1 hour

Provides an overview of why and how to specify and source responsible wood products, including discussions of the threats to, impacts of, and solutions to deforestation and forest degradation.

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 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.

 2.0 hour

This course provides an overview of three of the dominant traditional residential styles in the U.S.: Shingle, Prairie School, and Craftsman Bungalow, with a focus on window, door and trim elements.

 1 hour

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.

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

 1 hour

The performance of sealants is critical to the success of any construction project. This course examines silicone sealants, their composition, characteristics, and use in the construction industry, and how to select the appropriate silicone sealant type.

 1 hour

Kinetic architectural systems blur the separation between outdoor and indoor spaces, maximizing a living or working area and making it usable throughout the year. When retractable structures, roofs, skylights, windows, or doors are integrated into a building project, enclosed spaces are no longer limited to being indoor spaces only. This course discusses the foundational, engineering, and mechanical requirements for incorporating motion in architecture to provide flexible living and working environments in any type of weather.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of two types of stainless steel decorative sliding door hardware systems and includes discussions on the functional types of systems available and options for handles and locking pull systems. It also outlines planning considerations and offers sample installation guidelines.

 1 hour

This course considers the design of energy-efficient buildings, which must include an effective, lasting, moisture-management strategy. Moisture management is essential to resilient, sustainable, healthy buildings.

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

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the aesthetics and performance benefits of aluminum windows and the strategic role they play in the success of new construction and rehabilitation work.

 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

Provides an overview of acoustic door assemblies including their components, features and their role in occupant comfort in both workplace and school environments.

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

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the design and construction requirements for wine storage, including climate control.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of large opening glass wall systems, their LEED® contributions, and how they lend themselves to sustainable design. The course focuses on: their benefits and applications; door types; door system components; and, selection and installation considerations.

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.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of achieving daylighting in building design using skylights and curtainwall. This program includes discussions on the basics of daylighting, glazing options, daylighting methods, creative design, and green benefits of daylighting systems.

 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.

 1.0 hour

An entryway not only creates a first impression of a building, it is expected to provide a safe, dry, and clean surface for foot and wheeled traffic entering and exiting the facility. This course discusses the design of entryway flooring systems, identifies the options available, and explains their role as the first line of defense in protecting a building’s interior floors and indoor environmental quality.

 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

Provides an overview of sustainable design categories where windows can make a significant contribution, requirements for LEED® for New Construction™ credits, and certification and specification language for key product characteristics.

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

 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 gypsum wallboard manufacturing, a review of the Gypsum Association's recommended levels of finish and examples of writing specification of levels of finish.

 1 hour

Learn the fundamentals of Life Cycle Costing. Identify how life cycle affects current costs, future savings and impacts sustainability.

 1 hour

Traditional residential door hardware is simple to use, but not always convenient. This course explores a new type of door hardware that can be operated in two new ways: pushing or pulling on the knob or lever to release the door latch. The course includes discussions on the functions of door hardware, types of locksets, security issues, benefits of push/pull/turn door hardware, and concludes with installation examples.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the significant role solar control window film can play in a energy savings, occupant comfort, and daylighting strategies for architectural applications.

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

 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.