Fire/Life safety/Security | Building Design + Construction

Fire safety considerations for cantilevered buildings, One Central Park, Lilker

Fire safety considerations for cantilevered buildings [AIA course]

Bold cantilevered designs are prevalent today, as developers and architects strive to maximize space, views, and natural light in buildings. Cantilevered structures, however, present a host of challenges for building teams, according to José R. Rivera, PE, Associate Principal and Director of Plumbing and Fire Protection with Lilker.

SAFTI FIRST® Capabilities Overview

SAFTI FIRST^® is North America’s only vertically integrated manufacturer of fire resistive glass, framing, and entrances. With state-of-…

The Latest Innovations in Fire Rated Glazing Product Technology

SAFTI FIRST‘s VP of Sales Tim Nass shares the latest innovations in fire rated glazing product technology, and how these advancements…

The Impact of New Fire Rated Glazing Technologies to Design, Performance and the Environment

In this short, informative and entertaining talk, SAFTI FIRST‘s VP of Sales Tim Nass speaks about the emerging applications for fire…

Fire-Retardant Wood Provides Safety, Reliability & Value

In this course, you will learn about fire-retardant wood attributes, manufacturing, code compliance and testing.

Flood protection: What building owners need to know to protect their properties

This course from Walter P Moore examines numerous flood protection approaches and building owner needs before delving into the flood protection process. Determining the flood resilience of a property can provide a good understanding of risk associated costs.

Video surveillance systems for multifamily housing projects

This introductory course provides detailed technical information and advice from security expert Michael Silva, CPP, on designing a video surveillance system for multifamily housing communities – apartments, condominiums, townhouses, or senior living communities. Technical advice on choosing the right type of cameras and optimizing the exterior lighting for their use is offered.