AIA Accredited Continuing Education
We offer numerous courses from our manufacturers where CEU credits are available. To have one of our team members come to your office and present a course over a Lunch & Learn, please click on the Sign Up button aligned with the desired topic. We will be in contact with you to schedule a date.
Peterson/PAC-Clad Courses
Metal Exterior Walls
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Identify and recognize the characteristics of varying available metal wall panels and systems. Investigate the design potential and innovative opportunities to create buildings with attractive and durable exterior wall systems, canopies, and soffits. Assess the functional contributions of exterior metal walls as they contribute to green and sustainable design.
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Medal-Winning Metal
Identify the primary benefits of metal cladding and roofing systems and how they can be applied to achieve striking aesthetics for a variety of facility types. Learn how BIM actively supports the metal design, fabrication and construction process and how insulated metal panel and rainscreen systems work.
Identify the advantages of metal roofing systems and gain some installation insights.
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Designing with Metal
Whether in primary or complementary roles, metal is a material whose durability and flexibility can play a useful role in numerous ways on all kinds of building types. This article will discuss a number of specific applications where metal components are well suited to particular building systems or project goals. It will examine the behavior and qualities of the material and share design considerations and tips for effective utilization of metal.
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Breaking the Rules of Boring Roofs
Commercial roofs are often thought of a simple necessity and are hardly ever given an opportunity to be more than a functional part of the structure. However, with a little creative thinking, material selection, and thoughtful design, roofs can accomplish more than simply keeping out the rain.
Kemper Courses
Cold Liquid Applied Roofing & Waterproofing Systems
AIA COURSE CREDIT
History of fully reinforced, cold-fluid applied, liquid resin waterproofing membranes. Technology-composite of resin and reinforcement. Understanding system components. Application process, performance benefits, range of applications. Project examples including detailing and various assemblies.
Green Blue and White and Its Applicability to Sustainable Design
AIA COURSE CREDIT
There are now three distinct types of sustainable roof solutions: green, blue and white. Designers need to understand the relative benefits of each approach to select the appropriate system for the project. Understand the standards that are used as the basis for green roofs and their myriad benefits that can be reaped. Numerous case studies will be presented.
AIA COURSE CREDIT
With the mainstream usage of the Cold Fluid Applied, Liquid Resin Roofing & Waterproofing Membranes: it is necessary to obtain the technical knowledge used to provide QC inspections. Course will provide attendees of basic "what to look for" information, some science related to the information, and corrective course of actions that may be possible.
Technical Inspections for Liquid Resin Roofing & Waterproofing
AIA COURSE CREDIT
The effects of Storm Water during Peak Flow periods in areas serviced by Combined Sewer Systems is a hot button issue all over the US. Blue Roofs are a useful and cost effective tool for managing Storm Water during Peak Flow periods and can be used to contribute to minimizing Combined Sewer Over-Flow.
Blue Roofs and Storm Water Management
Dynamic Tour of Liquid Resin Roofing & Waterproofing
Materials Manufacturing Facility
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Guided Manufacturing Plant Tour of Kemper System America's West Seneca, NY Facility. Tour includes a review of plant safety criteria, QC & R&D labs, introduction into equipment used for ASTM and product testing, Warehouse tour including discussion of building design for containing potential spills, OC process for incoming raw materials and outoing products, Manufacturing overview showing machinery and process for creating various liquid resins, primer, topcoats & coating.
3M Courses
Kingspan Courses
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Innovative Insulation Technologies
Insulation has come a long way from the days of bulky foams, fiberglass and mineral fiber products. Today’s rigid insulation board technologies offer architects and builders choices that can optimize energy efficiency, moisture resistance and fire performance – and provide thinner walls to increase leasable space and ROI. Specific rigid insulation board technologies are suitable for foundations, floors, walls, and soffits. By understanding these technologies, architects can select the best insulation type for each part of a project. Course ID: KS_CE_IT1710
Barrier One Courses
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Concrete Enhancement Technology that Works for Construction Projects
This course provides an in depth examination of the epidemic issue of new construction concrete slabs not being able to pass flooring and roofing field moisture testing guidelines in today’s compressed building cycle. This program reviews the magnitude of the problem, discusses the various causes, and offers proactive solutions that enable project teams to remove concrete moisture from the construction process effectively, efficiently and with liability truly mitigated.
Cladiator Courses
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Advancements in Cladding Support Systems. Design + Performance.
This course walks through the various types of newer cladding support systems with a goal to help bring more value to the design process and building occupant. It covers various topics including how cladding is attached (no longer just a question of transferring loads and how cladding support systems have advanced over the last 10 years.
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FORTA Courses
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Fiber Reinforced Concrete Seminar.
In this course you will: 1) Understand the four most important fiber characteristics and how they affect performance in concrete 2) Use a 4-Cs fiber formula to objectively compare fiber types and brands 3) Understand the two basic performance levels of synthetic fibers: temperature/crack control reinforcement and stuctural property enhancing reinforcement 4) Determine appropriate real-world applications for both levels of synthetic fiber reinforcement.
Hanover Courses
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Innovative Pavers for Projects of Distinction
In this presentation, we’ll discuss unit paver development as it leads to unique and innovative paving options. We will identify unit paver advantages while increasing your knowledge of unit paver uses and limitations from applications ranging from on-grade entranceways to elevated plazas and roof ballast applications. A variety of installation methods will be examined as it pertains to each application type. It is our hope that at the conclusion of this presentation you will have gained a better understanding of unit pavers and hardscape products.
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Porcelain Pavers – Quality to the Core
In this presentation, we’ll discuss porcelain pavers as a durable and innovative paving option. Characteristics of high-quality porcelain will be presented. We will identify porcelain paver advantages while increasing your knowledge of uses and limitations from applications ranging from on-grade entranceways to elevated plazas. A variety of installation methods will be examined as it pertains to each application type. It is our hope that at the conclusion of this presentation you will have gained a better understanding of porcelain pavers uses and characteristics.
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Innovative Pavers for Projects of Distinction
In this presentation, we’ll discuss unit paver development as it leads to unique and innovative paving options. We will identify unit paver advantages while increasing your knowledge of unit paver uses and limitations from applications ranging from on-grade entranceways to elevated plazas and roof ballast applications. A variety of installation methods will be examined as it pertains to each application type. It is our hope that at the conclusion of this presentation you will have gained a better understanding of unit pavers and hardscape products.
Helix Steel Courses
RCEP COURSE CREDIT
A New Approach to Plain Concrete in Walls and Foundation Structures
We will compare traditional reinforced concrete design solutions with performance-based linear elastic design. Gain a new understanding of structural plain concrete and how to leverage it to deliver value and performance. 1 RCEP CEU Hour
RCEP COURSE CREDIT
Global Warming and the Concrete Industry
This course offers a study of material life-cycle assessment and energy use, best practices, and procedural benchmarks to analyze and refine findings pertinent to industrial ecology, and strategies for minimizing global warming impact. 1 RCEP CEU Hour
NOT RCEP ACCREDITED
Contractor Focus: Helix Micro Rebar in Design-Build
The competition for design-build work is becoming more and more fierce. It’s time to learn proven ways to sharpen your designs by implementing Helix Micro Rebar in your concrete. Helix Steel’s team will be with you the entire way from design through construction.
ClosetMaid Courses
AIA COURSE CREDIT
Storage & The Art of Organization
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the benefits of reach-in and walk-in closets to occupants and highlight ways to create accessible solutions for all users.
2. Review innovative solutions that create functional and adaptable storage in a variety of residential spaces that help encourage the well-being of occupants.
3. Apply market trends to design residential storage solutions that meet homeowners’ and renters’ needs for multifunctional spaces that foster sustainability and ease of use.
4. Examine how storage solution products can contribute to LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C credits and how they enhance sustainability and human health.