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Moisture Control in Wood Framed Exterior Walls - How Much Continuous Insulation is Enough?

This presentation originates from a research report written by the Applied Building Technology Group called Assessment of Water Vapor Control Methods for Modern Insulated Light-Frame Wall Assemblies. The report is extensive and includes compiled data from test homes, huts, and studies from the US, Canada, and Europe. The presentation utilizes the c...

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Rmax - A Division of the Sika Corporation

Acoustical Doors: Enhancing Sound Control in Architectural and Industrial Design

Acoustical doors are vital in managing sound transmission in various architectural and industrial settings. This course discusses evaluating, specifying, and integrating acoustical doors into projects that demand effective noise control, speech privacy, and occupant comfort. It also examines how acoustical doors may help meet credit requirements in...

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Catalyst Acoustics Group

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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.

Coated Fabric Construction and Testing

There is an extremely wide array of coated or composite fabrics available on the market, each type formulated for specific uses and with different levels of performance and quality. To assist in the decision-making process, standards have been developed to show product performance, facilitate quality control, and assure designers that the product t...

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Chemical Fabrics and Film Association

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Complete Masonry Veneer Wall Systems

In today’s high performance building market, specifying materials that work together as a complete wall system is more critical than ever. Systems can help designers meet new energy codes, reduce costs and improve building function and sustainability while making the design process faster and simpler. This course will educate participants on the ...

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Owens Corning

Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

Concrete is a very versatile and fundamental building material; however, because it is porous and wicks water through its matrix, concrete has water-related design challenges. This program examines the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing and analyzes traditional waterproofing methods as compared to integral methods in terms of p...

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Hycrete, Inc.

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

One-Hour Roofing Fabrication Facility Tour – Sustainable Processes

Guided tour of a roofing system fabricating facility. Includes a summary of the manufacturing processes, quality checks, inspection procedures, and testing performed within the facility to conform to UL, FM, and regulatory codes....

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Duro-Last

Precast Concrete Pavers and Roof Deck Systems

Precast concrete pavers and roof deck systems enable designers to deliver on aesthetics and design objectives while achieving safety and durability requirements. Patented roof deck systems allow for the creation of safe and stable roof deck patios and green roofs that maintain sustainability requirements. This course examines the raw materials used...

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Wausau Tile Inc.

Designing with Aluminum

A study of Aluminum cladding material used in architectural applications. The metal’s properties, aesthetics, technical aspects, manufacturing process, and appropriate design applications. An overview of the environmental aspects of aluminum completes the study....

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Lumabuilt

Roofing x Architectural Trends 2023+

This course provides a deep dive into the forward architectural trends that are having impact across the residential market at large. Specifically, the content herein addresses how evolving cultural and consumer shifts are impacting exterior design - and how that impact in turn influences color choices, color usage, materials and roofing selections...

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Westlake Royal Building Products

Premanufactured Perimeter Roof Edge Systems: Selection Considerations and Code Compliance

Wind load can significantly impact buildings, affecting their structural integrity and safety. Perimeter roof edge systems are a primary safeguard during strong wind events. This course provides an overview of the types, features, and benefits of perimeter roof edge systems, system selection considerations, the impact of wind uplift on roofs, and t...

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Englert, Inc.

Polyiso –Manufacturing Process and Use In Building Design

An introduction to the history, manufacturing, and use of Polyisocyanurate Insulation in Commercial and Residential Construction and address how these products can contribute to energy efficiency, fire safety, sustainability, and a healthier indoor environment....

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Rmax - A Division of the Sika Corporation

Insulated Metal Panels: The Perfect Envelope Solution

Fundamentally, a building envelope functions as an environmental separator, and has specific hygrothermal control requirements. This course examines how insulated metal panels (IMPs) create the perfect envelope solution, incorporating the same control layers as site built wall systems. Discussions include: building envelope design; perfect/universa...

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

Basics of Moisture Movement Through the Building Enclosure

One of the more complicated issues today in building science is addressing moisture movement, since moisture can penetrate a building in several different ways and result in material degradation, air quality issues, and failure of the building enclosure. This course examines the ways moisture can enter a structure and discusses the role of differen...

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W. R. MEADOWS, INC.

Standing Seam Metal Roofing: Prepainted Architectural and Structural Panel Systems

A metal roof combines performance and aesthetics to give commercial and residential buildings strength, longevity, and character. This course examines the features and benefits of standing seam metal roofing and explains the factors to consider when selecting a project-specific metal roofing system....

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Englert, Inc.

Effective Waterproofing

Critical to concrete waterproofing are the products used in combination to create a system that ensures complete control of moisture migration. Presented here are effective concrete waterproofing technologies and how they improve the durability and lifespan of structures. Discussions include water penetration, system selection, membrane protection,...

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W. R. MEADOWS, INC.

Maximizing the Life and Quality of Your Roofs: When to Specify Coatings

This course features an overview discussion on the various types of roof coatings available for commercial construction projects, including the difference between acrylic, silicone, urethane and PMMA. It looks at how to correctly specify coatings for any type of project, including new construction, repair or remodel. It also reviews how reflective ...

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SOPREMA, 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

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

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

Cellular Glass in High Performance Roofs: Reducing Risk By Design

High-performing commercial roofs must be resilient and designed to perform over the long run, without compromising on the client's commitment to sustainability. Cellular glass insulation delivers a portfolio of performance attributes including impermeability, non-combustibility, long-term thermal performance, compressive strength, and resilience th...

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Owens Corning

Show Your Mettle: Durability, Energy Savings, and Cost Efficiency with Metal Construction

Metal is a versatile building material, boasting both historical credentials and modern aesthetics. To earn the right to rise to the top as the material of choice, however, metal must also demonstrate cost efficiency, durability, and minimal environmental impact. In this course, we will examine the value of metal roofs and walls during initial cons...

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Metal Construction Association

Designing Metal Wall and Roof Systems

Metal roof and wall systems have long been specified for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings because they have a lengthy history of durability, reliability, and resilience. This course examines the attributes of metal panel systems and the design options that make metal-clad buildings sustainable, attractive, and suitable for a variet...

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Fabral

Envelope Efficiency Essentials: Navigating the 2024 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2022 Thermal Bridging Requirements

The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) fundamentally shifts how the thermal performance of building enclosures is designed and evaluated. In the 2024 IECC Chapter 4 Commercial Energy Efficiency, compliance now requires design teams to account for linear and point thermal bridging, as does ASHRAE 90.1-2022, which is incorporated by r...

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Owens Corning

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