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The Importance of Ventilation in Residential Metal & Cedar Roof Design

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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IMPs, EPDs, and HPDs: Sustainable Performance

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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Benefits of Sliding Doors and Pocket Doors

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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Thermal Breaks in Cladding Support Attachment Assemblies (Recorded Webinar)

Thermal Breaks in Cladding Support Attachment Assemblies (Recorded Webinar)

This course delves into the use of thermal breaks and thermal clips as a way to address the issues of thermal bridging and heat loss through the building envelope.

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How Building Partitions and Floors Attenuate Sound

How Building Partitions and Floors Attenuate Sound

Excessive noise in any environment is considered a serious problem. Explore various sound reduction solutions in multiple case studies.

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Colored Concrete: Why Design With It, Why Specify It

Colored Concrete: Why Design With It, Why Specify It

Explore how to creatively employ and specify integrally colored concrete to transform the plain to the extraordinary.

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Data Centers: Why, Where, and Addressing Noise

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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Health, Safety, & Welfare with Modular Masonry Fireplace Systems

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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Green Roofs: A Sustainable Strategy

Green Roofs: A Sustainable Strategy

Environmentally-conscious building professionals have been embracing green roofs. Learn how green roofs afford opportunities to plan projects with exciting new elements, added value, and significant benefits.

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Sustainable Solutions for Sectional and Rolling Doors

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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Architectural Metal Panels & Rainscreen Systems: Attachment Planes, Testing, & Design Options

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Architectural Metal Panels & Rainscreen Systems: Attachment Planes, Testing, & Design Options

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

Ligature-Resistant Solutions for Behavioral Healthcare Facilities

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Ligature-Resistant Solutions for Behavioral Healthcare Facilities

Learn about ligature-resistant products for patient rooms and bathrooms that promote safer, code-compliant behavioral healthcare environments while maintaining therapeutic, noninstitutional design for patients.

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 Morris Group

Mineral Wool IMPs: Sustainable, Fire–Resistant Construction

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Mineral Wool IMPs: Sustainable, Fire–Resistant Construction

Designing for fire resistance and sustainability? Learn how fire resistance is specified in the IBC and explore examples of fire wall and fire partition construction assemblies utilizing mineral wool IMPs.

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 Metl-Span, a Nucor company

Building Shielding: Architectural Solutions for Security and Performance

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Building Shielding: Architectural Solutions for Security and Performance

Building threats come in many forms: electronic, blast, ballistic, and forced entry. Examine the shielding options that protect against these dangers while reducing unwanted heat and glare.

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 Signals Defense, A Division of Lockmasters

Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Modified Bitumen Membranes: Reinforcement, Testing, and Standards

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Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Modified Bitumen Membranes: Reinforcement, Testing, and Standards

How do SBS roofing reinforcements affect performance? Learn how material choice and testing methods relate to strength, flexibility, and durability in roofing.

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 Johns Manville

Electric Infrared Heating Systems: Creating Long-Term Sustainability

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Electric Infrared Heating Systems: Creating Long-Term Sustainability

This course examines outdoor heating options and their sustainability profiles, focusing on electric infrared heater types, color choices, mounting methods, and control options.

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 Infratech

Fireproofing Structural Steel

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Fireproofing Structural Steel

What is the best fireproofing for your project? Examine the codes, testing standards, passive fire protection products, and methodologies that address the protection of structural steel.

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 Isolatek International, Inc.

Creative Acoustic Design

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Creative Acoustic Design

Melamine foam improves interior sound quality by reducing noise and absorbing echoes. Discover how this sound-absorbing foam is available as tiles, panels, baffles, and clouds.

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 pinta acoustic, inc.

Differentiated Performance and Long-Life Architectural Coatings

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Differentiated Performance and Long-Life Architectural Coatings

Building owners rely on weatherable coatings to protect their buildings. Learn why PVDF resin-based coatings can help exceed design goals and contribute to sustainable design.

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 Arkema Inc.

Creating a Healthy and Productive Workspace Within a Healthcare Facility

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Creating a Healthy and Productive Workspace Within a Healthcare Facility

Discover how lighting controls and innovative power solutions transform both indoor and outdoor spaces in healthcare facilities to support patient health and staff productivity.

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 Legrand

Designed to Adapt: The Versatility of Undercounter Refrigeration

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Designed to Adapt: The Versatility of Undercounter Refrigeration

Examine the cooling technologies used in undercounter refrigeration and review the essential features to consider before buying.

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 Marvel Refrigeration

The Design Possibilities of Palm

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The Design Possibilities of Palm

Palm is a strikingly beautiful material with unique grain patterns, rich colors, and distinct textures. Explore this wood alternative in flooring, plywood, and panel applications.

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 Smith & Fong Company / Plyboo

Designing Sliding Cantilevered Gates

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Designing Sliding Cantilevered Gates

Sliding cantilevered gates provide a wide range of design and operating options for securing access to residential and commercial properties and in sloping site conditions.

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 DuraGates

Electric Vehicle Charging: Basics and Beyond

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Electric Vehicle Charging: Basics and Beyond

The demand for electric vehicle charging stations is growing. Probe the types of charging and the planning and installation considerations for electric vehicle supply equipment.

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 ChargePoint, Inc.

Utilizing EPD Output to Inform Sustainable Site Furniture Selection

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Utilizing EPD Output to Inform Sustainable Site Furniture Selection

This course examines how EPDs can inform sustainable site furniture selection and contributions to meeting credit requirements in LEED® v4.1 (BD+C), SITES® v2, and WELL™ v2.​

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 Maglin Site Furniture Inc.

Fire Performance Testing and Compliance for Exterior Wall Assemblies

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Fire Performance Testing and Compliance for Exterior Wall Assemblies

Building code provisions for the use of foam plastic insulation include multiple material and assembly fire tests. Explore how to locate and use NFPA 285 compliance information.

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 North American Modern Building Alliance

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