In this one hour course, the design professional will learn about various types of materials used in constructing prison walls. The course will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these materials which will help the professional achieve the design they are looking for in a safe and secure prison.

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Trussbilt
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Viance
Fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) provides the traditional aesthetic of wood without the fear of flammability. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss interior and exterior FRTW, codes and tests that ensure FRTW is safe for buildings and their occupants, and the many applications for FRTW products. Participants wi...
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Babcock Davis
This course will explain the benefits of roof hatch & smoke vent design and life safety. The designer will have a better understanding of code regulations for life safety and will be able to properly size and place vents in accordance with these codes. We will conclude this one-hour course with a 10-minute Q&A pe...
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Polygon Group
It’s important to understand the effects of moisture on the indoor environment to properly navigate moisture concerns during the construction process. In this program, we’ll discuss the factors at work with moisture issues and the proper use of dehumidification to mitigate the problems. We’ll then discuss the impo...
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In this one-hour course, participants will gain a breadth of knowledge regarding monitoring equipment that can prevent, control and mitigate damage during the construction process. It will discuss how to choose and install equipment that provides on-site and remote monitoring, primarily focusing on environmental monitori...
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Mortar Net Solutions
This course will better inform the design professional on the differences between a cavity wall and an adhered masonry veneer. We will also more closely examine the products in adhered masonry veneers and installation techniques that improve overall wall performance
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Black Rock Fireproof Column
Structural fire protection guards essential structural components from the devastating effects of fire. This course examines the various active and passive fire protection methods that are available. Examined in depth are the composition, manufacture, finishes, and design and installation considerations of prefabricated...
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National Comfort Products
Efficient HVAC design is paramount for multi-family building projects and impacts efficient air delivery, unit serviceability and, of course, occupant comfort. Discover how thru-the-wall HVAC systems can provide an optimal solution in multi-unit project applications.
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Karl Storz
Over the last 25 years the introduction of more computer and visualization intensive systems, has created the need for a re-thinking of how operating rooms are designed and used. New technologies and new specialized procedures requiring new design and planning methods to facilitate better workflows to support these new p...
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ROSBORO
Over the course of the presentation, participants will review the evolution of glulam manufacturing and gain an understanding of the versatility offered through 24F-V4 glulam manufactured in framing widths and IJC compatible depth as a means to expand the available options designers have from the EWP product category....
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Livers Bronze
Handrails and guardrails are a safety feature that we easily take for granted as common fixture of environment where stairs and balconies are a feature, aiding us in our coming and going. Discover how these systems impact not just the aesthetic of your design, but also the importance of proper specification and utilizing...
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World Dryer
Examine the ADA Standards, and identify how hand drying methods can impact the design professional decisions that apply to an Accessible Design restroom. Through this thorough review, the design professional will recognize common challenges encountered in barrier-free restroom design, and how to integrate safe solutions...
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AHI Supply
In this one-hour course, we discuss light-weight architectural (LWMA) limestone as a non-structural alternative to conventional limestone and compare it to other architectural limestone alternatives. The program will cover LWMA limestone composition, durability, product testing, and application examples.
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Maple Flooring Manufacturers Assn, Inc. MFMA
The health, safety and performance of athletes is greatly affected by the playing surface. Standards for the dynamic relationship between a sports floor and athletes demonstrate that sustainable maple hardwood flooring offers exceptional accommodation of forces while enhancing play. This course also discusses key selecti...
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Viega
Elevate and evolve your bathroom design with in-wall flushing technology, wall-mounted bowls, and flush-plate options. Design professionals will be inspired by space savings, beautiful materials and finishes, and the practical benefits in-wall carrier systems have to offer. In this one-hour course, in-wall concealed tank...
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Coeur d'Alene Wood
The look of reclaimed wood is popular across all generations for different reasons. The modern rustic design trend incorporates the warmth and character of wood with the clean, fresh look of a contemporary aesthetic. This one-hour course will examine the attributes and drawbacks of using reclaimed wood in design p...
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Mitsubishi Electric
This course provides the opportunity for you to learn about the hand dryer, its history, use and innovations.
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Alpine TrusSteel
Cold‐formed steel is a material of choice for a variety of commercial construction projects. Cold‐formed steel floor trusses are an economical alternative to more traditional floor framing systems in light commercial construction projects. This one‐hour discussion is intended to help participants gain an understanding of...
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Cold-formed steel is the material of choice for a variety of commercial construction projects. In this one-hour course, we will discuss truss design standards along with the benefits of using cold-formed steel truss systems in your design project, including an evaluation of bracing techniques. The characteristics of and...
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AZEK Building Products
This course encourages participants to think outside the box and consider using polymer cladding as a material to create aesthetic, enduring, and moisture resistant rainscreens that will better protect buildings and its occupants. We will discuss other more commonly used products and the issues faced with each. We will a...
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