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Security and Crash-Rated Bollards

Security and Crash-Rated Bollards

Bollards are an essential tool to protect lives and property. Examine the difference between unrated and crash-rated bollards, and review the specific security concerns they address.

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Entrance Flooring Systems: Design with the Elements in Mind

Entrance Flooring Systems: Design with the Elements in Mind

Discover how the design and installation of entrance flooring can create safe and clean environments in commercial buildings.

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Sustainability from the Top: Blue, White, & Green Roof Benefits

Sustainability from the Top: Blue, White, & Green Roof Benefits

Blue, white, and green roofs can be installed alone or together to reduce heat islands and stormwater runoff. Explore the economic and environmental benefits to be gained from the rooftop.

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Elevating Roof Deck Design with Walkable, Waterproof Vinyl Membranes

Elevating Roof Deck Design with Walkable, Waterproof Vinyl Membranes

Discover how manufacturers can support architects, contractors, and specifiers through all project phases to ensure a durable and safe vinyl membrane roof deck installation.

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High-Performance Coatings and Exterior Restorations

High-Performance Coatings and Exterior Restorations

High-performance coatings are a necessity in building exterior protection and restoration. New PVDF coating systems, their various characteristics, and their benefits are explored.

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The Advantages of Polyiso Insulation in Below-Grade Installations

The Advantages of Polyiso Insulation in Below-Grade Installations

Examine how polyiso insulation meets or exceeds below-grade installation requirements for thermal performance, water absorption, and load capacity.

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How to Achieve Superior Building Envelope Performance in Rainscreen Wall Design

How to Achieve Superior Building Envelope Performance in Rainscreen Wall Design

The building envelope must withstand the effects of long-term exposure to the elements. Explore rainscreen wall design and the control of hygrothermal loads.

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Servicing Open Spaces with Convenient, Code-Compliant Electrical and Digital Infrastructure

Servicing Open Spaces with Convenient, Code-Compliant Electrical and Digital Infrastructure

Discover code compliant, convenient, power, data/communication, and AV access for office spaces.

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Cellular PVC Trim: The Design Advantages

Cellular PVC Trim: The Design Advantages

The trim market in the U.S. is roughly 3 billion board feet and growing. Explore the types, design advantages, and best design practices of cellular PVC trim.

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Introduction to Existing Building Retrofits

Introduction to Existing Building Retrofits

Retrofitting existing buildings has environmental benefits over demolition and new construction. Review how effective air sealing will improve the durability of a structure.

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Metal Roofing Color Considerations to Save Energy & Meet Green Building Requirements

Online, Self-Paced

Metal Roofing Color Considerations to Save Energy & Meet Green Building Requirements

Prepainted metal roofing offers long-lasting protection in a wide array of design options. Explore how roof color and finish can also save energy and improve thermal comfort.

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 Steelscape

Reducing Fire Risk at the Perimeter of High-Rise Structures

Online, Self-Paced

Reducing Fire Risk at the Perimeter of High-Rise Structures

Understand how high-rise fires spread along the exterior facade and review current building codes and material testing that address the risk or impact of these blazes.

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 Owens Corning

Electric Infrared Heating Systems: Creating Long-Term Sustainability

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Electric Infrared Heating Systems: Creating Long-Term Sustainability

Infrared patio heaters are a sustainable way to heat outdoor spaces, discover the available options and their sustainability profiles, focusing on electric infrared heaters.

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 Infratech

FRP Entrances: The Science Behind the Door

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FRP Entrances: The Science Behind the Door

Looking for a door system with strength and durability? This course examines manufacturing methods, design options, and critical performance attributes of FRP doors and frames.

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 Special-Lite

Commercial Restroom Design to Promote Safety, Sustainability, and Savings: Hand Hygiene Support and Beyond

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Commercial Restroom Design to Promote Safety, Sustainability, and Savings: Hand Hygiene Support and Beyond

Building occupants expect safe, clean restrooms. Explore touchless fixtures, the ways that restrooms affect sustainability goals, and the benefits of cost-saving design measures.

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 Excel Dryer

Concrete Masonry and Energy Codes: Latest Developments

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Concrete Masonry and Energy Codes: Latest Developments

Learn about thermal performance requirements for wall assemblies in energy codes (2009 & 2012 IECC). Explore compliance paths, COMcheck software, and how masonry walls contribute to LEED credits.

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 Concrete Products Group

Attic Ventilation: Performance Starts from the Top

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Attic Ventilation: Performance Starts from the Top

Attic ventilation ensures roof integrity and durability, healthy IAQ, and energy efficiency. This course presents a detailed review of effective attic ventilation design.

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 O'Hagin, LLC.

Indoor & Outdoor Gas & Electric Fireplaces: Safety, Efficiency, & Design Considerations

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Indoor & Outdoor Gas & Electric Fireplaces: Safety, Efficiency, & Design Considerations

Warm up to modern, linear direct vent gas fireplaces and electric fireplaces and explore their functions, aesthetics, applications, and innovative technologies.

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 Travis Industries, Inc.

Photoluminescence: Applied Use in Code Compliance and Enhanced Safety

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Photoluminescence: Applied Use in Code Compliance and Enhanced Safety

Photoluminescent (PL) exit path markers provide safe and quick egress in all light conditions. Examine PL safety products and the codes related to PL way-finding systems.

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 Ecoglo Inc.

Accessible Site Furnishings: Solutions for Comfortable & Inclusive Outdoor Seating

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Accessible Site Furnishings: Solutions for Comfortable & Inclusive Outdoor Seating

Creating accessible spaces has a positive impact on the community. Delve into the ADA requirements for outdoor tables and benches that facilitate comfort for the user.

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 Thomas Steele Site Furnishings

Designing Effective Public Queuing & Pedestrian Flow Systems

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Designing Effective Public Queuing & Pedestrian Flow Systems

A well-designed queuing system offers efficiency and structure. Review the features of queuing processes and their installation methods to ensure a site-appropriate system design.

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 Lavi Industries

Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

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Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

Concrete is a fundamental building material but it has water-related design challenges. Examine the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing.

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 Hycrete, Inc.

Creating Beautiful, Sustainable Synthetic Grass Solutions

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Creating Beautiful, Sustainable Synthetic Grass Solutions

Synthetic grass is an environmental solution that saves water, eliminates pesticide use, and improves playground safety. Explore its benefits, construction, and certifications.

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 SYNLawn

Intro to Edging - Lines, Edges and Eternity

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Intro to Edging - Lines, Edges and Eternity

Join us for a thorough overview of landscape edging and restraints. We’ll discuss important reasons to use edging on projects, different applications that require edging, and more.

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 Permaloc Corporation

Electric Heating: Benefits, Types, and Specification

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Electric Heating: Benefits, Types, and Specification

Examine multiple electric heating options for commercial and residential applications that meet consumer needs and provide solutions to common heating concerns.

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 Glen Dimplex Americas

Bird-Friendly Building Design

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Bird-Friendly Building Design

Millions of birds collide with glass every year. Learn how bird-friendly glass can mitigate collisions by examining building examples, design guidelines, and existing legislation.

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 American Bird Conservancy

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