You'll receive an overview of existing masonry and stone façade instability issues, the cause and recognition of these problems

When floor or wall coatings fail, the cost and pain is shared by everyone involved. Understanding how and why failures occur will help in designing a system better...

Having problems understanding equivalent “EQ” metal framing and how it compares with traditional metal framing? Are you receiving the correct, properly tested material...

In this course, we explore strategies to improve indoor air quality. Our team identifies how specifying products that meet sustainable design criteria such as LEED,...

Attendees will learn the importance of fire and smoke integrated door systems.

Obtain information on how coatings behave over time in real world and accelerated weathering.

Learn how to get better design results and increased profits using modern software.

Learn all about bird glazing, and the products that are changing the industry.

This discussion will provide you with the fundamentals of different paint systems and the latest technologies.

This presentation shows the ways that moisture moves in the building and why moisture problems are showing up in today’s construction.

This course will help you communicate clearly with the construction team, using the specifications you write and the construction process.

This course will help to better understand how to specify shading systems for LEED Strategies and Occupant Wellness.

New solutions are available in laminated glass that are effective in preventing bird strikes into buildings.

This course will review how to interpret the information provided in UL joint assemblies, and what pitfalls to watch out for in perimeter joint systems.

Sheet specs: best practices for creating and formatting specification content for drawing sheets.

This course will discuss the role of the quality assurance audits.

Learn new ways of specifying to take advantage of what the standards offer along with how the QCP can provide the assurance in a successful interior millwork project.

Understand how to overcome the obstacles surrounding air barrier installations.

Someone should attend this webinar to increase their knowledge on how metal can contribute to a resilient and energy efficient building.

With current health suggestions including more frequent hand washing which will translate into increased public restroom usage.

Panelization of exterior wall assemblies offers benefits to all parties to the delivery of a commercial construction project.

This course provides detailed description of design solutions using interior fabric shades. The focus of the topics covered are to provide clarification based in...

Learn the principles of building enclosure design and how performance-based interfacing details affect constructability and construction sequencing.

Learn the science of fire and how insulations react and resist it. Case studies will be presented to show practical examples of common rigid board insulations used in...

Learn how to select and specify interlayers to achieve desired performance, including structural, decorative, acoustic, security, and safety performance.

The roof is a critical element of every building, but also the most vulnerable with catastrophic weather events resulting in costly remediation efforts. Learn how...

Learn how specifying Zurn can save owner’s time and money by working with a single source supplier of all the front of wall plumbing solutions.

Learn about the many benefits of using a white reflective PVC roofing membrane, including saving energy and reducing the use of fossil fuels.

Learn how the use of ATAS metal panels can assist in meeting your design vision and how they can contribute to noise reduction requirements. Product details and...

Do you struggle to find the right UL fire-rated design and the appropriate STC rating for a particular partition? Learn the “tricks of the trade” in specifying the...

The building envelope has changed drastically and there are more systems and manufacturers coming together than ever before. Learn about problem-solving solutions that...

Deepen your understanding of the proper installation methods, detailing, and specifying of area separation walls.

Explore three ways data-driven design results in happier customers, better designs and more profitable projects.

The Master Format High Performance Coatings category contains many different coatings technologies, but how does an industry member decide what they should choose?

Buildings don’t leak in the middle of a solid wall, they leak where we cut holes in them. Learn how to specify and detail your transitions and flashings to keep you...

Explore the valuable role architectural specifications play in the building design and construction process, and come away with renewed optimism for the future of...

Learn how Insulated Masonry Veneer Systems can meet durability, code compliance and aesthetic requirements.

Discover the benefits, limitations and type of areas for installations of industrial and decorative resinous floor and wall systems.

Learn about how metal roof panels are tested for performance in wind events, and how wind actually affects field performance of the installed panels.

Learn about how to get greater functionality of your wall and opening designs while still reducing the amount of material by up to 50 percent.

Learn why resin-based coatings fail and how the performance of these coatings is measured.

Learn the fundamentals of different paint systems and the latest technologies, so that you can specify coatings that will provide the best outcome for your client.

Explore some common misconceptions of insulated metal panels and to gain a better understanding of fire standards and building regulations as they relate to insulated...

Make sure you’re specifying the proper code standards per your applicable building code. The IBC has moved towards AISI standards in lieu of ASTM for steel framing.

Many firms are facing the same challenges – a more distributed workforce, evolving roles, and increased expectations – and need a simple, reliable way to digitize...

One of the most often missed or not well executed details is the connection between the wall air barrier and roof assembly.

Can you substantially reduce life cycle costs, including maintenance cost, replacement cost, and re-coating costs?

Better understand how to specify shading systems for LEED Strategies and Occupant Wellness

In an era when incomplete structural drawings are a growing concern for the industry, let's talk about the many hidden costs and risks that can be avoided.

For any new building, all stakeholders should consider ways to lower embodied carbon...

The presentation explores exterior wall design performance; energy code requirements; the influence of air, moisture, thermal and vapor barriers; and actual project...

The course provides an understanding of how single – components solve shortcomings of common multi-components systems.

It is imperative that you stay up to date with the most recent Energy and Building Code requirements as they relate to the subsystems that make up the building envelope.

By understanding rigid insulation board technologies, architects can select the best insulation type for each part of a project.

Understand the complexities to fenestration interfacing and the impacts it has on performance and modern construction.

Explore current terminology, code requirements, challenges with using MPI, and strategies for assuring you get what is wanted.

Attend this webinar about transpired solar collector technology to learn how to simply and efficiently preheat outside air for commercial, industrial, and...

Gain a fundamental understanding of high performance coatings and how they can be used to provide truly long lasting beauty to commercial properties worldwide.

Join us as we discuss aspects of sound transmission, absorption, and isolation through wall partition designs and materials.

Learn how better to protect your next project from fire.

Sometimes a project requires more than just primer and paint. Join us to learn more about preparation and specialty coatings.

Join us as we gain insight into fabric and shading options for building design.

Part 2 of 2 in Series: Construction specifications cannot be prepared in a bubble and this presentation will help you to avoid doing that.

Join us for this session and better understand the roof over your head.

Part 1 of 2 in Series: Construction specifications cannot be prepared in a bubble and this presentation will help you to avoid doing that.

Put down that paint roller and make sure your surfaces are prepared properly first!

Join us to learn how to reduce the time it takes to find performance and safety data for your roofing specs!

Improve your wall assemblies and building's air and water penetration today!