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ONGOING - FREE - 1 CORE HOUR - REMOTE OR IN-PERSON (Architectural Office)
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AWMAC's Free Lunch and Learn Presentation is tailor-made for Architectural & Design firms that specify architectural woodwork for their projects. This one hour presentation gives participants the chance to learn about the standards manual - NAAWS: North American Architectural Woodwork Standards.
This course is an introduction to building product transparency, which is the practice of disclosing detailed information about products and services, including the raw materials they contain, where they came from, and how they were produced. The course will explore the impact of building materials on the environment, drivers of product transparency, and the different transparency tools such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) that can help purchasers understand a product's environmental footprint so they can make more informed product decisions.
Intro and learning objectives (5 mins)
Effects of Excessive Noise on the Human Experience (5 mins)
Fundamentals of Sound (5 mins)
Mechanical Considerations (10 mins)
Sound Absorption (15 mins)
Reverberation (15 mins)
Summary with Q and A (5 mins)
ONGOING - IN PERSON
DATE & LOCATION: TBD
This course focuses on Ultracompact surfacing for hardscape projects as its versatility and durability make them a practical choice for a wide range of residential and commercial applications. With technological advances in manufacturing, this superior material is a must to consider with its improved aesthetic and durability benefits. This course will uncover green manufacturing strategies that promote sustainability to our environment. Finally, participants will review case studies understanding application usage while learning the performance attributes.
LUNCH & LEARN OPPORTUNITY - IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL
This one hour presentation covers the lastest in polurea waterproofing and polyurethane foam technology. It covers what it is, benefits, testing, construction details, and application.
IN PERSON - FREE - 1 HOUR - TBD
The presentation describes the requirements which must be satisfied for a product to meet the superior level of coating performance for this type of specification. Aluminum as a substrate was discussed; coating composition and integrity, exterior weatherability and general appearance were also addressed. Participants learn to compare AAMA 2600 specifications and learn why finishes fail.
*DATE, TIME & LOCATION TBD*
Windows and doors are the gateways to bring nature into the home with light, views, ventilation, access to nature and more.
This session will demonstrate how applying the goals of biophilic design to windows and doors will help you cultivate well-being within the built environment for your residential clients and their families.
DATE, TIME & LOCATION: TBD
Single family residential home design no longer relies solely on windows to bring daylight, views, and fresh air into the home. The use of exterior glass doors can change the experience for the homeowner by contributing to healthier, more appealing spaces and strengthening the connection between indoors and outdoors. These types of doors give architects almost unlimited design and performance choices.
This session looks at the variety of doors available, their design characteristics, performance considerations, and how they can impact well-being for residential customers.
*DATE, TIME & LOCATION TBD*
Attendees will walk away with a stronger understanding of emerging modern fenestration options, technology, and performance.
This presentation will provide a detailed analysis of existing systems and emerging trends of fenestration in modern design.
IN PERSON - FREE - 1 HOUR - TBD
The presentation discusses, in a brand-neutral format, such topics as the history of fibreglass, properties and characteristics of alternative materials, the value of alternative materials in enhancing a home's design, and a general overview of a typical pultrusion process.
Location: Denver, Colorado
Date & Time: TBD
This course will be oriented around informative and educational tours of the TruStile Doors manufacturing plant in Denver, CO. It provides a comprehensive review of the stile and rail door construction method, its important role in door design and how to build green with doors. Course topics also include a review of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), its characteristics and its use in stile and rail door applications. It also explores using natural wood in stile and rail doors and the different construction options for stain-grade wood doors. Lean manufacturing and its important role in flexible door manufacturing is also covered in detail.
IN PERSON - FREE - 1 HOUR - TBD
The brand neutral presentation explains the basics of how windows and doors lose or gain heat, what makes a window energy-efficient, how frame materials perform differently, how to measure a window's performance, and how to specify the right window.
IN PERSON - FREE - 1 HOUR - TBD
This course delivers fundamental information needed to include written window specifications in the Bidding Documents. Recognizing the wide range of specification levels for different kinds of commercial and residential projects, this presentation will walk through a window specification and describe appropriate content for each part. With a focus on clad wood and fiberglass window applications, this program provides suggestions for writing clear, well-developed specifications.
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE
In this intensive certificate course, join 30+ senior legal and construction professionals to learn what you need to know about crucial construction law concepts, from contract formation to dispute resolution. Developed for the construction industry and legal professionals, this information-packed and highly practical program will highlight real-world situations to enhance learning and provide ample opportunity for questions and class discussion.
You will develop a solid understanding of the core legal issues impacting construction projects, and you will emerge better equipped to minimize exposure to costly risk.