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Complete Steel Stud/Masonry Veneer Wall Systems: Performance and Specification
Complete Steel Stud/Masonry Veneer Wall Systems: Performance and Specification Thumbnail This course discusses all the elements that need to be considered to specify a steel stud masonry veneer wall as separate components, including air and weather barrier, drainage preservation, anchors and washers, and codes and standards and offers an alternative in the systemized wall.
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Promoting Tree Health in Urban Environments
Promoting Tree Health in Urban Environments Thumbnail Provides an overview of the factors that affect the health of urban tree environments including the climatic conditions of the project site, tree planting techniques and the use of architectural hardscape amenities.
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Walkable Pedestrian Thermoplastic Roof & Balcony Membrane Systems
Walkable Pedestrian Thermoplastic Roof & Balcony Membrane Systems Thumbnail The course provides an overview of pedestrian (walkable) roof and balcony polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membrane systems and includes discussions on their advantages, membrane construction, waterproofing concepts, and design considerations for integration into the building envelope.
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LED Technology and the Coming Human Centric Lighting Revolution
LED Technology and the Coming Human Centric Lighting Revolution Thumbnail Provides an overview of how and why LED technology holds great promise for helping to optimize lighting design for aesthetics, enjoyment, productivity, and health and well- being.
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Polyfiber Doorframe Systems: Protection Beyond the Door
Polyfiber Doorframe Systems: Protection Beyond the Door Thumbnail Provides an overview of polyfiber wood plastic composite material for doorframes, including its benefits over traditional doorframe materials and available design options, as well as its place as part of a complete moisture- and insect-resistant entryway.
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Introduction to Firestopping
Introduction to Firestopping Thumbnail Provides an overview of firestop systems and their role in saving lives and property, with discussions on testing, technologies, and products that help prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases.
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Introduction to Radiant Heat
Introduction to Radiant Heat Thumbnail Provides an overview of radiant heat, with discussions on the evolution, physics, types, benefits, and appropriate applications of radiant heat systems and technology.
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Fabric Ductwork: The Metal Alternative
Fabric Ductwork: The Metal Alternative Thumbnail Provides an overview of fabric ductwork and the sustainable advantages it has over metal ductwork. It provides a comprehensive look at the design process for traditional fabric ductwork and includes discussions on shape and suspension/fabric retention, layout and fittings, air dispersion, fabric, and other options.
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Through Penetration Firestopping
Through Penetration Firestopping Thumbnail Provides an overview of the performance and attributes of firestopping technologies, materials and products that are used to firestop through penetrations in commercial applications. Industry fire testing standards and third parting listings are also discussed.
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Brick Masonry Rain Screen Walls
Brick Masonry Rain Screen Walls Thumbnail Provides an overview of brick masonry rain screen walls, including a discussion of rain screen theory, and a focus on the requirements needed for them to function properly.
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Multi-Layer Decking: Using Cellular PVC Technology to Replicate Exotic Hardwood
Multi-Layer Decking: Using Cellular PVC Technology to Replicate Exotic Hardwood Thumbnail Provides an overview of the performance characteristics and benefits of using multi-layer, cellular PVC decking-a durable decking material that replicates the unique beauty of exotic hardwood.
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Partner Events
Construct Canada 2014

The 26th Annual Construct Canada will be held concurrently with PM Expo, HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo and Concrete Canada on December 3-5, 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building. New this year, the event will expand to the North Building to include Construct International and IIDEXCanada. All shows combined will create The Buildings Show, North America’s largest exposition, networking and educational event. Influential buyers and decision-makers of the design, construction and real estate industries will attend the Show to experience more than 35,000 attendees, 1,600 exhibits, 500 speakers and 350 seminars and technical demonstrations, delivering the very latest in products, technologies, best practices and applications.

IMPORTANT: Register by Tuesday, November 25th to take advantage of our pre-Show discount rate of only $40 (including HST) for most sessions. The name badge will also provide you with free admission to the 1,600 exhibits this year. For more information, please visit www.constructcanada.com.

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Recent News
Legrand Identifies Key Principles In High Performance Electrical System Design
WEST HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Legrand, a global leader in power, light and data solutions, has released its latest high performance building research in a whitepaper entitled, “The New Dynamic of High Performance Buildings: Advanced Electrical Design Principles in...
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New EMS Caution Tape from 3M Works Without External Power Source
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M today announced the first product in a series of solutions for marking and locating the path of underground plastic pipes. The 3M Electronic Marking System (EMS) Caution Tape 7600 Series and the 3M Dynatel EMS Marker/Tape Locator Model 7420 is ideal for gas,...
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Cascade Architectural Introduces Fabricoilâ„¢ Systems, A Beautiful New Design Option that’s Affordable and Sustainable
TUALATIN, OR. Cascade Architectural introduces Fabricoil™ architectural coiled wire fabric systems — interlocked strands of coiled wire formed into flexible fabric and engineered attachments for interior and exterior architectural applications.

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