Course Sponsors

AcornVac, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets environmentally friendly plumbing and waste collection, conveyance and disposal systems. AcornVac has the expertise and knowledge to deliver a state-of-the-art, reliable, cost effective and versatile plumbing system that is engineered to fit most any building type for renovation and new construction projects.

ACT, Inc. Systems is a Costa Mesa, California company formed in 1992. Our company is the technology and product leader of water and energy saving hot water demand distribution pumping systems in North America.

Through innovative thinking and tireless research, ACT Inc. has developed a patented process to provide consumers an exclusive solution to their wait for hot water. Precision controls perform the task while not wasting precious energy due to outdated technology that constantly recirculates hot water and prematurely wears out our expensive plumbing systems.

Made with up to 95 percent post-consumer recycled rubber and plastics removed from the waste stream, BRAVA Pavers share the same commitment of responsibility to our environment. Sustainability doesn’t end with raw materials. BRAVA Pavers are manufactured using a process that requires 95 percent less energy and produces 96 percent less CO2 emissions than conventional concrete pavers.

Architects, specifiers, general contractors and distributors rely on the Babcock-Davis product line for a quality product with hassle-free fulfillment. We provide Roof Hatches, Smoke Vents, Access Doors, Floor Doors, Stair Treads and Nosings, Entrance Flooring Systems and Wallwear when and where you need them. We build our services around your specified needs. Babcock Davis takes complete care of your needs and full responsibility for the process from beginning to end, ensuring that you get the right product in the right place at the right time.

Starting in 1999, Big Ass Fans pioneered the high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fan industry by introducing large industrial fans to agricultural spaces. Recognizing the fans’ versatility, our customers began to install them in warehouses, factories, commercial spaces, and homes. With each new application, our engineers set out to design the perfect solution to meet our customers’ needs. Our dedication to innovation has led us to develop the industry’s first silent motor technology, smart fan controls and automation, and air disinfection technologies. For more information about Big Ass Fans, visit bigassfans.com, cleanairsystem.com, or call 1-877-BIG-FANS.

Brava manufactures premium-quality synthetic roofing that combines the authentic look of Shake, Slate and Barrel roofing with unmatched performance. As a leading alternative to traditional roofing material, our composite roofing products last longer, are far more durable than traditional cedar shake, slate and Spanish barrel tiles, and are much more aesthetically and architecturally pleasing than asphalt shingles and concrete tiles.

Carlisle HVAC Products encompasses Hardcast Duct Sealants and Adhesives, DynAir Airflow Hardware, and the Nexus 4 Bolt Flange Closure System. As an industry leader, Carlisle HVAC Products supplies superior products and engineered solutions to ensure the sustainability of your HVAC system. Our formulations exceed industry standards and are engineered to ensure consistent, quick and accurate installation. Our products and solutions deliver maximum efficiency, unparalleled quality, and unmatched savings, and to ensure these goals are met, we provide thorough training and unmatched field support.

Founded in 1974 and now a member of the JFE Shoji America family of companies, CEMCO® is the leader in quality, service, and product development, always striving to deliver the cutting-edge solutions that save both time and money during the entire construction process. Our commitment to the most current building code standards and use of mill-certified hot-dipped galvanized steel ensures stellar product performance long after the project is finished. CEMCO® is proud to offer one of the most diversified product lines available in cold-formed steel framing as well as metal lath/accessories and fire stopping components for commercial, institutional, residential, and technology construction markets. All CEMCO® products are manufactured here in the USA.

Now more than ever, homeowners and renters are looking for multifunctional storage solutions in their homes and apartments. Join us in this one-hour course as we look at the top ten home storage solutions, from walk-in closets and pantries to garage storage and laundry rooms. Participants will learn about alternative solutions and market trends they can incorporate to create sustainable and adaptable storage that meets residents’ needs all around the home.

Contacta is an assistive listening technology company, manufacturing a range of solutions that provide clear communication. Our products are primarily designed to help those with hearing loss through utilization of a hearing loop.

Crown Doors has grown steadily into a consistent market leader for automated architectural, commercial, and residential door and window systems, employing pioneering hydraulic and electric designs, and high-quality materials and manufacturing. Founded upon the idea of utilizing hydraulic systems to create safe, simple, and refined vertical opening systems for the architectural market, Crown Doors completely changed the direction of the existing industry, gaining a reputation for continued innovation, beauty, and excellence, which drives the company to this day. Based in Plato, Minnesota, our products are manufactured to the highest levels of craftsmanship and shipped to customers throughout the United States and internationally. We provide visually stunning, custom designed systems for architectural, commercial, and residential applications.

Culpeper Wood Preservers is one of the largest producers of pressure treated lumber in the United States. A leading manufacturer of pressure treated products for the residential, commercial, industrial and marine markets that employs more than 700 people. Culpeper Wood Preservers’ brand name products are sold exclusively through independent lumber dealers throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Mid-West and South. They operate 17 plants strategically located in VA, MA, NY, MD, PA, TN, NC, SC, and IN.

Founded in 1921, the Decorative Hardwoods Association, formerly known as Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association, represents the hardwood plywood, hardwood veneer, and engineered hardwood flooring industries. Together we produce 90% of the hardwood plywood stock panels and hardwood veneer manufactured in North America. Our passion and mission are to educate and provide the resources that will help you make informed decisions when it comes to choosing the best and highest quality products we have to offer. For us, the authenticity, the beauty of real wood, and our pride in craftsmanship are what we stand for and behind.

American Made. American Owned. Eagle Roofing Products is a division* of Burlingame Industries, a California based privately held, family-owned organization. From these family roots, our business philosophy and vision have blossomed. Founded three decades ago by Robert Burlingame, Eagle began operations in the fall of 1989 with just one high-pressure concrete tile extrusion machine located in Rialto, California. In a ten-year period, the Rialto plant serviced all of California, Arizona and Nevada with a capacity to produce concrete roof tile for over 83,000 homes per year. Fast forward to present day and Eagle’s Rialto facility continues to be the largest in North America. In addition to Rialto, we have manufacturing plants in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as Stockton, California and Sumterville, Florida meeting the demand for concrete roof tile across the United States and Canada. Furthermore, Eagle has grown to a workforce of over 800 employees that are knowledgeable in not only concrete roof tile but in regional trends and needs. Our expertise in the building and roofing industries, coupled by our extensive array of profiles and colors, enables us to provide our customers with high quality concrete roofing products that are aesthetically beautiful, long-lasting and environmentally friendly.

Elixir Environmental works with building product manufacturers to develop transparency documentation for material ingredient reporting, including Health Product Declarations (HPD). HPDs help contribute points under LEED v4. Product declarations offer your customers an unsurpassed level of transparency, can validate claims of your product's contents, and increase the chances of your building product getting specified.

Excel Dryer, Inc. is a family-owned and operated small business that has been manufacturing the finest American-made hand dryers for over 50 years and the only ones that are Made In USA Certified®, featuring the original, patented, high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR® Hand Dryers. XLERATOR hand dryers patented technology completely dries hand three times faster (in 10-15 seconds) while using 80 percent less energy than conventional hand dryers. XLERATOR models represent a 95 percent (or more) cost savings when compared to paper towels and eliminate their maintenance and waste, while creating a more hygienic restroom environment. Excel’s hand dryers were among the first to have Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) helping facilities qualify for the most LEED® Credits.

Founded in 1997, Fiberon is a leading U.S. manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and cladding distributed worldwide. Fiberon also provides products like lighting and outdoor furniture, for a complete outdoor experience. Fiberon products are available in a wide range of styles and price points, all providing the warmth and beauty of natural wood without the costly, time-consuming maintenance.

Fibo started out quite modestly as a small factory for wall panels from Norwegian wood. It became our mission to develop the walls which made wet room challenges easy. Now Fibo is a leading supplier of high-quality, waterproof wall systems. Our wall panels are much easier to install, more affordable and more eco-friendly than ceramic tiles!

FSC is an independent, non-profit organization that protects forests for future generations. We are an open, membership-led organization that sets standards under which forests and companies are certified. Our membership consists of three equally weighted chambers -- environmental, economic, and social -- to ensure the balance and the highest level of integrity. FSC US is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates as a National Office of FSC International, which is based in Bonn, Germany.

GreenCE’s mission is to support the necessary transition to a sustainable built environment by empowering design professionals to address the environmental, economic, and social impacts of buildings. GreenCE’s course catalog includes LEED exam preparation, continuing education to maintain your AIA or LEED credential, as well as specialty education focused on topics such as ADA/Barrier-Free requirements. We are committed to designing the highest quality continuing education programs in the construction industry.

Founded in 2009, after a traditional water heater broke down and flooded our founder, Sridhar Deivasigamani’s basement, Intellihot today designs, manufactures and assembles tankless water heaters for residential, commercial and industrial applications—the first to do so entirely in the United States. Quality and innovation are at the heart of all our products, which were developed following years of extensive research. We continue to be recognized for our innovative design – we currently have over 60 awarded and pending patents.

Since 1982 Invisible Structures has been pioneering stormwater solutions. Thousands of customers have relied on us to achieve a variety of objectives from stormwater management to fire lanes to creating greenspace in lieu of concrete and asphalt. Our products are made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic and are ADA compliant. We offer grass and gravel porous paving, stormwater storage, erosion control systems, portable boardwalk systems and drainage systems. Our product line includes Grasspave2, Gravelpave2, Rainstore3, Slopetame3, Draincore2, and Beachrings2. We are committed to offering the strongest, most reliable products to sustain and enhance the environment.

For Course questions or for more information please contact us at 303.233.8383 or sales@invisiblestructures.com.

James Hardie has operations in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe. No matter where they operate, their goal is to remain at the forefront of the fiber-cement industry, capitalizing on our global leadership in building products and manufacturing and technology for both new home construction and remodeling.

Since 1910, Julius Blum & Co., Inc. has provided ornamental metal components of the highest quality to the architectural trades. Today, operating under third and fourth generation leadership, we continue to be the industry’s most complete source of architectural metal. Despite continuing growth and change to the industry, Julius Blum & Co., Inc. has not lost sight of our founder’s mission: to best serve our customers with prompt service and quality components. Items shown are carried in stock in substantial quantities. Proper packaging is a priority as is domestic sourcing.

In addition to our product descriptions, our Catalog and website contain Engineering Data to aid in the design of structurally sound and code complaint railing systems. The dimensions, weights and technical data published in the Catalog and on our website have been ascertained with care but cannot be guaranteed. Details and availability are subject to change. We welcome your calls and emails.

Since the 1949 founding of Kaneka Corporation in Japan, Kaneka has become a global leader in fermentation technology, starting with the production of baker's yeast. Over the years, our fermentation technologies have led to innovations in ribonucleic acid protein (RNP) and developments in Single Cell Protein.

Kingspan Light + Air is an award-winning manufacturer of translucent daylighting technology for high-performance building envelopes – walls, skylights and canopies. We team up with architects and designers to develop solutions that will enhance and optimize the role that natural light plays in the design of their buildings and inspire them to push the envelope. As expert problem-solvers, we leverage our knowledge and expertise to serve as the leading daylighting consultants for the architectural community and building industry.

KLAUS Multiparking America Inc. specializes in turnkey solutions, offering installation and maintenance for advanced Automated Parking Systems and Car Lift Stackers.
With our headquarters in New Jersey and regional offices across the USA, we deliver German-engineered solutions tailored for both self-park and valet operations. Our product portfolio includes:
• Stackers
• Automated Puzzle Systems
• Pallets
• Turntables
• Fully Automatic Systems
For over 34 years in the US, and more than 60 years globally through our parent company, KLAUS Multiparking GmbH, we’ve been a leader in space-saving and sustainable parking solutions.
Our dedication to building long-term relationships and delivering exceptional customer service has made us a trusted partner for:
• Commercial and residential developers
• Architects, engineers, and consultants
• Property management companies
• General contractors
Discover how our innovative parking systems can enhance your next project.
Visit us at https://us.multiparking.com/

The journey started with the foundation of Capitol Wood Works Company in 1929 by Ray H. Neiswander Sr. After a successful establishment, Ray expanded his milling business into the building materials industry and developed Raynor Garage Door Company in 1942. Nineteen years later, a request for an easy-to-move operable partition was answered by turning a garage door section on its side. This revelation sparked the birth of KWIK-WALL Company in 1961.

Livers Bronze is one of the last remaining U.S.-based handrailing manufacturers and has been in business since 1946. Every aspect of design, manufacturing, and testing is performed in the Midwest by skilled craftsmen, most of whom have been with Livers for decades. Livers Bronze offers the widest array of designs on the market, from traditional to modern, with every style in-between. Livers Bronze handrailings are the systems of choice for architects who want to leave their mark on museums, libraries, offices, and theaters with the help of decorative and functional, glass and metal handrails.

The leader in extruded aluminum canopy, aluminum frame, store, hanger rod and custom canopy systems. Providing innovative environmental control through creative design, MASA Architectural Canopies represents an exciting approach to the pre-engineered building components market and is always pro-active to expand industry trends and designs. MASA’s broad knowledge separates them from the cookie-cutter fabricators to an elite level of custom design and build manufacturers. From start to finish, design through installations, MASA provides superior execution required during each phase of your project to produce top-quality canopy systems. When quality counts, you can count on MASA.

As an industry leader in the moveable wall concept, Modernfold delivers the highest-quality, custom wall solutions from start to finish. Our operable partitions and architecturally-striking glass wall systems wow customers and provide them with endless possibilities for their environments. Where others see only space, Modernfold sees possibilities.

Founded in a Silicon Valley lab, Modwall aims to provide intelligent solutions that help companies reduce capital investment and operational costs amid rapid growth and change. Modwall is revolutionizing modular interiors by addressing their traditional shortcomings, using robust, high-performing construction systems as the starting point to creating a modular system more intelligently.

Morton Buildings takes pride in being the industry leader in post-frame construction by providing a quality building and exceptional customer service. Regardless of building size or use, Morton has a farm building for every budget and can work with you on a wide variety of projects.

National Gypsum Company is a fully integrated building products manufacturer and one of the leading gypsum board producers in the world. National Gypsum also offers a full line of interior finishing products including joint compounds, tape, and textures. Its growing cement board product line has a strong customer base in the United States and several other countries.

Founded in 1946, Noble Company manufactures premium-quality, innovative products for the Tile, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, and Fire Sprinkler Industries. Noble Company product applications include waterproofing, crack prevention, and sound reduction under tile flooring. Noble Company is an American-based company, manufacturing products in Michigan and Louisiana.

OBEX offers a suite of concrete treatment products designed, manufactured and distributed to represent Value-Engineered Concrete Moisture Control Protection. In 2016, OBEX purchased the rights to the Creteseal® brand of products, which set the industry standard for value-engineered concrete moisture vapor reduction systems over thirty (30) years ago. The OBEX customer-centric business and technical support teams are subject matter experts in the industry who are committed to delivering on the promise of Good Price, Better Service with every project they support.

QleanAir provides a wide range of air cleaning solutions for professional environments in three product categories. Freestanding Air Cleaners for various facilities, Cabin Solutions with different smoking solutions and Cleanrooms for aseptic applications. Our solutions use multi-stage mechanical filtration and can, and in most cases, deliver constant airflow through continuous monitoring, regardless of filter saturation. The performance and functionality of the air cleaner remain constant over time, bringing consistent air quality. We have a one-shot filtration philosophy, that means capturing the pollutants in one pass, without any housing leakage. This results in only cleaned air being circulated. In addition, our solutions come with optional activated carbon filters, providing an optimal indoor environment free of VOCs. Most of our products work independently of the ventilation system and the surrounding environment. Every solution is tailor-made to fit your specific needs and delivered as a service, hassle-free. If your needs change, we can easily adapt. We call it the freedom of clean air.

As a leading supplier of polymer-based solutions to construction, REHAU addresses sustainable design priorities by engineering products that enhance comfort and convenience, reduce energy consumption, create healthy and safe environments, and conserve finite resources. REHAU's products and systems for the window and door, heating and plumbing, fire protection and pipe markets complement each other in integrated high-performance solutions.

Renlita Custom Opening Solutions specializes in custom design and fabrication of vertical and horizontal operating doors. With a variety of options and capabilities, Renlita products can be used in retail, commercial and residential applications. Renlita’s in house design team works with architects and customers to meet their individual design objectives. Every project is shipped complete including finishes, glass, cladding, motor and accessories.

Rheem Commercial Air represents a family of brands that provide heating and cooling solutions in a diverse range of Commercial applications. Manufactured in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Rheem Commercial Air has research, design, manufacturing, and innovative learning facilities throughout North America with products available nationwide through our extensive distributor network. Products are designed using our unique 360+1 Design Philosophy that embodies our commitment to examine every aspect of all products we develop from every angle to ensure we design with performance, installability, serviceability, and durability in mind.

Rheem Commercial Water brings together our family of brands to offer a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the water heating needs of any commercial project. Backed by a team of experts, providing personalized service including consulting, training, sizing, and technical assistance to ensure timely support when customers need it most.

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. These solutions are found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications.

Spec Formliners, Inc. is a company that specializes in concrete form liners for architectural and artistic impressions. They offer a variety of form liner patterns, including geometric patterns, custom patterns, and large panel art motif projects. Spec Formliners works with designers and engineers to create form liners that reproduce art motif concepts using methods such as 3-D scanning, CAD engineering, and hand sculpting. Their FROG3D® system also helps them create complex designs faster without the need for extensive manual carving.

Steel Door Institute (SDI) was established in 1954 as a non-profit business association that develops standards for steel doors and frames. These standards are available free of charge so architects can ensure quality and consistency of steel doors and frames. SDI members are the only manufacturers that have been audited to ensure they meet our standards.

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Mark Jackson, Accessibility Consultant is an International Code Council (ICC) Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner with specialized expertise in the accessible design and construction requirements of federal, state and local laws and codes, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Jackson routinely provides accessibility services and training to key players in the building industry. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University and the Pratt Institute, New York, NY.

Powder coatings offer a wide variety of colors that are also safe and sustainable. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss the advantages of powder coating systems in terms of performance, sustainability, and cost. Participants will learn how to evaluate manufacturers and applications to ensure their powder coating system provides a durable, beautiful finish for years to come.

The McIntosh Group LLC provides accessibility consulting services and audits for building and business owners nationally. We are licensed architects in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. We have experience with a variety of building types including Retail, Convenience, Banks, Hospitality, Restaurants, Movie Theaters, Residential and Office. We have extensive experience dealing with the ADA Title III, ANSI and state-specific accessibility overlays including California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia and Arizona.

TIGER Drylac Architectural Service is the first contact for architects, planners and designers regarding consultation and specific information about powder coatings and digital inks for architectural projects and design applications. John Fett, Manager, Architectural Products, TIGER Drylac North America: john.fett@tiger-coatings.com

TOTO is the world’s largest plumbing products manufacturer. We offer a complete line of commercial and decorative plumbing fixtures and fittings, faucets, accessories, shower and flush valves, as well as lavatories, toilets, Air Baths and urinals. More than 1,500 TOTO engineers and their colleagues are committed to achieving the seamless integration of performance, conservation, technology, and innovation. For over 90 years, we have been producing superbly designed, high performance lifestyle enhancing plumbing products. We understand our customers want products that have great design, and we concentrate on creating a more enjoyable bathroom experience through products that infuse sophisticated style, optimize water conservation and provide exceptional performance.

Trueform Concrete is a company that designs and manufactures concrete products for commercial and residential use. They specialize in custom concrete products, including: Concrete sinks and vanities, Concrete countertops, Concrete tables, Concrete fireplace surrounds, and Wall panels.

The TRUEGRID® paving system is a 100% permeable, natural paving alternative to concrete and asphalt. TRUEGRID is as simple to use as interlocking building blocks for the real world. By offering an easily actionable green technology that costs less than concrete, TRUEGRID® works to make an impact now. Less flooding. A more natural landscape. Cleaner air and water. Less heat. Less thermal pollution. Less waste in the landfill. Fewer toxins from runoff pollutants, coal tar & asphalt sealants. Millions of square feet of TRUEGRID® pavers have been installed across the USA. Commercial and industrial parking lots that are ADA accessible, fire lanes, access roads that will last maintenance free for 40 years or more. Aesthetically pleasing and strong enough to support heavy loads and traffic, TRUEGRID® works in all soils and climates.

Providing an extensive range of advanced wood treatment technologies and services to the global wood preservation industry, with an expertise in wood biocides and wood protection chemicals, Viance LLC is an industry leader in the development of advanced greener building material solutions that improve the performance and durability of wood and wood products for sustainable building.

Woodfold Mfg., Inc. was established in 1957 in Forest Grove, Oregon. Since then, we've grown into one of the nation's leading suppliers of custom-crafted Accordion Doors, Roll-Up Doors, and Hardwood Shutters for both residential and commercial installations.