1 hour

Provides an overview of the types and performance characteristics of cover board materials used in commercial roofing assemblies, along with a discussion of the forces that threaten roof-system durability.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the manufacturing processes, features, and benefits of specialty acrylic products that afford architects and designers unique and inspiring design solutions for a wide variety of applications.

 1 hour

Building owners value daylighting and views, but face security and safety challenges with large amounts of glazing. Polycarbonate sheet products offer a variety of glazing solutions that resist security threats while providing transparency, strength, and durability. This course introduces the grades and characteristics of polycarbonate sheet products, and discusses how they meet the requirements for protection against forced entry, ballistics, and blasts.

 1 hour

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.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1.0 hour

Operable wall systems integrate the indoors and outdoors and define interior spaces, providing flexibility and additional usable area without increasing a building’s footprint. Occupants benefit from expansive daylighting and views as well as quick access to fresh air. This course describes the types of operable wall systems, how they contribute to sustainable design, and the various options and considerations for selecting the correct system.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

Safety and security window films offer protection from a variety of events, from accidents and natural disasters, to break and entry and bomb blasts. This course examines safety and security window film and attachment systems, and includes discussions on the history of films and film classifications, the functional benefits and applications of window films and attachment systems, as well as relevant testing standards and specifications.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

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.

 1 hour

This technical program discusses the proper application and selection of storefront framing systems and their appropriate components. A review of common storefront nomenclature plus structural loading and anchorage is included.

 1 hour

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.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

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.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

It is always better to be safe rather than sorry when it comes to installing gates and operators. UL 325 and ASTM F2200 standards exist to ensure gate safety for not only property owners and visitors, but for installers and anyone servicing the gate and operator. This course begins with an overview of the different types of gates available today and the operators that move them, and then reviews how to meet UL 325 and ASTM F2200 safety standard requirements for swing and slide gates.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of aerogel-filled multiwall polycarbonate including its contribution to daylighting, thermal and light transmission properties, and multiple architectural design applications.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the required design elements of an accessible, ADA compliant locker or personal storage area, with a focus on ease of use, style, lock management, and applicable 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

 1 hour

This course provides an overview of integral blind assemblies and discusses their benefits over conventional blinds, components and framing options, performance characteristics and testing standards, and common applications.

 1 hour

This course offers an introduction to linear low-density polyethylene privacy fencing, including its attributes, components, and general installation instructions.

 1 hour

At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the different types and applications of overhead high performance high speed rolling door and how they help ensure the safety and welfare of the occupants Understand how overhead high performance high speed rolling doors contribute to the sustainable design principles and energy efficient building design and the welfare of the building operators: Increase productivity Reduce operational and energy costs Enhance safety of building operators Enhance security Evaluate key criteria to select and specify the appropriate doors for various applications, by understanding the different features and options

 1.5 hour

The world of windows is much more complex than one might suspect, given the different sizes, shapes, and types that are available and the performance requirements they must meet. As well, glass comes in many specialized forms intended for different applications. This course focuses on aluminum commercial window components and configurations, as well as the benefits they offer affecting both performance goals and design requirements. Also included are discussions on historic and acoustic applications.

 1 hour

At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the different types and applications of overhead rolling doors and how they help ensure the safety and welfare of the occupants; Understand how to specify overhead rolling door correctly will aide the safety and welfare of building occupants by understanding the components and most often specified options for each type of overhead rolling door; Understand how overhead rolling doors contribute to the sustainable design principles and energy efficient building design and the welfare of the building operators; Evaluate key criteria to select and specify the appropriate rolling doors for various applications; Identify important recent innovations in the construction and operation of rolling doors and their impact to the safety and welfare of the building occupants.

 1 hour

At the end of this course you will be able to: Understand how wind and wind codes affect overhead doors – These codes help to ensure the safety and welfare of the occupants; Learn what factors affect the amount of force on the door- calculating PSF; Understand construction of sectional and coiling wind load doors; Learn about the types of wind load testing and their procedures; Understand how to specify wind load-rated doors – Specifying the correct design pressures will aide in the safety and welfare of the occupants

 1 hour

Considering that 90–95% of our time is spent indoors and that 28% of the energy demand in commercial buildings comes from lighting, proper daylighting strategies are more essential than ever. This course describes how to best harness the benefits of natural light without causing occupant discomfort, discusses how to calculate daylighting accurately, and presents case studies on the performance of daylight redirecting films.

 1 hour

At the end of this course you will be able to: Understand how wind and wind codes affect overhead doors – These codes help to ensure the safety and welfare of the occupants; Learn what factors affect the amount of force on the door- calculating PSF; Understand construction of sectional and coiling wind load doors; Learn about the types of wind load testing and their procedures; Understand how to specify wind load-rated doors – Specifying the correct design pressures will aide in the safety and welfare of the occupants

 1 hour

Provides an overview of specialty door hardware with a focus on the specific components that make up this category, including a discussion on applying specialty door hardware to specific projects.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of polyfiber wood plastic composite material for doorframes, including its benefits over traditional doorframe materials and available design options, as well as its place as part of a complete moisture- and insect-resistant entryway.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the characteristics insulating glass (IG) sealants must provide to ensure long-term thermal performance, structural durability and longevity of insulating glass units (IGUs).

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1.0 hour

Wine is a critical element of entertaining and culinary experiences, and modern wine cellars help make bottle collections part of engaging, artistic focal points in restaurants and homes throughout the world. This course focuses on the evolution of the wine cellar, from refrigeration to modern materials and display systems. It defines passive and active (cooled) storage, and identifies key considerations when building a wine cellar.

 1 hour

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.