This course will provide foundational knowledge about clay pavers, explore their benefits and features, and cover what architects and builders need to know for successful specification and installation.
Helping to Decarbonize America
Focusing on the future, GE has worked for two decades to advance green building initiatives. Hear what they are working on now and what they offer to help pros advance sustainable building practices.
The Importance of Roof Underlayment for Energy Efficiency and Fire Resistance (Print Course)
This course will take a holistic view of roof systems and explore the different categories of underlayment, as well as options that can optimize performance and compatibility with roofing materials. It will also explore performance attributes of different underlayment categories and how superior products can increase energy efficiency, wind resistance, and fire resistance.
Energy Diversity for Design Flexibility: Incorporating Dual-fuel Energy Systems in Residential Design (Print Course)
This course will explore the benefits of a flexible dual-fuel home and how partnering with propane can offer lower costs, fewer emissions, and greater stability. In addition, propane should be considered as a primary energy option in areas of the country not under electrification mandates, as it offers favorable cost and emissions savings over electricity.
It should also be incorporated into all homes as a backup power option, but this is particularly important in all-electric or electric-ready homes.
Optimize Indoor Air Quality with Ultraviolet Air Purification
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is an important technology used to improve indoor air quality in a wide variety of applications, from residences and schools to highly sensitive healthcare facilities. There is a false perception that HEPA air filters sufficiently sterilize air, but studies demonstrate that while filters are necessary, they are not sufficient to neutralize the smallest particulates — UVGI can be a key partner in this battle. This course will review the importance of optimizing indoor air quality for building occupants and how ultraviolet air purification can be used to sanitize surfaces and air, remove odors, and reduce allergens. The course will also examine how to properly engineer an ultraviolet germicidal irradiation system to ensure it operates optimally when used in conjunction with ventilation and filtration systems.
Weathering the Storm with OSB
Extreme weather events such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and straight-line winds are becoming increasingly common. They have the potential to displace populations and incur billions of dollars-worth of damage. Considering various strategies and best practices, as well as examining a case study involving plywood and OSB sheathing, can help specifiers design resilient homes and mitigate the effects of various extreme weather events.
Networked Audio and the Effects on the Home
This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. The Webinar presentation will cover the impact of networked audio on the home and the people inside it as well as the impact of brilliant sound on people’s experiences. We will also look at the kinds of content customers want to access in order to enhance their home, the hardware that is needed to accomplish networked audio in a clean and simple way, and, easy and innovative solutions for clients to control their experience throughout their home.
MFE Trend Talk - Proptech Solutions for Easing Multifamily Pain Points.
In this panel discussion you will hear from multifamily operations specialists on the benefits and challenges of incorporating technology through the life cycle of multifamily apartments, from construction and leasing to amenities and value-add rehabs.
Building Session: Retrofit Air Sealing and Insulation
In this installment of JLC's Building Sessions, we look at options for air sealing and insulating the building enclosure during renovation work.
Is it worth improving the thermal performance of just one space? We think it is. Even if the work you do won't have a big impact on energy bills, it is critical to improve occupant comfort and protect the durability of the building.
Understanding Composite Shingles and the Advancement of the Side-Wall Shingle Market
This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. This course will provide an overview of the use of composite shingle in a sidewall application; specifically addressing an in-depth look at the characteristics, features, and benefits of the Composite Shingle Category. In addition, it will compare the various types of materials used for shingle siding including installation practices and performance differences based on material composition. Composite shingles provide the authentic look of natural cedar shingles with an improved performance and simplified installation process.