EDUCATION PROVIDER PROGRAM (EPP)

In this one-hour course, design professionals will learn important techniques to properly install and operate hollow metal doors and frames. It will discuss how to properly receive and store hollow metal doors and frames prior to installation, safely install hollow metal doors and frames in a variety of existing and new applications, and ensure installations fit current code requirements. By the end of this course, design professionals will be able to consult the correct codes and regulations to correctly install hollow doors and frames in their own projects.

Explore the home and occupant safety measures available for dryer vent systems! Join us for this comprehensive course that provides in-depth knowledge of dryer vent systems. We will review key aspects of this innovative technology designed to meet or exceed code compliance. These systems are vital components in maintaining occupant health, improving dryer energy efficiency, and safeguarding life, and property. In this course, participants will gain expertise in assessing how these systems are designed for code compliance, airflow efficiency and how to achieve both without compromising desired floorplans. Reviews and evaluation of real-world case studies will highlight the importance of code compliance and illustrate well-designed systems. Participation in this course will empower design professionals involved in construction, property management or home design to make informed decisions and contribute to safer and more efficient living environments.

This course encourages participants to think outside the box and consider using polymer cladding as a material to create aesthetic, enduring, and moisture resistant rainscreens that will better protect buildings and its occupants. We will discuss other more commonly used products and the issues faced with each. We will also consider life cycle costs of various cladding options, including polymer. Finally, participants will leave with a thorough understanding of how to install polymer extrusions as cladding. We will explore doing so on different substrates, detailing around openings, transitions between differing cladding materials and how to handle joints between cladding components with the goal of using polymer as a resource to promote health, safety, and welfare of both people and the environment.

Preserve the aesthetics of interior design with PVF wallcovering that provides unparalleled protection. Join us for this one-hour course on the benefits of Polyvinyl Fluoride Film (PVF) wallcovering for commercial applications. Participants will appraise PVF wallcovering designed for high traffic spaces such as: casinos, food service, hospitals, hospitality, multi-family, retail, and healthcare settings. In this course, participants will evaluate wall covering developed to protect against occupant use while also providing optimal hygienic properties that create an inhospitable environment for microbes, germs, mold and mildew. Preserving the integrity of project design, PVF wallcovering is cost effective, long lasting and durable, withstanding revolving occupant use. Throughout the scope and sequence of this course, participants will enhance their understanding of the nuances of protective wall coverings that set the standard for architectural specification in project design.

In this course, participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from Yukari Jenny Kubo, an accomplished architect and Materials Specialist renowned for her dedication to reducing environmental impacts in architecture. Through a series of engaging discussions, Yukari shares her experiences collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure transparency in building materials and promote sustainable practices. Participants will explore the intersection of architecture and environmental sustainability, gaining valuable insights into low-carbon manufacturing, eco-friendly product selections, and sustainable design choices. This episode offers numerous takeaways for professionals looking to adapt to industry-wide shifts towards greater transparency and sustainability integration.

In this one-hour course, design professionals will explore how a 5D BIM plug-in can improve the design process, allowing them to efficiently plan space and create storage solutions with creativity and flexibility as well as adhere to any local codes and standards. Dynamic design features, including accessibility and safety, with real-time pricing enhance the creative and decisioning processes from conception to final inspection. Modular design and storage solutions that reduce waste, improve occupant and installer safety, and improve the built environment will be reviewed utilizing the 5D BIM plug-in to realize the multiple benefits of this technology.

This course provides a comprehensive look at fire-rated door assemblies with a focus on compliant designs for fire doors, frames, and hardware. Learn the fundamental requirements for fire door assemblies across various enclosures and understand how to meet these standards. Covered are the necessary codes, requirements, and design considerations to ensure fire-rated openings are compliant. Key requirements from the International Building Code (IBC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and UL safety standards are included to provide comprehensive knowledge on fire enclosures. Learn the anatomy of a fire door, installation, labeling, and allowable job site modifications. Also included are critical points that should be addressed in the fire door assembly inspection checklist.

In this one-hour course, participants will receive a general overview of both fire rated and non-fire rated rolling doors and their competitive advantages in the door industry. It will discuss the components of each type of rolling doors, focusing on customization options, efficiency, and ability to protect individuals during a fire. By the end of this course, design professionals will be able to differentiate between fire rated and non-fire rated rolling doors and specify the door that meets code and best suits their customers’ needs.

Innovative design meets technological advancements in door activation, locking, control, and access products, focusing on enhancing occupant safety, health, and welfare. In this course, participants will examine the extensive range of solutions, including wireless and touchless technologies, restroom control systems, and high-performance locking mechanisms. With a focus on the impact on building security, occupant well-being and an emphasis on ADA standards and building codes compliance, participants will learn of the newest iteration door technology. Through detailed conversation on the practical applications of this door technology and hardware, participants will gain insights into market trends, regulatory requirements, and the industry’s future direction. We will cover the integration of new technologies such as power harvesting in wireless switches and microwave sensors for touchless activation and address the design and implementation of restroom control systems that ensure privacy and ease of use for all occupants. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to design and specify advanced door control systems that enhance accessibility, security, and user experience, promoting health and safety in various building environments.

Glass block adds light and beauty to exterior and interior projects through a wide array of patterns, sizes, and colors. This course reviews these options as well as the energy efficiency and fire ratings of glass block, installation methods, sustainable benefits, and prefabricated options for projects demanding durability, security, and resistance to extreme weather. The course concludes with case studies that demonstrate the unlimited design possibilities of this versatile product.

This one-hour course explores commercial wall and ceiling Access Doors, their purposes, locations and applications. You will learn design considerations and factors including fire-ratings, materials and hardware. We will also discuss code, compliances and LEED requirements necessary for specification.

This course will explain the functions and benefits of a well-designed entrance system and will provide application dependent guidelines that will aide in proper system design. Value and Benefit of an Entrance Flooring system. Industry standards, including ADA requirements and United States Green Council (USGBC) LEED credits and how they each pertain to entrance flooring systems. Design considerations describing he primary factors that impact the design and selection of an entrance system. Product option section provides an overview of the wide range of mat and grilles available. The application section reviews common applications, and makes system recommendations based on predetermined design factors.

Join us for this one-hour course as we discuss automated louvered roof shade structures as they relate to a wide array of outdoor living space applications. A carefully crafted product, these automated shade systems mitigate weather challenges to extend the enjoyment of the great outdoors. Throughout this course, participants will be immersed in shade and shelter automation features including weather protection, occupant comfort, durability of design and sustainable practices. After this course, participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of a myriad of applications and product integration possibilities that enhance outdoor design making it a space worthy of celebration and the potential to create greater ROI for exterior spaces.

This course will help the designer to correctly determine the proper specification for building movement joints. Selecting, designing, detailing and specifying building joints is a complex task which can be simplified by following a logical process to first determine joint requirements, location and type. Once we know the size and geometry of the joint system we then can identify the wall, floor, ceiling, and roof systems that are impacted. After finishes are determined for these systems we then can begin to cover the joints in a way that works well with those finishes and meets the functional and performance requirements for the surface.CAD and BIM details and specifications are readily available for incorporating building joints into a project. A complete discussion of Seismic Joints is beyond the scope of this presentation.

Rain is one of the most important things to control in wall construction for both a building’s structural integrity and the occupants’ health. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss the basic building science of moisture management and sustainable rainscreen systems. Participants will gain a new understanding of proper consideration in moisture management and proper design of rainscreen systems and selection of suitable materials.