sponsored | Mar 15, 2023
Metal cladding trends and innovations
Metal cladding is on a growth trajectory globally. This is reflected in rising demand for rainscreen cladding and architectural metal coatings. This course covers the latest trends and innovations in the metal cladding market.
sponsored | May 5, 2022
Designing with architectural insulated metal wall panels
Insulated metal wall panels (IMPs) offer a sleek, modern, and lightweight envelope system that is highly customizable. This continuing education course explores the characteristics of insulated metal wall panels, including how they can offer a six-in-one design solution. Discussions also include design options, installation processes, code compliance, sustainability, and available warranties.
sponsored | Mar 18, 2022
Design strategies for metal wall and roof systems
Versatility, reliable performance, and relatively low installed-costs make prefabricated metal panel wall and roof systems attractive for sophisticated building applications. Owners and architects often collaborate to use these products in distinctive and aesthetically innovative design solutions. Manufacturers, recognizing an opportunity, have expanded their product lines with the aim of amplifying product use across a range of building types. Of course, no building enclosure system is without design challenges and considerations.
sponsored | Feb 17, 2022
Metal roofing trends
New ideas in design and constructability are radically changing how metal systems are used as roofing for commercial and institutional buildings. Behind the investment in these new kinds of expressions and construction approaches is a growing interest in improved performance and reduced environmental impact. Metal roofing systems can cut cooling and heating loads significantly, according to the EPA.
Sep 11, 2018
Advancing Steel Structures with Composite Floor Systems
For a typical building project, the construction and design team face a range of choices in steel-based floor systems. One of the team’s…
Jul 13, 2018
Metal Roofing Performance and Wind Events
Recent hurricanes such as Harvey, Irma and Maria, as well as other severe weather events, have highlighted the importance of structural integrity…
Dec 13, 2017
Understanding the Benefits of Day One/Single Source Warranties
There is no blanket approach to weathertightness warranties. In fact, the "standard warranty" of years gone by could end up leaving the warranted…
Aug 28, 2017
Tiny Houses Pack a Big Value
The California Tiny House company is a father-son partnership that was founded to provide small, affordable homes. To keep these custom-built,…
Aug 28, 2017
Urology Medical Office Building
Equipped with the latest tools and technology available, Urology of Virginia has a long history of diagnosing and treating all urological…
