Continuing Education
CE Credits For Masonry & Architecture
To help keep you at the top of your game, all Echelon continuing education courses are now available both live (in-person or webinar) and at your own pace online. So, whether you are working from the office, or remotely, our team of Architectural Consultants are here to make sure you’re able to keep learning, growing and innovating.
Visit the Oldcastle APG Continuing Education Portal to view and register for our live lunch and learn session topics, and online course offerings. See why so many professionals consider the Echelon masonry team their go-to for informative, convenient masonry training.
We’re also offering regularly-scheduled live webinars through APG University Online. Check out the latest course listings!
Lunch and Learn
The Concrete Benefits of Glazed Masonry (LU/HSW)
CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW
Glazed concrete masonry units are a safe, clean, and highly durable alternative to glazed brick and ceramic tile.
This course will detail the benefits of glazed masonry units including their contributions to sustainable design, LEED certification, occupant health, as well as their undeniable ability to deliver flexible, stunning aesthetics to architectural projects ranging from schools, hospitals, gymnasiums and beyond.
After completing this course, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the potential LEED considerations that might be obtained by specifying and using glazed CMU.
- Discuss the proper moisture detailing required for glazed masonry.
- Explain the manufacturing process of glazed masonry.
- Discuss the utilitarian and aesthetic benefits of using glazed masonry.
This course is applicable to Astra-Glaze-SW+® glazed masonry units.
Lunch and Learn
Porcelain Veneers: Performance, Application, and Inspiration (LU)
CEU Credits: 1 LU
Porcelain is an ancient material with incredible properties that make it ideal for modern architectural applications.
This course will explore the key features, characteristics and performance certifications of porcelain veneers and tiles – especially as compared to other materials including natural stone, cultured stone and wood – and explore new options for effectively utilizing porcelain in a variety of indoor and outdoor applications.
After completing this course, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the key features, characteristics, and certifications of porcelain veneers.
- Compare the performance of porcelain veneers relative to other materials including natural stone, cultured stone, and wood.
- Organize and create effective specifications for porcelain veneers, including key installation considerations, in order to deliver successful projects.
- Effectively utilize porcelain veneers in both indoor and outdoor design applications.
Online Article
BIM COMES TO MASONRY
CEU Credits: 1 AIA LU | HSW
The time-honored trade gets closer to meaningful Building Information Management. This article will give you credit for 1 AIA LU/HSW.
Online Article
MASONRY AND LEED V4
CEU Credits: 1 AIA LU | HSW
Advanced products and systems can facilitate compliance. This article will give you credit for 1 AIA LU/HSW.
Online Article
CONTROLLING MOISTURE IN MASONRY
CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW
Resolving the number one cause of structural deterioration in buildings. This article will give you credit for 1 AIA LU/HSW.
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