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Expansion Joint Cover Systems

An expansion joint is a structural gap designed to accommodate the movement of a building in a controlled manner. Review joint sizing and movement and how to select the right cover system.

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Saunas: Combining Modern Technology with Nordic Traditions

Saunas promote wellness, relaxation, meditation, and socialization. Discover the different types of saunas and the unique features and finishes that set some sauna designs apart.

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Versatile Aluminum Railing Systems: Quick to Install, Designed to Last

Stairs and decks often require railing, but don't limit your project to the strictly functional. Discover the wide variety of easy-to-install, durable components that add style and beauty.

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Drinking Water as a Sustainability Issue

Delivering clean water sustainably is essential to achieving green building design goals. Discover eco-friendly filtration systems that contribute to LEED and WELL certifications.

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Furniture Power for the Hospitality Market

Power and charging requirements for hospitality facilities are changing radically and rapidly. This course describes the benefits of furniture-based power and charging devices.

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Not All Concrete Is the Same: Low Embodied Carbon Dry-Cast Concrete Masonry

Explore the concrete carbon cycle, CMU sequestration rates, and life-cycle assessments of wall systems, and learn practical strategies for reducing embodied carbon.

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Turnstiles for Enhanced Access Control & Management

Optical, full-height, and waist-high turnstiles improve facility and occupant security. Learn about the many benefits, features, and aesthetic options to suit any project.

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Sustainable Materials for the Bath

Discover how copper, glass, concrete, and reclaimed wood can be used to create beautiful bathroom products that also contribute to economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

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Hardware Codes and Standards for Outdoor Swimming Pool Areas in Multifamily Environments

Enhanced security and amenities like swimming pools are highly valued in multifamily settings. Pool enclosure requirements, code differences, and hardware selection are discussed.

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Understanding Mortarless Stone Veneer & Other Stone Veneer Products

Natural and manufactured mortared stone veneers require installer time and skill. Discover realistic-looking mortarless stone veneer panels that install like siding in any weather.

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Sustainability and Innovation: Enhancing Outdoor Living with Composite Decking

Explore the sustainable benefits of composite decking and learn how it creates aesthetically pleasing outdoor living spaces that enhance occupant safety and well-being.

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Trex

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The Healing Power of Mobility: Shifting Positions to Heal and Empower Well-Being

Discover how healthcare furniture design can reduce fall risk, support mobility, and foster holistic recovery.

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IOA Healthcare Furniture/CAMA Inc.

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Enhancing the Built Environment: The Role of Modular Wall Systems

Innovative landscaping and urban design solutions are transforming how we create green spaces in our communities. Explore the role of modular wall systems in biophilic design.

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Carlsbad Manufacturing Corporation

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Smart Access: Commercial Overhead Door Operators for Safety and Efficiency

Automation brings high performance and intelligence to commercial doors. Explore door operator types and UL 325 to help specify smart, safe, secure, and efficient access solutions.

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LiftMaster

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ADA Compliance for Door Hardware

ADA-compliant door design enhances usability for all people. Explore the requirements, relevant codes and standards, and benefits to businesses and communities.

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Pamex

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Standing Seam Metal Roofing: Prepainted Architectural and Structural Panel Systems

A metal roof blends performance and aesthetics to give a building strength, longevity, and character. Learn what to consider when selecting a project-specific metal roofing system.

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Englert, Inc.

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Access Doors and Panels: Contemporary Solutions for Functionality and Aesthetics

Discover how access doors and panels deliver functional, code-compliant, and visually integrated solutions for wall and ceiling applications.

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Section 08 87 29 - Bird Collision Deterrent Markers

Specification includes eco-friendly exterior glazing markers that reduce bird collisions while preserving transparency.

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Feather Friendly

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Architectural Applications of Exterior Mouldings and Trim Featuring Cellular PVC

Exterior trim and mouldings may occupy a small area of a home, but they can have a sizeable aesthetic impact. Discover how to design exterior PVC trim and mouldings properly.

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Westlake Royal Building Products

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Outthinking the Outdoors: Capitalizing on Customizable Retractable Roofs

Retractable roofs can extend outdoor space usage year-round. This course reviews the benefits, structure, and operation of various retractable roof types and examines case studies.

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Cabrio Structures LLC

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Office to Residential Building Conversions: Feasibility and Plumbing Retrofit

Examine the factors behind office building to housing conversions and the use of in-wall toilet systems as a solution to design, economic, and sustainability concerns.

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Geberit North America

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Lawns & Beyond: The Creative Possibilities of Synthetic Grass

Next-generation synthetic grass solutions replicate the look of natural grass while surpassing it in functionality. Explore applications that meet the needs of various markets.

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ForeverLawn

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Noise Control Solutions: Resilient Sound Isolation Clips

Discover the techniques and products to prevent unwanted sound transmission.

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PAC International, Inc.

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Protecting Floors from Below: Vapor Barriers for Concrete Slabs on Grade and in Crawl Spaces

Learn how vapor barriers under concrete slabs prevent moisture issues, with key methods, standards, and real-world case studies explored.

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Barrier Bac

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Embodied Carbon and the Building Envelope

Discover the role the building industry can play in reducing embodied carbon. Explore the tools and methods that building designers can use to limit embodied carbon.

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Kingspan Insulated Panels