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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:
Covertech Fabricating Inc. | Amarr Garage Doors | AS Hanging Systems | DERBIGUM Americas, Inc. | Pollmeier, Inc. | Heatilator | Xypex Chemical Corporation | Haddonstone (USA) Ltd. | CGC Group Inc. | AmeriLux International, LLC | Subscription Info 
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Covertech Fabricating Inc. |
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Covertech is an industry leader in the manufacturing of Reflective Insulation and Radiant barriers, Film Extrusion and Protective Packaging. Established in 1990, Covertech operates from its modern facility in Toronto, Canada from where it ships finished products to its customer base around the world. |
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Amarr Garage Doors |
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Amarr is one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of door access systems for residential garages, warehouses, commercial buildings, shopping malls and other commercial applications. |
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AS Hanging Systems |
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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. |
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Wall Hanging Systems |
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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.
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DERBIGUM Americas, Inc. |
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DERBIGUM is a leading manufacturer of sustainable modified bitumen roofing to fit low slope designs in all climates throughout the US. With over 30 years of proven performance, premium DERBIGUM membranes are ideally suited to protect occupied space and priceless valuables such as museums, schools, hospitals, businesses, and government facilities. |
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Pollmeier, Inc. |
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Pollmeier is a family-owned business that was founded in 1987 as a factory for producing edge-glued panels for the furniture industry. Today, the company has the three largest hardwood sawmills in Europe - equipped with the most modern equipment in the world. As an internationally recognized producer of quality lumber products, Pollmeier delivers panels to the European furniture industry, flooring to Europe and North America, and has worldwide markets for our lumber. |
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European Beech: Durable, Sustainable, and Versatile |
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Discusses the benefits of using more wood, not less, to lower carbon emissions and tackle climate change, and identifies what sustainable hardwood species are the most abundant and where some of the best managed, certified hardwood forests are located. The physical and performance properties of European Beech are compared to eight other temperate hardwoods.
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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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Xypex Chemical Corporation |
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Developer and manufacturer of Xypex Crystalline Technology for waterproofing and repairing concrete. |
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Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology |
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Provides an overview of how crystalline waterproofing technology provides a high level of performance to concrete structures and what design professionals need to know in order to specify and understand how this chemical technology can improve building projects, cut costs and help earn LEED® credits.
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Haddonstone (USA) Ltd. |
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Haddonstone is a unique form of cast limestone with a surface texture similar to Portland stone. The material matures and weathers like natural stone yet, piece for piece, normally costs significantly less than cut stone; fine garden ornaments, landscape ornaments, fireplaces and architectural cast stone. |
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CGC Group Inc. |
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CGC Group - The Hybrid Heat Pump developed in the 1990's to satisfy the HVAC needs of the hotel industry. Over the past 14+ years, thousands of units are installed throughout North America. With a continuing trend toward Green LEED compliant buildings, the CGC Group is well positioned to meet the challenge. |
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AmeriLux International, LLC |
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AmeriLux International is a distributor and manufacturer of a broad range of plastic products used in the architectural market. Our offering includes multiwall and corrugated polycarbonate sheet products, PVC sheet and liner panels, and steel coil. |
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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:
Florence Manufacturing Co. | Rmax, Inc. | VACUUBRAND, Inc. | Chemical Fabrics and Film Association - Vinyl Roofing Division | Overhead Door Corporation | IRONSMITH, Inc. | Noble Company | Robern | SAMSUNG CHEMICAL (USA), INC. | DuctSox Corp. | Subscription Info
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Florence Manufacturing Co. |
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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. |
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Emerging Trends in Mail Delivery Equipment |
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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.
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Rmax, Inc. |
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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. |
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VACUUBRAND, Inc. |
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With 170 employees and 50 years of experience, VACUUBRAND manufactures the most comprehensive range of vacuum pumps, gauges and controllers for rough and fine vacuum for laboratory use. The product range comprises rotary vane pumps, oil-free diaphragm pumps, complete pumping units, flexible vacuum systems and solutions for local area networks. The modular vacuum systems comply with the technical and economical requirements for vacuum generation and also ecological criteria in outstanding degree. |
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Local Vacuum Networks for Life Science Facilities |
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This course provides an overview of the sustainable benefits of local vacuum networks including adaptability, indoor environmental safety, and energy efficiency. The program focuses on common vacuum applications within life science laboratories and the benefits of multi-user, in-lab local vacuum networks for these labs, as well as their service benefits after installation.
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Modular Vacuum for Labs: Sustainability, Scientific Performance & Economy |
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This course will focus on the benefits of multi-user, in-lab local vacuum networks for supply of laboratory vacuum in science buildings. The course will review common approaches to laboratory vacuum and consider the relative strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Emphasis will be placed on considerations related to the specification, design, and installation of a “local vacuum network.” Case studies will demonstrate the applicability of local vacuum networks for new and renovated lab space in a wide range of facilities and scientific disciplines.
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Chemical Fabrics and Film Association - Vinyl Roofing Division |
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The Vinyl Roofing Division of the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association was created to educate architects, engineers, specifiers, building owners and roofing contractors on the attributes of vinyl as a durable, reflective, heat-weldable material for single-ply roofing systems. Representing all of the leading manufacturers of vinyl roofing systems in North America, the Division is committed to making available sound, scientifically backed information on the environmental and functional performance of energy-efficient vinyl roofing membranes. |
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Overhead Door Corporation |
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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. |
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IRONSMITH, Inc. |
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Supplier of tree grates, tree guards, bollards and trench grates for the construction and design industry. |
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Noble Company |
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Noble Company produces sheet membranes for waterproofing, crack isolation and sound insulation. |
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Robern |
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Robern is the leader in residential storage solutions, creating cabinets, vanities, mirrors, lighting, and accessories for bathrooms, hallways, foyers, and more. Robern pioneers development of the personal vanity environment by providing stylish designs, attractive finish options, and innovative features. |
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SAMSUNG CHEMICAL (USA), INC. |
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Staron® and Starex are brands within Samsung's chemical division --- Samsung Chemical (USA), Inc., operates as an independent corporation engaged principally in sales and distribution of plastic chemical resin (Starex) and solid surface materials (Staron). |
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Acrylic Solid Surface Solutions in Commercial Settings |
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Provides an overview of the characteristics of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface compared to other surface materials and the driving factors that contribute to its growing role in sustainable design strategies. Also discussed are the manufacturing, fabricating, and thermoformable processes of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface and the related green standards and certification programs.
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DuctSox Corp. |
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DuctSox Corporation is a manufacturer of textile air dispersion products for open and finished ceiling architecture, critical environments, and underfloor applications. |
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Fabric Ductwork: The Metal Alternative |
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Provides an overview of fabric ductwork and the sustainable advantages it has over metal ductwork. It provides a comprehensive look at the design process for traditional fabric ductwork and includes discussions on shape and suspension/fabric retention, layout and fittings, air dispersion, fabric, and other options.
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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:
American Hydrotech, Inc. | Unilock | Impact Recovery Systems | Legrand | Thermafiber | Cooper Lighting | Ruskin | Tuff Industries Inc. | Julius Blum & Co., Inc. | Royal Building Products | Summer Sale | Subscription Info
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American Hydrotech, Inc. |
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American Hydrotech, Inc.®, is a recognized leader in the development, production and distribution of premium waterproofing and roofing products. |
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Unilock |
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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. |
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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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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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Thermafiber |
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Thermafiber manufactures and customizes mineral wool insulation for commercial buildings, industrial applications and residential construction. Our products contain up to 90% recycled content, conserve energy, provide life saving fire protection and contribute to 33 LEED® credits across 4 categories. |
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Cooper Lighting |
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The mission of Cooper Lighting is to be the leading provider of innovative, high quality lighting fixtures and related products to worldwide commercial, industrial, residential and utility markets. |
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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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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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Julius Blum & Co., Inc. |
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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. |
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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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LEED GA Exam Prep |
Summer is here, time to kick back, put your feet up and earn your first LEED credential. This summer, AEC Daily is offering 4 hours of LEED Green Associate Exam Prep training for only $129. This training is delivered by LeadingGREEN who have been providing LEED professional credential training since 2009. The LEED Green Associate training is the first step in achieving USGBC professional credentials and will provide you with an up-to-date understanding of the most current green building principles and practices. It does not require experience on a LEED registered project. It will show your commitment to your professional growth, while underscoring your value to LEED project teams and sustainability-focused organizations.
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