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Designing for Water Conservation: Water‑Efficient Plumbing Solutions

Designing for Water Conservation: Water‑Efficient Plumbing Solutions

Water is a valuable resource. Explore plumbing fixtures, technologies, and management tools that support compliance with stringent water-efficiency requirements.

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Favorable Environmental Impacts of Thermally Modified Wood

Favorable Environmental Impacts of Thermally Modified Wood

How can wood resist moisture and be incredibly durable and naturally beautiful without chemical treatment? Discover thermally modified wood and its environmental advantages.

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Enhancing Outdoor Living: Current Trends & the Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

Enhancing Outdoor Living: Current Trends & the Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

The leading trend of 2024 is blending indoor and outdoor spaces. Discover the role, materials, and styles of shade structures designed to expand livable outdoor spaces.

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Snow Management Systems: Form Follows Function

Snow Management Systems: Form Follows Function

Explore different snow guard styles and how each contributes to snow retention. Review installation techniques and identify layout designs that maximize occupant safety.

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Advanced Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Systems: Design and Performance

Advanced Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Systems: Design and Performance

Searching for a wall system that combines strength and insulation? Discover how ICF systems support energy efficiency and simplify construction.

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Security and Crash-Rated Bollards

Security and Crash-Rated Bollards

Bollards are an essential tool to protect lives and property. Examine the difference between unrated and crash-rated bollards, and review the specific security concerns they address.

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Specifying the Correct Floor for Dance and Performing Arts

Specifying the Correct Floor for Dance and Performing Arts

This course explores the advantages of using sprung floors in performance venues, offering a safer surface for dancers than hard sports and multipurpose floors.

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Low-Carbon Concrete and Project-Level Carbon Budgets

Low-Carbon Concrete and Project-Level Carbon Budgets

Explore how concrete mix design, benchmark tools, EPDs, specifications, structural design strategies, and project-level carbon budgets can be used to meet carbon-reduction targets.

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Gas Fireplace Construction & Safety Requirements in Custom Commercial Design

Gas Fireplace Construction & Safety Requirements in Custom Commercial Design

Learn to design safe, sustainable commercial gas fireplaces using modern tech, emissions control, and cool-touch features.

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A Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms: Version 2.6

A Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms: Version 2.6

Restroom facilities should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Discover the tools needed to plan accessible restrooms to meet ADA requirements and other standards.

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Structural Steel: Sustainability & Fireproofing

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Structural Steel: Sustainability & Fireproofing

Looking for a true cradle-to-cradle building framing material? Learn about the environmental and life cycle benefits of prefabricated fireproof steel columns.

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 Fire Trol

Mineral-Based Composite Decking: Innovation and Performance You Can Build On

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Mineral-Based Composite Decking: Innovation and Performance You Can Build On

Explore how mineral-based decking transforms multifamily outdoor spaces—streamlining installs, cutting maintenance, and preventing water damage.

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 DuxxBak Composite Decking

Specifying Glazing Systems for Performance & Sustainability

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Specifying Glazing Systems for Performance & Sustainability

Discover storefront and curtain wall system design strategies to elevate building performance, and develop specifications that support efficiency, durability, and visual impact.

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 Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions

Today’s Architectural Metals for the Interior World

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Today’s Architectural Metals for the Interior World

Explore the beauty, durability, and versatility of metal ceiling and wall systems. Discover customizable designs, finishes, and acoustical solutions with NRC ratings up to 1.0. Learn how metal enhances interior aesthetics, improves sound control, and supports sustainable building design.

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 ATAS International, Inc.

Section 09 64 19  - Engineered Wood Flooring

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Section 09 64 19 - Engineered Wood Flooring

Free 3-part guide specification for prefinished engineered wood flooring by Corewood.

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 Corewood Inc.

Enhancing Roof Design with Composite Solutions

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Enhancing Roof Design with Composite Solutions

Design professionals can explore the benefits of composite roofing systems, such as their long life cycle, durability, and adaptability for various applications and environments.

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 Westlake Royal Building Products

Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use

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Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use

Preserved wood is durable, safe, and environmentally beneficial. Explore treatment types and AWPA standards, as well as Best Management Practices for sensitive environments.

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 Western Wood Preservers Institute

Section 09 81 13 - Acoustic Board Insulation

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Section 09 81 13 - Acoustic Board Insulation

Wood fibre acoustic insulation panels for walls and ceilings, improving soundproofing, STC ratings, and interior acoustic comfort.

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 SONOpan

Acoustic Door Assemblies and Their Role in Sound Control

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Acoustic Door Assemblies and Their Role in Sound Control

Learn how acoustic doors can meet not only sound control but also fire safety, ADA, security, and green building requirements.

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 AMBICO Limited

Designing Buildings for Heat Resilience & Energy Efficiency

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Designing Buildings for Heat Resilience & Energy Efficiency

Heat is a critical issue impacting many cities and communities. Learn how cool roofs and walls help mitigate heat, reduce cooling demand, and meet various green building goals.

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 Cool Roof Rating Council

Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

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Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

Concrete is a fundamental building material but it has water-related design challenges. Examine the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing.

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 Hycrete, Inc.

Section 07 05 49 - Thermal Break Plates and Blocks

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Section 07 05 49 - Thermal Break Plates and Blocks

Guide specification for Fabreeka thermal break plates and blocks — covering the Fabreeka-TIM, Fabreeka-TIM LT, and Fabreeka-TIM RF Series.

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 Fabreeka

Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)

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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)

Can an architectural stone solution be lightweight and easy to install? Discover GFRC properties, performance advantages, applications, and design capabilities.

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 Advanced Architectural Stone

Window and Door Security Solutions: Forced Entry, Storm, Blast, and Ballistic Protection

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Window and Door Security Solutions: Forced Entry, Storm, Blast, and Ballistic Protection

Can existing windows and doors stand up to modern threats? Learn how to reinforce vulnerable systems using retrofit and replacement strategies that boost protection.

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 Invisicade

Section 05 73 19 - Decorative Metal Railings

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Section 05 73 19 - Decorative Metal Railings

DesignRail® decorative aluminum railing system for interior and exterior use by Feeney, Inc.

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 Feeney Inc.

Equipment Attachment Solutions for Standing Seam Metal Roofs

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Equipment Attachment Solutions for Standing Seam Metal Roofs

The seam in standing seam metal roofing provides an anchorage point for mounting equipment. Explore nonpenetrating seam clamps used with snow retention and solar panel systems.

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 AceClamp by PMC Industries, Inc.

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