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Azon
Azon Azon is the global leader in developing intelligent technology for the manufacture of thermal barrier aluminum fenestration, commonly referred to as the pour and debridge method.
Optimizing Performance in Commercial Fenestration
Optimizing Performance in Commercial Fenestration Thumbnail Provides an overview of optimizing commercial fenestration with thermal barriers and high performance glazing in aluminum window framing to maximize daylighting and thermal efficiencies in the building envelope.
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Royal Building Products
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.
Superior Performing Water-Based PVDF Coatings on Cellular PVC Cladding
Superior Performing Water-Based PVDF Coatings on Cellular PVC Cladding Thumbnail 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.
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Wayne Dalton
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
Commercial Rolling Service Doors Thumbnail 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.
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Commercial Sectional Door Systems
Commercial Sectional Door Systems Thumbnail Specifying the right sectional door system for your commercial project can have a great effect on the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants. This course covers commercial sectional door systems, including the various types of doors available and their associated characteristics including energy efficiency and durability, along with a discussion on how to specify the correct door to meet project requirements.
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STEP Warmfloor
STEP Warmfloor Electro Plastics Inc. dba. STEP Warmfloor® (Self-regulating Technology of Electro Plastics) is an engineering company and the leading manufacturer of self-regulating flat heating elements. For the last 30 years we have been committed to providing sustainable, safe, energy efficient radiant heating solutions with our Patented heating elements through continuous innovation.
Floor Warming, Primary Heating, Snow Melting & Roof De-Icing with PTC Heaters
Floor Warming, Primary Heating, Snow Melting & Roof De-Icing with PTC Heaters Thumbnail Provides an overview of self-regulating polymer technology and the performance benefits of using PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heaters for energy efficient floor warming, primary heating, snow melting, and roof de-icing.
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Versatex Trimboard
Versatex Trimboard Versatex products include trimboards, sheet, cornerboards, T&G beaded profiles, soffit system, VERSAWRAP, moulding profiles as well as our innovative Stealth Trim System, all manufactured with the highest level of quality and featuring a fully transferable 30-year limited warranty.
Cellular PVC Trim: The Design Advantages
Cellular PVC Trim: The Design Advantages Thumbnail Provides an overview of the types, features, and benefits of designing with cellular PVC trim, including a discussion on the installation guidelines and manufacturing processes.
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Benjamin Moore & Co.
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
Color & Paint in Environments for the Aging Thumbnail 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.
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Krieger Specialty Products
Krieger Specialty Products 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.
Understanding Special Purpose Doors & Windows
Understanding Special Purpose Doors & Windows Thumbnail This online course provides an overview of special purpose doors and windows, including acoustical, blast and pressure, bullet-resistant, radio frequency shielding, and special finishes.
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Metrie
Metrie Since 1926, Metrie has helped transform spaces with exquisitely crafted architectural trim. Today, we offer something you can’t find anywhere else: complete Collections of interior finishings, from crowns to Ikons™ and architraves, to interior doors – each element perfectly coordinated and flawlessly proportioned.
Introduction to Interior Finishings: Finish Before You Start
Introduction to Interior Finishings: Finish Before You Start Thumbnail Provides an overview of Interior Finishings, with discussions on the variety of trim types, profiles, and substrates, and how to select finishings that achieve the desired function and design style.
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Interior Finishings: Enhancing Kitchen & Bath Design
Interior Finishings: Enhancing Kitchen & Bath Design Thumbnail Provides an overview of emerging kitchen and bath design trends, and the business opportunities and design possibilities of adding interior finishing products to enhance the architectural details of finished kitchens and bathrooms.
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MacroAir
MacroAir Headquartered in San Bernardino, CA, MacroAir is the pioneer of the HVLS (High-Volume, Low-Speed) fan industry. MacroAir products are made in the USA, but can be found around the world creating comfortable climates in a more cost-effective and energy-efficient way than traditional fans and HVAC systems.
HVLS Fans: Energy Efficiency & Occupant Comfort
HVLS Fans: Energy Efficiency & Occupant Comfort Thumbnail Provides an overview of high volume low speed (HVLS) fans and includes discussions on the indoor environmental benefits of air movement; thermal comfort; supplementing a traditional HVAC system with HVLS fans; innovations in fan design and technology; and the standards that govern fan performance.
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KWP Inc.
KWP Inc. KWP Inc. is a leading sustainable and ecologically conscious manufacturer of quality wood siding and trim board. At KWP, we continue to design and innovate our product line to keep pace with an ever changing environment. Inspired by nature, KWP leads the market with our commitment to continually adding new styles and colors to our product line.
Engineered Wood Siding: Benefits for Sustainable Design
Engineered Wood Siding: Benefits for Sustainable Design  Thumbnail Provides an overview of the features, performance characteristics, styles and installation considerations of engineered wood siding and trim products.
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 Benjamin Moore & Co. | Total Door | VACUUBRAND, Inc. | Quanex Building Products Company | Native Trails  | Wheatland Tube Company | AS Hanging Systems | Pacific Stair Corporation | Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic | 3M Company | Subscription Info 
Benjamin Moore & Co.
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.
Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology
Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology Thumbnail Provides an overview of sustainable design and the creation of healthier environments in reference to architectural paints. Included are discussions regarding the components of paint; independent testing methods and standards; categories of LEED®; and specification of paint systems for today’s designer.
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Total Door
Total Door Total Door™ is your solution for the replacement of older doors, renovation projects, and new construction. Total Doors reduce maintenance and offer exceptional security and abuse resistance by using a full height, semi-concealed hinge and a full height locking channel in a system that comes fully assembled from the factory.
Sustainable Design in Steel Integrated Door Systems
Sustainable Design in Steel Integrated Door Systems Thumbnail Provides an overview of steel integrated door systems, with discussions on the sustainable qualities of steel and the durability benefits of integrated door systems over standard doors.
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New Code Requirements For Fire Rated Doors and Hardware
New Code Requirements For Fire Rated Doors and Hardware Thumbnail Provides an overview of fire rated doors, rating types, and other 2009 and 2012 International Building Code requirements, including NFPA regulations and ADA guidelines where applicable.
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VACUUBRAND, Inc.
VACUUBRAND, Inc. 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.
Local Vacuum Networks for Life Science Facilities
Local Vacuum Networks for Science Facilities: Case Studies Thumbnail 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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Local Vacuum Networks for Science Facilities: Case Studies
Local Vacuum Networks for Science Facilities: Case Studies Thumbnail Provides an overview of the benefits of multi-user, in-lab local vacuum networks for supply of lab vacuum in science buildings. It discusses the specification, design, and installation of local vacuum networks and uses in-depth case studies to illustrate design considerations in specifying local vacuum networks, and the benefits of this approach.
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Quanex Building Products Company
Quanex Building Products Company Quanex Building Products Company combines high-quality materials with precision craftsmanship to offer customers a broad range of wood products. The two facilities located in Wisconsin focus on wood mouldings and engineered flooring. Available in 25 different wood species and over 300 profiles, Quanex provides lumberyards, distributors, and OEM partners with a wide range of options to create specific aesthetic and functional designs for new construction and renovation projects.
Building Green Interiors With Wood Products
Building Green Interiors With Wood Products Thumbnail Provides an overview of types of interior wood flooring and moulding products and includes discussions on their sustainable attributes, Baltic birch plywood, on-site and factory finishing methods, and green building programs and organizations.
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Native Trails
Native Trails Native Trails leads the industry in artisan crafted, sustainable products for kitchen and bath design; Native Trails copper sinks, copper tubs, and bathroom vanities are sold in over 1,300 showrooms throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond.
Sustainable Materials for the Bath
Sustainable Materials for the Bath Thumbnail Provides an overview of sustainable materials for the bath, including production, performance, maintenance, and frameworks for assessment; and focuses on recycled copper, sustainably made concrete, FSC-certified bamboo, and reclaimed wood.
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Wheatland Tube Company
Wheatland Tube Company Wheatland Tube Company is recognized as a world leader in the manufacturing of continuous weld (CW) and electric welded (ERW) steel pipe. Wheatland's pipe and tubing products are compliant with all of the construction related specifications and codes and are used in 16 Divisions of the new MasterFormat 2004 such as electrical, fence, fire suppression sprinkler systems, utilities, HVAC and process integration.
Designing and Specifying Steel Mesh Fence Systems
Designing and Specifying Steel Mesh Fence Systems Thumbnail Provides an overview of the material specifications, installation, and standards related to the design of steel mesh fence systems including chain link fabric, expanded metal, and welded wire.
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AS Hanging Systems
AS Hanging Systems 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.
Wall Hanging Systems
Wall Hanging Systems Thumbnail 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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Pacific Stair Corporation
Pacific Stair Corporation Pacific Stair Corporation, leader in advanced stair system technology, has been located in Salem, Oregon for over twenty years. Pacific Stair develops, manufactures, and provides a stair system that meets or exceeds the current international building code, section 1009, stairways, section 1012 handrails, interstory drift code IBC 1617.3.1, and ASCE 7-02 9.5.2.B.
Pre-Engineered Steel Stair Systems
Pre-Engineered Steel Stair Systems Thumbnail Provides an overview of pre-engineered metal egress stairs including discussions on advantages, types, class, fabricator vs. manufacturer, railings, stair flight and landing construction, connections, and building code requirements.
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Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic
Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic 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.
Commercial Fenestration Products: Dock & Drive Through Openings
Commercial Fenestration Products: Dock & Drive Through Openings Thumbnail Provides an overview of commercial fenestration products including sectional doors, rolling sheet doors, and rolling steel doors. Discussions pertaining to common door features, hardware, insulation, installation and optional types of electric operators available for these doors are included.
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3M Company
3M Company 3M is a global innovation company that never stops inventing. Since 3M was founded in 1902, our innovations have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. 3M offers a variety of solutions for the design and construction industry that improve occupant comfort, reduce energy usage, reduce installation time and labor cost, provide creative design options, or better utilize existing building materials.
Acrylic Foam Tape for Structural Glazing & Architectural Panel Applications
Acrylic Foam Tape for Structural Glazing & Architectural Panel Applications Thumbnail Provides an overview of the physical properties, performance characteristics and design benefits of using acrylic foam tapes for structural glazing and architectural panel applications.
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 Xypex Chemical Corporation | Woodtone | Cendrex, Inc. | American Biltrite | Triacta Power Technologies Inc. | Unilock | Endura Grease Management | Christie Digital Systems | Global Environmental Manufacturing (G.E.M.) Inc. | Greenleaf Pest Control | Subscription Info 
Xypex Chemical Corporation
Xypex Chemical Corporation Developer and manufacturer of Xypex Crystalline Technology for waterproofing and repairing concrete.
Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology
Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology Thumbnail 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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Woodtone
Woodtone 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.
Factory Prefinishing of Exterior Building Materials
Factory Prefinishing of Exterior Building Materials Thumbnail This course covers common on-site exterior paint failure issues and their causes and describes the factory coating process for exterior woodwork, substrate materials, installation tips and its many other benefits.
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Cendrex, Inc.
Cendrex, Inc. 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.
Access Door Considerations & Solutions
Access Door Considerations & Solutions Thumbnail Provides an overview of access doors, including discussion on what they are, their differing functions, specifics of fire-rating and testing, and how to complete a successful installation.
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American Biltrite
American Biltrite American Biltrite manufactures and distributes commercial flooring and performance sheet rubber throughout America. We offer a select range of flooring solutions for the educational, healthcare and institutional sectors. American Biltrite manufactures one of the widest selections of performance sheet rubber products in the industry.
Resilient Flooring for Healthcare
Resilient Flooring for Healthcare Thumbnail Provides an overview of resilient flooring options for the healthcare industry and includes discussions on industry requirements, types of products available, product properties and specifications.
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Triacta Power Technologies Inc.
Triacta Power Technologies Inc. Triacta's PowerHawk® family of revenue-grade meters and monitors are suitable for stand alone monitoring situations requiring several metering points, or high density regulated applications that require precision measurements and a small "foot print".
Submetering for Intelligent Building and Sustainability: Measurement & Verification
Submetering for Intelligent Building and Sustainability: Measurement & Verification Thumbnail Provides an overview of submetering and measurement & verification (M&V) technologies and products, and illustrates how they can be integrated into building management systems (BMS) to reduce energy consumption and overall operating costs.
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Unilock
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
Architectural Paving Surface Technologies and Finish Advancements Thumbnail 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.
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Engineered Segmental Retaining Walls
Engineered Segmental Retaining Walls Thumbnail Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) can strengthen steep slopes, hold back soil in grade changes, create useable land, and enhance the aesthetics of any landscape. This course looks at the site and application factors that determine whether a segmental retaining wall must be engineered and soil reinforced, and provides technical information about the components and construction of an SRW.
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Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement Thumbnail This course is an overview of permeable interlocking concrete pavements, related environmental issues and solutions, system components, selection and basic design information.
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Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement: Part II Designing with PICPs
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement: Part II Designing with PICPs Thumbnail Provides an overview of data required and methods used for sizing the base and sub base for permeable interlocking concrete systems.
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Endura Grease Management
Endura Grease Management As one of the brands of Canplas, Endura has been associated with our successful line of Grease Interceptors and related products since 2002. Canplas sells Endura products worldwide, actively growing the product line to include Solids Interceptor solutions, a lo-profile interceptor and additional operational capacities.
Grease Interceptors: Solutions for the Operational Management of FOG
Grease Interceptors: Solutions for the Operational Management of FOG Thumbnail Provides an overview of the adverse effects fats, oil, and grease (FOG) have on the sanitary sewer system, the principles of operation of grease interceptors, and the industry requirements for an effective grease management system in commercial food service applications.
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Christie Digital Systems
Christie Digital Systems A World Leader in Visual Solutions for World-Class Organizations Christie a global visual technologies company, offers diverse solutions for business, entertainment, and industry. With expertise in film projection since 1929 and professional projection systems since 1979, we've established a reputation as the world’s single source manufacturer of a variety of display technologies and solutions for cinema, large audience environments, control rooms, business presentations, training facilities, 3D and virtual reality, simulation, education, media and government. As a market leader, Christie has installed over 100,000 projection solutions worldwide.
LED Display Walls: Performance Characteristics & Advantages
LED Display Walls: Performance Characteristics & Advantages Thumbnail Provides an overview of display walls using LED technology, with discussions of the components, performance, lifespan, and energy benefits of LED tiles.
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Display Wall Technologies: Requirements & Considerations
Display Wall Technologies: Requirements & Considerations Thumbnail Provides an overview of display wall technologies and their differences for consideration when designing and specifying a dynamic and engaging display wall.
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Global Environmental Manufacturing (G.E.M.) Inc.
Global Environmental Manufacturing (G.E.M.) Inc. Global Environmental Manufacturing (G.E.M.) Inc., the manufacturer of Euroshield® Recycled Rubber Roofing Products, was founded in 1999 by Mr. Henry Kamphuis in response to the overwhelming problem of what to do with the deluge of old tires clogging up landfills and dumpsites. Years of research has resulted in the creation of the extremely durable, and great looking environmentally friendly green roofing systems.
Recycled Rubber Roofing for Steep Slope Applications
Recycled Rubber Roofing for Steep Slope Applications Thumbnail Provides an overview of features and benefits of recycled rubber roofing for steep slope applications.
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Greenleaf Pest Control
Greenleaf Pest Control At Greenleaf Pest Control, we are committed to exceeding your expectations when it comes to environmentally friendly pest control services throughout the GTA. Our goal is to ensure that you get the most proactive, preventative, and effective pest control program available by implementing our Integrated Pest Management and Environmental Pest Management systems.
Integrated Pest Management Plans for All Facilities, Including LEED®
Integrated Pest Management Plans for All Facilities, Including LEED® Thumbnail Provides an overview of how integrated pest management (IPM) suppresses pest populations in effective, economical, and environmentally safe ways, and discusses how to establish an IPM plan for a facility, including LEED® building projects.
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 Ambico Limited | Quad-Lock Building Systems Ltd. | First Light Technologies | Mondo America Inc. | Covertech Fabricating Inc. | Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills | Tuff Industries Inc. | Inline Fiberglass Ltd. | KWP Inc. | iSPAN Systems LP | Subscription Info 
Ambico Limited
Ambico Limited AMBICO Limited was founded in 1955 and has become a world leader in the manufacture of specialized door and frame products. Although renowned for these door and frame products, AMBICO is also recognized as a leading-edge manufacturer of acoustic windows and glazing for high performance doors.
Acoustic Doors and Green Design
Acoustic Doors and Green Design Thumbnail Provides an overview of acoustic door assemblies including their components, features and their role in occupant comfort in both workplace and school environments.
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Tornado Resistant Door Assemblies
Tornado Resistant Door Assemblies Thumbnail Provides an overview of safe rooms with a focus on tornado resistant door assemblies, including their components, testing standards, and design and installation considerations. A discussion of the types, characteristics and impacts of wind storms is also presented.
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Quad-Lock Building Systems Ltd.
Quad-Lock Building Systems Ltd. Quad-Lock Building Systems, Ltd designs and manufactures Insulating Concrete Form systems (ICFs) for residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial, and public buildings.
High Performance Building Envelope Designs with Insulating Concrete Forms
High Performance Building Envelope Designs with Insulating Concrete Forms Thumbnail Provides an overview of advancements in Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) technology and discusses the potential contribution held by ICFs to support improved sustainability and resilience.
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First Light Technologies
First Light Technologies First Light Technologies designs and manufactures solar powered and high performance LED bollards and luminaires for pedestrian scale applications. Our solar powered LED bollards and luminaires are cost effective, efficient, and simple to use. The self-contained designs also ensure that the lights are easy to install with low cost, since no trenching, wiring or onsite assembly is required.
New Generation Solar Lighting Solutions
New Generation Solar Lighting Solutions  Thumbnail Solar lighting solutions require a level of due diligence to determine a good fit between customer, product, and vendor. This course provides an overview of the factors that require consideration when specifying an outdoor solar lighting system. Also discussed are the components, features, and benefits of the newest generation of off-grid, self-contained solar lighting that offers a cost-effective solution for an expanding number of applications.
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Mondo America Inc.
Mondo America Inc. The Mondo Group operates in three main businesses: Sport and Contract flooring, Playing balls and toys and Motor-yacht.
Creating a LEED® Healthcare Facility from Groundbreaking to Completion
Creating a LEED® Healthcare Facility from Groundbreaking to Completion Thumbnail Provides an overview of how a collaborative team effort between the owner, designers and contractors can establish project goals for sustainability and energy efficiency that result in LEED® certification of a healthcare facility.
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Covertech Fabricating Inc.
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
Reflective Insulation & Radiant Barriers Thumbnail 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.
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Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills
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
Gas Hearth Appliances: Enhancing Living Environments Thumbnail 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.
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Tuff Industries Inc.
Tuff Industries Inc. 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.
Walkable Pedestrian Thermoplastic Roof & Balcony Membrane Systems
Walkable Pedestrian Thermoplastic Roof & Balcony Membrane Systems Thumbnail The course provides an overview of pedestrian (walkable) roof and balcony polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membrane systems and includes discussions on their advantages, membrane construction, waterproofing concepts, and design considerations for integration into the building envelope.
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Inline Fiberglass Ltd.
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
Pultruded Fiberglass Windows Thumbnail 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.
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KWP Inc.
KWP Inc. KWP Inc. is a leading sustainable and ecologically conscious manufacturer of quality wood siding and trim board. At KWP, we continue to design and innovate our product line to keep pace with an ever changing environment. Inspired by nature, KWP leads the market with our commitment to continually adding new styles and colors to our product line.
Engineered Wood Siding: Benefits for Sustainable Design
Engineered Wood Siding: Benefits for Sustainable Design  Thumbnail Provides an overview of the features, performance characteristics, styles and installation considerations of engineered wood siding and trim products.
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iSPAN Systems LP
iSPAN Systems LP TotalJoist is a light gauge steel floor joist designed, manufactured, and distributed exclusively by iSPAN Systems LP, as a response to the challenges and limitations currently faced by those in the Multi-Residential construction industry using engineered wood and precast floors.
Green Building With Steel Floor Joist Systems
Green Building With Steel Floor Joist Systems Thumbnail Provides an overview of steel floor joist systems, including discussion on what they are, how they can be applied to different residential and multi-residential projects, and their use toward sustainable construction methods and achieving LEED® accreditation.
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 Kohler Co. | Noble Company | Fortress Company | Wilsonart | Contego International, Inc. | Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic | Sealed N Safe | Travis Industries | LiftMaster | Duradek/Durarail | Subscription Info 
Kohler Co.
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.
Spa-Inspired Shower Solutions
Spa-Inspired Shower Solutions Thumbnail Provides an overview of the trends in shower design, the benefits of hydrotherapy and the components and technologies that are available to create a spa-like shower experience for today’s homeowners.
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Noble Company
Noble Company Noble Company produces sheet membranes for waterproofing, crack isolation and sound insulation.
Design Criteria for Ceramic Tile/Stone Installations
Design Criteria for Ceramic Tile/Stone Installations Thumbnail Provides an overview of the key design elements that are required for a successful ceramic tile/stone installation, including a discussion of the importance of properly designed crack isolation, waterproofing, and sound control membranes.
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Sustainable Tile Installations Using Membrane Technology
Sustainable Tile Installations Using Membrane Technology Thumbnail Provides an overview of the types of membranes used to waterproof ceramic and stone tile installations and compares them in terms of performance and durability, ease of installation, control of variables, and function.
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Fortress Company
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
Coatings for Steel Railing & Fence Systems Thumbnail 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.
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Wilsonart
Wilsonart Wilsonart has brought unmatched beauty, design and craftsmanship to countertops and walls. First, with Laminate that revolutionized what laminate could be. Now with Quartz, plus a full offering of engineered surfaces that is stunning, beautiful, functional, and transformative.
Preventive Biocidal Surfaces: Expanding the Scope of Interior Design for Healthcare
Preventive Biocidal Surfaces: Expanding the Scope of Interior Design for Healthcare Thumbnail Provides an overview of various design approaches that mitigate the many health hazards associated with contaminated surfaces in health care environments, with a specific focus on preventive biocidal surfaces that utilize embedded technology that actively protects against microbial contamination.
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Contego International, Inc.
Contego International, Inc. Contego is Latin for “to shield, defend, or protect.” When you apply Contego Firebarrier Intumescent Latex Paint to virtually any substrate you can rest assured that you’ve got the best in fire protection. Whether treating steel beams in a high-rise building or airport or small circuit boards, Contego provides unmatched fire protection and thermal resistance. Contego is the solution… non-toxic, beautifully thin, amazingly affordable, incomparably reliable. Contego makes the world a safer place.
Innovation in Intumescent Coating Technology
Innovation in Intumescent Coating Technology Thumbnail Provides an overview of the evolution of intumescent coatings. The program focuses on intumescent acrylic latex paint coatings and the performance and aesthetic advantages they have over traditional coatings. It includes discussions on codes and standards, applicable substrates, adhesion, and application, curing, and cleanup.
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Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic
Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic 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.
Commercial Fenestration Products: Dock & Drive Through Openings
Commercial Fenestration Products: Dock & Drive Through Openings Thumbnail Provides an overview of commercial fenestration products including sectional doors, rolling sheet doors, and rolling steel doors. Discussions pertaining to common door features, hardware, insulation, installation and optional types of electric operators available for these doors are included.
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Sealed N Safe
Sealed N Safe Sealed N Safe has developed a Thermal Spacer specially designed to create a Thermal Bridge System between the outer shell and the inner frames of a metal building. By installing a typical MBI fiberglass insulation blanket with our SNS Thermal Spacer it creates a "Continuous Insulation System*".
Thermal Spacers for Code Compliance and Improved Energy Efficiency in Metal Buildings
Thermal Spacers for Code Compliance and Improved Energy Efficiency in Metal Buildings Thumbnail The key to an energy-efficient metal building is the implementation of a continuous insulation system that eliminates thermal bridging and prevents condensation. This course discusses how using thermal spacer blocks and metal building insulation in the building envelope increases energy performance and meets stringent energy code requirements.
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Travis Industries
Travis Industries DaVinci Custom Fireplaces™ are the most innovative and unique fireplaces ever made. DaVinci is a fusion of fire and iconic, contemporary design – the epitome of the perfect decorative, non-heating gas fireplace in all areas of design, innovation and functionality. You have the ability to create a fireplace in seven different design configurations that ranges from 3-21 feet in length with glass heights of either 12”, 20”, 30” or 36” tall.
Modular Linear Gas Fireplaces: Function and Design
Modular Linear Gas Fireplaces: Function and Design Thumbnail Provides an overview of modular linear gas fireplaces including their applications, venting system, design possibilities, and installation procedures and considerations.
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LiftMaster
LiftMaster LiftMaster is the number one brand of professionally installed residential garage door openers, as well as a major manufacturer of commercial door operators, residential and commercial gate operators, telephone entry systems and related access control products.
Commercial Door Operators: A UL 325 Safety Standard Review
Commercial Door Operators: A UL 325 Safety Standard Review Thumbnail 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.
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Duradek/Durarail
Duradek/Durarail Since 1974, Duradek’s waterproofing solutions have protected over 125 Million sq. ft. of roofs, decks and balconies throughout North America. Installed only by professional applicators, Duradek membranes and Durarail aluminum railing systems bring design and durability advantages to residential and commercial projects.
Walkable PVC Roof Deck Membranes
Walkable PVC Roof Deck Membranes Thumbnail 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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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.
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 Rigidized Metals Corp. | Big Ass Solutions | reThink Wood | Juno Lighting Group | Radiation Protection Products | Kohler Co. | Unilock | Therm-O-Lite Inc. | Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic | Versatex Trimboard | Subscription Info 
Rigidized Metals Corp.
Rigidized Metals Corp. Since 1940, Rigidized® Metals Corporation has led the world in the development and production of deep-textured, three dimensional metals used in architectural, industrial and transportation applications. The Rigidized® Metals deep-texturing process adds strength, impact resistance and the ability to hide scratches and allows for down-gauging, resulting in lighter, longer lasting products and reduced maintenance costs.
Stainless Steel Textured Metals for Resilient Design
Stainless Steel Textured Metals for Resilient Design Thumbnail The many unique benefits and performance properties offered by stainless steel make it a powerful candidate in materials selection. This course discusses deep textured, three dimensional metals used in architectural applications and elaborates on: the metallurgy of metals; the environmental benefits of stainless steel; and the specification of stainless steel and deep textured metals.
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Big Ass Solutions
Big Ass Solutions 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.
Energy Savings Through Indoor Air Movement
Energy Savings Through Indoor Air Movement Thumbnail Provides an overview of role of HVLS fans and indoor air movement in achieving thermal comfort and energy savings.
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reThink Wood
reThink Wood The reThink Wood initiative is a coalition of interests representing North America's wood products industry and forest landowners, public and private. We share a passion in wood and the forests they come from. Our goal is to educate each other and users about the use of wood in buildings.
Rethinking Wood as a Material of Choice
Rethinking Wood as a Material of Choice Thumbnail Provides an overview of the material, project and environmental costs of wood and examines how innovative wood technologies contribute to today’s sustainable building designs.
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Tall Wood Takes a Stand
Tall Wood Takes a Stand Thumbnail Provides an overview of the evolution toward taller wood buildings, including motivating factors, fire and life safety, structural performance, and relevant changes to the International Building Code (IBC). Key projects are featured throughout, with an emphasis on design approaches and materials used.
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Mid-Rise Wood Construction
Mid-Rise Wood Construction Thumbnail Provides an overview of the design versatility, sustainability, and economic benefits of using wood construction for mid-rise residential and non-residential building types. Code compliance and the technical details of wood-frame construction are included.
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Juno Lighting Group
Juno Lighting Group A leading designer and manufacturer of architectual grade lighting products.
LED Technology and the Coming Human Centric Lighting Revolution
LED Technology and the Coming Human Centric Lighting Revolution Thumbnail 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.
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Radiation Protection Products
Radiation Protection Products 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.
Lead Shielding: Radiation Protection Solutions
Lead Shielding: Radiation Protection Solutions Thumbnail Provides an overview of radiation and the basics of radiation protection, as well as discussions on the types, characteristics and specification considerations of various radiation shielding products.
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Kohler Co.
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.
Plumbing Products' Contribution to Water Conservation
Plumbing Products' Contribution to Water Conservation Thumbnail Highlights the importance of plumbing products in overall water conservation efforts, and how environmentally conscious fixtures and faucets address the challenging demands of specifying products to meet the criteria of LEED® initiatives, reduce facility operating costs or accommodate the preferences of homeowners.
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Unilock
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
Architectural Paving Surface Technologies and Finish Advancements Thumbnail 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.
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Engineered Segmental Retaining Walls
Engineered Segmental Retaining Walls Thumbnail Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) can strengthen steep slopes, hold back soil in grade changes, create useable land, and enhance the aesthetics of any landscape. This course looks at the site and application factors that determine whether a segmental retaining wall must be engineered and soil reinforced, and provides technical information about the components and construction of an SRW.
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Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement Thumbnail This course is an overview of permeable interlocking concrete pavements, related environmental issues and solutions, system components, selection and basic design information.
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Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement: Part II Designing with PICPs
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement: Part II Designing with PICPs Thumbnail Provides an overview of data required and methods used for sizing the base and sub base for permeable interlocking concrete systems.
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Therm-O-Lite Inc.
Therm-O-Lite Inc. Therm-O-Lite Inc. is a manufacturer of Interior Insulating Window Systems. We have been in business over 20 years, have over 300 major installations, and are a Government Services Administration approved contractor. Our Product supplements the existing window and provides significant improvement in energy performance and noise reduction.
Performance Attributes of Secondary Window Systems
Performance Attributes of Secondary Window Systems Thumbnail Provides an overview of the significant role that interior secondary window systems have in energy savings, efficiency, security, and comfort for existing buildings where window replacement is not desirable.
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Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic
Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic Amarr Garage Doors by Entrematic 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.
Commercial Fenestration Products: Dock & Drive Through Openings
Commercial Fenestration Products: Dock & Drive Through Openings Thumbnail Provides an overview of commercial fenestration products including sectional doors, rolling sheet doors, and rolling steel doors. Discussions pertaining to common door features, hardware, insulation, installation and optional types of electric operators available for these doors are included.
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Versatex Trimboard
Versatex Trimboard Versatex products include trimboards, sheet, cornerboards, T&G beaded profiles, soffit system, VERSAWRAP, moulding profiles as well as our innovative Stealth Trim System, all manufactured with the highest level of quality and featuring a fully transferable 30-year limited warranty.
Cellular PVC Trim: The Design Advantages
Cellular PVC Trim: The Design Advantages Thumbnail Provides an overview of the types, features, and benefits of designing with cellular PVC trim, including a discussion on the installation guidelines and manufacturing processes.
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