AEC Daily

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the key reasons to apply a primer to every surface before painting a topcoat. Surface preparation, typical primer applications, stain-blocking and functionally specific primers are discussed.

1 hour program

Compares the structural and mechanical properties of common building materials and composites, and illustrates how laminated veneer bamboo (LVB) components can be fully integrated into structural or curtain wall designs and meet the requirements of today’s sustainable built environment.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of different types of mechanical ventilation systems and discusses why heat recovery ventilation (HRV) and energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems are characterized by a high level of energy efficiency and as an effective means for improving indoor air quality.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of achieving daylighting in building design using skylights and curtainwall. This program includes discussions on the basics of daylighting, glazing options, daylighting methods, creative design, and green benefits of daylighting systems.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the advantages of using glass mat shaftliner panels for firewall assemblies in multi-story, multi-family housing, and covers the installation procedures and special conditions.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of innovative rain screen design technology and includes discussions on the impact of moisture infiltration on the building envelope, weather resistive barrier design and construction, and sustainable rain screen design systems for the building envelope.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the history of metal bar grating and compares and contrasts the different types of grating in terms of materials, fabrication processes, finishes, design and use in the architecture and engineering industries.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of metal composite panels and how their different components affect their performance characteristics.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the features, benefits, and installation of concrete tile roof systems, along with a discussion of the green building codes and programs related to concrete roofing systems.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of HVAC pumping systems, with discussion of how new technologies provide both cost and energy savings and how pumping systems can meet green building requirements.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview, including the history, components, characteristics, types, and applications, of resinous terrazzo and seamless flooring systems.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the sustainable and building performance benefits of insulated metal wall and roof panels and includes discussions on materials, design and finish options, construction life cycle, enhanced building performance and energy conservation, and applications.

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

1 hour program

This course explains the need for entrapment protection devices on motorized commercial and industrial doors and discusses how to specify the appropriate sensing edge actuation method and monitoring function to meet design, safety, and industry code requirements for specific building projects.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of gate and fencing systems which are both functional and decorative, and are designed to meet modern security and design requirements while harmonizing with the surrounding environment.

1 hour program

Discusses the relationship between cool metal roofing and high performance coating systems, including how to evaluate the effectiveness of a roof coating and the efficiency of the coil coating process.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of how to evaluate coating chemistries and specifications for aluminum extrusion products. Discussions about industry tests and standards, and why certain coatings fail are included.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of compact storage (also known as high-density mobile storage) in green building design, and how compact storage can help contribute to green building goals and possible points towards LEED® certification.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the history of block cavity walls and details how an innovative, simplified cavity wall design can deliver continuous insulation, a high R-value, long-term air/vapor barrier performance, and meet the requirements of today’s energy and building codes.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the types of storage solutions available to today’s workplace environment with their cost effectiveness and space saving qualities. The benefits, advantages and features of high-density mobile storage and their many applications are discussed.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of aluminum extrusion coatings and includes discussions on the aluminum extrusion process; a comparison of powder and liquid coatings; an overview of the chrome and the chrome-free pretreatment processes; and, the performance objectives of AAMA testing standards.

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

1 hour program

Every child who comes to the playground should be able to play on developmentally and age appropriate equipment. This course provides an overview of inclusive playground design, the importance of the planning process, the assumptions made about the supporting laws, and how the design process needs to focus on the child before any playground equipment is selected.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of submetering, measurement and verification (M & V), technologies and products, and illustrates how they can be integrated into building management systems (BMS) to reduce energy consumption and overall operating costs.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of anti-slip safety stair products for new and existing stairways (including extruded aluminum safety treads and nosings, coatings and abrasive cast treads) along with a discussion of the various codes and standards related to stair design.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of modular railing systems and includes discussions on the benefits of stainless steel, various types of systems available, system components, and meeting the International Building Code (IBC) 2009.

1.5 hour program

This course will provide you with an introduction to stone, an overview of the principles and drivers in the green/sustainability building movement, and descriptions of how stone makes an appropriate, attractive, and natural material design choice that will contribute to a holistic solution over the life cycle of a project. New case study on Markim Hall added in July 2012.

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