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This course will introduce you to the principles of architectural planning and design. Because architectural design is largely a subjective process, the “casebook” approach is used to illustrate it. In this instance, the architectural design of fire stations is the “case” to be discussed. You will learn about space allocation criteria, core functional areas, site evaluation and location, general design guidelines, site design, and

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Architectural Design: Golf Clubhouses - 3 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:16:47 -0700

Architectural Design: Golf Clubhouses PDH - Course Outline

I. Introduction

II. Site Design

A. Golf activity control

B. Service to the community

C. Site design and organization

1. Patron sequences

2. Parking

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Architectural Design: Libraries - 3 PDH

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:23:11 -0700

Architectural Design: Libraries PDH - Learning Objectives

Learn about typical space allowances for small, medium and large libraries.
Learn about the five core functional areas in libraries.
Learn typical site size, configuration and orientation requirements.
Learn about architectural criteria for the circulation desk, circulation spaces, general collection stacks, reference desk,
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Architectural Theatres Vol. 3 - 3 PDH

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:47:04 -0700

Course Description

This publication provides an introduction to certain aspects of the architectural design of theatres and concert halls. This volume discusses access, environmental systems, and performance support

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Architectural Theatres Vol. 4 - 3 PDH

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:18:19 -0700

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This publication provides an introduction to certain aspects of the architectural design of theatres and concert halls. This volume discusses theatre

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Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry - 5 PDH

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:25:04 -0700

Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry PDH - LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

Description of asbestos
Dangers of asbestos exposure
Definition of work classifications
Permissible exposure limit for asbestos
Asbestos operations that employers must monitor and
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Basics of Passive Solar Heating - 4 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:18:02 -0700

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will

Be able to name the six components which typically make up a passive solar heating system
Be able to name five basic types of passive solar heating systems

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Boiler Control Systems: An Introduction - 4 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:19:23 -0700

Course Outline

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Building Design Specifications and Tools - 3 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:19:52 -0700

Course Outline

I. Background and history

II. Design guidance

A. Building types

B. Space types

C. Design disciplines

D. Design objectives

E. Products and systems

III. Project management

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Bulk Fuel Storage - 5 PDH

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:42:15 -0700

Course Description

This course provides guidance for the design of bulk fuel storage facilities, including bulk storage tanks and those components normally located within a typical bulk storage compound. These components

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Cathodic Protection Inspection Testing - 5 PDH

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 12:19:37 -0700

Course Description

This discussion includes criteria and inspection actions that, when used either separately or in combination, will indicate whether adequate cathodic protection of a metallic piping system has been achieved. The effectiveness of

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Central Heating Plant Planning - 3 PDH

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:24:09 -0700

Specific Knowledge and Skill Obtained

Learn about….

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Coatings and Paints - 5 PDH

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:34:45 -0700

Learning Objectives

Learn the criteria to use in selecting coating and painting materials
Learn how to specify lead- and chromate-free coatings and paints with volatile organic chemical (VOC) limits required by regulations
Learn about the recommended coatings and paints for application to all of the typical construction material substrates
Learn how deteriorated surfaces should be repaired
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Communication Systems for Medical Facilities - 4 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:22:15 -0700

Learning Objectives

Learn about communication distribution facilities
Learn about telephone system requirements

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Dam Arch Construction - 3 PDH

Sat, 25 Jun 2016 07:19:45 -0700

This course will introduce you to the construction of concrete arch dams. The design and analysis of any dam assumes that the construction will provide a suitable foundation and uniform quality of concrete. The design also depends on the construction to satisfy many of the design assumptions, including such items as the design closure temperature. The topics in this course will deal with the construction aspects of arch dams as they relate to the preparation of planning, design, and

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Deep Foundations - 3 PDH

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:38:23 -0700

Course Outline

1. General

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Design of Industrial Ventilation Systems - 3 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:22:52 -0700

Specific Learning Objectives

Learn about the eight steps in the procedure for design of industrial ventilation systems.
Learn the importance of replacement air and how to provide it in your design.
Learn the basics of plenum design with and without perforated ducts.
Learn about the controls needed in basic industrial ventilation systems.
Learn the importance of operational
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Design of Solar Water Heating Systems - 3 PDH

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:46:10 -0700

Course Content

1. INTRODUCTION

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Distribution of Stresses in Soil - 3 PDH

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:43:18 -0700

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION

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Electric Power Requirements for Buildings - 3 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:25:54 -0700

Learning Objectives

Learn how to convert motor horsepower to input kilovolt-amperes for preliminary estimates.

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Electrical Systems for Medical Facilities - 5 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:26:30 -0700

Learning Objectives

Learn about power supply criteria factors.
Learn about power supply reliability and durability requirements.
Learn about electrical requirements for Critical Care spaces.
Learn about special requirements for Wet Procedure locations.

Learn about normal power sources for hospitals and ambulatory care clinics.
Learn about
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Field Explorations for Foundations - 3 PDH

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:14:54 -0700

Course Outline

1. Investigational programs

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Fire Protection Engineering for Buildings - 3 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:34:23 -0700

Course Outline

I. The five fundamental elements of fire protection engineering

A. Building materials and design

B. Water supply for fire protection

C. Fire extinguishing systems

D. Fire alarm systems

E. Special occupancies and hazards

II. Building materials and design

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Foundations In Areas of Significant Frost Penetration - 3 PDH

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:12:02 -0700

Course Outline

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Heating and Cooling Distribution Systems - 3 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:38:35 -0700

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

Learn about the four most common systems for distributing hot water, chilled water and steam outside of buildings.
Learn the order of preference for high temperature water and steam/condensate distribution systems.
Learn the order of preference for low temperature and chilled water distribution systems.
Learn the basic requirements for plan and profile
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HVAC Systems - 5 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:40:12 -0700

Learning Objectives

Learn how to calculate heating and cooling loads
Learn about the different types of air conditioning equipment
Learn some important concepts of air distribution ductwork design
Learn some rules-of-thumb for estimating heating and air conditioning capacity
Learn rules-of-thumb to determine chilled, hot and condenser water
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HVAC Systems for Medical Facilities - 5 PDH

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:51:00 -0700

Learning Objectives

Learn about special HVAC requirements for Critical Care Spaces.
Learn about Sensitive Spaces and their air conditioning requirements.
Learn which spaces in medical facilities are generally not air conditioned.
Learn about requirements for mechanical equipment spaces in medical facilities.
Learn about the six general areas into which hospital spaces are
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Implementing Design-Build in the Public Sector - 5 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:41:33 -0700

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Interior Electrical Distribution Systems - 3 PDH

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:16:59 -0700

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION

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Interior Lighting Design - 3 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:42:30 -0700

Learning Objectives

Learn how visibility describes size, brightness, and contrast of a particular activity and affects the lighting required to view that activity.
Learn about way-finding and the role of lighting in providing visual guidance, signage illumination, and more subtle aids such as continuity and hierarchy of lighting equipment that reinforces areas of similar use.
Learn how the effective use of
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Introduction to Solar Energy - 4 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:43:09 -0700

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will

Know the different types of electromagnetic radiation and which of them are included in solar radiation
Be able to calculate wavelength if given frequency and
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Low Impact Development - 5 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:44:24 -0700

Learning Objectives

Learn the definition of Low Impact Design (LID)
Learn about LID site design strategies
Learn about LID devices
Learn about integrated management practices (IMP)

Learn the principles of bioretention
Learn how to use dry wells, filter strips and swales

Learn about tree box filters,
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Noise Control in Buildings - 5 PDH

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:24:03 -0700

Learning Objectives

Learn the definition of a decibel and how it is calculated
Learn how to add, subtract and average decibel levels
Learn the definition of and how to calculate sound pressure level
Learn the definition of and how to calculate sound power level
Learn the definition of and how to calculate sound intensity level

Learn the
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OSHA: Construction, Demolition & Cleanup Safety Issues - 6 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:45:08 -0700

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

Safety requirements for scaffolds, trench excavation, and trench-worker protection;
Principles of demolition safety and cleanup;
Asbestos and lead hazards, especially as they occur in demolition projects;
Fall protection in residential construction and in general industry;
Fall
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OSHA: Fatalities from Improper Work Practices - 4 PDH

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:48:55 -0700

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

Principles of accident prevention
OSHA’s accident prevention recommendations for falls, asphyxiation, nail guns, trenches, electrocution and working near machinery
Importance of worker training, both in competence in operating equipment and in awareness of hazards existing on a particular job
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Passive Solar Buildings - 3 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:45:47 -0700

Course Outline

I. Systems

A. Direct gain heating

B. Daylighting

C. Radiant panels

D. Thermosiphoning air panels

E. Thermal storage walls

1. Trombe walls

2. Concrete block walls

3. Water

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Plumbing and Gas Systems For Medical Facilities - 4 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:47:41 -0700

Learning Objectives

Learn about waterborne pathogen prevention and control
Learn about continuity of service and backflow prevention for potable water supply systems
Learn about typical demand for hot water systems
Learn about sanitary drainage systems including protection of special fixtures and equipment
Learn about storm water disposal principles at medical treatment
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Roofing Systems - 5 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:50:15 -0700

STARTING POINTS FOR ROOF SYSTEM SELECTION
SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS FOR STEEP ROOFING SYSTEMS
SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS FOR LOW-SLOPE (MEMBRANE) ROOFING
RE-ROOFING AND RE-COVERING
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
DETAILED INFORMATION
USING PRINCIPAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF POSSIBLE ROOF SYSTEMS
CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SPECIFYING
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Solar Collectors: Heating & Cooling of Buildings - 8 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:55:39 -0700

Course Outline

INTRODUCTION
1. SCOPE
2. RELATED CRITERIA
3. SOLAR ENERGY
FLAT PLATE SOLAR COLLECTORS
1. COLLECTORS
2. ENERGY STORAGE AND AUXILIARY HEAT
3. DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS (DHW)
4. THERMOSYPHON, BATCH AND INTEGRAL COLLECTOR SYSTEMS
5. SPACE HEATING AND DHW
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Structural Aluminum Performance-Based Design - 4 PDH

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 22:10:37 -0800

Introduction

The core concept discussed in this document presents a broad overview of Performance-Based Structural Aluminum design employing various aluminum grades and aluminum alloys.

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Structural Design Criteria for Buildings - 3 PDH

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 11:39:54 -0700

Course Outline

1. CONCRETE

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Sustainable Design for Buildings - 3 PDH

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:57:38 -0700

Course Outline

I. The six principles of sustainable design

A. Optimization of site potential

B. Optimize energy use

C. Protection and conservation of water

D. Use of environmentally preferable products

E. Enhancement of the indoor environmental

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Theatre Acoustics - 3 PDH

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:26:21 -0800

Course Description

This course will provide you with an introduction to the techniques and methods applicable to design of concert halls and theatres for optimal acoustic characteristics and communications.

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Theatres Vol. 1 - 5 PDH

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:36:08 -0800

Course Description

This publication provides an introduction to certain aspects of the architectural design of theatres and concert halls. Topics discussed include room characteristics, drama and music room qualities,

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Theatres Vol. 2 - 3 PDH

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:34:29 -0800

Course Description

This publication provides an introduction to certain aspects of the architectural design of th

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Tropical Engineering Concrete, Wood, Metals - 3 PDH

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:55:30 -0700

Course Outline

1. CONCRETE

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