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Integrating personal and business finances can feel overwhelming and lead to inefficiencies or missed opportunities. In this session, expert financial advisor Ryan Sullivan, PE, provides a roadmap for assessing where you stand, balancing goals, and creating a clear system for managing and tracking finances effectively. Gain clarity and control to ensure both your business and personal finances work in harmony.
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The fireplace has always been a focal point in any home, providing warmth and a place for friends and family to gather. Today’s wood-burning fireplaces, inserts, and stoves have become increasingly efficient and clean burning. This course examines using wood as a fuel source and discusses the many characteristics that can affect heat production, efficiency, and burn time. New burning technologies that meet EPA certification requirements for released particulate matter are summarized, as are design and installation specifications.
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If your architecture firm’s website was an employee, would you promote it, demote it, or fire it? The honest truth is that most firms have no idea if their website is helping or hurting their firm's ability to attract and engage potential clients. In this webinar, Bryon McCartney of Archmark will share five key insights gained from testing more than 750 architecture firm websites. Bryon has more than 35 years of experience in strategic branding, online marketing, lead generation, and website design and has helped more than 3,000 architects. In this webinar, he will discuss the key mistakes architecture firms are making on their websites, how these mistakes turn clients off, and how to correct them. Your website is often the first interaction that future clients will have with your firm. Attend this workshop to learn what you can do to create a great first impression that results in better project inquiries.
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Your architecture or engineering firm is more than just a business—it’s a powerful tool for building personal wealth. During this webinar, Ryan Sullivan, PE, focuses on strategies to turn your firm’s success into financial abundance. Learn how to optimize your firm’s profitability, balance reinvestment with personal financial stability, and build wealth beyond the business. Discover actionable steps for achieving financial independence while positioning your firm for long-term growth and flexibility.
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This ANSI/CSA/UL safety-certified classification of fireplace preserves the indoor air quality while all the exhaust gases are vented outdoors. The requirement for qualified installation and service is emphasized throughout the presentation. Terms and definitions found in the installation manuals are discussed to ensure all clearances, codes, and requirements are understood. Always instruct new owners on the safe handling and operation of the appliance, for everyday use and in case of an emergency (including the location of the gas shut-off).
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One of the most popular design trends today is the use of daylighting to support wellness, boost productivity, and offset energy use. What’s more, maximizing the use of natural light in a space also speaks to the modern design language that the latest architectural buildings boast today. This CEU will seek to educate specifiers on the importance of daylighting and how to incorporate best practices that maximize its benefit.
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This course will scratch the surface of the linear drainage world, including trench drain, slot drain and utility trench. We will discuss what exactly defines a linear drain, and what all the various parts and pieces are. A review of the history of linear drainage will provide some context as to where the industry has been and where it is going. Next, an in depth look at the common failures experienced by linear drains historically will be followed up by design considerations to ensure that you have the basics needed to make informed decisions and avoid those typical pitfalls. Lastly, we'll have a look at some various case studies which highlight the depth and breadth of what a linear drain solution can do on a variety of different projects.
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This course examines the role of high‑performance fiberglass composite door systems in improving building envelope performance, meeting evolving energy codes, and supporting sustainable design goals, including potential contributions toward LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction rating system credits. Participants will explore current door system components, relevant energy standards, and how properly specified complete door systems contribute to occupant safety and comfort, durability, long‑term building performance, and improved property value.
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What does a marketing and business development plan look like, and why does it matter? A plan shows you where you should focus your efforts and why, so that you're using the right tactics to attract the best prospects for your firm. In this webinar, we’ll review how to start a marketing strategy and build an actionable marketing plan that is realistic, budget-friendly, and measurable. Finally, we’ll discuss how authentic business development is separate from marketing but critical to building profitable relationships.
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Synthetic sports turf systems offer all-weather play for a wide variety of sports and provide a consistent, durable surface with lower maintenance costs than natural grass. This course reviews the components of synthetic turf systems, different product types, and procedures for installation, maintenance, and use. Guidance is offered on how tested values can impact field performance and how to specify a system that meets safety, performance, use, and budget requirements.
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Developing the next generation of leaders is essential for every AE firm's long-term success and sustainability, whether you're a solo practitioner or amongst the largest firms in the world. Leadership development is not just about succession—it's a critical investment in building firm value, motivating employees, increasing retention, and ensuring profitability. Firms that embed leadership training into their culture earn the trust and loyalty of their employees and clients while positioning themselves as industry leaders. This 1-hour webinar provides practical, scalable strategies to create a leadership pipeline tailored to firms of all sizes. Building on the principles of succession planning, this session demonstrates how leadership development drives innovation, strengthens business resilience, and secures your firm’s future.
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Rapidly changing trends in our society, such as urbanization and modern lifestyle, have resulted in isolation of humans from our experiences within nature. Early research has shown that psychological effects of biophilic design on noise perception have a significant influence in the well-being and health such as focus, information retention, productivity and creativity. In this course, we will identify these potential problems and the effects of them; as well as outline different corrective actions to mitigate/lessen the issues.
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In contemporary building design, the significance of sound control has never been more pronounced. A fundamental grasp of acoustical terminology and the principles of sound transmission is crucial for designing wall partitions that align with project-specific performance goals, adhere to code requirements, and align with industry standards. This course delves into six key concepts that have the potential to affect STC ratings in wall assemblies, allowing for the realization of desired acoustical performance.
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In this one-hour live course design professionals will learn about Rolling Steel Fire Doors and proper specification. We will review best practices for fire door design and illustrate why this design is critical to fire safety. Through a review on application examples, design details and applicable codes and rating systems, the design professional will gain an insightful understanding of rolling steel fire doors.
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This course focuses on the rapidly growing data center industry and how critical it is to control noise for facility employees and residents living in neighboring areas and to follow city ordinances. The noise issues data centers pose for their workers and their external surroundings are examined, and practical solutions are reviewed.
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This presentation 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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Undesirable acoustics in educational spaces adversely affect the learning and teaching processes. The impact on students’ academic achievement, social adaptation, and mental health can be profound and long lasting. This course examines the impact of different sound problems and presents solutions that create synergy between the architecture and the classroom environment to optimize student learning and engagement and teacher retention.
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This presentation celebrates the value of incorporating artisanal, handcrafted fixtures and furnishings into a building’s design. Not only are these products unique, functional, and aesthetically appealing, but they can also establish a sense of connection with their maker. Many artisanal handcrafted products are made using traditional techniques that have been passed down over time, often from generation to generation. And because many of these products are made from sustainable, recycled or reclaimed materials that are locally available, they can help reduce the environmental impact of a new build. This course illustrates how sourcing artisan-made products for their projects can allow designers and builders to effect social, economic and environmental change.
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In this course we discuss the simplicity of incorporating modern fireplaces within your projects, the features that set them apart, and how simple design can help you create undeniable experiences for your clients.
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Reducing noise between occupied spaces isn’t just needed for occupant comfort and productivity, it is sometimes required by building code. This presentation is an overview of noise control principals, construction composites, and design methodology for ceilings, floors, and partitions. A special emphasis is placed on performance-oriented designs requiring third party consultants.
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Discuss IRC Egress Code and the possible Product choices, attributes and Factors which could effect performance Review the installation process, Egress window well design trends
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This presentation will focus on the most important better practices to improve construction methods.
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A hybrid paving system is an outdoor flooring solution that combines timeless design, lasting durability, and installation efficiency. Today’s presentation introduces hybrid paving systems and compares them to traditional paving materials. We’ll discuss best practices for installation, including base preparation and drainage considerations. We’ll also explore residential and commercial applications and how material selection and installation impact long-term performance, life-cycle costs, safety, and sustainability.
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Sound has become more important than ever in building design. Over the years sound transmission in wall partitions has been a difficult issue to resolve. The use of sound resilient metal channels, double stud and staggered stud walls filled with insulation was the design professional's choice. As a result of innovation and a better understanding of acoustics, additional products are now available for the design of high STC wall assemblies.
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Is your AE firm operating at peak efficiency, or are you constantly putting out fires? Many firms struggle with inconsistent business development, project bottlenecks, financial uncertainty, and disorganized operations—often without realizing the root cause is a lack of business maturity. In this 60-minute webinar, Founder of The Well-Designed Firm Steve Burns, FAIA, will walk you through a structured Maturity Index to help you assess your firm’s strengths and weaknesses across six critical areas: Winning Work, Project Management, Client Experience, Finances, Billing, and Operations. You’ll gain a clear understanding of where your firm stands today and, more importantly, the specific steps you can take to level up your business processes, improve efficiency, and drive sustainable profitability. We’ll explore practical, real-world strategies for moving from reactive to proactive firm management, ensuring you’re not just delivering great designs, but also running a thriving, resilient business. Whether you’re a principal, partner, or senior leader in an AE firm, this session will equip you with the actionable insights needed to build a more predictable, scalable, and profitable practice.
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