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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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How Automated Parking Can Improve Building Design

Architects can use automated parking to design better buildings by fitting more cars in less space, using fewer resources, and improving the parking experience for users.

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Ligature-Resistant Solutions for Behavioral Healthcare Facilities

75% of inpatient suicides occur in the patient's bathroom, bedroom, or closet. Learn about ligature-resistant products designed to ensure a safer healthcare environment.

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Designing and Specifying Custom Windows for Luxury Residences

Custom window products range from one-off fabrications to customizable components. Explore your options and understand the performance and structural requirements of large window assemblies.

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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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Resin-Based Coatings for Metal

Discover the important role resin plays in a coating's durability and performance. Explore how these coatings contribute to cool roofs and reduce energy use.

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Smoke Containment Strategies for Elevator Hoistways and Lobbies

Smoke migration in a building is a major threat to the safety of the occupants and fire personnel. Learn why building codes mandate smoke containment in specific areas of a structure.

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Crafting Elegance: Luxury Industrial Product Design

Today’s luxury is all about unique and meaningful experiences. Find out how renowned designers partner with manufacturers to create artisanal kitchen and bath fixtures.

Solid Surface: Seamless Form with Function

Solid surface is seamless, durable, and easy to clean and maintain. This course explores the attributes, versatility, and manufacturing process of solid surface.

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Vibration Isolation Solutions for Mechanical Systems

Untreated HVAC equipment vibration and noise can damage building structures and the equipment itself and disrupt building occupants. Explore the AHSRAE isolator and base types.

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Healthier & More Sustainable Hydration with Bottle-Filling Stations

Bottle-filling stations offer occupants healthier hydration access and support sustainable practices. Explore features, options, and installation methods suitable for any space.

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Designing Touchless Solutions For Proper Hand Hygiene In Commercial Restrooms (v2)

Join us to explore how commercial restroom design can reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene and reduce the spread of infection.

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Excel Dryer

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Precast Concrete Pavers and Roof Deck Systems

Precast concrete pavers and roof-deck systems deliver aesthetically and meet safety and sustainability requirements. Their various applications and installation methods will be covered.

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Wausau Tile Inc.

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Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding Systems

Today’s sustainable, efficient designs benefit from the advantages of natural slate rainscreen cladding systems. Explore the options and easy installation of this unique material.

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CUPACLAD

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Designing Touchless Solutions for Proper Hand Hygiene in Commercial Restrooms

Discover how the use of hand dryers in a commercial restroom can reduce the spread of germs and touchpoints in a workplace. Hand dryers also improve energy efficiency and reduce paper use.

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Excel Dryer

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Inclusive Restroom Design in Public Bathrooms

Explore the benefits of inclusive spaces and discover the sustainable, hygienic, functional, and distinctive design and material options for inclusive public bathrooms.

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Morris Group

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The History & Benefits of Thermoplastic Single-Ply Roofing Systems

Your choice of roofing membrane will impact energy savings and urban heat island effect. Compare the attributes and benefits of PVC, KEE, and TPO single-ply roofing membranes.

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Flex Membrane International Corp.

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Multilayer Decking: Using Cellular PVC Technology to Replicate Exotic Hardwood

Multilayer, cellular PVC decking offers the colors and natural grain textures of exotic hardwood. Learn how it contributes to a beautiful, durable, and low-maintenance outdoor space.

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Westlake Royal Building Products

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Acoustics and Noise Control in Building Design

Knowledge of acoustics and noise control principles is critical to designing successful interior spaces that positively impact their occupants. Learn more here.

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Catalyst Acoustics Group

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International Code Requirements for Reroofing Commercial Buildings

Reroofing is a common project on commercial buildings. Review the code requirements for commercial reroofing and discover how reroofing can improve energy efficiency.

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Versatility, Functionality, & Unique Aesthetics with Perforated Metal Panels

Perforated metal panels enhance building facades and provide ventilation and shading. Explore the options, including imaging techniques that create unique, eye-catching designs.

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Dri-Design

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Fire Code Compliance and Insulated Metal Panels

Insulated metal panels offer many performance benefits, but compliance with fire safety regulations is critical. Get informed about the how and when of IMPs that meet the code.

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

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Aggregate Piers: An Introduction to Ground Improvement Techniques

Discover how ground improvement techniques improve soil performance. Explore how aggregate piers provide a higher allowable bearing capacity and reduced settlement.

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Keller

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Greening the Amenity Deck

Amenity decks create landscaped urban spaces on roofs that manage stormwater and reduce heat island effect. Explore your landscaping options and review key design considerations.

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Tournesol Siteworks

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Water Management Solutions for Shower Installations

It is what's behind the tile that leads to a sustainable, long-lasting shower installation. Delve into the solutions that address proper water management.

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FinPan, Inc. - T. Clear Corporation

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Mass Timber Moisture Protection Strategies Through Construction and Occupancy

Learn about moisture protection strategies using mass timber wetting and drying studies, for each construction phase, vapor-permeable protection technology available.

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VaproShield LLC