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ADDITIONAL
ADA COURSES |
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| GreenCE is an affiliate
of Ron Blank & Associates. GreenCE offers several
premium ADA Courses that meet the ADA/Barrier-Free
CE requirement established by CA & TX. Please
click here to view more ADA courses. |
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DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE |
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Colloidal Silica: New Technology for Better Concrete |
| Learn how colloidal silica nano-technology improves the integrity and beauty of exposed concrete floors. Explore the chemistry behind this technology, its innovations, and application processes. |
| LYT03A - Sponsored by Lythic Solutions |
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Integrally Colored Concrete |
| Find everything you need to know about coloring concrete with integral (mixed in) colors. Review the wide spectrum of colors that are used, the application process, and the benefits of integral color concrete that give it a long-lasting appeal. |
| DAV03A - Sponsored by Davis Colors |
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Polished Concrete Floors |
| During this one hour online course we will review methods for polishing concrete floors including wet and dry techniques and discuss densifier, sealer and guard options. Through a review of environmental and safety benefits, the design professional will have a better understanding of how to incorporate polished concrete flooring into their next project. |
| HQV03A - Sponsored by Husqvarna |
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DIVISION 4 - MASONRY |
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Light Weight Honeycomb Reinforced Stone Cladding System |
| Review composite wall panels made of thin natural stone veneer reinforced with an aluminum honeycomb backing. The stone veneer can be almost any stone including granite, marble, and limestone. Learn about the many aspects and benefits of a stone panel system. |
| STI04A - Sponsored by Stone Panels, Inc. |
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DIVISION 5 - METALS |
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Access Ladders & Stairways: Design and Code Solutions |
| This course will discuss different types of ladders and various applications in which they can be safely used. The designer will also learn about codes and minimum requirements necessary to adhere to standards both dimensionally and for fire ratings. |
| PLL05B - Sponsored by Precision Ladders, LLC |
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Cold-formed Steel Roof Edge Systems |
| This one-hour course explores the advantages and benefits of incorporating a cold-formed steel roof edge system into a building design. Course participants will learn how these systems improve the building envelope in terms of structural integrity, protection against moisture, venting, and aesthetics. Application, design considerations, and sustainability are also reviewed and analyzed. |
| ACS05A - Sponsored by ACS, LLC. |
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Design Engineering and Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Framing Basics |
| This course provides a basic overview of exterior light-gauge steel framing, as well as the characteristics and usage of different types of exterior deflection systems. Review how to avoid common mistakes when framing, and the ASTM standards for light-gauge steel framing products. |
| DIE05H - Sponsored by ClarkDietrich Building Systems |
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Designing With Shear Walls For Low To Midrise Construction |
| Understand how to design with shear walls for low to midrise construction. The components, location, test standards, advantages and disadvantages, as well as what should be considered when specifying shear elements are illustrated in this course. |
| CEM05C - Sponsored by California Expanded Metal Company / CEMCO |
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Dynamic and Static Head-of-Wall Joint Fire Protection |
| Through an evaluation on head-of-wall assemblies, as well as the UL standards for approval, the design professional will have a better understanding of the components involved with each application. In addition, we will review what design professionals should consider when specifying protection of dynamic or static head-of-wall joints. |
| CEM05D - Sponsored by California Expanded Metal Company / CEMCO |
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Introduction to Expanded Metal and Applications |
| Be able to describe the benefits of expanded metal and how it is installed, including what the current standards are. Learn how to write specifications using industry standard nomenclature on various patterns. |
| EMM05A - Sponsored by EMMA |
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Metal Lath, Beads and Trims: Stucco and Plaster Accessory Products and Applications |
| Become familiar with metal lath products and stucco and plaster accessories that are available in galvanized steel, zinc alloy and vinyl. Examine trim and bead products used for veneer, stucco and plaster applications, and identify the benefits of using vinyl accessory products. |
| DIE05L - Sponsored by ClarkDietrich Building Systems |
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Pedestrian Cable Railings (Guardrails With Cable In-fill) |
| Discuss the unique design requirements for a railing using cable as a railing in-fill. Review the different types of cable construction methods, and explain the proper mounting and tension requirements when installing a pedestrian cable railing. |
| ULT05A - Sponsored by The Cable Connection Inc. |
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DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS |
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Designing With Structural Insulated Panels |
| Become familiar with structurally insulated panels (SIP) and their applications, energy strategies and current industry assembly standard. Illustrate SIP design and engineering methods. |
| SIP06C - Sponsored by Structural Insulated Panel Association |
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Fire Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) For Commercial and Residential Structures |
| In this course, we will gain insight into the growing need for and use of fire retardant treated wood (FRTW). We will explore both interior and exterior FRTW and discuss treatment options. Through a review of applications, codes, and standards, the design professional will have a better understanding of how to incorporate FRTW into their next project. |
| VIA06B - Sponsored by Viance, LLC |
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FR Wood in Today's Buildings |
| Describing the characteristics of fire retardant wood, its manufacturing process, and its many features as well as identifying required codes, where FR wood is used, and possible new design options is the focus of this educational course. |
| AWP06I - Sponsored by Arch Treatment Technologies, Inc. |
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Improving Timber Connections through Design |
| Compare traditional mortise and tenon joinery with embedded timber connectors, and become familiar with the parts of a common frame, installation processes, and design for: tension, compression, and shear utilizing steel embedded connectors. This course will help you specify different styles of connectors for wood to wood, wood to concrete, and wood to steel connections. |
| TLX06A - Sponsored by Timberlinx |
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