space vapor barriers, under slab insulation, radiant heat insulation, reflective house wrap, spray foam and loose fill insulation accessories, radiant barriers, roofing underlayment, expansion joints, concrete curing products and much more. Insulation Solutions®, Inc. products are available through distribution networks across the United States, Canada and Mexico. |
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Key Resin Company |
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Manufacturer of resinous flooring materials, epoxy thin-set terrazzo, protective coatings for concrete, sanitary wall finish systems, moisture vapor transmission treatment and epoxy tile grout. |
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Lambton Doors |
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The mission of Lambton Doors is to develop, manufacture and sell high quality and value added interior wood doors and frames, of standard and ecological types, for the commercial, architectural and institutional markets. These doors and frames meet the various North American building codes, as well as environmental codes when applicable, while respecting the customers’ requirements. |
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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum |
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Moisture forgiveness is a building science concept generated by the demand for increased energy efficiency in the built environment. As buildings become increasingly tighter, they also can become more susceptible to moisture damage which can compromise the performance and durability of the building. Building owners, architects, and contractors must employ an integrated project delivery strategy to manage moisture effectively. Georgia-Pacific fiberglass mat gypsum products provide the moisture forgiveness that protects the performance of the structure and the inhabitants within. |
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Metl-Span |
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Metl-Span is a leader in the manufacturing of insulated metal panels for commercial, industrial and cold storage buildings. |
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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:
Ortal America, Inc. | Impact Recovery Systems | Duradek/Durarail | Microban International, Ltd. | Dow Building Solutions | Pittsburgh Corning Corp. | Citadel Architectural Products, Inc | Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Incorporated | Big Ass Solutions | Interline Creative Group | Subscription Info
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Ortal America, Inc. |
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Ortal America, Inc., 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. |
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Impact Recovery Systems |
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Impact Recovery Systems® manufactures flexible, durable, high impact traffic control equipment for both permanent and temporary applications. Our products are designed to give upon impact, then quickly return to their original position. |
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Duradek/Durarail |
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Since 1974, Duradek has been installed (through professional applicators only) on over 100 Million Square Feet of roofs, decks and balconies all over North America. Duradek produces the "Durarail" aluminum component railing system for new construction or remodeling, residential or commercial. |
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Walkable PVC Roof Deck Membranes |
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Provides an overview of walkable roof deck membranes and includes discussions on: system characteristics, components, and installation; moisture management: deflection and drainage; design considerations; and how to specify roof deck membrane systems.
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Microban International, Ltd. |
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Microban International, Ltd. is the global leader in built-in antimicrobial product protection, engineering durable antimicrobial solutions for consumer, industrial and medical products around the world. Microban protection can be engineered into a breadth of materials including: polymers, textiles, coatings, paper and adhesives. |
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Dow Building Solutions |
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Dow Building Solutions helps builders, designers and architects reduce energy costs and protect against air leaks and moisture, while helping lower greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Masonry Cavity Wall Design |
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Provides an overview of the history of block cavity walls and details how an innovative, simplified cavity wall design can deliver continuous insulation, a high R-value, and long-term air/vapor barrier performance, and meet the requirements of today’s energy and building codes.
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Pittsburgh Corning Corp. |
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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. |
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High Performance Glass Block: LEED® and Beyond |
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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.
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Citadel Architectural Products, Inc |
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CITADEL ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS, INC. is a manufacturer of cladding solutions including metal composite material (MCM), prefinished architectural wall panels and systems, and glazing infill panels. |
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Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Incorporated |
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Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Incorporated offers a complete line of waterproofing and moisture protection products for the architectural, general construction, industrial and maintenance industries. |
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Big Ass Solutions |
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Our provocative moniker originated with the massive overhead fans we perfected to bring comfort and energy savings to similarly sized industrial buildings. Today, though, Big Ass Solutions is much more than industrial — and much more than Big Ass Fans. Big Ass means quality, form and function to solve problems in the built environment. |
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Interline Creative Group |
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Our strength comes from solving a variety problems for a variety of clients. It doesn’t matter if it’s a sticky issue requiring creative thinking, a product launch that calls for print and electronic support, an overwhelmed sales team that needs backup, or anything else you need. We want to do what will work best to solve our clients’ problems. |
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What End Users Want (from Architects and Engineers, That Is) |
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Designed especially for today’s executives in a difficult economy, this course brings together proven tactics that help increase sales and reach new customers. It focuses on presenting the results of comprehensive research that surveyed end users in facilities — the people who hire architects and engineers. The results stimulate thinking for the professional firm, and will help them shape their presentations to gain new business and retain current customers.
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