Courses

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU

The Architect’s Guide to Managing Risk on Residential Construction Projects

Learn about the unique issues inherent in residential design-build, mixed-use and residential condominium construction, and the relationship between developer-builders and architects.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU

Explore Master Agreements, Task Orders and Other Small Firms Agreements

Join us as we provide an overview of the AIA Master Agreements and Task Orders and how they can be used to provide a wide array of select services over the course of several projects.

Learning Units: 1.5 AIA LU/HSW

Owner-Architect Agreements and Sustainable Design and Construction

AIA Documents B101, B103 and other key Owner–Architect Agreements have been revised for 2017. View this webinar to learn about the 2017 revisions to the Owner-Architect agreements. 

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Understanding the General Conditions of a Construction Contract

AIA Document A201, the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, is the cornerstone of the AIA’s family of industry standard contract documents.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Owner-Contractor Agreements and Sustainable Design and Construction

The newly revised AIA A201 family of documents, including the owner-contractor agreements, have been released in April 2017.  View this webinar to learn more about the important revisions to the Owner- Contractor Agreements.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Balcony and Roof Railings and the Code: Maintain, Repair or Replace?

Lacking familiarity with current requirements, some owners or managers complete a roof or balcony rehabilitation, only to learn after the fact that they need to tear noncompliant railings out of their new roof or terrace and install new ones. The...

Installing high-performance sheathing as part of a wood-framed roofing system can be an important factor in building resiliency and long-term water protection, especially in high-wind prone climate zones.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

High-Performing, Resilient, Wood-Framed Roofs

Designing for storm resistance to meet code requirements and reduce insurance costs

Floor squeaks can be a sign of construction problems. Overcoming them and creating a quality finished project requires attention to all aspects of a floor system.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Overcoming Structural Floor Squeaks in Wood-Framed Construction

Finished floors only perform as well as the subfloor beneath them

The energy performance of exterior walls is enhanced by continuous insulation between the siding and the framing, which may also influence the selection of a vapor retarder in the wall.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Continuous Insulation in Framed Exterior Walls

How to determine the amount of continuous insulation required by codes, while still retarding water vapor according to climate zone locations    

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Achieving Deep Energy Retrofits in Historic and Modern-era Buildings

The high-performance retrofit of an existing building is more difficult than building new because the structural system, orientation, and massing—the first tools in the architect’s kit—have already been used.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Security Begins When You Close the Door

Selecting door and window systems for any building project demands a complete articulation of safety and security concerns.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Intro to Tankless Water Heater Heating Solutions

This course will provide an overview of tankless water heating technologies, including the features and functions, the energy and environmental benefits of a tankless system, as well as a discussion of how these benefits can be utilized in Commerc

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Intro to Commercial Tankless Technology

This course will provide an overview of tankless water heating technologies, including the features and functions, the energy and environmental benefits of a tankless system, as well as a discussion of how these benefits can be utilized in Commerc

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

The Evolution of Continuous Insulation

In just under 20 years continuous insulation (CI) has evolved from almost “never used, non-existent”, to a “green-building, high efficiency option”, to today where it is “standard methods and materials” practice in nearly every climatic region.  For...

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Controlling Moisture in Masonry

Battling Potential Damage from Moisture with Masonry Options

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Meeting Energy Code with Modern Masonry Solutions

Taking on Current Energy Codes with Modern Masonry Solutions

With the advent of LEED v4, architects have much to consider in choosing building materials.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Achieving LEED v.4 Sustainable Design with Masonry

How Masonry Can Help Meet New LEED v.4 Requirements for Sustainable Design

JEFF GOLDBERG/ESTO, COURTESY CARRIER JOHNSON+CULTURE

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Sun, Sky Brightness, and Glow: Making the Most of Daylight

To some project teams, “daylighting” means using glass area to admit direct sunlight, period. Yet there are better approaches to illuminating building interiors. Often, the sun’s direct rays are the last thing you need for effective daylighting.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

High Performance Coatings for Industrial and Decorative Floors

This course will cover new technologies in high performance industrial and decorative floor coatings. Attendees will learn about the different technologies and the benefits and drawbacks of each coating type.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

New Architectural Coatings Technology Targeted At High Scrub, High Stain Environments

This course will cover new technologies in high durability architectural coatings for interior spaces such as walls, doors, and trim in commercial and institutional venues such as healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and governmental buildin
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