Continuing Education

Continuous learning is required to stay competitive in the profession and to serve your clients most effectively. The AIA Continuing Education System (CES) helps you stay up to date.

To ensure the highest quality professional standards, CES Providers complete a comprehensive evaluation. Only CES Providers can offer professional learning units, the hallmark of quality in continuing education and training.

AECinfo.com has entered into a strategic partnership with AEC Daily (www.aecdaily.com) to provide you with direct access to AEC Daily's many courses that are recognized or approved by 17 different organizations.

AEC Daily is the largest provider of FREE online continuing education to construction professionals. Courses are available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and credits are automatically submitted to AIA, CSI and other organizations. Architects, engineers, interior designers and other construction professionals rely on AEC Daily to maintain their accreditation with ease.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) informed AEC Daily that they had won the 2009 AIA/CES Award for Excellence for Internet Platform Providers. The award is extremely competitive and difficult to obtain. AEC Daily was chosen not just for having one outstanding course, but instead, for having an overall program with an exceptional commitment to high quality education.

“AEC Daily is proud to be the first winner of the AIA/CES Award for Excellence for Internet Platform Providers” said Jeff Rice, president of AEC Daily. “We were pleased to learn that the AIA had created this brand new award category to recognize the growing importance of online distance learning.”

“The AIA would like to congratulate AECDaily.com on winning the 2009 CES Award for Excellence as the Internet Platform Provider of the Year. We have seen great dedication, improvement and commitment over the years. We feel that our members will find a consistent level of high quality courses” said Thom Lowther, Senior Director of the AIA/CES.

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Featured Course Materials

Featured Course Materials
Preview	Description	Company
	Paint 201: High Performance Coatings Provides an overview of high performance coatings, with a discussion of the range of coatings available, sustainability issues and environmental considerations that influence coating selection, and which coatings to specify depending on the type of project and the extreme conditions it faces. The majority of this course is made up of sustainable design information and this course may qualify for USGBC approved GBCI CE Hours, please check course details pages for particulars.	The Sherwin-Williams Company
	Designing a Sustainable Masonry Building Envelope - Continuing Education Provides an overview of the design elements, components, and construction techniques that characterize sustainable masonry building envelopes.	Mortar Net Solutions®
	Continuing Education Managing Daylight with Automated Solar Control Zac Farber, Draper®, Inc. provides an overview of the benefits of designing a space with ample views and daylight, the challenges this presents, and how motorized shading can help solve these issues. The majority of this course is made up of sustainable design information and this course may qualify for USGBC approved GBCI CE Hours, please check course details pages for particulars.	Draper, Inc.
	Cement Board and Exterior Finishing Systems Free Online Continuing Education Course; 1 hour program. Provides an overview of cement backer board, features and benefits, and versatile interior and exterior applications with a focus on exterior applications, including Cement Board Stucco Systems (CBSS) and Cement Board Masonry Veneer (CBMV). The program reviews CBSS and CBMV components and performance benefits. This course contains a minimal amount of introductory sustainable design information.	National Gypsum Co.
	An Overview of Pest Bird Deterrent Systems Free Online Continuing Education Course; 1 hour program. Provides an overview of bird deterrent products, along with a discussion of the characteristics of common pest birds, bird problem assessment, and the issues and concerns associated with the roosting and nesting of pest birds. Complete this class for both AIA and state credit as well as qualifying for HSW credit.	Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
	Seismic Requirements for Suspended Ceiling Systems Continuing education program, approved for AIA, ASID, IDC, IIDA members. "Seismic Requirements for Suspended Ceiling Systems" participants may earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LU for course number MC9/2011-SC. The presentation will discuss commercial building components, seismic activity and risks in the U.S., how earthquakes have affected suspended ceilings, U.S. seismic codes, and the primary issues involved in designing ceiling components and installation methods for commercial buildings in seismic areas.	Chicago Metallic Corporation
	Designing with Metal Ceilings Continuing education program, approved for AIA, ASID, IDC, IIDA members. "Designing with Metal Ceilings" is approved for both Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) and American Institute of Architects continuing education credits (AIA/CES). This credit will be accepted by the AIA, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the International Interior Designers Association (IIDA) and the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC). Participants will learn about the development of commercial ceilings in the U.S., the construction and finish options for metal ceilings, the applicable ASTM standards regarding metal ceilings (corrosion, acoustics and life safety), and product applications for different project types.	Chicago Metallic Corporation
	Paint 101: Paint and Coatings Technology Free Online Continuing Education Course; 1 hour program. Presented By: Joe Kujawski, Sherwin-Williams Company. Provides an overview of paint and coatings technology and includes discussions on the components of paint, paint selection and finishes, green painting solutions, and common paint failures.	The Sherwin-Williams Company
	Crystalline Waterproofing Technology: Improving Concrete Durability Free Online Continuing Education Course; 1 hour program. Provides an overview of how crystalline technology provides a high level of performance to concrete mixtures, materials, and structures improving their durability and lifespan; and, what design professionals need to know to specify and understand how this chemical technology will enhance building projects.	Xypex Chemical Corporation
	Continuing Education Hurd offers Continuing Education in person. Contact Hurd's Architectural Services Group at 800-433-4873 to schedule a Hurd box lunch presentation at your firm, AIA chapter meeting, or other event.	Hurd Windows and Doors
	Daylighting Using Skylights and Curtainwall Systems Free Online Continuing Education Course; 1 hour program. Provides an overview of achieving daylighting in building design using skylights and curtainwall. This program includes discussions on the basics of daylighting, glazing options, daylighting methods, creative design, and green benefits of daylighting systems. The majority of this course is made up of sustainable design information. The courses in this level will offer more detailed and new information on a product, construction or manufacturing process, LEED credit achievement and other green organizations. These courses qualify for AIA/SD LU's.	Major Industries Inc.
	Green Painting: How Paint Contributes to LEED® Rating Free Online Continuing Education Course; 1 hour program. Provides an overview of LEED® rating system, its uses, background, current trends, and future implications, focusing on how paint and coating products can contribute to LEED® rating.	The Sherwin-Williams Company
	Color, Light, and Metamerism Free Online Continuing Education Course; 1 hour program. Provides an overview of color, light, and metamerism and how they affect design choices.	The Sherwin-Williams Company
	Entrapment Protection for Motorized Doors Free Online Continuing Education Course; 1 hour program. Recognizes the need for entrapment protection devices on motorized commercial and industrial doors, and discusses specifying the appropriate sensing edge actuation method and monitoring function to meet design, safety, and industry code requirements for specific building projects.	Miller Edge, Inc.
	The Benefits & Design Considerations of Larger Brick Sizes FREE online continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. Provides a cost and mason productivity comparison of exterior veneer walls built with various brick sizes and competing materials, as well as a discussion on design issues that are critical in addressing proper movement and wall tie provisions. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is certified by AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.	Belden Brick Co.
	Acoustical Solutions: Designing with Cementitious Wood Fiber Products Free Online Continuing Education Course; 1 hour program. Provides an overview of cementitious wood fiber products in creating acoustically sound commercial spaces. Products including ceiling panels, interior panels, and structural roof deck systems are reviewed. Complete this class for both AIA and state credit as well as qualifying for HSW credit.	Tectum Inc.
	Continuing Education: Smart Safety Design to Prevent Slip and Falls This program focuses on why designing safety into a project is important. It walks through the steps of implementing a safety plan, and talks about high risk areas for slip and fall accidents. It concludes with a summary of various slip resistant products, discussing the pros and cons of each. Our Continuing Education course "Smart Safety Design to Prevent Slip and Falls" provides you with 1 Health Safety and Welfare Learning Unit. If you would like us to present a Lunch and Learn to your organization, please fill out the AIA Lunch and Learn Request Form.	SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring Div.
	Continuing Education: Emerging Trends in Mail Delivery Equipment The Florence continuing education course "Emerging Trends in Mail Delivery Equipment" is active on AEC Daily’s Online Learning Center (OLC). This AIA and CSI approved course provides an overview of changes taking place since the United States Postal Service updated the mailbox standard and features consideration of size and installation of centralized mailboxes; space planning requirements associated with the updated specifications; and, ADA regulation considerations.	Florence Manufacturing Company
	AIA Continuing Education Receive Credits While Learning about Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). The Continuing Education System of the American Institute of Architects requires members to earn 18 learning unit hours and 6 hours of Health, Safety and Welfare each year.	El Rey Stucco Co., Inc.

Continuing Education Announcements

Continuing Education Announcements
Preview	Summary	Company	Date
	ISO Standards For Fair And Transparent Construction Procurement A new series of ISO standards offers the international construction industry practical tools to ensure fair competition, reduce the possibility of abuse and improve predictability in procurement outcomes.		Apr 5, 2011
	Reflective Roof Coatings The Sherwin-Williams Company offers a new Free AIA Online Continuing Education Course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. Provides an overview of reflective roof coatings and includes discussions on protective roof coatings, types of roof coatings, ...	The Sherwin-Williams Company	Jan 26, 2011
	Gypsum Board: Beyond Recycled Content National Gypsum offers a new Free AIA Online Continuing Education Course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. Provides an overview of the characteristics of gypsum board that allow it to contribute to sustainably designed buildings, a look at methods...	National Gypsum Co.	Nov 10, 2010
	Acoustically Enhanced Gypsum Board Designed for High STC Wall Assemblies National Gypsum offers a new Free AIA Online Continuing Education Course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center.	National Gypsum Co.	Sep 3, 2010
	Lifting Solutions for the Heavy-Duty Truck and Bus Industry Stertil-Koni offers a Free AIA Online Continuing Education Course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center.	Stertil-Koni	Apr 15, 2010
	Acoustical Ceiling Restoration ProCoat offers FREE on-line continuing education course at AECDaily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is registered with AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.	ProCoat Products, Inc.	Dec 3, 2009
	The Benefits & Design Considerations of Larger Brick Sizes Belden Brick offers a FREE online continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center.	Belden Brick Co.	Oct 20, 2009
	TIGER Powder Course 2009 continues TIGER Drylac® powder coatings nationwide tour: comprehensive two-day course will take anyone from their current level to a greater and more positive understanding of Powder Coating.	TIGER Drylac U.S.A., Inc. Powder Coatings	Aug 31, 2009
	Weather Resistant Barriers in Vertical Exterior Walls New FREE on-line continuing education course offered by BioBased Insulation at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center.	Typar® Weather Protection System, a division of Fiberweb®, Inc.	Jun 23, 2009
	Draper Sponsors Free Continuing Education Draper offers the following FREE on-line continuing education courses at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center: "Daylighting 201 - A Simple Guide To Motorized Shades And Controls", "Specifying Projection Screens: Critical Factors to Consider", and "Specif...	Draper, Inc.	May 29, 2009
	Materials Chemistry: Using Science to Ensure More Responsible Manufacturing New FREE on-line continuing education course offered by Steelcase at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center.	Steelcase, Inc.	May 19, 2009
	SUMMER 09 Online Sustainable Design Classes at the BAC Registration is now open.		May 5, 2009
	Thermal Performance: Energy Efficiency Through Insulation New FREE on-line continuing education course offered by BioBased Insulation at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center.	BioBased Insulation®, LLC	May 5, 2009
	Insulation Energy Savings: Key Issues and Performance Factors As codes tighten and energy costs skyrocket, there is significant and renewed interest in energy performance of buildings.	AEC Daily	Apr 19, 2009
	SlipNOT® Becomes AIA Approved SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring is proud to announce the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has approved SlipNOT® as a registered Continuing Education Systems (CES) provider.	SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring Div.	Oct 7, 2008
	AEC DAILY Launches New Continuing Ed Course: Paint 101: What is Paint? (CDN) AEC Daily adds another Canadian course to its Online Learning Center, "Paint 101: What is Paint?". This course provides information on types of paint, paint finishes, surface preparation and primers.	AEC Daily	Jan 24, 2006
	AEC DAILY Launches New Continuing Ed Course: Construction Documents Education Program Part 6: Procurement and Project Document Modifications AEC Daily launches the 6th in its CSI Construction Documents Education Program: Procurement and Project Document Modifications. This course provides an overview of how procurement and contract documents are changed through addenda and modifications;...	National Gypsum Co.	Jan 16, 2006
	AEC DAILY Launches New Continuing Ed Course: Construction Documents Education Program Part 1: Introduction and Overview of Construction Documents Provides an overview of the history of the construction process including the evolution of the master builder concept, describes the life cycle of a facility and the stages of a project as well as the relationship between project teams.	AEC Daily	Sep 25, 2005
	AEC DAILY Launches New Continuing Ed Course: High-Performance Coatings for Industrial Applications Provides an overview of high-performance coatings for industrial applications...	AEC Daily	Jul 31, 2005
	AEC DAILY Launches New Continuing Ed Course: Paint 201: Practical Solutions and Problem-Solving Techniques Provides an overview of the classification of paints, advantages and disadvantages of latex versus alkyd coatings, surface preparation and priming techniques, and causes and solutions for common paint problems.	AEC Daily	Jul 31, 2005

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