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Designing with Rooftop Support Systems

Locating mechanical and electrical equipment on a roof is often necessary for space and efficiency in a building design. However, it can be challenging to provide a means for safe maintenance access while preserving the roof membrane and structural integrity and not interfering with other rooftop equipment. This course presents the components that ...

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Eberl Iron Works, Inc.

Building Envelope Guidelines for Mass Timber

As interest in cross laminated timber buildings grows, the market for building enclosure products, as a whole, has yet to fully provide the water-resistant barriers, vapor barriers, and air barriers to optimally support the unique characteristics of wood. Furthermore, there are few building enclosure design guides specific to detailing wood-framed ...

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VaproShield LLC

Healthy Walls

The construction industry has seen a substantial increase in moisture-related issues in exterior walls. This presentation will discuss how a rainscreen wall system prevents moisture build-up within walls by providing a means for drainage and ventilation. The presentation provides an overview of rainscreen principles and explains how to incorporate ...

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Keene Building Products

Optimized Lath Selection for Enhanced Stucco Performance

Confused about the various types of lath available? Want to know the advantages of each and how they contribute to resilient, energy-efficient wall systems? What are the ASTM standards that each lath type is required to meet? What are some of the challenges of lath and plaster, and how are they mitigated? This course will answer these questions and...

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ClarkDietrich

Considerations for Advanced Green Façade Design

For building energy efficiency, durability, natural beauty, cost effectiveness, and adaptability, green facades offer the design community a substantial asset. This course examines the required considerations for successful green façade installations and includes discussions on system selection, design, plant selection, maintenance, and client/own...

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Tournesol Siteworks

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

Mineral Wool IMPs: Sustainable, Fire–Resistant Construction

A sound building envelope should be sustainable and provide fire resistance, good thermal performance, and protection from the elements. Mineral wool, fire rated insulated metal panels (IMPs) can improve building performance and contribute to a sustainable design strategy. Included in this course are discussions on mineral wool IMP characteristic...

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

The Benefits of Mineral Wool as a Continuous Insulation Solution

Insulation can help increase overall energy efficiency, minimize the spread of fire, manage risks associated with moisture and mold, and improve occupant comfort. When designing exterior wall assemblies, the type and placement of insulation is critical. To address thermal performance, wall systems almost always feature insulation batts — friction...

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Owens Corning

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

Custom Curved - Natural Metal Roof/Wall Systems

The course details the benefits of designing with natural metals such as zinc, stainless and copper in order to achieve a uniquely aesthetic style with complex curves and tapers of the metal panels for a roof or a wall application....

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Morin Corporation

Enhancing Roof Design with Composite Solutions

Composite roofing materials have been available for over a decade, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional slate and shake roofing systems. In this course, design professionals can thoroughly explore the sustainable and versatile characteristics of composite roofing solutions. Also discussed are the benefits of composite roofing syste...

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Westlake Royal Building Products

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

Using Radiant Heat Barriers to Manage Heat Gain, Increase Building Occupant Comfort, and Reduce Energy Costs

There are 3 modes of heat transfer: conductive, convective, & radiant. Radiant Heat Gain (RHG) accounts for significant increases in energy use and impacts building occupant comfort. The use of Radiant Heat Barriers in specific project types can reduce RHG by up to 80% or more improving building performance in both categories. This presentation wil...

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Kemper System America, Inc.

Engineering a High-Performance Roofing System for Steep Pitch Roofs

Learners will closely evaluate steep-slope roofs, examining materials and practices that improve roof performance. By the end of the course, they will be able to identify key characteristics of roofing systems that prevent roof deterioration and damage, providing protection to the occupants within the structure. Finally, learners will evaluate best...

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Westlake Royal Building Products

Drainage: Vertical and Horizontal Building and Sitework Applications

Building science experts acknowledge the need for drainage in both vertical and horizontal applications in order to eliminate moisture issues and extend the life of the building. This course examines foundation wall, green roof, and plaza deck applications and discusses the factors that impact drainage, including soil permeability, saturation, land...

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Advanced Building Products, Inc.

Moisture Mitigation in Concrete

Moisture related flooring failures cost the flooring industry and associated stakeholders billions of dollars annually. Understanding the issues provides a path for solutions related to floor covering choices, mitigation products, and industry standards. This course identifies the issues, outcomes, industry standards, and best solutions available f...

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Keene Building Products

Water Management Solutions for Shower Installations

From fashion to function, the shower space of the bathroom is a focal point, offering a place of quiet respite for rejuvenation. Shower spaces should be built to last, using durable materials combined with sound installation practices in order to reduce life cycle and replacement costs. This course outlines the criteria used in designing water mana...

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FinPan, Inc. - T. Clear Corporation

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Rooftop Snow Retention Solving the Mystery with the Facts

This course provides a review of the problems, safety issues, and solutions associated with snow and ice moving on roofs, particularly in heavy snow accumulation areas. It also provides in-depth training on the proper engineering and installation of snow retention systems....

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TRA Snow & Sun

Sound and Noise Control in Hospitality Facilities

The hospitality industry thrives on positive customer experiences. These experiences are often shared on social media, and reviews of a restaurant or hotel now commonly include the acoustical aspects of the experiences. Hospitality venues must be constructed to the highest standards in order to achieve the necessary level of customer satisfaction; ...

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Catalyst Acoustics Group

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Mastering Solar and Roof Integration

The federal government, more and more states and local jurisdictions are enacting regulations and building codes mandating the installation of solar PV or solar-ready design on new building construction. This will result in an accelerated growth of rooftop solar with an intent to reduce costs and maximize the energy output of solar installations. T...

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S-5! Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd.

Nature and Well-Being: The Benefits of Outdoor Spaces and Related Applications of Composite Wood Decking

Building a stronger connection with nature is critical for humans to maintain health and well-being. Composite wood decking is a durable, environmentally sustainable product that can help build links with nature through applications including home outdoor rooms, roof gardens, healing spaces, and public boardwalks in green spaces....

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Trex

Keeping the Lid On: Wind Resistance Design for PRMA Roofing Systems

Protected Roof Membrane Assemblies (PRMA) have unique design requirements since they are loosely laid, held in place with stone ballast, pavers, or vegetative materials. The International Building Code contains prescriptive requirements to guide design and specification of such systems. The standards reviewed in this program provide methods to desi...

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Owens Corning

Integrating Motorized Pergolas into Modern Architecture

This course explores the role of motorized pergolas in shaping contemporary outdoor spaces that balance energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and architectural design. Participants will learn how these systems support sustainable performance goals, discover key considerations for successful integration, and review best practices for specifying louve...

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Renson North America

SOPREMA Overview

A general overview of SOPREMA and our products and application methods. SOPREMA offers a comprehensive line of commercial roofing, waterproofing, wall protection, and civil engineering solutions combining superior products and systems with decades of proven performance. Our solutions include industry-leading SBS-modified bitumen membr...

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SOPREMA, Inc.

Basics of Insulated Metal Panels

A high-performance building envelope, such as one made with architectural insulated metal panels (IMPs), serves as the building’s primary defense against environmental elements and protects the health and well-being of its occupants. This course reviews the components and benefits of IMPs, which offer all four control layers—air, vapor, thermal...

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Kingspan Insulated Panels

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