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Introduction to Existing Building Retrofits

This program introduces building retrofits as a method to achieve green building standards by adapting existing structures. While a building retrofit may have several types of interventions, participants will learn how effective air sealing will improve overall occupant comfort, health, and safety. This includes a detailed look at sources of air le...

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PROSOCO

Intro to Sustainability with Spray Polyurethane Foam

Changes made to spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation formulations in recent years address the impacts of embodied carbon and other attributes of sustainable construction design. This course explores the evolution and environmental impacts of SPF chemistries, and how the sustainability benefits of spray polyurethane foam (also known as SPF), con...

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BASF Corporation

Skylights: Their Role in High-Performance Building Envelopes

Well-designed and detailed skylight systems can significantly improve both building and occupant performance. This course explores the benefits, techniques, and importance of daylighting systems that utilize high-performance skylights to optimize daylighting benefits, avoid negative impacts, and contribute positively to building, occupant, and enve...

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LAMILUX

Retrofit Security Glazing Solutions for Threat Mitigation

Glass doors, windows, and storefronts are among the most vulnerable points of entry in the building envelope, and with episodes of riots, smash-and-grab crime, forced entry, and active shooters on the rise, the need for security glazing is growing. This course provides an understanding of the physical security needs of the built environment and wha...

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Impact Security, LLC.

The Science Behind Noise Control

This presentation will focus on the science of noise control, specifically covering full system principles, building philosophy, and the most overlooked component when assembling such systems. The course will also highlight the forces that create the need for noise control systems, and how those forces shape how we approach these systems....

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Keene Building Products

Insulated Composite Back-up Panels - A Simpler Solution

This presentation explores exterior wall design performance; energy code requirements; influences of air, moisture, thermal, and vapor barriers; and actual project case studies are presented. This program will be an interactive session that encourages feedback and questions....

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Understanding the Benefits of Modular Metal Panel Systems

Modular metal panels (MMPs) integrate advanced technology with modern aesthetics, providing high-performance building envelopes that enhance design and durability. This course explores the evolution of MMPs and what distinguishes them from other building products. You will examine the key components that make up the system and its fundamental princ...

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

ArmorWall™ System: Efficiency Meets Strength

This is a Product SpotLight Presentation. Discover how ArmorWall™ enables fast, hassle-free cladding attachment—preserving R-value and simplifying installation. Learn how it supports multiple cladding types and the science-backed method for installing stucco over the system using ASTM 1063 and ArmorDry™...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Water Management Solutions for Shower Installations

From fashion to function, the shower space of the bathroom is a focal point, offering a place of quiet respite for rejuvenation. Shower spaces should be built to last, using durable materials combined with sound installation practices in order to reduce life cycle and replacement costs. This course outlines the criteria used in designing water mana...

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FinPan, Inc. - T. Clear Corporation

You Are Punching Holes in My WRB? Preventing Water Infiltration Through Cladding Attachment Penetrations

Penetrations of the WRB are unavoidable, but it is critical to ensure that they remain watertight. The recommendations for sealing these penetrations are often based on unrelated test methods such as those for nail penetrations in roofing membranes or on anecdotal evidence. This course will cover a data driven test plan which was used to was used t...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Current Trends in Design: Curbless Shower Systems

Bathrooms can be dangerous places for people with and without physical limitations. The prevalence of bathroom falls amongst persons of all age groups and levels of ability has driven the trend of accessible shower design. Presented here is an overview of how curbless shower pans are designed for durability and safety, and to meet the needs of acce...

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FinPan, Inc. - T. Clear Corporation

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Are Highly Permeable Membranes Too Permeable?

Low permeance vapor barriers, once thought to improve performance, may in fact increase interior condensation and trap moisture within the wall assembly. Due to the problems with impermeable water-resistive barrier (WRB) installation many architects are now incorporating highly vapor open WRB systems in their designs. But many still believe too muc...

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VaproShield LLC

Retrofit Anchoring of Masonry and Stone Façades

Masonry wall types have evolved from self-supporting mass walls to cavity walls and veneers that require wall ties or anchors. Over time, anchors can fail and masonry wall systems can become unstable and require repair. This course discusses how to recognize unstable façades, how retrofit anchors can be used to repair these instabilities, the diff...

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PROSOCO

Sustainability Impact of High-Performance Insulated Metal Wall and Roof Systems

This course provides an educational overview of incorporating cost-effective, design forward architectural building envelope solutions that utilize insulated metal wall and roof panels while reducing energy consumption in commercial buildings. Included is a comprehensive abstract of insulated metal panel solutions and outlines innovative cladding a...

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All Weather Insulated Panels

Art of Insulated Metal Panels

This course will explore the fundamentals of architectural insulated metal panels, their performance benefits, and how insulated metal panels achieve air, water, vapor, and thermal control via a more advanced and cost-effective single component system that accelerates construction time. The course will also cover important design details to achieve...

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Kingspan Insulated Panels

Rainscreen Systems Made Easy

This course presents the History of Rainscreen design and explains why rainscreens are an important topic for the building envelope and enclosures. This course enforces the use of control layers to maximize the use of a drained, backed ventilated rainscreen system performance for both new and existing buildings. The audience will learn and be able ...

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Sto Corp.

Clean & Protect Proprietary Presentation

PROSOCO has been cleaning and protecting masonry for nearly 85 years. We can help you develop solutions for cleaning the toughest masonry stains and identify treatments for long-term protection of masonry, concrete and other hard surfaces. Our field support, laboratory and customer care teams are ready to help you take on your next project....

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PROSOCO

Next Level Cladding with Resin Cast Shapes

Designers, owners, and occupants all value the appeal of natural brick and wood for exterior cladding and interior surfaces. But these natural materials come with drawbacks. Wood can split, warp, cup, mold, and attract insects. Brick is heavy and susceptible to efflorescence. Quality control is not assured. The fresh alternative is resin cast shape...

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Sto Corp.

Masonry vs. the Storm - Building for Resilience

Today's storms are more intense, more frequent and more deadly than ever before, making the design and construction of resilient buildings critical. The design of the building envelope – and the materials used – can be the difference between life and death. This presentation will discuss how the strength and resiliency of masonry construction c...

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Oldcastle APG

The Path to Plazamate™XR

This is a Product SpotLight Presentation. Styrofoam™ Plazamate™ XR. Learn how this product is the next generation in the evolution of high-performance closed cell insulation, with 33% more R value per inch than standard XPS insulations....

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Setting the Bar: Industry Standards for Flashing Installation around Windows and Doors for Commercial Buildings (Recorded Webinar)

This course provides an overview of the industry standards and code references for flashing materials used in the installation of windows and doors. The code-referenced material standards for window and door flashings are summarized and compared, and the standard installation practices developed by the three main fenestration industry organizations...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Exterior Wall Fire Performance with Polyiso CI for Types I–IV Construction

The increase in building energy efficiency requirements has led to the use of exterior continuous insulation (CI) to improve the performance of the building envelope. This presentation reviews the benefits of polyiso continuous insulation and then examines in detail the NFPA 285 test standard and fire safety requirements of the 2021 International B...

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PIMA - Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association

Understanding the Benefits of Modular Metal Panel Systems

Modular metal panel (MMP) wall systems allow for an array of different exterior and interior building designs due to their wide range of panel sizes, planes, and layout configurations. This course covers the attributes of MMPs, including the available substrates, their fabrication and ease of installation, and their ability to deliver a simple, con...

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Water Management Solutions for Shower Installations

From fashion to function, the shower space of the bathroom is a focal point, offering a place of quiet respite for rejuvenation. Shower spaces should be built to last, using durable materials combined with sound installation practices in order to reduce life cycle and replacement costs. This course outlines the criteria used in designing water mana...

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FinPan, Inc. - T. Clear Corporation

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Multi-Family Building Envelope Solutions

Effective and efficient building envelope assemblies will be discussed in terms of multi-family options to meet the 2009 and 2012 IECC for continuous insulation, air and water barrier performance. Upfront investment in the assembly can potentially maximize operational returns especially for developer owned rental properties. Options and benefits wi...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

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