Past Webinars

In this course, we will educate attendees with style and trends in railing, the audience will leave knowing how these trends play a critical component in the design process of an outdoor living space. Design professionals will learn about railing materials and systems and how the end user wins by having a railing system...

This one-hour course provides an overview of the types and use of emergency wash equipment, the latest ANSI requirements that affect design, and tepid water requirements for emergency equipment.

This course discusses the reasoning and development of a purposefully designed canopy system, bringing together maximum function with stunning visual elements. The discussion emphasizes implementing design methods for canopy and sun control projects including specification of processes and materials to ensure a custom...

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can function as multiple control layers, providing Air and Water Resistive Barriers, in addition to providing a thermal control...

This one-hour course session will cover the basic foundation, designs, and NFPA codes pertaining to trash, recycle and linen chutes. We will also cover designs for shafts, discharge rooms and venting. Trash, recycling, and linen chutes must be designed, installed, and maintained to meet the 2019 NFPA 82 standard. This...

Fire assembly best choices are often at odds with Sound assembly methods. Unfortunately, this often leads the design professional to choose one over the other. How can you really choose your favorite child? Usually, it’s the Fire Design that wins out, because after all that is a life safety issue while Sound, is left to...

Staying up-to-date with the latest trends is imperative for designing commercial restrooms, especially when it comes to accessibility and ensuring the well-being and comfort of all users. Accessibility standards and innovations are always being developed and updated to best cater to the needs of as many people as...

This course offers an in-depth exploration of sustainable building practices through the lens of firestop solutions and their compliance with major certification programs. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the differences and similarities between LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design...

This course explains how smoke migrated in a multi-story building fire and discusses how building codes have evolved to address this danger and why they mandate smoke containment in specific areas of a structure. Product applications and assemblies designed to meet building code requirements and limit vertical smoke...

The course provides a helpful toolbox for architects to refer to when designing for acoustics performance. These tools will provide a greater understanding of sound, an in-depth look at sound testing and test reports, the impact that components can have on a wall design’s performance and how best to communicate your...

In this one-hour seminar, the basics of life safety and code compliant design for firestopping installation are covered. Additionally, this course covers major issues in design such as the coordination of different trades responsible for firestopping. A UL system approach for firestopping for mechanical, plumbing,...

In this course, the design professional will consider the sounds or noises of life and how they impact the health and welfare of humans. We will review the sound transmission class ratings to better determine acceptable levels of noise. Then, we will examine some common techniques used to isolate noise through building...

This course discusses the reasoning and development of a purposefully designed canopy system, bringing together maximum function with stunning visual elements. The discussion emphasizes implementing design methods for canopy and sun control projects including specification of processes and materials to ensure a custom...

This course explores the below grade use of polyisocyanurate (POLYISO) insulation to meet energy code and maximize thermal performance of the building foundation. Let us help dispel the myths that have been created relative to POLYISO insulation while discussing its thermal performance, water absorption, and load...

A broad discussion of Copper and how design professionals can utilize its properties to create beautiful, efficient, long-lived buildings and thus contribute to the sustainability of our built environment. Includes reviews and examples of available technical resources. Examples of successful applications of design...

This course provides an overview of the growing outdoor living space and popular building materials used for its design, with a focus on outdoor kitchens. Many issues may arise during the design process that can make specifying difficult. This presentation will address how to create safe and functional outdoor living...

Slam dunk your sports flooring selection! Join us in this one-hour course with Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA), an organization that specializes in establishing guidelines for manufacturers, installation procedures and distribution of maple flooring for sports use. MFMA is the trusted advisor for an...

As the number and volatility of threats to facility security and safety continue to escalate, protection is becoming paramount in the scope of today’s facility design. Whether it’s high-level protection from ballistics, blast, storm impact or forced entry, this course reviews the various protection levels, testing...