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Elevating Roof Deck Design with Walkable, Waterproof Vinyl Membranes

Vinyl membrane decking can prolong the life cycle of various building components; however, performance and durability depend on vinyl membrane selection, specification, and installation. Fortunately, vinyl membrane manufacturers can support architects, contractors, and specifiers through all phases of the project to ensure a successful outcome. Thi...

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Duradek/Durarail

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Performance Standards and Code Requirements for Air Barrier Systems

This program provides an in depth look at the performance standards, testing and codes relating to Air Barrier Systems. This includes the 2015 IECC code requirements and NFPA 285 requirements. Participants will understand how to select the proper air barrier system for their project and the benefits a proper system provides....

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Kemper System America, Inc.

Resin-Based Coatings for Metal

There are many kinds of resin-based coatings for metal. The type of resin used plays an important role in determining a coating's durability and physical properties. This course discusses these coatings and their application techniques. It also discusses why the coatings may deteriorate and how to measure the performance of the coatings. The role t...

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Arkema Inc.

Advances in Sustainability with Spray Polyurethane Foam

No discussion about a material’s sustainability is complete unless it addresses embodied carbon, the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with the material over its cradle-to-grave life cycle. Changes made to spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation formulations address the impacts of embodied carbon. This course explores the evolution and...

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BASF Corporation

Fast, Scalable, Economical: The Benefits of Building with an Innovative Cold-Formed Steel Framing System (CFS)

This course explores how an innovative, scalable, and economical cold-formed steel column and composite beam framing system addresses common primary framing challenges to reach the roof faster and deliver stronger, more cost-effective, and sustainable projects. This well-proven, ICC-compliant system reduces dependencies on multiple trades and minim...

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Elevate Structures

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency using Insulated Metal Panels

Participants will learn the energy benefits and values associated with an IMP (Insulated Metal Panel). They will learn how to reduce the carbon footprint, contribute to the ongoing LEED initiative, and understand the various applications associated with IMP panels. These include Wall, Roof, and Ceilings. Their use applies to new construction and re...

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Duro-Last

Roof-Mounted Solar - Best Practices & ROI

What roof type is ideal for photovoltaic (PV) system mounting? What about “solar zone,” roof orientation, environmental and collateral loads, system sizing, the building enclosure, and life-cycle cost analyses? All these factors affect the sustainability and financial pro forma of the roof and PV system. New technologies can be daunting. When i...

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S-5! Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd.

Vibration Isolation of Mechanical Systems: Selection, Types, and Features

Equipment vibration that becomes structure borne can break out directly below or as is often the case far from the source. This presentation will cover the different types of isolation needed under machinal systems. Selection criteria of different isolation media will be offered for chillers, boilers, cooling towers. As important a...

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Catalyst Acoustics Group

Industrial-Strength Daylighting

Join us for our webinar series with a focus on Industrial and Manufacturing projects. Kalwall’s museum-quality daylighting™ provides balanced, full-spectrum light for assembly or inspection areas that require high visual acuity while providing visual privacy from the outside to protect proprietary technologies. Looking to boost worker performan...

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Kalwall Corporation

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

As the number and volatility of threats to facility security and safety continue to escalate, protection is becoming paramount in the scope of today’s facility design. Whether it’s high-level protection from ballistics, blast, storm impact or forced entry, this course reviews the various protection levels, testing standards, best practices and ...

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USBP - United States Bullet Proofing, Inc.

Optimized Lath Selection for Enhanced Stucco Performance

Confused about the various types of lath available? Want to know the advantages of each and how they contribute to resilient, energy-efficient wall systems? What are the ASTM standards that each lath type is required to meet? What are some of the challenges of lath and plaster, and how are they mitigated? This course will answer these questions and...

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ClarkDietrich

Air Barriers: Science, Products & Systems

This course provides a general overview of air barriers- their role in building performance, the material options, and design considerations. Building code requirements and verification testing will be reviewed for an understanding of how to meet or exceed today’s performance requirements. General considerations will also be discussed to aid in s...

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Owens Corning

Advantages of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) for Building Thermal Insulation

Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) offer higher thermal resistance per unit thickness than traditional insulation materials. This means a building envelope can meet the effective R-values for enclosures required by the energy codes without having to increase the thickness of the walls, roof, or floors. This course discusses how VIPs work, why they are...

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Panasonic Industrial Devices, Building Materials Group

Specifying Materials for Sustainability using the LEED Rating System

This course will go over how EPDs and HPDs play a valuable role in LEED v4.1 Materials and Resources and the importance of product transparency. It also discusses the changes made in LEED v4.1 under Materials and Resources category with guidelines for using credit substitutions. This presentation will also cover the supply chain, recycled content a...

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ClarkDietrich

Fire-Rated Head-of-Wall Joint Assemblies: Considerations for Design Professionals

This course explores the critical aspects of fire-rated head-of-wall joint assemblies, providing design professionals with essential knowledge to enhance the safety and integrity of construction projects. Through an in-depth exploration of key concepts, participants will gain an understanding of fire-rated joint assembly components, the application...

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ClarkDietrich

IMPs, EPDs and HPDs: Sustainable Performance

This course reviews the definition of sustainability, and how Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) are being used to address product transparency needs. We will review how IMPs provide all environmental control layers and how their use contributes to sustainable design. LCAs form the backbone of EPDs, and...

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

Cold Storage and Controlled Environments Using Insulated Metal Panels

Thermally controlled environments such as cold storage freezers and coolers, and food processing and packaging facilities take many different forms. Their performance and functionality depend on their project-specific requirements and can be affected by the conditions the materials and systems are subjected to. This course discusses how insulated m...

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Kingspan Insulated Panels

Designing for Room Acoustics: Principles & Myths

Properly selected acoustical solutions are necessary to provide acoustical comfort and performance for a range of applications. This course reviews acoustic theory and design methodology to facilitate the design and specification process. A particular emphasis is placed on performance-oriented designs and strategies for different project types....

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Catalyst Acoustics Group

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Designing with Insulated Metal Roof Panels

Lightweight, prefinished, and factory-fabricated insulated metal panels (IMPs) offer building owners a durable, cost-efficient, and easy-to-install roofing system that provides an air barrier, vapor barrier, and insulation all in one product. This course discusses the characteristics of IMPs and the installation process and explains why IMPs are id...

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

The Solar Roof-Plus-Storage Ecosystem

Residential solar power generates clean energy, reduces carbon footprint, protects against rising electricity rates, and protects property from outages, but it is only effective during daylight hours. Adding battery storage to a solar system—called solar plus storage—removes this limitation and moves a home closer to energy independence. In thi...

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Tesla - Solar Roof Division

Science & Science Fiction of Snow Retention Devices

Discover the art and science of snow control on roofs and its effects. Examine the liabilities of improper or no snow retention. Learn how to properly engineer snow guards, minimize hazards and increase safety. Reveal critical considerations when choosing a snow guard system. Review specification techniques to limit liability....

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S-5! Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd.

Commercial/Retail Daylighting Strategies to Help the Bottom Line

Our beautiful, soft daylighting not only helps to boost sales, but it also creates much more comfortable, energy-efficient spaces that customers, employees and building owners alike can all appreciate. Similarly, in corporate and professional office environments, balanced diffuse daylighting is preferred for its ability to enhance worker satisfacti...

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Kalwall Corporation

Building Acoustics: Making Architects Visions a Reality

This course is designed to provide an introduction to acoustics and will highlight the link between acoustics and the architects vision for a space at the design phase. Understanding how sound travels in buildings is crucial to creating a smart and acoustically sound environment. Architects and building owners invest heavily into designing aestheti...

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Owens Corning

Polymeric Liquid-Applied Membranes (PMMA/PMA) for Roofing & Waterproofing

Ensuring a building’s roof is waterproof, on top of being structurally sound, is critical to the success of any building project. This course examines rapid curing, polymeric liquid-applied waterproofing membranes for roofing and other demanding applications. Discussions include the history of PMMA, PMMA system components and characteristics, the...

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SOPREMA, Inc.

Low-Slope Roofing and Photovoltaics (PV)

As more companies invest in solar to generate clean power for their operations, meet environmental goals, or save money on electrical bills, architects and building owners may need to be prepared to accommodate rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems in both existing and new buildings. This course provides an introduction to rooftop PV systems, includin...

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Johns Manville

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