- Aluminum Extrusions
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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.
- Aluminum Railings: Systems and Designs
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of aluminum railing systems, their components, features and design options, as well as a review of the IBC 2006 codes related to hand rails and guards.
- Anti-Slip Stair Products: Solutions for Enhanced Safety
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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.
- Architectural & Security, Gate & Fencing Systems
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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.
- Architectural Applications for Perforated Metal, Expanded Metal and Wire Mesh
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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.
- Architectural Wire Mesh
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of architectural wire mesh cloth and includes discussions on modern applications, fabrication methods, selection considerations, attachments systems, and sustainable benefits of wire mesh cloth.
- Bar and Plank Grating: Profiles and Specification Considerations
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the applications, terminology, and specification considerations relating to Bar and Plank Grating products.
- Building Green Interiors With Wood Products
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of types of interior wood flooring and moulding products and includes discussions on their sustainable attributes, Baltic birch plywood, on-site and factory finishing methods, and green building programs and organizations.
- Considerations For Advanced Green Facade Design
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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.
- Creating Custom Curves: Adding Interest to Architectural Designs
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of conventional methods of framing curves in wood and steel, as well as new methods of framing using flexible track systems. Discusses options for wall coverings and trims for curved surfaces.
- Design Considerations for Architectural Metal Panels
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of metal wall panels and the rain screen system, wall panel evolution from press broke to gasket joint, and wall panel materials including natural metals.
- Designing and Specifying Steel Mesh Fence Systems
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the material specifications, installation, and standards related to the design of steel mesh fence systems including chain link fabric, expanded metal, and welded wire.
- Designing with Perforated Metal
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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.
- Developments in Power-Actuated Fastening Technology
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1.5 hour program
Provides an overview of power-actuated fastener (PAF) principles, including powder- and gas-actuated fastening systems, as well as applications, testing and performance data, and recent system developments.
- Enhancing Way-finding Visibility With Photoluminescent Products
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the characteristics, testing, and applications of photoluminescent products as well as a discussion on the safety and environmental benefits of specifying PL way-finding systems.
- Expansion Joint Covers
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1.5 hour program
Provides an overview of building movement types and how these movements are addressed through proper design, including the selection of applicable expansion joint covers designed to meet specific project requirements.
- Extrusion Market Coatings
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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.
- Facade Finishing Options: USA to Middle East and the Environmental Impact
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the environmental performance of coating technologies and finishes for metal facades.
- Green Building With Steel Floor Joist Systems
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of steel floor joist systems, including discussion on what they are, how they can be applied to different residential and multi-residential projects, and their use toward sustainable construction methods and achieving LEED® accreditation.
- Metal Locker Solutions
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of metal locker solutions and locker accessories, including specification, installation, and maintenance considerations.
- Metal Roof Systems: Design & Installation Considerations
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the components, the energy efficient features, and specification considerations of metal roofing assemblies, as well as discussions on design considerations and architectural details that impact project requirements.
- Modular Railing Systems
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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.
- Performance Benefits of Insulated Metal Panels
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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.
- Pre-Engineered Steel Stair Systems
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of pre-engineered metal egress stairs including discussions on advantages, types, class, fabricator vs. manufacturer, railings, stair flight and landing construction, connections, and building code requirements.
- Specialty Door Hardware
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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.
