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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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Low-Carbon Concrete Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Learn how innovative mixes, performance-based specifications, and a project carbon budget produce concrete that meets all performance requirements with a smaller carbon footprint.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Benefits of Synthetic (Artificial) Grass for Playgrounds

Explore the advent of synthetic grass for playgrounds, and how to construct, install, and maintain them.

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Metal Roof Design in HVHZs: Best Practices for Architects and Roof Designers

Discover why standing seam metal roofing is a better option than other roof systems for withstanding hurricane-force winds in Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zones.

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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.

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Structural Laminated Decking

Looking for an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective alternative to solid timber roof systems? Discover how beauty, strength, and durability are combined in one engineered product.

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Disdero Lumber Co.

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8 Levels of Bullet Resistant Material Explained

AEC professionals must assess the appropriate protection level for buildings investing in security, like bullet-resistant barriers, based on surroundings, industry, and client needs while maximizing investment.

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Total Security Solutions

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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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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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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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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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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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Concrete Masonry Veneers

Discover the beauty and performance of concrete masonry veneers! Explore design options, compare systems, and elevate your next project with lasting impact.

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Concrete Products Group

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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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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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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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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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Insulated Concrete Forms

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

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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.