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...

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
Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By John Evans
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Frank Cuaderno
Air curtains create a seamless barrier of air over any door, window, or opening, offering significant energy savings to building owners and helping to maintain interior building temperatures. This course examines how air curtains reduce whole building energy consumption, provide thermal comfort, and maintain air quality...
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Monday, September 27, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Dan Millard
The challenge for plumbing design professionals is finding the right balance between performance and efficiency in water heating systems. The information covered in this presentation is applicable across the commercial, residential, and industrial built environment. A review of plumbing code requirements and insights...
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Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Larry Peters
In this one-hour course, you will learn about the amazing qualities of copper and its inherent sustainability in the built environment. The properties and characteristics of copper and copper alloy offer versatility, sustainability, and unlimited design potential. Examples of good design practice will be evaluated long...
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Will Maley
Selecting the appropriate moisture management system for the building envelope can be a daunting task. Determining the appropriate rainscreen application can be based on several contributing factors – climate, building codes, cladding, and a variety others. This course will explore the importance of rainscreens as a...
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Chris Kasa
This one-hour course explores commercial wall and ceiling Access Doors, their purposes, locations and applications. You will learn design considerations and factors including fire-ratings, materials and hardware. We will also discuss code, compliances and LEED requirements necessary for specification.
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Friday, September 17, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Jason Foura
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...
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Thursday, September 16, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Steve Standridge
Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept timeline. Architectural choices should drive the project, and as a result, the cost. In order to achieve the full...
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Thursday, September 9, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Daniel Hughes
This one-hour course provides an overview of the types and use of emergency wash equipment, latest ANSI requirements that affect design, and tepid water requirements for emergency equipment.
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Thursday, September 2, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Sarah Schanke
In this program, we explore the current trends and issues changing the way we design restrooms. We'll discuss what users want in restroom experience, demand for increased privacy, and solutions for making your restroom the best room.
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Monday, August 23, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Jason Foura
In this hour webinar you will learn about moisture management and exterior cladding performance. The newest technology for moisture management systems. Also, learn how to compare and contrast the various exteriors. You will also understand how PVC siding and drain-able weather resistant barriers work together for...
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Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Jeffrey Donlon
This course covers design solutions for using shading systems to help building owners save money and eliminate occupant discomforts from glare, lack of quality views, thermal discomfort, and poor air quality. Shading system provides comfort, economic savings, and can add to the LEED projects by contributing to more than...
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Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Frank Cuaderno
Air curtains create a controlled stream of air across a door or window opening, providing significant energy savings to building owners and helping to maintain interior building temperatures. In addition, some have optional features that can clean and sanitize the air near the opening. This course examines additional...
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Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Matt Stevens
This course outlines the danger posed By Mother Nature and the science, codes, testing and methods in which to build and combat these forces.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Steve Standridge
This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion emphasizes implementing design methods including specification of technologies such as sun shade and daylighting...
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Daniel Hughes
Accessible design is a core requirement for most facility design projects. Ten (10) Emerging Accessible Design Trends & Tools demonstrate how designers are applying them to their projects. The class identifies who needs and how to provide accessibility in the toilet & locker room space. The presentation...
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Thursday, July 29, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Jason Foura
In this hour webinar you will learn about moisture management and exterior cladding performance. The newest technology for moisture management systems. Also, learn how to compare and contrast the various exteriors. You will also understand how PVC siding and drain-able weather resistant barriers work together for...
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Chris Buffalo
Exterior wood specification can be challenging. Many factors such as finish, exposure and drainage should be considered when designing for exterior wood application. This course explores those factors as well as providing case studies showcasing differing field results.
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Friday, July 16, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Jim Stange
Rain is one of the most important things to control in wall construction for both a building’s structural integrity and the occupants’ health. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss the aesthetic, performance, and sustainable attributes of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) for use in rainscreen applications....
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By James Fournier
Trash, recycling, and linen chutes must be designed, installed, and maintained to meet the 2019 NFPA 82 standard. This course addresses trash, recycling, and linen chutes and includes discussions on system components, accessory components, compactors and sorters, and meeting NFPA 82 requirements. The program also guides...
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