AEC Daily

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the benefits of green building with a focus on the need for water efficiency and includes discussions on LEED® certification, specifically relating to green products for the kitchen and bath.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of types of paint, paint finishes, surface preparation, and primers.

1 hour program

(Canadian version) Provides an overview of types of paint, paint finishes, surface preparation, and primers.

1 hour program

Aperçu des types de peintures, de finis, de préparations de surface et d’apprêts.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of and solution to exterior steel stud wall problems including air infiltration, thermal bridging and condensation using continuous insulation (ci) and spray polyurethane foam (SPF).

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of photocatalytic oxidation coatings and includes discussions on the chemistry behind the reaction, properties of photocatalytic oxidizers (PCOs), air quality, and the benefits and applications of photocatalytic oxidation coatings.

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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.

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1 hour program

This course is an overview of permeable interlocking concrete pavements, related environmental issues and solutions, system components, selection and basic design information.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of the newest technologies in high efficiency plumbing products and fixtures for sustainable restroom design including practical, economical and environmental benefits of high speed energy efficient hand dryers, water use and trends, how to choose water saving products and an explanation of how these products apply to new, best practice green building.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of data required and methods used for sizing the base and sub base for permeable interlocking concrete systems.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of cement backer board, features and benefits, and versatile interior and exterior applications with a focus on exterior applications, including Cement Board Stucco Systems (CBSS) and Cement Board Masonry Veneer (CBMV). The program reviews CBSS and CBMV components and performance benefits.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the performance characteristics, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing processes of High Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL) which make it a sustainable decorative surfacing solution for commercial and residential applications.

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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.

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1.5 hour program

Provides an overview of the manufacturing processes and physical properties of common types of roofing insulation and investigates the important role of roofing insulation in the design of sustainable buildings. Included are discussions regarding two types of roofing assemblies using rigid insulation.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of building practices that promote better building envelope design, the codes and standards that apply to energy efficiency, and the environmental advantages of using POLYISO continuous insulation in steel stud construction.

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of intumescent paints and fire retardant coatings for wood both engineered and solid sawn, gypsum, spray polyurethane foam insulation, structural insulated panels, fabric and many other substrates offering design versatility and building code compliance. Intumescent paints and fire retardant coatings contain zero to low VOC’s and are also low emissive architectural paints and coatings. Formulated to enhance occupant and building safety, as well as sustainability, they improve indoor air quality and the built environment.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of how to detail and specify precast concrete stair treads and landings, as well as the building code, design, and construction requirements which must be addressed.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of hand drying concepts and technologies and how today's hand dryer technology provides sustainable, hygienic, cost-effective solutions for drying hands in public restrooms.

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

1 hour program

This course examines the required considerations for successful green facade installations and projects and includes discussions on system selection, design, plant selection, maintenance, and client/owner education.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of the benefits of installing reflective insulation and radiant barriers into the building envelope to reduce energy consumption, operation costs, and the structure's carbon footprint.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of the numerous benefits of commercial acoustical ceiling restoration. The restoration process is compared to alternative ceiling options including chemical cleaning, conventional painting, and total ceiling replacement.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of tankless water heating technologies, including the history, features and functions, and the energy and environmental benefits of a tankless system, as well as a discussion on how they compare to existing tank heater technology.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of sustainable stormwater management, the use of permeable concrete pavers, their components, capabilities and uses.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the performance characteristics and benefits of cool roofing systems using reflective white vinyl roofing. Green roofing, energy saving programs, environmental challenges and solutions are also reviewed.

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1 hour program

Introduction au design durable et création d’environnements plus sains par des peintures architecturales. On trouvera aussi des réflexions sur les composants de la peinture; des méthodes d’évaluation et des normes indépendantes ; les catégories LEED® ; enfin, les particularités des systèmes de peinture pour le designer d’aujourd’hui.