Category AIA Courses

  • Cash is King: Managing Cash Flow for Growth and Profit

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: BQE Software The average days to collect cash in the AEC industry is between 60 to 120 days. In this training, we will examine the complete project lifecycle to understand how cashflow can be increased or decreased. Participants will gain valuable tips to improve cashflow by improving timesheet practices, […]

  • Fibre Cement Architectural Facade Materials

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Equitone The presentation provides detailed information on fibre cement facade materials available and how they can be specified / designed to meet the needs of various project types. Learning Objectives Understand what through-colored fibre cement cladding materials are, their most important characteristics, and how they can benefit the […]

  • Decorative Concrete as a Design Solution

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Trueform Concrete This course offers an overview of how GFRC can be used for decorative purposes – highlighting what it is, how it’s made, what its benefits are, and how it can address numerous functional and aesthetic challenges in the built space arena. Learning Objectives An explanation of what […]

  • IMP 011 – Designing with Architectural Insulated Metal Wall Panels

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: METL SPAN We review the characteristics that best describe architectural IMPs including the myriad design options available. Topics such as finishes and coatings, trimless ends, folded corners, variable reveals, segmented curves, running bond patterns, sunscreens and integrated windows are reviewed. Structural support considerations including stud walls and tube steel […]

  • The ABC's of Roller Shade Fabrics

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas Architectural This course gives designers and architects the ABCs of roller shade fabric and outlines how choosing wisely can improve a buildings’ overall performance as well as enhancing occupants’ comfort and productivity. Learn best practices for choosing materials that impact occupant well-being by optimizing daylighting, reducing […]

  • Your Architecture Firm is Leaking Money: How to Identify Losses and Plug the Holes

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: BQE Software Most firms look at profitability as a bottom-line metric. They use this as a gauge to determine if the firm is financially healthy. However, every firm is composed of countless independent elements: employees, clients, projects, phases, consultants, and a myriad of expenses. What does a firm do […]

  • How to Make 2023 Your Most Profitable Year Yet

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    As the end of the year approaches, firms look inward and consider what they should do differently to make the coming year more profitable and aspirational. In this webinar, Steven Burns, FAIA, and Enoch Sears, AIA, will take their combined 60 years of experience in AE firm operations and distill it into 45 minutes of […]

  • Clone Yourself and Save Time on Repetitive Revit Tasks

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    Stop wasting time on tedious, repetitive tasks. With these top BIM data management workflows, you can clone yourself and gain an employee without enduring intense boring work. Say goodbye to human errors and unpredictable outcomes. Save time, improve accuracy, and achieve consistent results effortlessly. In this comprehensive overview, we’ll show you real-world examples of how […]

  • Achieving Sustainable Performance for Decades with Coil and Extrusion Coatings

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Sherwin Williams This course explores how to use coil and extrusion coatings in the built environment, and how innovative coatings contribute to sustainability initiatives. Learning Objectives Understand the advantages of using coil and extrusion coatings for metal building products. Explore how solar reflective coatings decrease energy costs and offset […]

  • Daylighting and Sustainable Design

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU|HSW Sponsored by: Kalwall Topics discussed include the origins of translucent daylighting with the structural sandwich panel, considerations in design, enhancement of daylighting techniques, real energy conservation, the eight systems, and opportunities offered in contrast, design, form, and aesthetics. The benefits of diffused natural daylighting on performance, health, productivity, safety, and sustainable […]