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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:
 Rmax, Inc. | Kohler Co. | Fox Blocks, A Division of Airlite Plastics Company | The Fortress Company | Adhesives Technology Corp. | Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. | Phantom Screens | LP Building Products | Inline Fiberglass Ltd. | Benjamin Moore & Co. | Subscription Info 

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!

Kohler Co.
	The KOHLER family of businesses extends far beyond the kitchen and bath, to collectively offer the finest in furniture and accessories, cabinetry and tile, engines and generators, as well as resort, recreation, and real estate opportunities.
Toilet Flushing Technologies for Residential and Commercial Applications Provides an overview of how dramatic changes to sanitary flushing technologies over the past decade have been driven by water conservation initiatives. Discussions pertaining to toilet design, key usage questions and national standards illustrate how quality and performance do not have to be sacrificed in order to save water. Start This Course Now!   Universal Design - The Paradigm Shift is Here Universal Design is not a new concept; however, it is time for a paradigm shift. This course prompts the question — should I be offering Universal Design solutions to all of my clients regardless of age or ability? This material provides compelling reasons for recommending Universal Design beyond the status quo. No longer limited to ADA product and an institutional look, you are empowered to exceed expectations with this new worldview. Start This Course Now!

Fox Blocks, A Division of Airlite Plastics Company
	Fox Blocks Insulating Concrete Form Wall Systems provide an extremely energy efficient building envelope offering superior strength, sound, air quality, and well insulated walls. Fox Blocks ICF building blocks is a division of Airlite Plastics Company, The Company produces roughly 1.6 billion molded units a year.
Insulated Concrete Forms Provides an overview of ICF design, construction and environmental benefits. Start This Course Now!

The Fortress Company
	The Fortress Company is an innovative building products manufacturer focused on supplying and servicing the growing railing, fence and building product industries in North America. It consists of Fortress Railing Products and Fortress Fence Products divisions as well as an associate company, OZCO Building Products. Based in Texas, The Fortress Company grew from a family of building materials companies with over 40 years of combined experience in building products supply and design, and has established a reputation for quality.
Coatings for Steel Railing & Fence Systems Provides an overview of the different coating technologies available for steel railing and fence systems and how the coating process makes a difference to the life of a project. Start This Course Now!

Adhesives Technology Corp.
	Adhesives Technology Corporation (ATC) is a leading manufacturer of construction and industry related adhesives in epoxies, urethanes, acrylics, ester blends and polyureas. With over forty-five years of field proven experience, our product brands like Ultrabond®, MiracleBond®, CrackBond®, The Cracker® and Hard-Rok, are some of the most recognized and most often specified products in all of North America.
Concrete Restoration, Joint Treatment and Crack Repair Provides an overview of the key factors in the proper specification and installation of concrete joints, as well as discussions on the methods and materials that are used to repair cracks and spalling. Start This Course Now!

Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.
	AkzoNobel makes a complete line of Extrusion Coatings to meet the ever changing needs of the architectural aluminum market. Our liquid spray coatings are found on many different types of building components, from louvers and curtain walls to window and entry door systems. Many of our coatings are eco-friendly, and can help buildings qualify for points in LEED and help make your projects more sustainable.
High Performance Coatings for Aluminum Fenestration Provides an overview of organic coatings for aluminum fenestration extrusions including powder and liquid coating resins, performance characteristics, environmental performance and coating application technologies. Start This Course Now!

Phantom Screens
	North America’s leading provider of retractable screens, Phantom Screens® offers insect protection, solar shading and enhanced privacy for doorways, windows, and large openings such as patios, verandas, and lanais.
Enhancing Sustainable Design with Retractable Screens Provides an overview of the sustainable benefits of retractable screens that can enhance green design projects. Start This Course Now!

LP Building Products
	LP is a premier supplier of building products, manufacturing innovative, high-quality commodity and specialty products to retails, wholesale, homebuilding and industrial customers. LP is the world’s largest producer of OSB, and also manufactures engineered wood products, siding, and molding.
Engineered Wood Products for Specifiers Provides an overview of engineered wood products (EWPs) including the manufacturing process of different products, their cost effective applications, ease of installation and design and performance criteria. Start This Course Now!

Inline Fiberglass Ltd.
	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.
Pultruded Fiberglass Windows 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!

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!

 

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:
 Juno Lighting Group | Epro Waterproofing Systems | Wilsonart LLC | Springs Window Fashions | Lambton Doors | Unilock | Delta Faucet Company | Bird-B-Gone, Inc. | Fabcon Precast | Key Resin Company | Subscription Info 

Juno Lighting Group
	A leading designer and manufacturer of architectual grade lighting products.
LED Technology and the Coming Human Centric Lighting Revolution Provides an overview of how and why LED technology holds great promise for helping to optimize lighting design for aesthetics, enjoyment, productivity, and health and well- being. Start This Course Now!

Epro Waterproofing Systems
	Our products include clear, long lasting penetrating waterproofing sealers for use on a variety of surfaces including wood, concrete, stucco, brick, block, tile, and canvas.
Protecting Below Grade Building Structures Provides an overview of below grade building structures, the importance of waterproofing, and descriptions of waterproofing systems including Concrete CMU Walls and Lagging/Blindside Walls. Start This Course Now!

Wilsonart LLC
	Wilsonart is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of High Pressure Laminates, Quartz, Solid Surface and other engineered surfaces used in furniture, office and retail space, countertops, worktops and other applications. The company operates under the Wilsonart, Resopal, Polyrey, Durcon and Arborite brands.
Surfacing Solutions: Understanding the Material World Provides an overview of the role of chemistry in the material world, with a focus on the issues to consider when specifying surfacing materials, particularly granite, solid surfacing, and high pressure decorative laminate. Start This Course Now!

Springs Window Fashions
	SWFcontract, the commercial arm of Springs Window Fashions, is the leading full line manufacturer of commercial window treatments. SWFcontract offers a wide array of products for the commercial market, including SWFcontract manual and motorized solar shades; Bali® aluminum horizontal blinds; and Graber® wood and faux wood horizontal blinds, vertical blinds, and cellular and pleated shades. Our products have been installed in well over one million commercial buildings throughout North America, providing solutions for daylighting and glare control while addressing energy savings.
Impact of Window Treatments on Commercial Daylighting Design Provides an overview of daylighting strategies for commercial applications and includes discussions about the relevance of daylight factor calculations and the impact fabric characteristics have on a shading solution. Start This Course Now!

Lambton Doors
	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.
Specifying Wood Doors: Attributes and Sustainability Issues Provides a comprehensive overview of wood doors and includes discussions on materials, faces, fire doors, specialty doors, and specifying the appropriate door to meet current green building standards. Start This Course Now!

Unilock
	Designers and architects trust Unilock paving stones and retaining walls to achieve their vision without having to compromise either creative design or long-term performance. Unilock has a wide range of exclusive textures, styles and colors, and an extensive array of customizable solutions, combined with the most advanced technologies in the industry, delivering exceptional strength, resilience and beauty. We introduced pavers to North America and continue to lead the style and technology trends in the hardscape industry.
ARCHITECTURAL PAVING Surface Technologies and Finish Advancements Provides an overview of the unique finishes and technologies of segmental concrete paver systems, including a discussion of the design possibilities that the range of options afford today’s architects, landscape architects and engineers. Start This Course Now!

Delta Faucet Company
	Delta Faucet Company is a world leader in residential and commercial faucets, with sales in more than 53 countries.
Innovative Water Delivery Solutions for Today’s Kitchen Design Trends Provides an overview of kitchen design trends and how innovative water delivery solutions meet the evolving needs and expectations of our ever-changing population. Start This Course Now!

Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
	Founded in 1992, Bird-B-Gone® is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional grade bird deterrents. We provide effective solutions to prevent birds from landing or roosting in unwanted areas. Bird-B-Gone products are the most specified bird control products in the world by architects, contractors and government agencies.
An Overview of Pest Bird Deterrent Systems Provides an overview of bird deterrent products, along with a discussion of the characteristics of common pest birds, bird problem assessment, and the issues and concerns associated with the roosting and nesting of pest birds. Start This Course Now!

Fabcon Precast
	Fabcon manufactures and erects precast concrete wall panels for every type of structure. Manufacturing plants are located in Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Precast Concrete Panels: Quality, Strength, Speed, & Sustainability Provides an overview of prestressed, precast, non-composite concrete wall panels, with a comparison of wall panel design, installation, and sustainability benefits over other common exterior wall materials, and a review of some of the available options. Start This Course Now!

Key Resin Company
	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.
Resinous Terrazzo & Seamless Flooring Systems Provides an overview, including the history, components, characteristics, types, and applications, of resinous terrazzo and seamless flooring systems. Start This Course Now!