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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:
 Hycrete, Inc. | Ruskin  | Benjamin Moore & Co. | Juno Lighting Group | Wayne-Dalton  | Kingspan Insulation LLC | Technoform NA | American Hydrotech, Inc. | United Plastics Corporation | Chemical Fabrics and Film Association - Vinyl Roofing Division | Subscription Info 

Hycrete, Inc.
	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.
Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions Provides an overview of the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing and analyzes traditional waterproofing methods as compared to integral methods in terms of durability, risk, cost, and construction timeline. Start This Course Now!

Ruskin
	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.
Louver Design & Performance: From Basic to Extreme Provides an overview of the aesthetics, performance and weather resistance features of a variety of louver designs from the basic to the extreme. Start This Course Now!   Sun Control Devices for Energy Efficient Design This course provides an overview of exterior aluminum shading device systems, including the components, finishes, and design and engineering considerations, as well as a discussion of how shading strategies contribute to LEED® accreditation. 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.
Three Centuries of Color Illustrates how the use of color can express our individuality and culture, and how the past can inspire us with fresh ideas for using color in the present. Highlighting the prevalent colors of more than ten decades, this course also looks at the societal, political, technological and cultural influences which impacted and defined the personality of each decade. Start This Course Now!

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!

Wayne-Dalton
	Wayne-Dalton offers a complete line of Commercial Door Systems for virtually any application of industrial and commercial buildings throughout the world. Because the company has always maintained a staunch commitment to developing innovative new products, Wayne-Dalton Corp. is now a world leader in the garage door industry.
Commercial Rolling Service Doors Provides an overview of the rolling commercial service door, fire door and rolling grilles and shutters covering the operation, parts, fire code requirements and wind load information. Start This Course Now!

Kingspan Insulation LLC
	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.
Moisture Management in Residential Walls Provides an overview of preventing and managing moisture in walls. Start This Course Now!

Technoform NA
	As the industry leader in thermal insulation, TGI-Spacer allows your fenestration systems to deliver superior thermal performance results. Our spacer meets or exceeds the toughest global standards for condensation resistance, durability, UV resistance, fogging, volatiles and moisture penetration. Technoform's Bautec Structural Insulating Strips provides superior thermal insulation and structural strength for aluminum windows and curtain walls, making Technoform the leading global supplier of thermal break systems.
The Future of High-Performance Fenestration Provides an overview of fenestration systems that incorporate thermally broken frames, enhanced glass coatings, and high performance warm edge spacers, as well as a discussion on energy, codes/regulations and the impact of high performance fenestration on sustainability. Start This Course Now!

American Hydrotech, Inc.
	American Hydrotech, Inc.®, is a recognized leader in the development, production and distribution of premium waterproofing and roofing products.
Green Roofs: A Sustainable Strategy Provides an overview of green roof systems including the types, benefits, components and related standards, as well as a discussion on how green roofs mitigate urban heat island effect and reduce stormwater run-off. Start This Course Now!

United Plastics Corporation
	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.
STC: Room Acoustics: more than just a number Provides an overview of basic acoustic definitions focusing on sound control techniques and products to reduce noise through wall systems. Start This Course Now!

Chemical Fabrics and Film Association - Vinyl Roofing Division
	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.
Cool Roofing: A Solution to National Energy and Environmental Challenges Provides an overview of the performance characteristics and benefits of cool roofing systems using reflective white vinyl roofing. Green roofing, energy saving programs, environmental challenges and solutions are also reviewed. 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:
 PPG Industries, Inc. | Citadel Architectural Products, Inc | SPEC MIX®, INC. | Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills | Benjamin Moore & Co. | The Chamberlain Group, Inc. | Covertech Fabricating Inc. | greenscreen® | Florence Manufacturing Co. | International Cellulose Corporation | Subscription Info 

PPG Industries, Inc.
	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.
Enhancing Sustainable Design with High-Performance Glass Solutions Provides an overview of the types, features, and manufacturing processes of low-e coatings, along with a discussion of how high-performance architectural glass can significantly improve the energy efficiency of buildings, while reducing their operating costs and carbon emissions. Start This Course Now!   Glass: Aesthetic, Performance, and Safety Considerations Provides an overview of the different types of architectural glass, along with a discussion of the specification factors relating to a glazing solution, including aesthetics, energy and environmental performance, and safety and performance considerations. Start This Course Now!

Citadel Architectural Products, Inc
	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.
Metal Composite Materials Provides an overview of metal composite panels and how their different components affect their performance characteristics. Start This Course Now!

SPEC MIX®, INC.
	SPEC MIX® is your national source for high quality; factory produced cementitious products that are preblended for the construction industry. With more than 60 manufacturers located in major markets across the U.S. and Canada, SPEC MIX producers utilize state-of-the-art batching equipment and the finest materials to ensure total quality control throughout your project.
Factory Preblended Mortar for Masonry Construction Provides an overview of the components, manufacturing, features, and benefits of factory preblended mortar vs. field mixed mortar, including a discussion of specification standards and considerations when selecting masonry mortar. Start This Course Now!

Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills
	Napoleon® is an ISO9001 - 2008 registered company and operates with 500,000+ square feet of manufacturing space and over 400 employees. We are North America's largest privately owned manufacturer of quality wood and gas fireplaces (inserts and stoves), gourmet gas and charcoal grills, outdoor living products and waterfalls.
Gas Hearth Appliances: Enhancing Living Environments Provides an overview of the variety of Gas Hearth Appliances (GHA) and the types of venting systems that are available today, as well as a discussion of the factors that require consideration to facilitate a successful GHA 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.
High Performance Floor Coatings Provides an overview of the basic characteristics of concrete as a floor substrate; floor coating types and selection of appropriate materials; proper coating application and importance of preliminary inspection and surface preparation. Start This Course Now!

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
	The Chamberlain Group, Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer of residential and commercial door operators, access control products and gate operators.
Automotive Dealership Door Operator Solutions Provides an overview of the types of commercial doors, commercial door operators, safety sensors and automotive dealership accessory options, as well as a discussion of UL 325 compliance. Start This Course Now!   Commercial Door Operators: A UL 325 Safety Standard Review Provides an overview of commercial doors and operators, with descriptions of the various types available. Door and operator safety is also discussed, with particular emphasis on the UL 325 standard, its requirements, and the devices that make a door system compliant. Start This Course Now!   Firehouse Door Operators and UL 325 Compliance Provides an overview of commercial door operators and includes discussions on types of commercial doors and operators, safety sensors, firehouse accessory options, and UL 325 compliance as it relates to firehouse door operation. Start This Course Now!

Covertech Fabricating Inc.
	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.
Reflective Insulation & Radiant Barriers Provides an overview of the benefits of installing reflective insulation and radiant barriers into the building envelope to reduce energy consumption, operation costs, and the structure's carbon footprint. Start This Course Now!

greenscreen®
	greenscreen is a three dimensional, welded wire trellising system.The distinctive modular trellis panel is the building block of the greenscreen system. Rigid and lightweight standard 3" or 2" thick panels are 4' wide x 6', 8', 10', or 12' tall. greenscreen's unique wire space frame configuration can span between structure members- thus fences, free standing screens and gazebos are just some of the many applications. The panel's depth creates a "captive growing space" for plants to grow.
Considerations For Advanced Green Facade Design This course examines the required considerations for successful green facade installations and projects and includes discussions on system selection, design, plant selection, maintenance, and client/owner education. Start This Course Now!

Florence Manufacturing Co.
	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.
Emerging Trends in Mail Delivery Equipment 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. Start This Course Now!

International Cellulose Corporation
	International Cellulose Corporation (ICC) is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of cellulose spray-applied thermal insulation and acoustical finishes.
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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:
 Element Designs | Ecoglo Inc. | Wayne Dalton  | Aluminum Extruders Council | Benjamin Moore & Co. | JM Eagle | Heat & Glo  | Metl-Span  | Royal Building Products | Hycrete, Inc. | Subscription Info 

Element Designs
	Manufacturer of custom aluminum frame cabinet doors, PARAPAN solid surface doors, LED shelving, illuminated backsplashes and panels, sliding door systems and aluminum frame base systems.
High Gloss and Illuminated Surfaces for Sustainable Designs Provides an overview of aluminum framed panels with solid acrylic, back painted glass, and architectural resin inserts, along with LED illuminated panels and shelving. It describes the materials, their components and options, and their performance and sustainability characteristics. 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!

Wayne Dalton
	Wayne Dalton offers a complete line of Commercial Door Systems for virtually any application of industrial and commercial buildings throughout the world. Because the company has always maintained a staunch commitment to developing innovative new products, Wayne Dalton Corp. is now a world leader in the garage door industry.
Commercial Rolling Service Doors Provides an overview of the rolling commercial service door, fire door and rolling grilles and shutters covering the operation, parts, fire code requirements and wind load information. Start This Course Now!

Aluminum Extruders Council
	The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) is the international trade association dedicated to advancing the role of aluminum extrusion worldwide.
Aluminum Extrusions Provides an overview of the characteristics, technical information, and benefits of aluminum extrusions used as a building material with a focus on whole building design, sustainability and application possibilities. Start This Course Now!   Using Aluminum Extrusions to Meet the Challenge of Sustainable Buildings Provides an overview of evolving green/energy codes and their impact on the specification of aluminum extrusion-based building components; presents alternative thermal management technologies and illustrates how aluminum extrusions can contribute to “green” commercial structures. Note: This course is not intended to be a primer on aluminum extrusions. Basic information about extrusions and the extrusion process can be found in the course “Aluminum Extrusions.” 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.
Paint Technology: Chemistry and Performance Provides an overview of types of paint, paint finishes, surface preparation, and primers. Start This Course Now!

JM Eagle
	JM Eagle is the world's largest and most complete manufacturer of plastic pipe (PVC an HDPE) — an innovative leader that combines advanced technology with superior customer service to create the industry's most sophisticated and diverse products. Formed in 2007 via the merger of J-M Manufacturing and PW Eagle, the company is privately held. JM Eagle is the only manufacturer to offer a 50-year warranty on its thermal-engineered plastic-pipe products. See full details at www.jmeagle.com. With 20 manufacturing plants in the United States, JM Eagle ships its full range of products across the country and to international destinations, including countries in North and South America, and is opening two manufacturing plants for the China market. JM Eagle brings clean water to communities in developing countries, believing it is one of the essential needs to effectively address illness and poverty around the world.
HDPE Water & Sewer Pipe System Installation Provides an overview of the installation of HDPE pipe for water and sewer systems, including discussions on load design, joining and fittings, handling and storage, trench construction, and pipe embedment. Start This Course Now!   Overview of HDPE Pipe for Water & Sewer Systems Provides an overview of high-density polyethylene pipe for water and sewer applications, including the material properties, pipe manufacturing, testing, hydraulics, and working pressure rating. Start This Course Now!

Heat & Glo
	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.
Enriching Living Spaces with Fireplaces: Three Steps to Increase Homebuyer Satisfaction Provides an overview of the three steps for builders, architects and designers to facilitate fireplace design and selection that will increase homebuyer satisfaction, as well as a discussion on the current trends of indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Start This Course Now!   The Heart of the Home: Specifying Gas Fireplaces for Today’s Homes Provides an overview of today’s factory-built gas fireplaces, including terminology, fireplace types, specialty fireplace options, design considerations, venting parameters, selection criteria, and key specification issues. Start This Course Now!

Metl-Span
	Metl-Span is a recognized leader in the advancement of insulated metal panel technology, serving the Architectural, Commercial, Industrial and Cold Storage industries with energy efficient and cost effective insulated metal wall and roof panels.
Rainscreens, Barrier Walls & The Insulated Metal Panel Solution Provides an overview of insulated metal wall panels (IMPs) used as barrier walls behind various rainscreen systems, with a discussion on the performance advantages of IMP barrier walls for air, water, vapor and thermal management. Start This Course Now!

Royal Building Products
	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.
Architectural Applications of Cellular PVC for Exterior Moldings and Trim Provides an overview of cellular PVC for moldings and trim, with a focus on how to install and maintain the material for window surrounds. Start This Course Now!   Multi-Layer Decking: Using Cellular PVC Technology to Replicate Exotic Hardwood Provides an overview of the performance characteristics and benefits of using multi-layer, cellular PVC decking—a durable decking material that replicates the unique beauty of exotic hardwood. Start This Course Now!   Superior Performing Water-Based PVDF Coatings on Cellular PVC Cladding Provides an overview of the benefits cellular PVC as a cladding material and focuses on water-based PVDF coatings, how they work, and how their performance characteristics contribute to their durability. Start This Course Now!

Hycrete, Inc.
	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.
Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions Provides an overview of the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing and analyzes traditional waterproofing methods as compared to integral methods in terms of durability, risk, cost, and construction timeline. Start This Course Now!