1.0 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description:  Because of its modular nature, different concrete masonry units can be combined within the same wall to achieve variations in texture, pattern, and color.  Because of its durable nature, and use of less embodied energy, masonry is an environmentally friendly building product.  Masonry offers a variety of different […]

1.0 HSW Zoom Registration required  Learning Objectives: Comprehending the differences between EPDM, TPO, and PVC Learning the basic roof components; insulation, fasteners, adhesives, and typical and non-standard roofing assemblies Understanding the need for proper uplift design in respect of certification, roof assembly and perimeter edge Realize the differences in “warranty language” and what to watch […]

1.0 HSW  Zoom Registration required Description: An overview of automatic door systems typically designed, specified, and installed in commercial and industrial applications; with a primary focus on the most common applications with swinging and sliding doors. Learning Objectives: By the end of the program the attendee should have a basic understanding of: The function of […]

1.0 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: This course explores the importance of detailing continuity in maintaining the integrity of the four control layers of the building enclosure. We will explore methods for identifying areas where continuity can be disrupted and solutions for maintaining control layer continuity in these areas. Learning Objectives: After completion of […]

1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: Participants will learn the energy benefits and values associated with an IMP (Insulated Metal Panel). They will learn how to reduce the carbon footprint, contribute to the ongoing LEED initiative and understand the various applications associated with IMP panels. These include wall, roof and ceilings. Their use applies to […]

1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: This is a discussion on the Sustainable Forestry Initiative program (SFI). The presentation details history, membership and qualification into the SFI standard and what it means to have that certification. Included is discussion about how our forests help to sequester carbon from our atmosphere while providing a renewable […]

1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description:  In a perfect world, the architect designs a building and the contractor builds it, accurately and on time, with all the skilled labor necessary. In the real world, the supply of skilled construction labor ebbs and flows. Today is has ebbed. The scarcity of skilled labor drives up […]

1 HSW Zoom  Registration required Course Description:  Poor architectural acoustics can negatively affect building occupants' concentration, comprehension, confidentiality, healing, and/or learning. By contrast, good sound qualities can add drama, vibrancy, and energy, enhancing the occupant experience.  Join us to explore the many options available today that help architects design for acoustics without compromising their design […]

1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description:  Wood, a material as complex in its origin as its use, requires significant processing and evaluation before it can be used to liven an interior space. Starting with the base material - the tree itself - and ending with a discussion of the various applications, this session will […]

1 HSW, 1 GBCI Zoom Registration required. Course Description:  This course explores the six pillars that must be considered when designing and selecting sustainable flooring. The course reviews flooring through the environmental and social lens of sustainability, and explains how the six pillars relate to the health and well-being of building occupants.  Key attributes of […]