Today builders are feeling the impact of a tightening labor market.
One of the ways architects can assist contractors to continue to succeed - even as securing additional skilled labor becomes more difficult - is to include prefabricated (built off-site) architectural products in their designs.
Utilizing...

Past Webinars
Ron Blank & Associates offers live instructor-led AIA and LEED continuing education webinars. The webinars offer many different CE hour credits that include AIA HSW CE Hours, and ADA/Barrier-Free CE Hours. This page features past webinars hosted by Ron Blank & Associates. Users can access previous webinar recordings for research and education purposes. Building product manufacturers sponsor the free AIA continuing education webinars, which are taught by industry experts. Webinar topics may include roofing building materials, insulation, doors and windows, architectural paints, ADA accessibility codes and requirements, and more!
Recordings of past webinars do not offer completion credit
Friday, November 15, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Presented By Kevin Harris
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Presented By Dan Heney
The health, safety and performance of athletes is affected by the playing surface. This course discusses the key selection considerations used for material specification of maple or synthetic sports floors and describes a variety of subfloor and surface configurations. The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA... No CE Credit is Awarded for Recordings of Past Webinars
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Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Presented By Herbert Slone
Project development and documentation is of little consequence if the materials selected and the building assemblies specified are not installed correctly in the actual building. Site Quality Assurance Programs (QAP) integrate into the project management, construction and evaluation process to enhance the chances of... No CE Credit is Awarded for Recordings of Past Webinars
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Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Presented By Daniel Hughes
An overview of the types and use of emergency wash equipment, latest ANSI requirements that affect design, and tepid water requirements for emergency equipment. No CE Credit is Awarded for Recordings of Past Webinars
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Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Ray Killian
In this one-hour course, the design professional will be given the opportunity to consider ways that pre-finished wood products may be used to enhance the beauty of natural wood while expanding its life expectancy. Various types of stains and sealants will be discussed to discover the advantages and disadvantages of... No CE Credit is Awarded for Recordings of Past Webinars
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Kevin Summerlee
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... No CE Credit is Awarded for Recordings of Past Webinars
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Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Jake Boyer
An overview of the effects of water on masonry architecture. Types of masonry water repellents are compared and contrasted. Application methods are discussed. The program ends with a look at treatments for protecting masonry against non-water threats such as oil and graffiti. No CE Credit is Awarded for Recordings of Past Webinars
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Friday, October 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By David Brown
In this one-hour course, you will discover the problems associated with the concrete construction and describe the impact concrete floor's appearance and performance. We will evaluate how to control and possibly conquer the "biggest problems" that concrete has as surfacing material. We will explore how to recognize the... No CE Credit is Awarded for Recordings of Past Webinars
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Dan Heney
The health, safety and performance of athletes is affected by the playing surface. This course discusses the key selection considerations used for material specification of maple or synthetic sports floors and describes a variety of subfloor and surface configurations. The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA... No CE Credit is Awarded for Recordings of Past Webinars
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Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Chris J. Solari
Through this course, design professionals will receive an overview of acoustic fenestration including the importance of acoustic design, standards and certifications, and design considerations and methods. No CE Credit is Awarded for Recordings of Past Webinars
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