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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

Building the Perfect Envelope with Insulated Metal Panels

Understanding building physics is critical to proper building envelope design. Examined here are practical concepts for the building designer, including how cladding systems perform across different climate zones and applications. Environmental control layers and hygrothermal loads are reviewed, as is the concept of perfect/universal wall design. T...

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Radon Abatement: Controlling Radon Gas in Residential Construction

Radon is a colorless, odorless gas, a Class A carcinogen, the leading cause of cancer after smoking, and the leading cause of death for nonsmokers. It is found in soil, rock, and groundwater. If radon enters a home through slabs, basements, and crawl spaces, breathing it can lead to illness or even death. This course examines how the gas travels th...

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Advanced Building Products, Inc.

How to Specify & Detail Architectural Metal Wall Panels

Architectural metal panels (AMPs) provide exceptional design versatility, enhancing both the aesthetics and functionality of a building. This course explores different types of panels, their applications, finishes, key design and specification considerations, and best practices to ensure the durability and performance of the panel system. Additiona...

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Morin Corporation

Zinc Building Envelopes: Sustainable Architectural Metal

The beautiful gray patina of zinc architectural metal has graced the rooftops of buildings in Europe for hundreds of years. This course examines the sustainable characteristics of zinc as a roofing material, including its 100% recyclability, zero VOC requirement, and low embodied energy production process. The life cycle analysis of zinc is examine...

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Morin Corporation

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Steel Framing Specifications: Navigating IBC 2021 Guidelines

Having an up to date specification starts with understanding what is in the building code. This course reviews the requirements that steel framing must meet to be compliant to IBC 2021. It covers the standards for manufacturing tolerances, minimum thickness and protective coatings. Participants will also review fire-rated partitions...

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ClarkDietrich

Extending the Life of the Roofing Assembly

Studies show that a breathable self-adhering roofing underlayment has the ability to: Provide drying Ease installation Extend the life of the roof assembly This course investigates current knowledge of breathable, vapor-open (permeable) roofing underlayments and their ability to mitigate water intrusion, reduce long-term exposure to wetted substrat...

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VaproShield LLC

Multilayer Decking: Using Cellular PVC Technology to Replicate Exotic Hardwood

While exotic, tropical hardwoods provide beauty and durability as materials for outdoor decks, they are expensive to maintain and come with concerns about their sustainability and the effects of harvesting on ecosystems. Multilayer, cellular PVC decking products combine the desired durability and look of hardwoods but utilize a more sustainable pro...

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Westlake Royal Building Products

Designing Forced Entry Protection: Windows and Doors

This course offers an in-depth exploration of how to design window and door solutions that maximize protection against forced entry. It covers a broad range of testing standards, material and hardware  considerations, and best practices for creating designs that help safeguard people and property from unauthorized access....

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USBP - United States Bullet Proofing, Inc.

Alternative Choices - Specialty Siding

Introduction to various types and options in the market place for Specialty siding materials....

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Westlake Royal Building Products

Creating Sustainable Roofs with Standing Seam Metal Roofing

At their root, metal roofs and walls made from steel, copper, zinc, or aluminum have a lower environmental impact because of their ability to be recycled and reused. This course focuses on the green aspects of standing seam metal roofs, and in particular, their cool roof characteristics. Also addressed are the implications of heat islands, what con...

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Everlast Metals

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.

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

EPS Insulation for Innovative Roofing Applications

Retrofitting and replacing roof systems are essential aspects of the construction industry and offer opportunities to reduce a building’s energy consumption. Sustainable retrofitting of roofs with durable, energy-efficient materials helps reduce waste and conserve resources while promoting ecofriendly building practices. This course gives an over...

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Alleguard

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.

Insulated Translucent Panels & Sustainable Daylighting Design

Topics discussed include daylighting strategies available through the integration of structural sandwich panels, energy conservation, enhancements, options, form, and aesthetics. The many benefits to health, productivity, safety, and sustainable design will be discussed, as well as the specialty applications including explosion venting, blast resis...

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Kalwall Corporation

Wall Systems & Design: Understanding the Critical Elements of Air & Vapor Barriers

Wall system applications are becoming more and more common in the building envelope industry today. Explore the science behind wall systems and the tangible benefits of incorporating this technology into building structures. There is an emphasis on the differences between air barriers and vapor barriers and which is the best given climate and wall ...

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SOPREMA, Inc.

Designing for Durable Roof Performance

Choosing the right insulation for your roof can have lasting impacts on the building performance and energy conservation. This presentation explains the different types of commercial insulation, long-term performance and liabilities, re-usability and sustainable roof design approaches for long term owner, occupant and maintenance benefits....

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Attic Ventilation: Performance Starts from the Top

Attic ventilation is an important component in proper structural design. By encouraging airflow, attic ventilation plays a key role in maintaining structural integrity, ensuring roof component durability, providing a healthy indoor environment, and minimizing energy consumption. Additionally, proper attic ventilation hinders or prevents mold growth...

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O'Hagin, LLC

Creating Sustainable Roofs with Standing Seam Metal Roofing

At their root, metal roofs and walls made from steel, copper, zinc, or aluminum have a lower environmental impact because of their ability to be recycled and reused. This course focuses on the green aspects of standing seam metal roofs, and in particular, their cool roof characteristics. Also addressed are the implications of heat islands, what con...

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Everlast Metals

Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology

Historically, traditional waterproofing methods involve the placement of a barrier or membrane between the concrete and water. Unlike membranes and other surface systems, crystalline waterproofing is designed to make the concrete itself waterproof. This course discusses how crystalline waterproofing technology provides a high level of performance t...

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Xypex Chemical Corporation

Embodied Carbon and the Building Envelope

In the fight against climate change, efforts intensify against the planet’s number one enemy—carbon dioxide. The building industry will play a significant role in these efforts. Embodied carbon—the global greenhouse gas emissions generated from sourcing raw material and processing, manufacturing, transporting, and installing building material...

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Kingspan Insulated Panels

Building Better Commercial Spaces with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs): Design, Efficiency, and Sustainability

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of building general commercial structures using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs). Participants will gain valuable insights into how ICFs enhance the design and construction process, delivering superior efficiency, durability, and sustainability. The program also examines how these innovative construct...

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Tremco CPG Inc.

Designing Buildings for Heat Resilience & Energy Efficiency

Urban warming negatively impacts human health and quality of life, energy use, air quality, social equity, and economic prosperity. This course describes how solar reflective cool roof and wall materials help protect individuals and communities from the impacts of extreme heat and discusses the factors that influence energy savings and performance....

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Cool Roof Rating Council

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

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