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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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Thermal Bridging & Thermal Break Solutions

Thermal Bridging & Thermal Break Solutions

Today's architects have more of an impact on a building's energy efficiency than you may think. Review the use of thermal break solutions to mitigate effects of thermal bridging.

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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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Graphite Powered: Rigid Foam Insulation

Graphite Powered: Rigid Foam Insulation

Building performance expectations continue to rise as energy costs remain unpredictable. Explore how graphite polystyrene (GPS) insulation helps meet these challenges.

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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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The Double Duty of Foam Plastic Insulation: Building Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization

The Double Duty of Foam Plastic Insulation: Building Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization

Foam plastic insulation boosts building efficiency and lowers carbon impacts by cutting energy demand, reducing emissions, and supporting resilient, sustainable design.

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The Versatility of Metal Cladding

The Versatility of Metal Cladding

Learn to select standing seam metal roofing and metal cladding for a durable and sustainable installation and pick up best practices to ensure long-lasting weather resistance.

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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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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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Designs and Techniques for Barrier Free Showers

Designs and Techniques for Barrier Free Showers

Discover tips for creating perfectly performing barrier-free showers.

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PVC101 - The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC Trim

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PVC101 - The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC Trim

This presentation covers cellular PVC production, performance comparison with other PVC products, best practices, green attributes, and design applications of cellular PVC profiles and millwork.

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 Versatex Building Products

Metal Roofing Fundamentals

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Metal Roofing Fundamentals

A roof is a building’s first line of defense. Explore metal roofing substrates, configurations, coatings and finishes, components, and design considerations.

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 Westlake Royal Building Products

Sustainable Building Envelope Performance with Self-Sealing Fasteners & Anchors

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Sustainable Building Envelope Performance with Self-Sealing Fasteners & Anchors

Thousands of holes from fastening the envelope control layers can compromise building performance. Learn how self-sealing fasteners and anchors mitigate air and water leakage.

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 TRUFAST Walls

Section 01 35 63 - Sustainability Certification Project Requirements

Specification

Section 01 35 63 - Sustainability Certification Project Requirements

Document contains suggested +Vantage Vinyl Verification Standard specification verbiage for various specification sections found in typical project...

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 Vinyl Institute

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.

Section 22 42 39 - Multifunctional Filtered Water Faucet

Specification

Section 22 42 39 - Multifunctional Filtered Water Faucet

HydroTap G5 filtered chilled, sparkling, and boiling water faucets.

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 Zip Water

Noise Control in Construction: Beyond STC and IIC

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Noise Control in Construction: Beyond STC and IIC

Learners gain a foundational understanding of sound behavior, testing methods, and common misconceptions, and explore how effective noise control helps support occupant well-being.

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 Catalyst Acoustics Group

Freedom of Design: How to Integrate Metal Walls & Rainscreens into Your Projects

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Freedom of Design: How to Integrate Metal Walls & Rainscreens into Your Projects

Preformed metal wall panels offer one of the most durable and versatile exterior wall design solutions. Learn about their profiles, purposes, and applications.

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 Berridge Manufacturing Company

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

Specialty Metals in Data Center Construction: Trends, Applications, and Best Practices

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Specialty Metals in Data Center Construction: Trends, Applications, and Best Practices

Explore the use of perforated metal, expanded metal, wire mesh, and grating to optimize the performance, efficiency, and scalability of data center infrastructure.

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 McNICHOLS

Architectural Resin Solutions for Light, Color, & Pattern

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Architectural Resin Solutions for Light, Color, & Pattern

Explore the options for combining architectural resin panels with botanicals, textiles, digital prints, color, and texture in beautifully unique ways.

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 Lumicor

Acoustic Design Essentials

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Acoustic Design Essentials

Explore key acoustic principles and performance metrics and how acoustic systems integrate into wall and ceiling designs to support functional, aesthetic, and sustainability goals.

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 Primacoustic

Waterstops for Environmental Compliance of Liquid Tight Concrete Structures

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Waterstops for Environmental Compliance of Liquid Tight Concrete Structures

Elevate your engineering expertise with targeted instruction for chemical, industrial, and environmental projects, focusing on fluid-proofing, chemical-resistant materials, and regulatory compliance.

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 J P Specialties, Inc.

Bollards for Protection:  The Importance of Crash Testing

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Bollards for Protection: The Importance of Crash Testing

Vehicle barriers are essential tools to protect property and people against various threats. Discover the options and review the specific security concerns they address.

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 1-800-Bollards

Design with Aluminum Full View Sectional Doors

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Design with Aluminum Full View Sectional Doors

Explore potential applications and building types, options for installation, and custom options in design when specifying AFV doors.

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 Amarr Commercial Overhead Doors

Section 05 73 19 - Decorative Metal Railings

Specification

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.

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