Buildings have to resist a range of forces acting on them. From hot summer days to cold winter nights. Winds pushing and pulling on the exteriors. Tremors and earthquakes can plague buildings. Water...

Extreme weather events can stress wall assemblies, causing water to enter the building envelope. Fasteners attached to sheathing are a point of vulnerability requiring specific attention in order to avoid...

This course provides information about contemporary direct-vent gas fireplaces, the different styles available, and the construction and safety requirements for incorporating them into a design project....

Prefinished Siding Systems: Reduce environmental impact, improve safety & increase owner satisfaction

Learn the benefits of specifying prefinished engineered wood siding systems to...

Highly communicable diseases have elevated easily accessible hand hygiene stations from a nice-to-have to an essential amenity in every space. Hand sanitizer stations now need to be thought of as permanent...

LeCorbusier is attributed with the quote that “architecture is light”. Indeed, most architects spend a lot of design time working natural and artificial lighting into buildings in ways that are both...

Thin shell precast wall systems provide a lightweight, permanent and turn-key exterior cladding solution for a variety of different commercial building types. Combining high strength architectural precast...

When architects want to make a statement of timeless elegance in luxury homes, they may specify steel windows and doors. The history of steel goes back thousands of years. Buildings with steel windows...

Coil Anodized Aluminum has helped architects and designers provide unique aluminum finishes to their clients for decades. Coil anodized aluminum offers a corrosion resistant surface that is not a coating...

This course is designed to provide information on all types of porous pavements, including their differences, similarities, maintenance plans, and general benefits. By course completion, the learner should...

Learn how spray-applied glass fiber insulation can offer solutions for your hard to insulate areas. Used both as a highly effective thermal insulation and acoustic treatment, spray-applied glass fiber...

In sports, fitness, and recreation spaces, one size does not fit all when it comes to flooring. Athletic flooring must do more than look good at a good price point. These surfaces should assist and protect...