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The Rooftop Environment: Designing for Safe Access and Fall Protection

The Rooftop Environment: Designing for Safe Access and Fall Protection

Anytime a facility has people working on a roof, their safety and protection must be the priority. Learn how to select safe access and fall protection systems for your buildings.

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Designing Metal Wall and Roof Systems

Designing Metal Wall and Roof Systems

Metal panel systems are specified for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. Learn why metal-clad buildings are sustainable and suitable for a variety of applications.

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Retrofit Security Glazing Solutions for Threat Mitigation

Retrofit Security Glazing Solutions for Threat Mitigation

Regarding security, glass windows and storefront doors are a building’s weakest link. Explore the options for glazing protection against forced entry, active shooters, and more.

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Innovative Applications of Daylighting

Innovative Applications of Daylighting

Explore various innovative daylighting solutions that can meet the sustainability goals for the building along with the health, safety, and welfare needs of its occupants.

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Vegetative & Protected Roof Membrane Assemblies: What Lies Beneath

Vegetative & Protected Roof Membrane Assemblies: What Lies Beneath

Vegetative roof assemblies (VRAs) place extreme requirements on the components below the surface. Review the key building standards of VRAs designed to create a resilient roof.

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Concrete-Faced Continuous Insulation Systems

Concrete-Faced Continuous Insulation Systems

Concrete-faced insulated products can help to maximize the energy efficiency and performance of a building envelope. Examine how they are used to construct walls and roofing assemblies.

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Masonry Anchors and Ties for the 2022 TMS 402 Building Code

Masonry Anchors and Ties for the 2022 TMS 402 Building Code

Clear and concise specifications and drawing details of anchors lead to a safe and efficient building envelope. Examine the different types of veneer anchors listed in the code.

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Booming Bamboo: The (Re)discovery of a Sustainable Material with Endless Possibilities

Booming Bamboo: The (Re)discovery of a Sustainable Material with Endless Possibilities

Giant bamboo is a useful, fast-growing resource that can be used to create durable industrialized materials. Rediscover a sustainable material with endless design possibilities.

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Synthetic Turf for Recreation Applications

Synthetic Turf for Recreation Applications

Communities need accessible, versatile surfaces for play and relaxation. Explore synthetic turf’s performance and sustainability characteristics and use in recreational spaces.

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The Benefits of Building with Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP)

The Benefits of Building with Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP)

FRP unites fibers and resin to create a strong, versatile material. Explore the wide range of industries where FRP products can enhance safety, functionality, and cost savings.

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Incorporating the Forgotten Thermal Benefits of Brick

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Incorporating the Forgotten Thermal Benefits of Brick

Clay brick is aesthetically pleasing, durable, and energy efficient. Examine brick veneer's role in meeting or exceeding energy requirements in modern wall assemblies.

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 The Brick Industry Association

Commercial Planters: Selection Considerations & Material Options

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Commercial Planters: Selection Considerations & Material Options

There are many reasons to include commercial planters as part of a comprehensive design strategy. Learn about the selection considerations for indoor and outdoor spaces.

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 Campania International Inc.

Digital Art in Architectural Projects

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Digital Art in Architectural Projects

Want to cover entire walls with exquisitely sharp, high-resolution images? Explore the hottest development in digital printing on glass: gigapixel photography.

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 Forms+Surfaces

Air Barrier Systems – Understanding Their Importance and the Technologies

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Air Barrier Systems – Understanding Their Importance and the Technologies

Overview of Sustainable Design focusing on Air Barriers in commercial buildings. Covers benefits, design, materials, errors, testing, and warranties for effective performance.

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 3M - Building Protection - Air Barrier, Fire Barrier, and Insulation Moisture Barrier/Jacketing

Best Practices For Metal Roofing Performance In A High Wind Hurricane Environment

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Best Practices For Metal Roofing Performance In A High Wind Hurricane Environment

Join us to discover how proper metal roof design and installation can withstand high winds, reduce damage, and improve hurricane resilience.

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 Englert, Inc.

Architectural LED Lighting: Conceptual Design Principles for Lighting Schemes

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Architectural LED Lighting: Conceptual Design Principles for Lighting Schemes

Architectural lighting is a series of planned experiences created by modulating and delivering light. Theatrical lighting principles can help you create your vision.

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 Spectrum Lighting

Underslab Insulation with EPS

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Underslab Insulation with EPS

Discover how EPS insulation used beneath concrete slabs improves thermal performance, controls moisture, and supports durable slab assemblies in a wide range of building types.

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 Alleguard

Installing Fenestration in Exterior Insulated Walls

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Installing Fenestration in Exterior Insulated Walls

Discover how designing fenestration openings for buildings that use continuous exterior insulation can reduce thermal bridging and therefore conserve energy.

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 Pella Corporation

Spray Foam 101 - Taking Construction to the Next Level

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Spray Foam 101 - Taking Construction to the Next Level

This is an introductory course on spray polyurethane foam (SPF) which will cover component chemistry, different types of SPF, and proper SPF use in construction applications. In addition, this course covers code compliance related to SPF for residential and commercial construction, as well as safe SPF installation practices.

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 BASF Corporation

The Restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

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The Restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

Fallingwater started experiencing problems shortly after construction. Review the issues experienced by this national treasure and the path to restoration that was taken.

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 PRB Connect

Designing Out Construction Waste: From Samples to Demolition

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Designing Out Construction Waste: From Samples to Demolition

Learn about construction waste and landfill issues, strategies for addressing them, and an innovative system for reducing construction material sample waste.

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 Swatchbox

ICF Block Systems for High-Performance Buildings

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ICF Block Systems for High-Performance Buildings

Explore how ICF block systems enhance construction with energy efficiency, design versatility, and structural durability. Optimize your project for performance and sustainability.

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 SuperForm Products

A Guide to Glass Wall Systems and Architectural Opening Solutions

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A Guide to Glass Wall Systems and Architectural Opening Solutions

Glass wall systems endow architectural concepts with transparent elegance. Explore glass wall systems, applications, access control, and design, code, and specification considerations.

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 dormakaba US

Architectural Finishes

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Architectural Finishes

Architectural finishes mimic the look of natural materials without the cost and weight. Find out how to upgrade and refurbish existing building elements beautifully and quickly.

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 3M Company

Air Curtains: Energy Savings & Occupant Comfort

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Air Curtains: Energy Savings & Occupant Comfort

An air curtain employs a controlled stream of air aimed across an opening to create an air seal. Discover how air curtains work and why they can improve whole-building energy efficiency.

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 Berner International

Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement for Stormwater Management

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Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement for Stormwater Management

Stormwater runoff has many harmful effects on humans and the environment. Explore how permeable pavement is a low-impact development strategy that controls runoff quality and quantity.

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 Unilock

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