Courses In Upcoming Events

Imagine a roof that not only protects you from the elements but also champions sustainability and occupant safety—that's the promise of concrete roofing materials. While evaluating options like asphalt shingles and metal roofs, it's essential to consider their environmental impacts and overall perfo...

This presentation provides an overview of low slope commercial roofing single[1]ply system attachment methods, adhesives, fasteners, and other accessories.

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...

Overview of the outdoor living space and materials used in outdoor living design. Material selection, care and design, will be discussed, and common misconceptions will be addressed.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of selecting the appropriate window products based on project-specific design and performance requirements. It covers various window types and their performance characteristics, examining factors such as location, building type, air and water infiltratio...

This course will explore a real-life example of a 5,000-square-foot office expansion recently completed in Western Massachusetts. We’ll take a deep dive into the owner’s and architect’s primary goals for the space; that it be beautiful, healthy, sustainable, and functional. We’ll learn about the var...

Window opening air and water leakage has been a difficult problem for the construction industry. This course evaluates building failures, conventional construction approaches, and new developments in waterproofing techniques to show a path forward for designers seeking higher-performing wall assembl...

Types of sectional doors, applications, performance factors including thermal performance, building clearances, track mounting & types of tracks, special applications & options, appearance & aesthetics. Commercial operators and safety devices

This course provides a review of the problems, safety issues, and solutions associated with snow and ice moving on roofs, particularly in heavy snow accumulation areas. It also provides in-depth training on the proper engineering and installation of snow retention systems.

Handrails and guardrails are a safety feature that we easily take for granted as a common fixture in environments where stairs and balconies are featured, aiding us in our coming and going. In this course, we will delve into the crucial aspects of accessibility and compliance with ADA (Americans wit...

Styles and trends are such critical components in the design process of an outdoor living space. In this course we will discuss how styles and trends are selected and review the options that exist in railing systems.​The maintenance of the systems is also a key component. We will discuss the materia...

High-performance coatings are a necessity when it comes to protecting building exteriors and restoring them after harsh weathering and UV degradation; the right coatings prolong a building exterior’s life span and divert materials from landfills. New PVDF coating systems provide superior protection...

Handrails and guardrails are a safety feature that we easily take for granted as a common fixture in environments where stairs and balconies are featured, aiding us in our coming and going. In this course, we will delve into the crucial aspects of accessibility and compliance with ADA (Americans wit...

In this one-hour course, design professionals will thoroughly explore the sustainable and versatile characteristics of composite roofing solutions. The course will cover the benefits of composite roofing systems, such as their long life-cycle, durability, and adaptability for a variety of applicatio...

An examination of the various categories of exterior siding and how they perform in a complete moisture management system.

In this one-hour course, design professionals will explore advanced blast, forced entry and ballistic-resistant technologies aimed at ensuring comprehensive protection for lives, assets, and buildings. The session will cover relevant standards and testing criteria, along with an overview of security...

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain practical knowledge of effective principles of sound control to specify optimal sound control strategies in the design of wall and floor/ceiling assemblies that best fit each project’s needs. We will discuss building code criteria and guideline...