LEED General Courses By Sponsor

Glass operable wall systems offer a multitude of benefits including adaptability, daylighting, energy savings, sustainability, and occupant well-being. These systems optimize the entry of natural light, creating well-lit spaces that positively impact employee well-being, productivity, and satisfaction. This not only reduces energy consumption but also aligns with sustainable design practices. The adaptability of glass wall systems allows for flexible space configurations, accommodating changing needs and promoting a dynamic work environment.

The desire to achieve long-term sustainable solutions in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry, where waste plays a huge role in our impact, doesn't always land us where we want to be. We’ve made substantial progress in developing less toxic building products and using more renewable, carbon sequestering materials, but there has not been much progress in addressing the impact of material waste driven by cyclical workplace demolition and renovation.

Post-frame construction is the perfect choice for any low-rise commercial building due to its energy efficiency, durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss post-frame construction methods; including foundations, columns, and trusses, as well as materials, coatings, and paint options.  By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate how post-frame construction can be used in a variety of applications in different markets and provide cost-effective solutions for your project.

What if there was a single construction material that could withstand extreme weather conditions, resist fire and mold, while also being strong and sustainable? Explore the unparalleled versatility and functionality of gypsum products in providing robust solutions in modern construction practices. We explore gypsum products manufactured with fiberglass facing which replaces the paper facing typically used on gypsum board. Join us, as we discuss the applications, attributes, advantages, and LEED contributions of gypsum products.

Curbless showers are in high demand for their streamlined look and ADA compliance efforts and similar aging-in-place design strategies. In this course, we provide an overview of the growing demand for curbless showers, the difference between curbless and barrier-free, the installation methods in the TCNA Handbook, and a host of design and installation considerations for a successful project. We discuss requirements for curbless showers in order to comply with ADA guidelines, and how to be sure to meet applicable plumbing codes and wet-area coefficient of friction for flooring.

Effective moisture control in concrete is a critical factor in the success of commercial flooring installations. This course will explore moisture control systems designed to maintain the structural integrity and aesthetic quality of flooring, ensuring long-lasting results. Participants will learn how to address common moisture challenges in concrete and how to select the right systems that provide confidence through warranty-backed solutions.

Customizable, integrable clean rooms designed for drug compounding environments. Join us for this one-hour course on adaptable clean rooms engineered for in pharmacy settings. Facilitating USP Compounding Compendium to guide the design, development and construction of clean rooms, these spaces are biotech, pharmaceutical companies, sterile and non-sterile environments and hospitals among many others.

It's challenging these days, when you put up a structure, be it a commercial building or a residence, hotels, etc. Anything that you're putting up there has to have a sound element to it. We're challenged by air traffic, rail traffic, highway traffic, construction site noise, outdoor concert noise; we have it all. Therefore, it's becoming important to understand how to manage this sound. We know that sound can be debilitating.

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss flexible spaces and the different types of vertical openings available. We’ll discuss how they’re built, differences in operation, customizations and design constraints that can have an impact on the health, safety and welfare of building occupants. We will also talk about environmental impacts of your opening’s design and how that can affect your choice in door type and final design.