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Sustainable Recycled Rubber Flooring: Engineered to Perform, Designed to Inspire

Delve into the manufacturing process, benefits, and installation of recycled rubber flooring and its role in sustainable building design.

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Combining Adhered and Anchored Brick Veneer

Some projects may benefit from combining the two types of masonry veneer. Explore the unique detailing required and projects that have successfully integrated both veneer types.

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Wood-Patterned Aluminum Products: Innovative Design Solutions

Looking for a high-performance alternative to products made from wood and PVC? Explore the options offered by wood-pattered aluminum.

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Health, Safety, & Welfare with Modular Masonry Fireplace Systems

Explore modular masonry fireplace components, options, and designs as well as the construction specifications that ensure a safe installation.

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Data Centers: Why, Where, and Addressing Noise

Data centers generate noise that impacts workers and the surrounding area. Review best practices and solutions for mitigating sound and making data centers good urban neighbors.

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Architectural Fire Extinguisher Cabinets: Supporting Life Safety with Custom Designs

Fire extinguisher requirements don't have to compromise the design aesthetic of a project. Custom, hand-crafted cabinets support life safety without detracting from the design.

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The Importance of Ventilation in Residential Metal & Cedar Roof Design

Proper drainage and ventilation are essential for roof longevity, energy efficiency, and beauty. Explore the use of a 3-D drainage and ventilation mat in metal and cedar roof assemblies.

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Benefits of Sliding Doors and Pocket Doors

Discover the role sliding and pocket doors play in how a space functions while contributing to aesthetics, space savings, improved accessibility, and ease of operation

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IMPs, EPDs, and HPDs: Sustainable Performance

Learn how architects use EPDs and HPDs to decide which sustainable materials and products to use. IMPs are one example of a product that reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Sustainable Solutions for Sectional and Rolling Doors

Review the performance attributes of commercial overhead doors to learn how they can contribute to the sustainability goals of buildings requiring garage, dock, fire, and service products.

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Automated Robotic Parking 101: Implementation the Right Way

Parking is typically considered a “necessity,” but have you considered how much the first and last impressions count? Discover how automated parking creates a winning proposition.

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Robotic Parking Systems, Inc.

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Performance Parameters: A Guide to Selecting the Appropriate Roof Underlayment

Roof underlayments play a vital role in extending the life of the roofing system. The course compares synthetic with felt roof underlayments across critical performance factors.

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Sharkskin Roof Underlayment

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Creating Productive, Connected Outdoor Spaces with Access to Permanent Power

Charge and connect devices everywhere—including outdoors. Explore permanent outdoor power delivery products that safely deliver power and data in public and private spaces.

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Legrand

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Pest Bird Deterrent Solutions

Pest bird control can be necessary for a range of structures and spans a variety of markets. Delve into the factors related to bird problem assessment in order to specify the best bird deterrent method.

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Bird B Gone

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Concrete Grid Pavements: Design, Construction, Performance, & Maintenance

Learn how concrete grid pavements increase water infiltration rates, positively affecting runoff while decreasing erosion.

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An Overview of Architectural Hardware Standards & Product Certification

BHMA has authored more than 40 standards for hardware products. Delve into the performance standards that help ensure life safety and security for the industry and homeowners.

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Architectural Design with Cast Stone

Examine the performance characteristics of cast stone and review best practices for specification and design details.

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Cast Stone Institute

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Architectural Fencing & Gate Systems for Security, Privacy, & Visual Appeal

Learn how architectural gate and fencing systems can be designed to meet modern security and design requirements while harmonizing with their surrounding environment.

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Ametco Manufacturing Corporation

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An Overview of Bird-Friendly Building Design

This class explains how to recognize and remediate hazards to birds in the built environment. We illustrate how many strategies for controlling heat and light, and even security, can also reduce bird mortality. Techniques now in use for evaluating the relative threat level to birds of different materials are described, along with typical results. Resources, like American Bird Conservancy’s searchable database of bird-friendly materials are reviewed.

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American Bird Conservancy

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Insulated Concrete Forms

Learn all you need to know about time-saving, energy-efficient insulated concrete forms.

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Coated Fabric Construction and Testing

Learn about the history, properties, and uses of coated fabrics, and the testing protocols that lead to proper selection.

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Coated Fabrics and Film Association

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Air Barrier Adhesives: Acrylic vs. Bitumen

Join our June webinar in our monthly series on building protection. Explore air barriers and compare acrylic vs. bitumen for optimal project outcomes and application practices in building science.

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Electronic Locking Devices for Access Control Systems

Explore access control systems and learn how electrified door locking hardware integrates with electronic access controllers to secure designated areas and manage personnel entry during specific times.

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Dortronics Systems, Inc.

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Interior Doors: Improving Durability Through Design

Looking for design solutions that extend the life of the door assembly in high-traffic applications? Explore the options that are available using engineered polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) components.

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Construction Specialties

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Wood Aesthetic Technologies for Class 1–3 Commercial Projects

The facade serves as the first impression. This course explores wood-inspired materials, focusing on performance, sustainability, and fire safety compliance.

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Geolam Inc.

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From the Ground Up: A Guide to Foundation Waterproofing

Asphaltic-rubber membranes provide seamless protection for below-grade foundations. Explore waterproofing strategies, membrane technologies, and design and specification criteria.

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Keene Inc.