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Pre-Engineered Steel Stair Systems

Stairs are an essential component of a movement and wayfinding strategy in a structure and a primary means of egress, exit, and floor-to-floor access in the event of a fire or emergency for buildings with multiple floors or a change in rise. This course discusses stair and egress system design and evaluates why the design and fabrication of pre-eng...

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Pacific Stair Corporation

Pre-Engineered Steel Stair Systems

Stairs are an essential component of a movement and wayfinding strategy in a structure and a primary means of egress, exit, and floor-to-floor access in the event of a fire or emergency for buildings with multiple floors or a change in rise. This course discusses stair and egress system design and evaluates why the design and fabrication of pre-eng...

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Pacific Stair Corporation

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Low Slope Roofing Wind Design

This presentation focuses on wind design requirements for commercial low-slope roofing. The presentation covers building code history, ASCE 7, future tornado wind design requirements and agency approvals for wind uplift resistance for low-slope roofing....

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SOPREMA, Inc.

Reducing Fire Risk at the Perimeter of High-Rise Structures

A growing number of high-rise fire incidents around the world have raised awareness about the fire safety performance of taller structures. Timing for containing a high-rise fire is critical, as high numbers of occupants have limited means of escape. Vertical fire spread along the exterior facade may quickly overwhelm firefighters at ground level, ...

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Owens Corning

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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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Photoluminescence: Applied Use in Code Compliance and Enhanced Safety

This course will cover the benefits of photoluminescent (PL) safety products and the codes and testing standards related to photoluminescent way-finding systems. The course will describe in detail the 2018/2018 IBC/IFC path marking requirements in high-rise buildings as well as how UL 1994 and UL 924 apply to signage requirements and why they are i...

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Ecoglo Inc.

Enhancing Aesthetics and Safety with Rooftop and Ground Screening

Rooftop HVAC equipment, waste receptacles, and other necessary but unsightly equipment are common in today’s commercial industries. Rooftop and ground screening can provide a solution for meeting code requirements while improving building aesthetics. In addition, screens may improve a property’s safety and security and establish privacy boundar...

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CityScapes Architectural Innovations

Consolidated Control Layer Design

The presentation will the concept of Consolidated Control Layer Design and how to use it to determine the materials that will make the most efficient wall for your customers. We will define the Control Layers, discuss the Code Requirements for each layer, explain the Building Science behind the code requirements, and how that layer is related to th...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Exterior Insulation and Designing and Building High Performance Walls

All the new energy codes are requiring or moving towards exterior insulation for exterior walls to increase energy efficiency and reduce the energy losses due to thermal bridging. This class examines how to design and build high performance wall assemblies that deliver significant increases in energy efficiency and do not lead to trapping water and...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Fire Protective Coating Applications: Alternative to FRT Wood / IRC Fire Protection of Floors

Course will cover where FRT wood is specified in the codes, definition of FRT wood, and the use of coatings as an equivalent solution to FRT wood in various construction types....

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No-Burn, Inc.

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

The Mechanics of Design: Insights into Wall-Mounted Toilet Systems

Dual-flush wall-mounted toilets help create modern, stylish bathrooms that strike a balance between sustainable water efficiency, flexible design, and space savings. This course compares this style with other traditional types of toilets, discusses how wall-mounted toilets benefit commercial and residential users, and explains how they satisfy the ...

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Geberit North America

Selecting and Specifying a Railing System

Architectural railing systems offer safety, durability, strength, and design flexibility for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications. This course provides an overview of the important factors that need to be considered when selecting and specifying a railing system for a commercial or residential building project. Topics include materials and ...

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Lavi Industries

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Beyond Curb Appeal: Choosing the Right Exterior Trim for Your Project

Exterior trim plays a crucial role in both the function and appearance of a building, which in turn impacts occupant safety and well-being. This course provides an overview of exterior trim functions and common material options available today. Also discussed are product evaluation reports and their role in code compliance; sustainability considera...

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Roseburg Forest Products

The Benefits of Implementing Water Conservation Standards by Building Beyond Code

The planet is currently in a water scarcity crisis which is significantly affected by toilet water usage. This course examines the current plumbing codes, standards, and regulations that address toilet water usage, the need for, and benefits of, going beyond current standards as well as the goals of a variety of beyond the code voluntary standards ...

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Niagara

Designing with Commercial/Industrial Insulated Metal Wall Panels

Discover the characteristics, benefits and design options for commercial and industrial buildings using insulated metal panels (IMPs). Recognize the factors affecting panel spans and the relationship of these to structural supports. Gain knowledge of IMP code compliance....

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

Expansion Joint Covers - Overview

One hour seminar detailing the use of Expansion Joint Covers. Designed to broaden knowledge of joint movement and proper joint sizing to ensure there is no structural damage or life safety issue. Contains an overview of both interior and exterior Expansion Joint Covers and which are most appropriate for certain conditions. Fire barriers are discuss...

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Construction Specialties

New Code Requirements for Fire-Rated Doors and Hardware

The role of a fire-rated door is to maintain the integrity of a fire-rated enclosure in the event of a fire, giving building occupants enough time to exit the burning building. This course is an introduction to fire-rated doors and a general review of the fire codes that relate to fire doors and hardware, referencing 2012, 2015, and 2018 IBC; NFPA ...

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Total Door

Masonry Solutions for BIM - Condensed

This is a condensed version of the 2-hour course ECH-BIM-1901: Masonry Solutions for BIM. Masonry construction presents a myriad of challenges for specifiers – especially those who are less familiar with masonry construction methods, performance standards and assembly detailing. A new wave of BIM modeling tools seeks to bridge the gap between the...

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Oldcastle APG

Practical Air-Sealing to Achieve 3-5 Air Changes Per Hour

Newer energy codes require that homes be sealed and tested to 3-5 air changes per hour. Good home design and the right spec’s go along way to making that happen. Proper air sealing saves energy and reduces moisture and mold problems. In this advanced session 1 hour session building science expert Steve Easley uses pictures from the real world exa...

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Designing for Long Term Below Grade Thermal Performance

This course explores design choices to meet energy code and thermal insulation selection strategies to maximize long term building performance. Factors influencing the performance of an insulation in its application include production, R-values, moisture, temperature, aging, and quality of installation will be discussed....

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Water Management for Adhered Masonry and Stucco on Wood Framed Wall System

This course will discuss best practices to prevent the accumulation of wind driven rain and/or condensation behind exterior adhered masonry systems. We will review proper installation of metal lath, the importance of encapsulation and a wall system that includes a rigid drainage plane. Exterior finishes discussed will include stucco, thin brick, bo...

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Oldcastle APG

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

Expansion Joint Cover Systems

An expansion joint is a structural gap designed to accommodate the movement of a building in a controlled manner, preventing damage to the building’s internal and external finishes. Expansion joints run throughout a building in walls, ceilings, and floors. Expansion joint covers provide a covered transition across an expansion opening and remain ...

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Construction Specialties

Continuous Insulation and Air Barriers in Metal Buildings

Helps provide the design community with a better understanding of the model energy code requirements for insulation in metal buildings, how codes are changing, including requirements for continuous insulation and air barriers along with considerations when selecting the right insulation....

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

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