AEC Daily

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.

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

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.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of perforated metal, including its history, applications, specifying standard and custom perforated metal, along with a discussion on how it is used to sculpt light, control sound, and compose views.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of machine room-less (MRL) elevators and includes discussions on the history of elevators, low-rise and mid-rise applications, industry standard configurations, and the green benefits achieved using machine room-less elevators.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the characteristics, technical information, and benefits of aluminum extrusions used as a building material with a focus on whole building design, sustainability and application possibilities.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the role of architectural glass in a sustainable design strategy, as well discussions on the manufacturing process of float glass, and the variety of glazing options that are available.

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

1 hour program

Provides an introduction to ground improvement technology and an in depth look at aggregate piers, their function, installation and benefits.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of preventing and managing moisture in walls.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of methods of reducing moisture intrusion in concrete and masonry walls with an emphasis on the role of sealers and coatings.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the benefits of specifying fiberglass mat gypsum panels and includes discussions on moisture management, IAQ, scheduling, and green building programs, codes and standards.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the types and performance characteristics of cover board materials used in commercial roofing assemblies, along with a discussion of the forces that threaten roof-system durability.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the utilization of glass block in commercial architectural applications with a focus on safety and security solutions. This course reviews the performance characteristics and green benefits of designing with glass block systems, including how glass block supports LEED® building certification, daylighting strategies and sustainable design.

2 hour program

Provides an overview of the importance of developing an integrated waste management plan (IWMP) and includes discussions on the environmental impacts of waste, the keys elements of an IWMP and the steps involved in developing a comprehensive IWMP.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of water cost and conservation issues in today’s society and how the use of water conservation fixture systems can save water and money for future use. Included is an outline of green building standards and how water and energy saving systems can contribute to LEED certification of a building.

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

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

Provides an overview of specialized steel doors and frames, including a discussion of acoustic doors, blast resistant doors, bullet resistant doors, tornado resistant doors, stainless steel doors, bronze and brass clad doors, and recessed panel doors.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the design principles of rainscreen wall design and it’s features and benefits.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the green and sustainable characteristics of vulcanized rubber surfaces, as well as a discussion of their features, benefits, and applications.