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Warm + Welcoming Hospitality Spaces

Invite costumers and guests into brightly lit spaces that encourage them to stay. Whether introducing a skylight to a hotel atrium or providing a whole new dining experience with a Kalwall façade, skyroof®, or canopy, we can help you discover a daylighting solution that keeps customers coming back....

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Kalwall Corporation

Keeping the Lid On: Wind Resistance Design for PRMA Roofing Systems

Protected Roof Membrane Assemblies (PRMA) have unique design requirements since they are loosely laid, held in place with stone ballast, pavers, or vegetative materials. The International Building Code contains prescriptive requirements to guide design and specification of such systems. The standards reviewed in this program provide methods to desi...

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Owens Corning

Understanding Poly- Ash Trim and Other Categories of the Exterior Trim Market

An examination and comparison of categories within the exterior trim market, focusing on category specific attributes relating to installation, sustainability, durability and maintenance....

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Westlake Royal Building Products

PVC Single-Ply Roofing Systems for Sustainable Buildings

A summary of thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems and a review of several alternative roofing systems. Highlights some of the characteristics of PVC membranes and describes the role of PVC roofing as a component in the design of sustainable high-performance buildings. Provides a review and discussion of some of the environmental aspects of PVC-...

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Duro-Last

Designing with Single Skin Metal Wall Panels

The E107 Designing with Single Skin Metal Wall Panels program familiarizes the audience with metal wall panel design options. We will discuss the things to take into consideration to ensure a safe and aesthetically pleasing project by utilizing metal wall panels to meet the intended design. We will educate the proper way to design the wall panel as...

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Englert, Inc.

Green, Blue and White and Its Applicability to Sustainable Design

There are now three distinct types of sustainable roof solutions: green, blue and white. Designers need to understand the relative benefits of eah approach to effectively select the appropriate system for the project. Understand the standards that are used as the basis for green roofs and their myriad benefits that can be reaped. Numerous case stud...

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Kemper System America, Inc.

Designing for Room Acoustics: Principles and Myths

Most designers are aware that many room types require acoustic treatment. Some are aware of acoustic terms such as NRC. This presentation will take that knowledge to the next level. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of room acoustics design standards with this overview of theory and design methodology. A special emphasis is placed on per...

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Catalyst Acoustics Group

High Performance Insulation in Commercial Roof Assemblies

Commercial roofing systems are quite varied. As such, their performance expectations are varied, and their suitability for different applications vary. Certain types of high performance roofing systems require specific components, and performance standards to achieve energy efficient and durable life cycle performance. This course describes the hig...

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Owens Corning

Advances in Wind Uplift Solutions for Rooftop Paving Systems

Roof top paver systems have become an integral part of commercial roofing that not only increases usable square footage of the structure but also improves the energy efficiency and increases the life expectancy of the overall roof system. Additionally, roof top paver systems allow great access to the outdoors helping improve occupant comfort levels...

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Oldcastle APG

Embodied Carbon and the Envelope

Building Envelopes are among the systems that can have the largest embodied carbon impact on a building. Traditionally envelope systems and materials are chosen for aesthetics, cost, and operational energy, but embodied carbon is equally important. Learn how carbon is broken out between operational and embodied, the basic concepts of an LCA and EPD...

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Kingspan Insulated Panels

Synthetic Trim Materials - Emphasis on Cellular PVC Trim Products

A discussion about cellular PVC trim products, applications, and manufacturing while looking deeper into synthetic trim materials and specific product examples....

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Westlake Royal Building Products

Exterior Wall Fire Performance with Polyisocyanurate Continuous Insulation for Construction Types I-IV (2021 I-Codes)

This presentation includes information on continuous insulation performance and specific detail on polyisocyanurate insulation, an overview of the history of foam plastic insulation in the building codes, and a detailed review of the 2021 International Building Code’s fire safety requirements for the use of polyisocyanurate insulation in exterior...

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PIMA - Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association

Polyiso – Advantages of Polyiso in Below-Grade Applications

This course explores the below-grade use of polyisocyanurate (POLYISO) insulation to meet energy code and maximize thermal performance of the building foundation. Let us help dispel the myths that have been created relative to POLYISO insulation while discussing its thermal performance, water absorption, and load capacity – the three primary char...

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Rmax - A Division of the Sika Corporation

Spray Foam 101 - Taking Construction to the Next Level

An introductory course on spray polyurethane foam (SPF) that covers component chemistry, different types of SPF, and the proper use of SPF in construction applications. In addition, the course addresses code compliance related to SPF for residential and commercial construction across the US and Canada markets, as well as safe SPF installation pract...

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BASF Corporation

High Wind Applications for Roof Top Pavers

Roof top paver systems have become an integral part of commercial roofing that not only improves the energy efficiency but also increases the life expectancy of the overall roof system. Changes to codes and standards along with recent storm events have brought wind uplift to the forefront as a vital component to roof top paver systems. The industry...

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Oldcastle APG

Exterior Moulding Products - Duration Millwork

An examination of the new Poly-Ash category of exterior moulding as it relates to other types of moulding, specifically around the areas of installation, maintenance, and sustainability....

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Westlake Royal Building Products

Polyiso: The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier

An introduction to the use of Polyisocyanurate insulation to provide a Continuous Insulating Air & Water Resistive Barrier, providing energy efficiency, fire safety, sustainability, and a healthier indoor environment....

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Rmax - A Division of the Sika Corporation

Modified-Bitumen Membrane Production

Discover the art and science behind SBS (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene) membrane production in this comprehensive course. Investigate the key components that comprise this durable material, including SBS, Asphalt, Filler, and Reinforcement. Through hands-on learning and practical insights, participants will gain an understanding of the SBS membrane man...

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SOPREMA, Inc.

Understanding Mortarless Stone Veneer & Other Stone Veneer Products

While natural stone veneer has a timeless popularity in commercial and residential applications, its cost, weight, and availability can make it prohibitive for some projects. Natural-looking manufactured stone veneer alleviates those concerns but still requires time and experience in mortared stone installation. This course explores these options a...

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Westlake Royal Building Products

The Solar-Ready Roof: Optimize the Design

With the demand for sustainable power on the rise, building owners and homeowners alike are turning to solar power as a supplemental power generator. Choosing the right platform for the solar panels is a critical step in the design process and can have a significant impact on both initial and long-term costs. This course discusses the basics of pho...

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S-5! Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd.

AWIP Plant Tour Vacaville, CA

Participants will learn first-hand through instruction and observing the manufacturing process of how insulated metal roof and wall systems are made. Guests will tour the plant floor, testing areas, and storage yards, getting a preview of insulated metal panel systems to be installed throughout the country. Additionally, because of the highly speci...

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All Weather Insulated Panels

Sound and Noise Control in Hospitality Facilities

To review the basics of sound, sound movement, and sound measurement to detail the comprehensive range of applications available to the designer to block unwanted noises, control the acoustics in large venues, and provide complete privacy where it is needed, and to discover how to improve the aesthetic appeal of each space as a result....

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Catalyst Acoustics Group

Waterstops for Environmental Compliance of Liquid Tight Concrete Structures

This course is a targeted course of instruction and professional development for engineering firms engaged in the design of chemical, industrial, and environmental projects such as secondary containment of hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, ozone contactors, and others. The course is technical in nature and describes the role of waterstops in...

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J P Specialties, Inc.

Daylight Design with Diffused, Highly Insulated, and Sustainable Panels

Objectives of this course will be to have the participants leave with the ability to understand the health, safety, productivity, protection and aesthetic benefits of Natural daylighting in occupied spaces. The benefits to the occupants of a space with diffused sunlight (no glare) instead of direct sunlight (glare). Understanding Natural Daylight i...

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Kalwall Corporation

The Importance of Sealants In Building Design

This presentation shares why sealants are a critical tool in making buildings more energy efficient, including how they prevent air and water leaks in gaps, cracks, joints, and fenestrations. It also explores what to look for in a sealant, including the properties associated with flexibility and long-term performance...

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SOPREMA, Inc.

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