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Creating Custom Curves: Adding Interest to Architectural Designs

There are several ways of framing curved ceiling and wall features. Find out how to use traditional methods or modern flexible track systems to create simple and compound curves.

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Protected Membrane Roof (PMR): Innovative Solution for Sustainable Commercial Buildings

Learn how PMR assemblies offer superior protection against water penetration, providing sustainable design integration opportunities, including green or blue roof systems.

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Carbon Leadership Forum Series: Embodied Carbon 101 and Buy Clean

Learn the basics of embodied carbon and how product procurement policies can be used as an embodied carbon reduction strategy.

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Preserve the View with Cable Railing Assemblies

Design beautifully minimalist, commercial-grade cable railing engineered for code compliance and fast installation.

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Universal & Sustainable: Green Hand Drying for All Abilities

Hand dryers are accessible, economical, hygienic, and environmentally friendly. Explore the universal and sustainable features of air knife hand dryers.

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Thermoplastic Roofing: Materials & Systems

Thermoplastic roofing systems bring greater control to the jobsite. Discover the pros and cons of TPO and PVC roofing membranes and the advantages of single-source, prefabricated materials.

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Wood Acoustics: Natural Solutions for Noise Control

Discover how wood addresses acoustic challenges by effectively absorbing, diffusing, or reflecting sound to achieve performance goals.

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Justice Facility Design & the Role of Plumbing Products for Health, Safety, & Security

Rehabilitative design creates justice facilities that help prepare inmates for life after release. Good plumbing design promotes health, safety, and security for all in these facilities.

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Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design: Enhancing Sustainability, User Experience, & Health

Explore evolving hygiene, sustainability, and cost trends in restroom design, with strategies for health, safety, and efficiency backed by global insights.

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An Introduction to Steel Deck Framing

Discover the benefits of light-gauge steel deck framing systems. Learn about their capabilities, the applicable code and structural design considerations, and installation tips.

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Advantages of Slag Cement for Improving Today's Concrete

Discuss properties of slag cement, benefits, environmental properties including Life Cycle Analysis and Environmental Product Declarations, and various slag cement applications.

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Heidelberg Materials

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Metal Roof Design: Top 10 Problems and How to Solve Them

See solutions for the top ten problems metal roof designers face.

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McElroy Metal, Inc.

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Next-Generation MgO: Exterior Wall Panels That Do It All

This course reviews the basics of MgO chemistry, the evolution of MgO cement, and the positive impact incorporating this technology can have on building exterior wall systems.

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

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Beautiful and Durable Flooring Starts with Proper Surface Preparation

Surface preparation is the foundation of every successful installation. Learn about proper surface preparation to minimize the risks of future flooring failure.

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BOSTIK, Inc.

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Daylight and Window Management with Automated Controls

Automated shading systems predict, monitor, and respond to the daily microclimate surrounding a building. Learn how they can manage daylight, energy use demands, and indoor comfort levels.

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Mecho

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Beauty from Waste: A Circular Economy Case Study

How can manufacturers eliminate waste entirely? Explore how Kohler WasteLAB implements the circular economy production model by creating beautiful products from diverted waste.

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Kohler Co.

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The Next Generation of Cooking: Induction Cooking Systems

Compare the operation and efficiency of induction cooktops to their gas and electric counterparts. Discover the next generation of cooking.

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Kenyon International, Inc.

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Redefining Rooftops: Understanding Rooftop Deck Systems

Explore the potential of rooftop deck systems to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant outdoor areas. This course covers design options, surface materials, and installation guidelines for diverse properties.

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Bison Innovative Products

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Low-Slope Roofing and Photovoltaics (PV)

Looking to design a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system on an existing or new building? Explore best practices for a durable roof and PV system.

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Johns Manville

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Protecting People and Property: Fortifying Building Safety with Ballistic, Blast, Storm Impact & Forced Entry Solutions

This course covers facility security, including protection from ballistics, blasts, storms, and forced entry. It reviews protection levels, testing standards, best practices, and fenestration solutions.

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Skylights: Their Role in High-Performance Building Envelopes

High-performance skylights avoid issues like heat loss or gain, glare, and leaks to leverage daylighting's benefits for energy savings and occupant health and well-being.

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LAMILUX

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Current Trends in Healthcare Plumbing

Explore plumbing design innovations, such as vacuum plumbing, and their role in healthcare trends, including quick repurposing, behavioral healthcare, and infection prevention.

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Morris Group

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Anodizing 101: Building, Construction, & Design

Examine the sustainability of aluminum, the anodizing process, and the benefits of using anodized aluminum sheet, extrusions, and panels as part of building construction.

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Aluminum Anodizers Council

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Protective Treatments for Masonry and Concrete

Water is the single most damaging element to masonry in our environment. Identify water-related problems for masonry and concrete and explore the benefits of protective treatments.

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PROSOCO

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Considerations for Advanced Green Façade Design

Green facades enhance energy efficiency, durability, beauty, and adaptability. This course covers system selection, design, plant choice, maintenance, and client education for successful installations.

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Tournesol Siteworks

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Creating a Recycling and Waste Diversion Program

Learn how to design and implement recycling programs with strategies for waste management, material sorting, compliance, and engaging stakeholders to boost sustainability efforts.

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Busch Systems