Continuing Education

The rapidly rising rate of extreme weather events is plaguing municipalities and building owners throughout the United States. This course will explore the societal, economic, and environmental costs of extreme weather events; the importance of building resiliency; and how high-performance architectural wall panels can help meet this end.

Moisture intrusion can lead to rotting interiors and mold growth. Learn its causes, how rainscreens assist with moisture mitigation and best practices for designing healthier buildings, including effective fiber cement installation.

Commercial design increasingly demands high-performance materials and great aesthetics while containing overall project costs. Learn about the innovative characteristics of architectural wall panels and how they have emerged as an ideal solution for their design flexibility and efficient installation process.

Overview of the use of recycled content (fly ash) in fiber cement cladding. This course covers the many uses of fly ash in building products that promote more sustainable development. It also addresses common misconceptions about safety and health issues with fly ash and how it can actually contribute to greener buildings.