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Plastpro Inc. | Professional Products of Kansas | Royal Building Products | Essroc | AMVIC Building System | Heat & Glo | Trim-Tex | Benjamin Moore & Co. | Hycrete, Inc. | Legrand | Subscription Info 
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Plastpro Inc. |
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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.
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Professional Products of Kansas |
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Our focus is the development, manufacturing, and distribution of quality products designed to retard building material degradation from the elements or vandals. PROFESSIONAL® Water Sealant has been manufactured since 1987. It is a silicone rubber waterproofing sealer that has been successfully applied to buildings, bridges, highway sound walls, decks, fences, and many other types of above grade surfaces in cities and towns in North America and abroad to protect against water intrusion and/or graffiti. |
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Royal Building Products |
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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. |
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Essroc |
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ESSROC Cement produces Portland cement, masonry cement, mortar cement and Portland-lime blended cements. Brands include Saylor’s, VELVET, BRIXMENT, BRICK LOK, flamingo-BRIXMENT Colored Cements, and Saylor’s P.L.U.S. |
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An Overview of Masonry Mortars |
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Provides an overview of the performance and specification considerations related to the different types of mortar used for masonry construction, including portland/lime mixes, mortar cement and masonry cement.
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AMVIC Building System |
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Amvic is the industry leader in Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) innovation and quality. Our insulating concrete forms offer superior energy performance, ease of installation, quality, competitive pricing and exceptional comfort and security. Amvic is currently the fastest growing ICF supplier in the world and our new state of the art manufacturing facility in Toronto, Canada has tripled in capacity to accommodate our growth projections. We are positioned to provide just-in-time, on-site delivery of ICF products to the entire North American market. |
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Heat & Glo |
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Heat & Glo has been the industry leader in design and innovative technologies since its inception by brothers Ron and Dan Shimek in 1975. The brand pioneered Direct Vent gas technology in 1987 and has since revolutionized the way fireplaces look and function. Today, Heat & Glo continues to push the boundaries of where fire can go and how it can look in a full lineup of gas fireplaces, inserts and accessories. |
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Trim-Tex |
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Trim-Tex is the premier manufacturer and distributor of vinyl drywall beads and drywall finishing accessories for over 40 years. |
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Benefits of Rigid PVC Drywall Trim and Accessories |
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Provides an overview of the design benefits and aesthetics advantages of using rigid drywall trim and accessories to enhance standard flat and square edged drywall or solve common drywall finishing problems. Installation, building code compliance, and sustainability issues are also discussed.
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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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Hycrete, Inc. |
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Hycrete products make concrete waterproof, by reducing absorption of water and dissolved salts into the concrete and by forming a protective layer over reinforcing steel. |
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Legrand |
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As the leading provider of products and systems for electrical installations and information networks wherever people live and work, Legrand delivers an unequaled depth and breadth of innovative solutions. |
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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:
LeadingGREEN | Bedford Technology LLC | TyloHelo Inc. | Woodtone | Superior Aluminum Products | St. Cloud Window, Inc. | Sinak Corporation | Ohio Gratings Inc. | National Gypsum | Aurora Filing and Storage Products | Subscription Info
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LeadingGREEN |
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LeadingGREEN Training and Consulting has been providing LEED Training for GA and AP+ to individuals and groups in the green building industry since 2009. We organize our own classes as well as teach in-house to various firms with class sizes ranging from 10 to 120. All of our LEED Training instructors are LEED AP+ working in the green building industry. |
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LEED GA Exam Prep Anytime You Have Time |
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Sustainably designed buildings that minimally impact the environment and are healthy places to be are the direction the building industry is heading. The USGBC is helping shepherd in this new wave of buildings and AEC Daily hosts over 120 USGBC approved continuing education courses that support this way of building. Now we are pleased to be able to offer a LEED GA Exam Prep course from LeadingGREEN. This fee-based exam prep course is fully online and available anytime you have time. It is comprised of 4 hours of video training, a study guide, 4 mock exams and assistance from the instructor anytime you need it.
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Bedford Technology LLC |
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Since 1990, Bedford Technology has been recognized as one of the most experienced and reliable manufacturers in recycled plastic products. Bedford Technology offers a full line of recycled plastic products to markets such as marine, park and recreation, agriculture, site amenities, and many others. |
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TyloHelo Inc. |
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TyloHelo Group offers sauna and steam bath solutions in selected market segments through a number of strong brands. Uniting two global leaders, Tylo and Helo, we are the world's largest sauna and steam bath business. Brands include Tylo, Helo, Finnleo, and Amerec. |
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Woodtone |
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Let Woodtone provide a complete exterior coating solution for your next project. We are experts at coating exterior building materials and have been doing it for 30 years. From semi-transparent to solid stains, from wood substrates to composite products to decking and fencing, builders and contractors continue to entrust Woodtone as a key component of their exterior painting process. |
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Superior Aluminum Products |
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Columns and Railings by Superior Aluminum Products, Inc. are manufactured from the highest quality aluminum alloy by skilled craftsmen to meet the highest standards of workmanship of the industry. |
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St. Cloud Window, Inc. |
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From acoustical applications and historic replication, to wind, rain and impact resistance, St. Cloud Window specializes in challenging, multi-faceted commercial projects. Whether it's just a few windows or a towering highrise, we can bring your vision to life. |
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Sinak Corporation |
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Manufacturer of products for waterproofing, preservation and protection of concrete and masonry. |
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Ohio Gratings Inc. |
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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. |
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National Gypsum |
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Our formula for success is based on customer service and National Gypsums quest to provide products meeting its customers highest standards. To do this, the company has created the most advanced customer service organization in the industry, updated plants and built modern manufacturing facilities, applied advanced technology to improve product quality, and put increased emphasis on innovation. |
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Cement Board and Exterior Finishing Systems |
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Provides an overview of cement backer board, features and benefits, and versatile interior and exterior applications with a focus on exterior applications, including Cement Board Stucco Systems (CBSS) and Cement Board Masonry Veneer (CBMV). The program reviews CBSS and CBMV components and performance benefits.
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Aurora Filing and Storage Products |
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Aurora™ Filing and Storage Products can help you store more in less space. For over fifty years Aurora has been a mainstay of companies that want versatile, sturdy, and beautiful storage. No matter what your space requires, you can count on the Aurora name. Our products include easy-to-assemble Aurora Quik-Lok® Shelving, versatile Aurora Mobile, elegant Wood-Tek™ wood-clad shelving, and Times-2™, the unique rotary storage system. |
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| 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:
International Cellulose Corporation | Dow Building Solutions | Kingspan Insulation LLC | Radiation Protection Products | Bendheim Wall Systems | Pittsburgh Corning Corp. | Microban International, Ltd. | Dinoflex | Accsys | Caesarstone |
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| International Cellulose Corporation |
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International Cellulose Corporation (ICC) is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of cellulose spray-applied thermal insulation and acoustical finishes. International Cellulose has developed such high performance cellulose products such as K-13, SonaSpray “fc”, SonaKrete, Ure-K, Protek-13, and Celbar. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our ISO 9001:2008 certification and the follow up inspection programs of Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) and Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM). International Cellulose Corporation has the best noise solution products using cellulose insulation. |
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| Solving Architectural Noise Problems |
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Provides an overview of sprayed cellulose thermal/acoustic finishes and how they can be used to solve architectural noise problems. This course discusses noise and hearing loss, acoustics and life safety, and aesthetic and cost issues.
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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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| Designing Energy Efficient Steel Stud Wall Assemblies |
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Provides an overview of recycled HDPE plastic lumber and includes discussions on manufacturing processes, comparisons to wood lumber and wood/plastic composite lumber, the composition and construction of different types of recycled HDPE plastic lumber as well as their performance attributes and applications.
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| Kingspan Insulation LLC |
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Kingspan Insulation is a division of construction materials giant Kingspan Group. Kingspan insulation manufactures optimum, premium and high performance rigid, fiber-free insulation and building wrap products and insulated systems for building fabric and building services applications. |
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| Radiation Protection Products |
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Radiation Protection Products (RPP) manufactures and distributes a full line of radiation shielding products. They include doors (solid core wood, lead lined, and steel strapped), lead lined gypsum board and plywood, lead glass and acrylic, lead lined frames for borrowed lites and doors, pass boxes, and many other lead products. |
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| Bendheim Wall Systems |
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Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc. is North America’s leader in channel glass wall systems and the exclusive distributor of Lamberts LINIT channel glass. Lamberts channel glass can reach heights of 23 feet, tempered or annealed, and is available in six surface textures, low iron, with specialized coatings, or in hundreds of enameled colors. Pocket glazed into Bendheim Frame Systems, the glass meets stringent performance standards for interior and exterior wall systems. It contains up to 40% of post-consumer recycled content, and is one of “Sustainable Industries” 2008 Top 10 Green Building Products. |
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| Designing Safe & Sustainable Buildings with Channel Glass Wall Systems |
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This presentation examines the structural properties and design benefits of channel glass wall systems and their contributions to safer and increasingly sustainable buildings. Discussions cover the raw materials used in the production of channel glass, channel glass textures, thermal performance coatings and insulation materials that improve the building's energy efficiency, as well as a number of LEED® project case studies demonstrating how channel glass wall systems can directly contribute to a building's sustainability goals.
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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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| 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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| Dinoflex - Recycled Rubber Innovators |
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Dinoflex has been a leading innovator in the manufacture of recycled rubber products for over two decades. We specialize in producing premium quality rubber flooring, surfaces, tiles and custom products. Our merchandise provides solutions for architects, designers and builders that are cost effective and environmentally friendly. |
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| Accsys Technologies |
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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. |
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| CaesarStone USA, Headquarters |
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Founded in 1987, CaesarStone was an early pioneer of the natural quartz surfaces market. Its dominant position in the market has been achieved through continuous investment, extensive research and development, highly trained personnel and an advanced market infrastructure. |
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| Quartz Surfacing Basics |
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Provides an overview of quartz surfacing materials in terms of its performance capabilities, sustainable attributes, and endless design possibilities for both residential and commercial construction and design applications.
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