This one-hour continuing education course provides architects and design professionals with essential, up-to-date insights into selecting and specifying primers for steel. The course explores the three primary types of steel primers, guiding architects in making informed decisions to enhance project outcomes. Key topics...

Stucco assemblies are a popular choice but require proper detailing to avoid problems that can arise from water infiltration. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss the new IBC 2021 25.10.1 and 25.10.2 Water Resistive Barrier (WRB) and drainage mat requirement, including how to evaluate a project’s environment to...

In this course, we will familiarize attendees with styles and trends within railing systems and discuss how railing material choices affect safety, appearance, and future maintenance. The design professional will learn about code compliance and how product standardization helps to meet regulatory goals. We will demonst...

In this one-hour course, participants will receive a general overview of rolling steel doors and their competitive advantages in the door industry. It will discuss the components of rolling steel doors, focusing on their customization options, efficiency, and ability to protect assets and occupants from environmental haz...

Did you know that the key to maintaining a comfortable temperature is to reduce the heat transfer out of the building in the winter and into the building in the summer? Learn about reflective insulation, radiant barriers, and control coatings that will affect a buildings ability to reduce heating and cooling loads.

Elevate occupant well-being and protection by eliminating haphazard design through strategic planning, business acumen, and thoughtful material selection. This one-hour course explores competitive advantage strategies related to the building envelope, focusing on materials like fiber cement cladding. Participants will le...

This course covers the essentials of commercial roof hatches, including key materials, hardware, and specification requirements. It explores roof access hatch applications for both personnel and equipment, emphasizing the importance of incorporating thermal breaks to enhance energy efficiency and prevent condensation. Co...

This one-hour course provides a framework for understanding the importance of rooftop equipment securement. We’ll review current methods that are no longer code compliant and explore modern innovative solutions that properly secure all rooftop equipment and accessories. We will examine the critical need for application a...

During this one-hour presentation, we explore the rusting process and how it relates to structural integrity, life-cycle, and safety. We review rust prevention strategies, surface, preparation, and specific coating types.

The market is demanding welcoming and flexible space; both of which operable glass walls are uniquely situated to address. Join us for this one-hour course as we discuss utilizing glass operable walls in a variety of applications. By the end of the presentation, you’ll be able identify the benefits of glass wall systems,...

Security grille doors are designed to be an affordable security solution for commercial applications anywhere in the world. In this one-hour course you will learn about Side Folding Grille doors and things you should know about their installation and applications. Product details will be shared along with an insight on w...

This course covers the benefits and attributes of specialty steel door and frame assemblies. Learn benefits and attributes for acoustic, forced entry, bullet resistant, blast resistant, fire-rated, temperature rise, tornado, hurricane, lead lined, custom, wood grain, stainless steel and prefinished doors. In addition, we...

There are many factors to consider when selecting the right cast polymer shower system. Knowing the benefits and drawbacks of the types of shower systems available can help make this decision easier. From hollow-wall products, to gel-coated lightweight panels, to composite solid surface, and Class-A fire-rated products,...

In this one-hour course the history of SPF will be discussed. The physical properties of SPF insulation will be examined as well as the advantages of using SPF in the built environment. Typical applications of both open-cell and closed-cell SPF will be reviewed.

In this one-hour course, design professionals will learn about expanded metal, focusing on its manufacture, installation, and application. It will give in-depth knowledge of existing standards and manufacture tolerances as suggested by the Expanded Metal Manufacturers Association. By the end of this course, design profes...

This course covers the benefits and attributes of a variety of hollow metal steel doors and frames as they relate to the healthcare industry. Learn about the architectural design model process for these facilities and the spaces where steel doors may be required. Discover why steel doors and frames are a superior choice...

This course provides an in-depth exploration of steel doors and frames. We will cover essential door terminology and nomenclature, ensuring a strong foundational understanding. From there, we will dive into critical aspects such as fire ratings, door cores, and performance levels. In addition, we will examine frame nomen...

This course provides architects with a comprehensive understanding of glued laminated timber (glulam), a versatile and sustainable material revolutionizing modern construction. Participants will explore the fundamentals of glulam, including its manufacturing process, grades, and applications. The course will delve into t...