AEC Daily

1 hour program

What is the difference between abuse resistant and impact resistant gypsum board? What are the different types of abuse and impact resistant gypsum boards available? How do these products compare with regular gypsum or alternate methods of construction? This course covers product types, performance attributes and pros and cons of each system. This course assists architects and specifiers with making the appropriate product selections based on the required level of performance.

1.25 hour program

Provides an overview of detectable warning systems and applications, including current ADA accessibility guidelines and State of California regulations for detectable warnings at curb ramps, vehicular ways, and transit platforms.

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.

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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 cementitious wood fiber products in creating acoustically sound commercial spaces. Products including ceiling panels, interior panels, and structural roof deck systems are reviewed.

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Over the years sound transmission in wall partitions has been a difficult issue to resolve. The use of sound resilient metal channels, double stud and staggered stud walls filled with insulation was the design professional’s choice. As a result of innovation and a better understanding of acoustics, additional products are now available for the design of high STC wall assemblies.

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Provides an overview of the characteristics of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface compared to other surface materials and the driving factors that contribute to its growing role in sustainable design strategies. Also discussed are the manufacturing, fabricating, and thermoformable processes of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface and the related green standards and certification programs.

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Provides an overview of the manufacturing processes, features, and benefits of specialty acrylic products that afford architects and designers unique and inspiring design solutions for a wide variety of applications.

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

Provides an overview of the characteristics, features and benefits of engineered quartz surfaces, as well as a discussion on the related green certification programs.

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.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of automated solar shading technology, including external/internal venetian blinds and dynamic solar facades. This course includes discussions on the components, applications, features and benefits of these intelligent systems, as well as the impact they have on LEED® certification.

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.

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.

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.

1 hour program

An in-depth discussion on cement board for interior and exterior uses. This presentation is a review and comparison of cementitious backerboard or underlayment panels for use with ceramic tile, swimming pool and whirlpool decks, as well as exterior sheathing and exterior soffit panels.

1 hour program

This program takes an in-depth look at the many types of stucco systems available in today’s market. In particular, we will look at a new system called “Cement Board Stucco Systems,” which utilizes cement board as an interior/exterior sheathing.

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 color basics, including terminology, color perception, the psychology of color, how light affects color, and current styles and color trends.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the properties of color and light. The program includes discussions on types of lighting, metamerism, Color Rendering Index (CRI), and Light Reflectance Value (LRV) and how they affect design choices.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of color, light, and metamerism and how they affect design choices.

1 hour program

(Canadian Version) Provides an overview of colour basics, including terminology, colour perception, the psychology of colour, how light affects colour, and current styles and colour trends.

1 hour program

(Canadian Version) Provides an overview of the properties of colour and light. The program includes discussions on types of lighting, metamerism, Colour Rendering Index (CRI), and Light Reflectance Value (LRV) and how they affect design choices.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of how moisture affects concrete flooring systems, the means to evaluate and measure moisture emissions, and options for mitigating moisture to prevent flooring failure.

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.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of sustainable design and the creation of healthier environments in reference to architectural paints. Included are discussions regarding the components of paint; independent testing methods and standards; categories of LEED®; and specification of paint systems for today’s designer.

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.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the key design elements that are required for a successful ceramic tile/stone installation, including a discussion of the importance of properly designed crack isolation, waterproofing, and sound control membranes.

1 hour program

This presentation examines the structural properties and design benefits of channel glass wall systems and their contributions to safer and increasingly sustainable buildings. Discussions cover the raw materials used in the production of channel glass, channel glass textures, thermal performance coatings and insulation materials that improve the building's energy efficiency, as well as a number of LEED® project case studies demonstrating how channel glass wall systems can directly contribute to a building's sustainability goals.

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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.

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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 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 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.

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.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and includes discussions on the history of LCA, LCA methodology, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and eco-labels, and the steps involved in an LCA, using a high-pressure laminate LCA to illustrate the model.

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.

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 the environmental performance of coating technologies and finishes for metal facades.

1 hour program

Gypsum board is the common finish material of choice for a wide variety of building types and styles. As such, it has a notable impact on the interior appearance of a space depending on the degree of finish applied to it. Further, because of its prevalence in buildings, finished gypsum board can have a significant impact on the indoor environmental quality of the spaces inhabited by people, both during construction and subsequent occupancy.

1 hour program

Fournit une introduction aux principes de base des couleurs, notamment la terminologie, la perception et la psychologie des couleurs, les effets de la lumière, ainsi que les styles et les tendances actuelles.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the design, characteristics, and benefits of glass-mat interior panels, including a discussion of how they manage mold and moisture effectively, both during and after the construction cycle. Also presented is a review of the agencies that list and test fire rated assemblies.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the levels and criteria of Cradle To Cradle® Certification. Additionally demonstrates how C2C® Certification criteria at the Gold level was met by the manufacturer of durable surfaces made of recycled glass and cement.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the levels and criteria of Cradle To Cradle® Certification. Additionally demonstrates how C2C® Certification criteria at the Gold level was met by the manufacturer of durable surfaces made of recycled glass and cement.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of LEED® rating system, its uses, background, current trends, and future implications, focusing on how paint and coating products can contribute to LEED® rating.

1 hour program

Gypsum wallboard has been utilized in construction since 1917. It might be one of the most versatile building materials ever invented. But how many people really know gypsum, or perhaps were afraid to ask the question? This interactive presentation will walk you through the basics of gypsum board and introduce you to the latest innovation of high-performance products available in the marketplace.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the characteristics of gypsum board that allow it to contribute to sustainably designed buildings, and a look at methods for ensuring continued healthy indoor air and eliminating waste.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of gypsum board with emphasis on the characteristics that contribute to sustainable design. Includes indoor air quality and eliminating waste and selecting the appropriate product for the job conditions.

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.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the basic characteristics of concrete as a floor substrate; floor coating types and selection of appropriate materials; proper coating application and importance of preliminary inspection and surface preparation.

1 hour program

This course focuses on gypsum products manufactured with fiberglass facing which replaces the paper facing typically used on gypsum board. These products are regarded as “high performance” due to their superior weather resistance, superior fire resistance, superior mold resistance, and superior strength. Four common product types include panels manufactured for: 1) Exterior wall sheathing 2) shaft liner / area wall separations 3) Interior exposed conditions 4) Tile backer boards

1 hour program

Provides an overview of high-performance coatings for industrial applications, including a discussion of various types of industrial coating products, surface preparation techniques, primer selection, and specification issues.

1 hour program

A presentation that explains the evolution and sources of Rubber and the discovery of the vulcanization process.

1 hour program

A presentation that explains the evolution of athletic tracks and synthetic turf.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of ICF design, construction and environmental benefits.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of insulated metal wall and roof panels (IMPs) in terms of their material, finish, and construction life cycle, designed with features and benefits to enhance building performance, conserve energy and contribute to the sustainable built environment.

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

Offre une vue d’ensemble de l’origine et de l’évolution des pigments de couleur par un regard sur des civilisations et des époques du passé.

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.

1 hour program

A presentation that explains the Life Cycle Benefits and attributes of flooring surfaces for the Healthcare environment.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the concept of sustainable building and basics of LEED rating system; LEED standard credits for paints and coatings; The development and characteristics of low-VOC paints, including VOC ingredients, current regulations and testing procedures.

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 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 natural cork flooring, both glue-down tiles and floating floor options, including discussions on sustainability and installation procedures.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of naturally durable wood products, their role, and applications within the green building movement.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of naturally durable wood products, their role, and applications within the green building movement.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the origins and evolution of color pigments by looking at historical civilizations and time periods.

1 hour program

(Canadian Version) Provides an overview of the origins and evolution of colour pigments by looking at historical civilizations and time periods.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the advantages of using paperless 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 paint and coatings technology and includes discussions on the components of paint, paint selection and finishes, green painting solutions, and common paint failures.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of high performance coatings, with a discussion of the range of coatings available, sustainability issues and environmental considerations that influence coating selection, and which coatings to specify depending on the type of project and the extreme conditions it faces.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the classification of paints, advantages and disadvantages of latex versus alkyd coatings, surface preparation and priming techniques, and causes and solutions for common paint problems.

1 hour program

(Canadian Version) Provides an overview of the classification of paints, advantages and disadvantages of latex versus alkyd coatings, surface preparation and priming techniques, and causes and solutions for common paint problems.

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

Fournir une présentation de la classification des peintures, des avantages et inconvénients du latex par rapport aux enduits en alkyde, des techniques de préparation de surface et d’impression, et enfin, des causes et solutions de problèmes courants en peinture.

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.

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.

1 hour program

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

1 hour program

Proporciona un panorama general de los conceptos de construcción sostenible y los aspectos básicos del sistema de clasificación LEED®, los créditos estándares LEED para pinturas y revestimientos y el desarrollo y las características de las pinturas de bajos COV, incluidos los ingredientes de COV, los reglamentos en vigor y los procedimientos de prueba.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of how polycarbonates are manufactured, the nature of its properties, characteristics, and types, the advantages over other building products, and its multiple architectural applications.

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

Porcelain tile containing recycled content provides residential and commercial building projects with a durable, easy to maintain finish material for interior or exterior, floors, walls, or other surfaces. This course highlights the eco-friendly production practices of porcelain tile and details its contributions to the design and performance of a building.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the characteristics of various types of grout including performance and maintenance requirements, with a focus on the benefits of pre-mixed urethane grout.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of below grade building structures, the importance of waterproofing, and descriptions of waterproofing systems including Concrete CMU Walls and Lagging/Blindside Walls.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of quartz surfacing materials in terms of its performance capabilities, sustainable attributes, and endless design possibilities for both residential and commercial construction and design applications.

1 hour program

A presentation that explains the importance of specifying the surface that best suits the activity and conditions of play. By correctly specifying the best surface for the conditions the risk of injuries is greatly minimized.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of resilient flooring options for the healthcare industry and includes discussions on industry requirements, types of products available, product properties and specifications.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of resilient flooring options for the healthcare industry and includes discussions on industry requirements, types of products available, product properties and specifications.

1 hour program

A presentation that explains the key benefits of rubber in sustainable building. Secondly an explanation of how rubber flooring products can contribute to LEED points.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of basic acoustic definitions focusing on sound control techniques and products to reduce noise through wall systems.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of various construction delivery methods, with a focus on scheduling benefits for the designer, contractor, owner and occupant of a project, along with a discussion on moisture management strategies and how product choices influence project scheduling.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of rubber surfaces, focusing on the benefits of solid recycled rubber flooring in fitness applications, including its positive environmental attributes, along with a discussion on the impact of recycled rubber flooring products on LEED® and FloorScore accreditation.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the building envelope and the issues of industry response to moisture problems. These are addressed through the discussion of glass-mat gypsum technology in exterior wall assemblies, interior assemblies exposed to weather, and low slope commercial roofing assemblies.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of sprayed cellulose thermal/acoustic finishes and how they can be used to solve architectural noise problems. This course discusses noise and hearing loss, acoustics and life safety, and aesthetic and cost issues.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of gypsum wallboard manufacturing, a review of the Gypsum Association's recommended levels of finish and examples of writing specification of levels of finish.

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.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of modular steel joist floor systems, and their environmental, fire resistance, acoustic, and structural considerations.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the types of high density storage solutions including shelving, rotary systems, mobile systems, and vertical and horizontal carousels. Includes a discussion on the factors used to determine the best system to meet the client’s requirements.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of interior and exterior recycled rubber surfacing products in terms of their sustainable design benefits and applications and includes discussions on rubber manufacturing, post-consumer tires, and green building certification programs.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of interior and exterior recycled rubber surfacing products in terms of their sustainable design benefits and applications, and includes discussions on rubber manufacturing, post-consumer tires, and green building certification programs.

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.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of thin stone veneer, how it contributes to sustainable design, its construction methods, characteristics and design options.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the types of membranes used to waterproof ceramic and stone tile installations and compares them in terms of performance and durability, ease of installation, control of variables, and function.

1 hour program

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the evolution and components of synthetic turf systems and track surfaces, including the performance characteristics of vulcanized rubber track systems.

1.5 hour program

Illustrates how the use of color can express our individuality and culture, and how the past can inspire us with fresh ideas for using color in the present. Highlighting the prevalent colors of more than ten decades, this course also looks at the societal, political, technological and cultural influences which impacted and defined the personality of each decade.

1 hour program

That bright orange book on your shelf has a lot of great fire resistant information and is easy to use! Learn how to master the UL Fire Resistance Directory and use this resource in an effective and efficient way. We will take a basic look at this book and then drill down to examine fire-rated designs and assemblies.

1.5 hour program

Provides an overview of advances in antimicrobial mold and mildew-proof primers, paints, wallcovering installation systems, waterproofing coatings and remediation cleaners. Permeability of wallcovering and coatings to install them with, plus green building specification information for high performance, low VOC coatings for the prevention of mold and mildew are also reviewed.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of problems water creates for masonry structures, and how water repellents can help to prevent those problems.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the advantages of using water resistant glass-mat gypsum board technology to protect buildings against moisture and mold, including a discussion on moisture sources and transport through the building envelope.

1 hour program

Modeled after live tours of the U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters, this online course illustrates how the integrative design process optimizes energy efficiency and occupant comfort. This virtual tour explores a three-dimensional model featuring green products, as well as videos, images, audio content, and text that link to other online resources. 

In order to obtain credit for this course, a credit submission fee must be paid.

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.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of uplift resistance requirements for low slope commercial roofing, review of recent changes to FM Global requirements and the use of coverboards to achieve higher uplift ratings.