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2024 International Building Code: Key Considerations for Steel Framing Specifications

Having up-to-date specifications starts with understanding what is in the building code. This course reviews the requirements that cold-formed steel framing must meet to be compliant to the 2024 International Building Code. It covers the standards for manufacturing tolerances, minimum thickness and protective coatings. Participants will also review...

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ClarkDietrich

Rainscreen Systems and the Building Code

A rainscreen is a type of assembly applied to an exterior wall consisting of an outer layer, inner layer, and a ventilated cavity between the two. These systems have been used extensively in other markets but are relatively new to the US. As codes evolve, and building science advances, rainscreens are becoming a popular way of enclosing buildings. ...

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Sto Corp.

New Developments for Effective Air and Water Barriers in Commercial Buildings

Conventional building practice consists of single functional materials combined to serve the building design needs. For example, an air barrier is a distinct and separate layer, and water resistive barrier is often a separate layer. New designs concepts where multiple functionality, such as air and water barriers, can be met at the same layer per b...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Beyond Fire Sprinklers: Rethinking Home Fire Protection with Water Mist

Fire safety and suppression are essential design features for building projects. This course explores how innovative water mist fire suppression systems can enhance occupant safety in homes while preserving aesthetics and minimizing water damage. Key design principles of electronically controlled water mist systems are examined, and their installat...

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Plumis Manufacturers of Automist

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Commercial Design and Construction with Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)

ICF construction is cost effective and sustainable, and is a superior way to build stronger, quieter, healthier, and more energy-efficient commercial structures. This course explores insulated concrete form (ICF) construction, describing the forms themselves and their construction, performance, and sustainable benefits. Also presented are design gu...

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Alleguard

The Science of Daylight Modeling

When daylighting a space, there are endless ways to go about it. With the power of daylight simulation, you can make informed decisions about material selections, placement and opening sizes, as well as building geometries. Modeling allows you to compare multiple designs to see how they will perform, while verifying light levels, potential glare an...

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Kalwall Corporation

Building Energy Efficient Wall Systems with Pre-Fabricated Masonry Wall Systems

This course covers how to comply with the most stringent Energy Code requirements using pre-fabricated wall panels and components featuring next generation concrete masonry unit designs....

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Concrete Products Group

Wood-Look Aluminum; An Environmentally Friendly Building Material

Learn about how Wood Look Aluminum is a strong and durable yet environmentally friendly choice as an alternative to wood building materials. Find out how Wood Look Aluminum is made and how every step of the process is approached with methods that are eco-friendly with a low carbon footprint. Understand the codes and standards that are met to provid...

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Knotwood USA, LLC

Innovative Rooftop Snow Retention Solutions

At this time, there are no national or state codes relating to snow retention for roofing applications, even in the heaviest snow load areas. Consequently, it is very important for building professionals to take extra care when designing a snow retention system for installations in snowy environments. This course provides a review of the problems a...

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TRA Snow & Sun

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

Security in Todays World – Controlling Entrance and Egress Securely

Security entrance control is essential to manage the flow of visitor and authorized user traffic through secured or restricted areas. A wide range of products with multiple types of technologies are available, and a host of buzz words describing their operation abound in this industry. Join us as we journey through the range of products, their oper...

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ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems

Advanced Testing and Analysis Demonstrates the Design Flexibility of Mineral Wool Continuous Insulation

As energy codes continue to push building envelopes to higher R-value performance, architects and designers are challenged with also managing the moisture flow within the envelope to minimize the risk of condensation and the potential for mold and corrosion. Advanced testing and analysis demonstrate how specifiers can utilize mineral wool as an ext...

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Owens Corning

Firestop Fundamentals

This introductory course provides a clear overview of firestopping and its importance in maintaining building compartmentation and life safety. Participants will learn how firestop systems are tested, selected, and applied across different trades, as well as how codes and UL listings guide compliant design and installation. The program emphasizes r...

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Specified Technologies Inc.

Designing Safe and Secure Transactions with Customers

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the design and specification of transaction systems that ensure safe, secure, and convenient interactions with customers. Participants will learn how to evaluate and select solutions for a variety of applications—from drive-thru and ticket windows to transaction drawers, package receivers, and ...

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Quikserv Corp.

Achieving Fire Suppression and Safety with Standpipe Systems

It is imperative to have a dependable, well-designed fire protection system that helps save lives and property. This course is designed to advance awareness and understanding about the wide range of components, functionality, and benefits of today’s most innovative standpipe fire systems and how to select the optimal system for your design based ...

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Zurn | Elkay | Hadrian | World Dryer | Wilkins

How to Achieve Superior Building Envelope Performance in Rainscreen Wall Design

The building envelope must withstand the effects of long-term exposure to the elements. This course explores rainscreen wall design and the control of hygrothermal loads. The traditional multicomponent backup wall assembly is compared with the single-component, insulated metal composite backup wall system, outlining key differences in design and co...

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Continuous Insulation and ACM/MCM Rainscreens in High Wind Zone Steel Stud Construction

This course outlines the dangers posed by Mother Nature and the science, codes, testing and methods in which to build and combat these forces. In addition, this course addresses the value of continuous insulation to improve the energy conversation of the building. We will also address how proper incorporation of martials including continuous insula...

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Rmax - A Division of the Sika Corporation

High-Performance Building Envelope Designs with Insulating Concrete Forms

Insulating concrete form (ICF) products use a cost-effective and robust structural material option (reinforced concrete) to turn a building envelope into a high-performing thermal, moisture, and air enclosure with disaster resistance and built-in compliance with energy code requirements. As a result of ICF performance, building owners can complete ...

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Airfoam Industries Ltd.

When Sound Control Matters: Floor Underlayment Solutions

Sound abatement products are not just a building owner and occupant preference; minimum sound abatement ratings are required by many local building codes for multi-story residential, commercial, and multi-purpose buildings. Following an introduction to the basics of sound, this course presents a summary of the most common sound control methods, wit...

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Proflex Products Inc.

An Overview of Architectural Hardware Standards & Product Certification

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA®) is the only organization accredited by the American National ‎Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop and maintain builders hardware ‎standards with cycling, operational, strength, security, and finish test requirements. This course explores the performance standards and the certification p...

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Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

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Setting the Bar: Industry Standards for Flashing Installation Around Windows and Doors for Commercial Buildings

Provides an overview of the Industry Standards, as well as Code References, for the flashing materials used for the installation of Windows & Doors. The Code referenced material standards for window & door flashings are summarized and compared, as well as the Installation Standard practices that have been developed by the three main Fenestration In...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Formawall: Elevating Building Enclosures to New Heights

This is a Product SpotLight Presentation. Experience Formawall: The ultimate exterior wall system for healthier, long-lasting, high performance building enclosures. Simplify construction, enhanced thermal efficiency with integrated components to elevate performance and aesthetics with CENTRIA Formawall....

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Laser-Cut Steel Windows & Doors: Thermal Performance, Strength, & Style

The design of laser-cut steel, thermally broken windows and doors was fueled by the need to produce a steel window and door that would meet the ever increasingly stringent energy efficiency building codes of today and tomorrow, while not losing any of the “classic-timeless” aesthetics that steel windows and doors have become known for. This cou...

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Arcadia Custom

Fire Code Compliance and Insulated Metal Panels

Understanding how insulated metal panels comply with fire safety regulations under the code is critical to their proper use in creating highly energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. This course takes a relatively complex subject and addresses the most important fire safety aspects to allow building designers to make an informed decision on the...

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Fire Safety Provisions for Exterior Wall Assemblies, Foam Plastic Insulations, and Section 104 – 2021 IBC with 2024 IBC Updates

The 2024 edition of the International Building Code® (IBC®) contains significant, helpful, and useful updates to fire safety provisions for exterior wall assemblies containing combustible components and combustible exterior wall coverings. Key changes include new and revised defined terms, new provisions clarifying when vertical and lateral flame...

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North American Modern Building Alliance

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