Continuing Education Offerings
Incorporation Continuous Insulation into Today’s Complex Building Designs
Examine the functional and code requirements surrounding continuous insulation
Learn how materials performance and testing impacts design options
Understand how the codes support and encourage innovation through testing and evaluations
Discuss how the manufacturing, design and code enforcement community can work together to ensure better performing buildings.
Credits: 1 AIA LU | 1 HSW
Fluid Applied Silicone Air and Water Barriers
This course focuses on the use of silicone in fluid applied air and water barrier systems. The student will be presented topics that cover why use and consider silicone materials for air and water barriers; the benefits of using silicone compared to other material types; how silicone systems should be installed; provide comparisons to other material systems; and use case studies to walk the student through why a silicone system was used in lieu of other material types.
Credits: 1 AIA LU | 1 HSW
The Versatility of Metal Cladding
Interest in metal cladding is continually growing because of its sustainable features: durability, long life span, recyclability, and contribution to cool roofs. Manufacturers provide a wide range of panel profiles, materials, and colors to meet the increased demand. This course examines the performance characteristics and attributes of metal roofing and cladding, different aesthetic options, and best installation practices, as well as how they contribute to more energy-efficient buildings.
Credits: 1 AIA LU | 1 HSW
Continuous Insulation: Code Compliance and NFPA285 in Commercial Wall Assemblies
What is NFPA285 fire test and why is it so important?
What are common concerns encountered with NFPA285 assembly design and installation?
What are the different type of Ci options that offer NFPA285 compliance?
What are the advantages and challenges of Ci board insulation products in NFPA285 assemblies
Credits: 1 AIA LU | 1 HSW
Silicone Construction Sealants
This course, focused on silicone sealants, will cover topics related to the use of sealants in commercial construction. The student will understand how sealant choices effect cost, performance and useful life of a sealant; proper installation procedures; understand elements of ASTM C920; have the ability to specify proper sealant test methods; be shown the consequences of improper use of sealants; and review case studies.
Credits: 1 AIA LU | 1 HSW
Quality Heavy Gauge Galvalume Steel: Innovative Design Solutions
This presentation will cover a wide range of relevant topics important to the Architect, Designer, and Specifier of contemporary interior and exterior metal products. It will provide an overview of the contemporary Heavy Gauge Kynar 500 Painted Galvalume Steel Products as well as cover the steel and finish attributes, design guidelines, customization through brake and roll forming, fire and wind testing, installation specifics as well as cost and lifespan considerations
Credits: 1 AIA LU | 1 HSW
