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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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Innovative Rooftop Snow Retention Solutions

Innovative Rooftop Snow Retention Solutions

Examine the common roofing challenges and solutions associated with cold climates, including roof ventilation and the proper engineering of snow retention devices.

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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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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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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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Defining Spaces for Synthetic Turf: Applications, Installation, and Specification

Defining Spaces for Synthetic Turf: Applications, Installation, and Specification

This course covers the history, uses, types, installation, manufacturing, innovations, and selection of synthetic turf.

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Safety, Sustainability, and Limitless Possibilities in Surface Materials

Safety, Sustainability, and Limitless Possibilities in Surface Materials

Examine the versatility and benefits of acrylic solid surface and quartz materials, as well as their contribution to infection control, design trends, and sustainability.

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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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Smoke Containment Strategies for Elevator Hoistways and Lobbies

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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Designing and Installing Waterproof Tiled Showers

Designing and Installing Waterproof Tiled Showers

Learn about one-piece shower bases, shower enclosures, and accessories for a safe, waterproof shower installation.

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Bamboo Rising: New and Sustainable Material Innovations for Architecture

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Bamboo Rising: New and Sustainable Material Innovations for Architecture

Explore the potential of engineered bamboo in modern design. Learn about its structural uses, environmental benefits, manufacturing, and certification pathways.

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 MOSO Bamboo Outdoor

New Technologies for Tiling Decks and Balconies

Online, Self-Paced

New Technologies for Tiling Decks and Balconies

Porcelain tile is well suited to being used as a deck surface. Tile can also be used with structural ribbed self-supporting boards, a new technology, as an underlayment.

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 FinPan, Inc. - T. Clear Corporation

Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding Systems

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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

Precast Concrete Stair Treads and Landings

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Precast Concrete Stair Treads and Landings

Discuss the benefits of specifying and installing precast concrete stair treads and landings as well as how to address building code, design, and construction requirements.

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 Stepstone, LLC.

Architectural Insulated Metal Panels: What’s Next?

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Architectural Insulated Metal Panels: What’s Next?

Efficiency meets aesthetics in architectural insulated metal panels. Discover why architectural IMPs are a popular choice for architects and building developers.

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 CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Fire Protection Products for Fire Rated Construction

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Fire Protection Products for Fire Rated Construction

Learn passive fire protection essentials, including testing for through penetrations, construction joints, rated duct enclosures, and emergency circuitry. Unlock key insights to ensure safety and compliance in your projects!

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

Selecting Materials for Outdoor Applications: Choice of Materials—and Product Suppliers—Matters on Many Levels

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Selecting Materials for Outdoor Applications: Choice of Materials—and Product Suppliers—Matters on Many Levels

Material selection for outdoor environments is complex. This course evaluates the aesthetics, durability, performance, and environmental impact of materials commonly used in outdoor applications.

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 Forms+Surfaces

Anti-Slip Stair Products: Solutions for Enhanced Safety

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Anti-Slip Stair Products: Solutions for Enhanced Safety

This course covers stair safety design and specifications, including anti-slip products, egress path markings, code compliance, and installation and anchorage options.

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 Wooster Products

Optimizing Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort with Radiant Heating and Cooling

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Optimizing Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort with Radiant Heating and Cooling

Radiant heating and cooling systems save energy while keeping occupants comfortable. Explore the design, aesthetic, and installation options for these quiet, responsive systems.

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 Zehnder Rittling

New Code Requirements for Fire-Rated Doors and Hardware

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New Code Requirements for Fire-Rated Doors and Hardware

Fire-rated doors minimize the impact of fire and its effects on people, property, and the environment. Examine fire-rated doors and review the codes that relate to fire doors and hardware.

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 Total Door

NFPA 285: What We’ve Learned, What’s Changed, and What We Thought We Knew

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NFPA 285: What We’ve Learned, What’s Changed, and What We Thought We Knew

This course explains the NFPA 285 test method's origin, procedures, requirements, and design considerations. Criteria for continuous barriers are reviewed.

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 Owens Corning

Wine & Food Preservation: Maximizing Quality & Shelf Life with Modern Refrigeration

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Wine & Food Preservation: Maximizing Quality & Shelf Life with Modern Refrigeration

Wine and food are an important part of life and storing them properly has its benefits. Take this course to learn about preservation methods and modern refrigeration solutions.

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 U-Line

Designing Touchless Solutions for Proper Hand Hygiene in Commercial Restrooms

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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

Versatility, Functionality, & Unique Aesthetics with Perforated Metal Panels

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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

Fire Safety in High-Rise Structures

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Fire Safety in High-Rise Structures

Fire propagation at the perimeter of a multistory building is complex and important to understand. Explore best design practices for providing fire protection for building occupants per ASTM E2307 and ASTM E2874.

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 Owens Corning

Enhancing Building Performance with Fiberglass Fenestration

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Enhancing Building Performance with Fiberglass Fenestration

Improved fiberglass fenestration product design can help conserve natural resources, increase energy efficiency, and boost occupant health. Explore benefits and applications here.

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 Pella Corporation

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