This course takes a deep dive into the features and benefits of PVC, offering a comparative analysis of building types where the thermoplastic functions best. It also offers an overview of how ASTM testing informs thermoplastic standards.

A study of the US cabinet market and cabinet construction methods including substrates, composition, hardware, and finishes.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the functions and different types of roof insulations, focusing on comparing the performance of different types; layout and attachment methods; condensation issues and tapered insulation.

This course will explore a real-life example of a 5,000-square-foot office expansion recently completed in Western Massachusetts. We’ll take a deep dive into the owner’s and architect’s primary goals for the space; that it be beautiful, healthy, sustainable, and functional.

The enhanced need for water conservation and a decrease of harmful runoff resulting from lawn maintenance has pushed the demand for environmentally friendly alternatives for landscaping and recreational areas.

Rain is one of the most important things to control in wall construction for both a building’s structural integrity and the occupants’ health. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss the basic building science of moisture management and sustainable rainscreen systems.

Handrails and guardrails are a safety feature that we easily take for granted as a common fixture in environments where stairs and balconies are featured, aiding us in our coming and going.