1 hour

An overview of detectable warning systems and applications, including current ADA accessibility guidelines and State of California regulations for detectable warnings at curb ramps, vehicular ways, and transit platforms.

 1 hour

 1 hour

The design of the common modular kitchen has, for almost a century, remained largely unchanged. Veering away from its basic conceptual arrangement, this course presents a discussion on the use of quartz surfacing in innovative kitchen design concepts that are created with optimal functionality in mind. Also reviewed are the characteristics, performance benefits, and application possibilities of quartz surfacing.

 1 hour

This course focuses on gypsum products manufactured with fiberglass facing which replaces the paper facing typically used on gypsum board. These products are regarded as “high performance” due to their superior weather resistance, superior fire resistance, superior mold resistance, and superior strength. Four common product types include panels manufactured for: 1) Exterior wall sheathing 2) shaft liner / area wall separations 3) Interior exposed conditions 4) Tile backer boards

 1.0 hour

Today’s building designs demand reliable building envelopes coupled with pleasing aesthetics. This course discusses the composition and benefits of metal composite material panels and focuses on the finishes achieved with anodized and organic coatings as well as their applicable standards and specifications.

 1 hour

This course is a combined educational presentation about resinous terrazzo and seamless flooring. Resinous terrazzo seamless flooring industries are mature and rapidly growing markets. Today’s architects/designers are increasingly incorporating both of these materials, terrazzo and seamless, in combination to assist in budget and schedule of today’s building projects.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of architectural finish film as a versatile decorative material, with a discussion on its uses, manufacturing process, beneficial characteristics, and proper installation technique to ensure a quality, long-life product.

 1.0 hour

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.

 1 hour

(Canadian version) Provides an overview of types of paint, paint finishes, surface preparation, and primers.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the characteristics of gypsum board that allow it to contribute to sustainably designed buildings, and a look at methods for ensuring continued healthy indoor air and eliminating waste.

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

 1 hour

Provides an overview of high-performance coatings for industrial applications, including a discussion of various types of industrial coating products, surface preparation techniques, primer selection, and specification issues.

 1 hour

This program takes an in-depth look at the many types of stucco systems available in today’s market. In particular, we will look at a new system called “Cement Board Stucco Systems,” which utilizes cement board as an interior/exterior sheathing.

 1 hour

Describe the United States Green Building Council and its LEED Green Building Rating System. Discover how windows can contribute to LEED-NC Energy & Atmosphere credits. List the LEED-NC Materials & Resources credits impacted by fenestration systems. Discover how windows contribute to LEED-NC credits in the Indoor Environmental Quality category. Compare the environmental impacts of specifying different window frame materials.

 1 hour

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.

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

 1.0 hour

Maintaining the beauty and aesthetics of a project requires protecting against the elements. An effective way to do this is with the use of protective coatings. This course discusses fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) fluoropolymer coating technology, including the various types of FEVE resins and their applications, with a focus on performance characteristics, sustainability factors including LEED credits, and life cycle costs.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the origins and evolution of color pigments by looking at historical civilizations and time periods.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of types of paint, paint finishes, surface preparation, and primers.

 1 hour

: A presentation on the benefits of using preblended stucco products in the construction of a stucco wall system. The seminar also covers jobsite delivery systems that increase product consistency and manpower productivity as well as contribute to cleaner, “greener” jobsites. The attendees will also be participating in hands-on demonstrations that illustrate the quality of factory produced stucco compared to the inconsistencies associated with site-mixed stucco.

 1 hour

For generations, designers have turned to the beauty and functionality offered by terrazzo. In recent years, new technologies and materials mean terrazzo can respond to the needs of the most modern buildings. This course covers the evolution of terrazzo, terrazzo flooring systems, and the environmental advantages of terrazzo and how they apply to sustainable initiatives for indoor air quality, recycling, and resource efficiency.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the performance and design of thermally fused laminate (TFL) panels, a decorative surfacing material formerly known as thermally fused melamine (TFM) or low-pressure laminate (LPL). The history of the surface treatment, its manufacture, end-use considerations, compatibility with other decorative surfaces, and innovative design options are all explored.

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

 1 hour

This course is an overview of permeable interlocking concrete pavements, related environmental issues and solutions, system components, selection and basic design information.

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

 1.5 hour

Provides an overview of advances in antimicrobial mold and mildew-proof primers, paints, wallcovering installation systems, waterproofing coatings and remediation cleaners. Permeability of wallcovering and coatings to install them with, plus green building specification information for high performance, low VOC coatings for the prevention of mold and mildew are also reviewed.

 1 hour

Attendees will learn what types of applications and the benefits of moisture vapor barrier coatings. We will review floor surface preparation steps including how to achieve a clean and flat substrate. This class will teach the attendees how to determine if the substrate is of adequate dryness and remedy a damp substrate. Case History studies will show which applications are best suited for moisture vapor barrier coatings.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of interior and exterior recycled rubber surfacing products in terms of their sustainable design benefits and applications and includes discussions on rubber manufacturing, post-consumer tires, and green building certification programs.

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

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the sustainable and building performance benefits of insulated metal wall and roof panels and includes discussions on materials, design and finish options, construction life cycle, enhanced building performance and energy conservation, and applications.

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

 1 hour

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.

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