AEC Daily

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the characteristics and architectural applications of perforated metal, expanded metal, and wire mesh products including descriptions of metal types and mechanical finishes.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of insulating concrete forms, including the components, variations, and function. Also, the benefits of ICFs will be discussed in real life situations through case studies.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the design benefits and aesthetics advantages of using rigid drywall trim and accessories to enhance standard flat and square edged drywall or solve common drywall finishing problems. Installation, building code compliance, and sustainability issues are also discussed.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the applications, terminology, and specification considerations relating to Bar and Plank Grating products.

1.5 hour program

Provides an overview of the operation of hybrid heat pump systems and hybrid heat pump geothermal systems, including their energy savings, low electrical consumption, and efficient use of reclaimed heat.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the features, manufacturing process, and economical and environmental benefits of compressed agricultural fiber (CAF) board and panel systems.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

This course provides an overview of the conditions imposed on buildings by extreme weather events, investigates the resistance to damage of a number of building envelopes materials with an emphasis in ICF construction and finishes.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of pipe and equipment support systems and includes discussions on installation options, components, assembly, and design elements and processes.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of specialty door hardware with a focus on the specific components that make up this category, including a discussion on applying specialty door hardware to specific projects.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the features, applications, and the role of asphalt coatings and thermoplastic systems in green design. Included are discussions on the components of sustainable streets, heat island effect, and traffic calming strategies, as well as how pavement design can be used to enhance community connectivity and neighborhood identity.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of formaldehyde, the factors that influence the formaldehyde emissions of wood-bonding adhesives, the types of adhesives that are used for interior wood products, as well as a discussion on the applicable regulatory standards and LEED®.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Discusses the benefits of using more wood, not less, to lower carbon emissions and tackle climate change, and identifies what sustainable hardwood species are the most abundant and where some of the best managed, certified hardwood forests are located. The physical and performance properties of European Beech are compared to eight other temperate hardwoods.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of engineered stone, with a focus on the process of designing with the material and descriptions of how engineered stone makes an appropriate, attractive, cost-effective, and sustainable design choice.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of mechanical and adhesive anchoring systems for concrete and masonry including anchor theory as well as a discussion on the major determinants of anchor performance.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of laminated strand lumber (LSL) including the manufacturing process, it’s cost effective applications, ease of installation, and design and performance criteria.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of how the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design apply to plumbing products and discusses how universal design make kitchens and baths more accessible for all people to use.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of electrical devices and the safety issues associated with them. The course includes discussions on the features of duplex receptacles, hospital grade receptacles, GFCIs and other electrical devices and also discusses updated UL requirements and NEC codes.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

This LEED® Specific course provides an overview of the economics of LEED® green building design and includes discussions on economic, environmental and social impacts; market conditions, legislative pressures and consumer demand; and, tools and strategies to assess costs and benefits, ROI and simple payback.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

In order to download this course, a USD $50.00 fee must be paid.

1 hour program

Discusses the process of wood acetylation, the resulting changes to wood, applications for this product, its green credentials and a number of case studies involving acetylated wood.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Air Barriers control the unintended movement of air into and out of a building enclosure. This course provides an overview of the performance requirements of air barrier materials, assemblies, and systems, and includes a discussion on relevant building code requirements.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

2 hour program

Donne un aperçu de l’importance qu’il faut accorder à l’élaboration d’un plan intégré de gestion des déchets solides (PIGDS), et aborde l’impact des déchets sur l’environnement, les éléments clés d’un PIGDS et les étapes menant à l’élaboration d’un PIGDS complet.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the components and attributes of polymer concrete surface systems and why they are a prime example of sustainable design and green engineering for environmentally sound construction.

1 hour program

Provides a general overview of sustainability and the built environment and is intended to familiarize architects with sustainability concepts and the processes involved in building sustainable structures.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of fire-rated cementitious coated OSB sheathing for wall and roof sheathing applications in terms of its structural and performance properties and contribution to enhancing the sustainable built environment.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of engineered wood products (EWPs) including the manufacturing process of different products, their cost effective applications, ease of installation and design and performance criteria.