Concrete Masonry has many advantages for building envelope construction. This course explains five key unexpected advantages that are not as widely known as they should be....
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 what requirements should be met by threat mitigation products for existing storefront and building glazing. The course focus is on a new generation of clear, retrofit security “overglaze” systems utilizing heavy-gauge, architectural-grade polycarbonate and extruded framing designed to resist forced entry and ballistic attacks....
One of the more complicated issues today in building science is addressing moisture movement, since moisture can penetrate a building in several different ways and result in material degradation, air quality issues, and failure of the building enclosure. This course examines the ways moisture can enter a structure and discusses the role of different moisture control layers that, when correctly placed and installed, can prevent unwanted moisture infiltration....
Moisture related flooring failures cost the flooring industry and associated stakeholders billions of dollars annually. Understanding the issues provides a path for solutions related to floor covering choices, mitigation products, and industry standards. This course identifies the issues, outcomes, industry standards, and best solutions available for design professionals....
DuPont™ ArmorWall Plus Fire-Rated (FR) Structural Insulated Sheathing™ (SIS) is an ICC listed, high strength, fire-resistant exterior insulated wall sheathing product, commonly referred to as a Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS) panel. ArmorWall Plus FR SIS™ offers a factory applied, proprietary air and water-resistive barrier, the first coating specifically designed to be applied to Magnesium Oxide (MgO) board. ArmorWall Plus FR SIS™ incorporates no less than four traditional building enclosure systems into a single Cuts Like Wood. Burns Like Concrete....
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The facade is one of the most significant contributors to the energy consumption and comfort parameters of any building. This course explores high-performance building envelopes and the use of advanced insulated metal panel systems featuring integrated daylighting and ventilation components that combine to provide weathertightness and maximum thermal performance....
This presentation will discuss the importance of a properly prepared substrate for floor covering installation. Accurate floor preparation helps keep floors leveled, sealed, durable and long-lasting, which can reduce cost and material consumption in construction. The presentation provides an overview of the history of gypsum, best floor installation practices and latest technology in the substrate market....
Fortress Building Products is an innovative building products manufacturer focused on supplying and servicing the growing railing, fence, and building product industries in North America. It consists of Fortress Railing Products and Fortress Fence Products divisions as well as an associate company, OZCO Building Products. ...
Mars Air Systems is the international leader in high quality air curtains and air doors that help make buildings comfortable, sanitary, and energy efficient. Utilizing industry-leading tools and services, Mars provides architects, engineers, food service consultants, and other specifiers with the most comprehensive air curtain/air door solutions, while giving building owners the peace of mind of a reliable product and dedicated support....
Building codes will help protect lives for new building construction. Our complete luminous egress path marking system for new construction, and existing buildings, exceed the requirements of the International Building Code and International Fire Code. Could the tenants in your existing building benefit from adding luminous egress? Will there be a situation where the power is out, and they need to get out safely? We offer a COMPLETE one-source luminous egress package with unique design features to produce a superior result, like our Photo-Glo® “golf ball” plastic, our patented Construction Covers and Exit Door Kits....
Stone Farm is the nationwide leader in reclaimed stone and brick building materials. We love finding new things...specifically unique and reclaimed building materials. We are a team of experts, treasure hunters and curators who source pieces of history for in and around your home. Whether it is a street in Europe, the Big Dig in Boston, an old school house or mill, we scour the world to find, harvest and re-purpose distinctive building materials, such as natural stone and reclaimed thin brick veneer, for your project....
Sto Corp., headquartered in Atlanta Georgia, is an innovative world leader and producer of a broad range of versatile cladding and coating systems for building construction, maintenance and restoration. Sto Corp. has achieved ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management) as well as ISO 9001:2008 certification at all of our North American locations, which are located strategically across North America to serve our more than 200 distributorships in the U.S. and Canada....
Sarah Andrews of Sustainable Solutions, based in Florence, Texas, is a green building consultant offering training for construction professionals. She has more than five years of experience in green building in addition to 20 years working as an educator. While most building consultants only offer green construction training online, Sarah is one of the few who provide this type of training live and in person. Her curriculum is high–quality, and she utilizes her education degree and strong understanding of the subject matter to help you stay up–to–date with the changes that are occurring in the construction industry as green building becomes more prominent and required. By keeping up with the latest information and requirements in this rapidly changing field, she is able to update you on the current industry standards and practices. This makes it easier for you to fulfill your contractual obligations, certification, and documentation....
We make and deliver building materials for the residential and commercial construction industry. As a North American producer of engineered wood products, panels, and lumber, our customers can count on our products to build strong and environmentally friendly structures....
LAMILUX is one of Europe's most established and experienced manufacturers of daylight systems and is one of the leading producers of fiber-reinforced composites in the world. The national and international market position achieved in both divisions is the result of technological innovation, flexible scope, customer retention based on building partnerships, and the motivating employee focus of a medium-sized, independent and far-sighted family business....
Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, consists of community organizations, fire safety professionals, engineers, architects, and industry experts committed to strengthening the nation’s building codes and ensuring greater access to secure housing....
Heckmann Building Products manufactures steel masonry anchors and ties for the construction industry. ...
Northern Facades Ltd, a division of the Flynn Group of Companies, is a leading fabricator of architectural metal panel, Laminam ceramic panel, and unitized glazing systems. Our expertise consists of design assistance, engineering, custom systems design, drafting, manufacturing, testing, value engineering, and project management. We work with the building envelope community to deliver designed, code-compliant fabricated systems to building owners, who can enjoy beautiful facades that last for many generations....
Fox Blocks Insulating Concrete Form Wall Systems provide an extremely energy efficient building envelope offering superior strength, sound, air quality, and well insulated walls. Fox Blocks ICF building blocks is a division of Airlite Plastics Company, The Company produces roughly 1.6 billion molded units a year....
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O’Keeffe’s proudly serves both architectural and building communities by providing USA-made aluminum building ladders that are high strength, lightweight, and maintenance-free. Whether you’re looking for an access, ship, cage, or custom ladder, we have what you’re looking for. Made with corrosive-resistant, maintenance-free aluminum and stainless-steel hardware, you can trust the lasting quality of the finished product–guaranteed. ...
NEXGEN MAXTERRA® MgO is a best-in-class, innovative, and versatile mineral-based building material primarily composed of magnesium oxide and sulfate. It stands as a superior alternative to conventional materials such as OSB, plywood, gypsum, and gypcrete by offering unmatched non-combustibility, fire resistance, water resistance, as well as mold and mildew resistance, all without the use of harmful chemicals....
Versatex products include trimboards, sheet, cornerboards, T&G beaded profiles, soffit system, VERSAWRAP, moulding profiles as well as our innovative Stealth Trim System, all manufactured with the highest level of quality and featuring a fully transferable 30-year limited warranty....
At Logix Brands we focus on innovation above all else. Our engineered insulation products are shaped, modified and enhanced to help builders lower the cost and increase the speed and efficiency of constructing high-performance homes and buildings that are more durable, efficient and comfortable to live in....
dassoXTR In 2006, the dasso Group introduced dassoXTR exterior bamboo products to the world market at the Shanghai Expo in China, where almost two miles worth of this highly durable, outdoor-use bamboo was featured on a giant exterior project. Since then, dassoXTR has been incorporated into many notable building and remodeling projects throughout the world. In fact, dassoXTR is the only bamboo product with a proven track record for use in both commercial and residential construction and remodeling projects. EcoTimber An EcoTimber floor is more than beautiful wood or bamboo. Since 1992, EcoTimber has been the only flooring company devoted exclusively to forest protection and indoor air quality. You can trust that an EcoTimber floor, no matter which one you choose, satisfies the highest environmental and health standards. Learn more about EcoTimber . ...
3M is a global innovation company that never stops inventing. Since 3M was founded in 1902, our innovations have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. 3M offers a variety of solutions for the design and construction industry that improve occupant comfort, lower energy use, reduce installation time and labor cost, provide creative design options, or better utilize existing building materials....
3M - Building Protection - Air Barrier, Fire Barrier, and Insulation Moisture Barrier/Jacketing
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