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Smart Locks: Access Management Made Easy!

Smart locks and access control systems help eliminate the need for physical keys. Learn how to help your clients enhance security and streamline the management of their properties.

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Wood-Patterned Aluminum Products: Innovative Design Solutions

Looking for a high-performance alternative to products made from wood and PVC? Explore the options offered by wood-pattered aluminum.

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Acoustical Ceiling Restoration

Explore state-of-the-art acoustical ceiling coatings for nonresidential building renovation applications as an alternative to removal and replacement with new materials.

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An Overview of Architectural Hardware Standards & Product Certification

BHMA has authored more than 40 standards for hardware products. Delve into the performance standards that help ensure life safety and security for the industry and homeowners.

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How Energy Codes Affect Plug Load and Lighting Controls

Catch up on the latest International Energy Conservation Code ® (IECC) and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 requirements and provisions for plug load and lighting controls.

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The Importance of Ventilation in Residential Metal & Cedar Roof Design

Proper drainage and ventilation are essential for roof longevity, energy efficiency, and beauty. Explore the use of a 3-D drainage and ventilation mat in metal and cedar roof assemblies.

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Redwood Lumber: Attributes, Applications, & Environmental Benefits

Redwood from responsibly managed forests is a natural material that's a sustainable choice. Explore redwood's strength, beauty, and life cycle benefits for indoor and outdoor applications.

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The Benefits of Synthetic (Artificial) Grass for Playgrounds

Explore the advent of synthetic grass for playgrounds, and how to construct, install, and maintain them.

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Quiet by Design: Acoustic Strategies for Pickleball & Other Sport Courts

Addressing acoustic challenges in outdoor spaces requires a multilayered approach. Learn about the acoustic impacts of pickleball courts and the solutions to mitigate them.

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Discreet Heat When and Where Needed

Do better than minimizing the look of heating systems. Customizable electric heating systems provide energy-efficient solutions that harmonize with any architectural context.

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Versatile Aluminum Railing Systems: Quick to Install, Designed to Last

Examine high-strength powder-coated aluminum railings from code considerations to installation.

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Feeney Inc.

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Bike Parking Guide

Biking is a healthy activity that is an excellent mode of transportation for people of all ages. Explore bike parking that meets security, durability, and aesthetic standards.

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Madrax

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Building Shielding: Architectural Solutions for Security and Performance

Building threats come in many forms: electronic, blast, ballistic, and forced entry. Examine the shielding options that protect against these dangers while reducing unwanted heat and glare.

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When Sound Control Matters: Floor Underlayment Solutions

Good sound control adds to occupant comfort and productivity. Compare floor underlayments that mitigate the annoyance of impact noise and improve overall building functionality.

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Proflex Products Inc.

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The Design Possibilities of Palm

Palm is a strikingly beautiful material with unique grain patterns, rich colors, and distinct textures. Explore this wood alternative in flooring, plywood, and panel applications.

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Smith & Fong Company / Plyboo

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Radon Abatement: Controlling Radon Gas in Residential Construction

Radon is an odorless carcinogen that can enter homes from soil and groundwater. This course covers its entry into buildings, prevention methods, and relevant building codes.

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Advanced Building Products, Inc.

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Advances in Sustainability with Spray Polyurethane Foam

Join us to learn about the evolution and environmental impacts of SPF blowing agents.

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BASF Corporation

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Creative Acoustic Design

Melamine foam improves interior sound quality by reducing noise and absorbing echoes. Discover how this sound-absorbing foam is available as tiles, panels, baffles, and clouds.

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pinta acoustic, inc.

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Innovations In Window Film For Architectural Applications

Examine the use of various types of window film and their role in improving occupant comfort and safety.

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Eastman Performance Films, LLC

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How to Specify Magnesium Oxide Sheathing in Commercial Construction (Recorded Webinar)

MgO sheathing offers structural, weather barrier, and fire resistance benefits. Learn how to select the right product to simplify building enclosure design and installation.

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

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Transitioning to a Clean Energy Future: Part 1

This course explores the changes in energy creation, distribution, and consumption that are critical to the sustainable transitional energy planning (STEP) approach.

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AEC Daily

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Designing Sliding Cantilevered Gates

Sliding cantilevered gates provide a wide range of design and operating options for securing access to residential and commercial properties and in sloping site conditions.

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DuraGates

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Waterproofing Roof Decks and Balconies with Walkable PVC Membranes

Discover walkable, waterproof roof deck membranes! Learn key design principles, installation techniques, and specifications for decks, balconies, and rooftops in residential and multi-family homes.

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Duradek/Durarail

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How to Address On-Site Paving Challenges & Pass Inspection

Knowing how to avoid/overcome site challenges is crucial to facilitate a successful installation. Examine the common issues related to on-site paving installations.

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Stepstone, LLC.

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The Next Generation of Concrete Masonry

Explore how concrete masonry is cost-effective and energy-efficient. Review how ASTM C90 was revised so the webs of concrete masonry units could be thinner or reconfigured.

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Contemporary Residential Lighting Controls

Lighting controls adjust lamps, light fixtures, and small appliances without special wiring or master controllers. Review their positive impacts on occupant health and energy efficiency.

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Legrand