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Single-Skin Metal Panel Building Envelope Solutions

As part of a well-designed rainscreen system, single-skin metal panels offer unique aesthetic options combined with the assurance that the building envelope will withstand the effects of long-term exposure to the elements. This course compares common cladding types; presents single-skin metal panel materials, coatings, finishes, and design options;...

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

Mastering Elevated Deck Systems for Outdoor Applications

In this course, we will explore the features and outdoor applications of elevated deck systems that enable architects to optimize outdoor spaces with functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal, creating attractive and safe spaces for occupants. This course covers the system components for practical applications in various settings, offerin...

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Tile Tech Pavers

Waterproofing thru Overburden: A How To for Green Roof Design

With the rise in popularity of green roofing, many municipalities are adopting requirements for sustainable design from LEED and other sources. As this creates an increased frequency, design professionals require an increased level of knowledge as to how to create green roofs within the framework of waterproofing, thermal envelope, elevation limits...

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Kemper System America, Inc.

Making Spray Foam Safe and Affordable for Residential Design in California

Learn how Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) insulation can be safely used in California residential construction to optimize cost efficiency while complying with Title 24 energy code and improving comfort, durability, and strength of homes and buildings....

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BASF Corporation

Specifying Commercial Aluminum Finishes

Commercial aluminum wall, window, and roof systems have undergone improvements in recent decades, making them technologically sufficient to meet contemporary standards of durability. In addition to being familiar with the systems' thermal and other ecological benefits, specifiers need to understand paint chemistry and the difference between powder ...

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AkzoNobel Coatings Inc.

Technical Advances in Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS)

This Choosing the right insulation for your roof can having 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

Designing Wind Uplift Resistant Roof Paving Systems

Wind forces always influence building design and detailing. This course focuses on one particular force, wind uplift, and its influence on roof paving system design and selection. It examines how wind loads and building configuration affect the design of roof paving systems; the codes, regulations, and calculation approaches that inform and control...

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Wausau Tile Inc.

Cold Liquid Applied Roofing & Waterproofing Systems

History of fully reinforced, cold-fluid applied, liquid resin waterproofing membranes. Technology - composite of resin and reinforcement. Understanding system components. Application process, performance benefits, range of applications. Project examples including detailing and various assemblies. ...

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Kemper System America, Inc.

Efficient + Effective Water/Wastewater Facilities

Kalwall’s translucent systems provide a perfect environment for both workers and equipment, with diffuse daylighting for visual acuity and unbeatable insulation values to prevent freeze-ups. Structures Unlimited’s pre-engineered, prefabricated and pre-finished enclosures, including removable skylights, can be erected in days to provide fast sol...

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Kalwall Corporation

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.

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

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

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

Intro to Spray Foam

This short version course introduces attendees to the basic materials and equipment used to create spray polyurethane foam. It will also discuss the safety aspect related to spray foam in terms of its application as well as its proper use to ensure code compliance. Lastly, it discusses the different kinds of spray foam commonly used and which mater...

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BASF Corporation

Spray Foam Sustainability Through Modern Applications

The building envelope is the physical separator between the conditioned and unconditioned environment of a building and provides resistance to air, water, heat, light, and noise transfer. As a thermal barrier, spray polyurethane foam (SPF) offers numerous opportunities to contribute to building envelope performance and indoor air quality in severa...

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Huntsman Building Solutions

Insulated Metal Panels: The 'Perfect' Envelope Solution

Review the physics of building envelopes, including hygrothermal loads, control layers, climate zones and cladding functions. The importance of control layer continuity at wall, roof and slab connections is studied. We look at how IMPs perform the same functions as multi-component wall systems through the use of panels joints, sealants and an insul...

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

Disaster Durable Solutions for Wind and Water

This course provides an overview of impacts from natural disasters and identifies solutions for building back better. It discusses the use of closed-cell polyurethane foams as well as other performance materials for disaster durable construction applications, including responding to flood and wind events using approved methods and materials....

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BASF Corporation

The Rooftop Environment: Designing for Safe Access and Fall Protection

Anytime a facility has people working on a roof, their safety and protection must be the priority. Even under the best conditions, working on a rooftop is dangerous due to the roof’s elevation, slope, and edge, as well as other hazards created by weather conditions, electricity, and power tools. This course reviews the hazards of the rooftop envi...

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Kattsafe

Resilient Solutions for Extreme Risks

This presentation reviews the importance of low-slope roofing and the impact roofing has on critical/essential facilities and community resilience....

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SOPREMA, Inc.

Mineral Wool IMPs: Sustainable Fire Resistance Construction

Mineral wool core panels provide an excellent alternative to foam core insulated metal panels and other traditional materials where the wall assembly need to be fire resistive. Ratings of up to three hours can be achieved by this product. These panels also provide all necessary control layers in a single component: air, vapor, water and thermal. Ac...

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

Current Trends in Design: Curbless Shower Systems

Bathrooms can be dangerous for people with and without physical limitations. The prevalence of bathroom falls amongst persons of all age groups....

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FinPan, Inc. - T. Clear Corporation

High Performance Rainscreen Design with Insulated Panels

The purpose of this session will focus on what an engineered façade system should provide. Project teams are seeking a complete single-source system from the studs to exterior finish. We will discuss types of testing and approvals Façade systems offer to meet national and international building codes such as FM, NFPA, and others. Further discussi...

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Kingspan Insulated Panels

Extra R-Value: How to Get More with Less Space

From pitched to low slope roofing a myriad of designs are possible. Conventional roofing with the waterproofing membrane located weather-side and Protected Membrane roofing with the waterproofing membrane located at the deck can be used on buildings of various end-use, be low or high albedo surfaced (solar gain). Add to this vegetative roof assembl...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Improving Soundscapes in Educational Spaces with PET Felt

Undesirable acoustics in educational spaces have long been considered averse to our goals to effectively teach, create, collaborate, listen, and learn. Now, in the wake of implementing pandemic protocols, our acoustic comfort in these spaces is greatly challenged. This course examines the impacts of poor soundscapes in educational facilities and in...

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Catalyst Acoustics Group

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Data Center Design Using Insulated Metal Panels

This course focused on the design considerations of Data Centers and incorporation of insulated metal panels to achieve superior building performance. Topics include supporting structure design including allowable spans, environmental control layers (air, water vapor, and thermal) code requirements, and fire safety building regulations. How insulat...

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

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