CEU/AIA Accredited Educational Seminars
Courses Available Onsite or via Webinar
Course: Aluminum Composite Material - FR: Manufacturing, Installation & Sustainability
Accreditation: 1 AIA HSW - 1 IDCEC CEU
Description:
This presentation summarizes Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) – Fire Rated fundamentals and discusses manufacturing process, finishes, applications and environmental impacts. It also explains the versatility, sustainability, functionality of aluminum composite material (ACM) and discusses why it is selected for architectural cladding, interiors, and signage applications in new and existing buildings around the world.
Course: Aluminum Composite Material in Multifamily Construction
Accreditation: 1 LU/HSW
Description:
This presentation summarizes Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) Fire Rated fundamentals and its use in commercial wood-framed multifamily construction. The presentation discusses the history and advantage of rainscreen in exterior cladding , the benefits of two-sided route and return systems, opportunities for customization, and design considerations necessary for installation. It also reviews the architectural and design trends for mid-rise multifamily projects in North America.
Course: Introducing MONARC, A Waterproof Aluminum Composite Material Designed For Interior Spaces
Description:
In this presentation, you will learn about the innovative waterproof features of MONARC - an Aluminum Composite Material that is set to revolutionize interior design and construction. MONARC offers a versatile and durable solution that can be used in both commercial and residential spaces, inspiring creativity and enhancing any project. We will also discuss the various applications of ACM and provide installation and fabrication details of the material.
Course: The Effective Thermal Performance of the Building Enclosure: Exterior Walls
Accreditation: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI + 1 AIBC Core LU + 1 AAA , 1 AANB, 1 NSAA, 1 ALBNL Structured LU
Description:
Today, many new buildings must meet the ASHRAE 90.1 requirements for thermal performance. This is a tough objective, since documented proof is required. Effective R-values must be met, not just nominal values, which means that high conductivity materials that cause thermal bridges must be considered in the modelling and calculations.
Often, meeting ASHRAE’s challenging prescriptive compliance is not even enough; some designers look to walls to make up for thermal performance shortfalls from other parts of the building enclosure – such as high glazing area percentages. Many of today’s conventional wall assemblies fall short of even basic compliance, causing larger, thicker, and more costly assemblies than ever before.
Learn what current wall assemblies are getting closest to the target performance levels, what the code–prescribed targets are for your region, and what some innovative companies and designers are doing to solve this issue, both with conventional and proprietary approaches, while saving cost at the same time.
Course: Specifying Fiber Cement Wall Systems
Accreditation: 1 AIA HSW / LU CE Hour
Description:
This course will discuss different options available for fiber cement cladding and how fiber cement can be used to meet project aesthetic, budget and performance goals.
Course: Natural Slate for Rainscreen & Direct Apply Cladding
Accreditation: 1.5 AIA, 1 HSW
Description:
Materials discussed will provide a better understanding for the proper specification and usage of natural slate materials for rainscreen and direct apply cladding for architectural applications.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how cladding slate is produced…From the quarry to the wall…
Understand how to identify slate quality and detect potential problems.
What to ask the project when using slate in a project?
Understand th ventilated façade systems with natural slate…from a technical and practical point of view
Course: Exterior Wall Assemblies: Meeting Today's Changing Codes (Thermal and Fire Requirements)
Description:
In this seminar you will learn:
Energy Code Updates and Compliance Paths
Prescriptive R-value and U-values
Project examples
Continuous Insulation options and performance in Cold Climates
Thermal conductivity (and R-value) are temperature dependent
Z Furring and potential thermal loss
WUFI (hygrothermal) analysis for walls in Minnesota’s climate
NFPA 285 Fire Compliance combustible and non combustible assemblies
Foam plastic solutions (Masonry)
Mineral wool solutions (Combustible Claddings/WRB’s)
Course: Understanding HPL and the Benefits of Rainscreen Applications
Accreditation: Read More
Description:
- Learn about HPL exterior panels for the construction of rainscreen applications from the manufacturing process of the High Pressure Laminate cladding to the proper guidelines for design and construction.
Evaluate the benefits of using rainscreen applications by learning about the design and construction of rainscreen systems, attachment systems, panel characteristics, building codes, and how these components interact
Learn about the benefits of materials that go through an Electronic Beam Curing process
Learn about product performance using diagrams of product construction and testing results to evaluate if the product is applicable for project requirements
Discuss the benefits of using HPL rainscreen panels in popular market segments
Available for Online or In-Person
Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roofing Assemblies
AIACESVS320
Critical Choices: Managing Air/Vapor in Low-Slope Roof Systems
AIACESVS315
Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour, 1 IIBEC CEH
This new course will equip you with the insights needed to make informed choices between air/vapor barriers and permeable vapor retarders for low-slope roofing, enhancing your proficiency in creating resilient and sustainable building envelopes.
Mass Timber Moisture Protection Strategies Through Construction and Occupancy
AIACESVS310
Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour, 1 IIBEC CEH
Mass timber offers challenges and benefits as a construction material. This course reviews the critical importance of creating a moisture protection strategy to preserve the beauty of the wood and reduce liability and structural damage.
Are Highly Permeable Membranes Too Permeable?
AIACESVS300.2
Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour, 1 IIBEC CEH
This comprehensive course offers a fresh look on how increased permeability in water resistive barriers will enhance wall assembly performance for the life of the building.
Designing Rough Openings for Proper Drainage and Drying
AIACESVS301.1
Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour, 1 IIBEC CEH
Rough openings will leak - learn how to properly sequence rough opening installation materials and allow the “leaks” to drain out and away from the building structure.
