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This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. Reusing existing buildings is one of the most effective strategies architects have to reduce embodied carbon and structural steel plays a critical role in making reuse viable, adaptable, and measurable. This course examines how steel supports circular design strategies that extend building life, enable program change, and reduce carbon impacts beyond end-of-life recycling.

Using whole-building life-cycle assessment as a framework, the session explores how retaining and adapting steel structures compares to new construction. Case studies demonstrate how architects leveraged existing steel frames, selective reinforcement, and targeted interventions to achieve substantial embodied carbon savings while delivering new uses, density, and performance. The course emphasizes actionable design decisions architects can make early to preserve value, reduce waste, and document carbon outcomes.

Welcome to the upgrade option homebuilders have been waiting for…an Organized Living closet system. Learn 8 reasons why homebuilders nationwide have turned to a new upgrade option to delight homebuyers and multiply profits.

Organization means efficiency, and efficiency is a time saver. It’s not surprising that well-appointed closets and a mix of different storage spaces throughout a home consistently appear on homebuyer wish lists - right along with open floorplans, flex rooms, laundry rooms, and pantries.

Reduce noise transmission up to 90%!

SilentFX®, featuring Green Glue® and M2Tech® technology, is a noise-reducing mold resistant gypsum board specifically designed for systems requiring high STC ratings.

Electricity 4.0 — the convergence of digital intelligence with electricity.

Take a look at this community, a real-life example of the new energy landscape.

Take a deeper dive with industry experts on their latest sustainable design projects and how they are leading the way to net zero.

Designed to mix mortar, grout, and concrete efficiently its reversible mixing paddles prevent clogging and decrease batch time. The large-capacity mixer is portable, with fork pockets on all sides and a compactable design that fits standard 8-ft. truck beds. See more today.

Housing represents one of the greatest challenges we face within the architectural profession and society as a whole. Innovative design is essential to the evolution of the multi-family housing market. Architects and designers are a major part of the solution—designing new and reimagining existing buildings in beautiful, sustainable, and cost-effective ways.

In this session, we discuss a range of projects that exemplify architectural ingenuity in affordable housing. One of the highlighted projects features modular sunscreen/rainscreen walls, an architectural solution which enhances both the projects' aesthetics and residents' sense of community.

This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. Total precast concrete systems bring structural and architectural components together into a unified, high-performance building solution that delivers durability, sustainability, and long-term value. This course introduces the full family of precast components used in total precast systems — including wall panels, hollowcore, double tees, columns, beams, shear walls, and stairs — and explores how they are designed, coordinated, and assembled to create resilient spaces that reduce jobsite risks, accelerate schedules, and enhance occupant well-being.

Participants will learn how total precast systems improve energy efficiency and minimize maintenance needs through components built for extended service life. Through system overviews, design best practices, and real-world applications across a range of project types, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how precast is designed, detailed, and efficiently implemented into total precast solutions.

The weatherization segment is expected to see continued growth over the next year as the building industry places greater emphasis on energy efficiency, durability, and long-term performance in both new construction and retrofits. Emerging trends for 2026 include sustainable building envelope solutions, advanced technologies, climate-resilient designs, and increased adoption of prefabricated and modular construction methods.