CEUs and Virtual Learning Seminars
Barrier-Free Design: Understanding Accessibility in a Locker Room
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understanding the difference between ADA vs ANSI
- Designing a complete barrier-free environment
- Understanding the path of travel
- Designing for reach intent
- Atmospheric considerations
- Durability & resistance considerations
COURSE CREDITS
AIA | OAA | QAA | AIBC | RAIC 1 Credit
Designing Restrooms for a Post-COVID World
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- How COVID-19 has been transmitted & how to prevent the spread
- Areas of highest transmission rates & the 5 factors for transmission
- Areas of concern for transition in the restroom
- Recommendations to keep restroom users safe
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 Credit
Specification Development
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Purpose of a specification
- Problems with specifications today
- Evolution of the specification process
- Tips to Writing a specification
- Why it’s important to hold a spec
COURSE CREDITS
ASPE 1 Credit
Specifying Code-Compliant Toilet Partitions
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Discuss the update of toilet partition material fire code compliance
- Explain how to select the most appropriate toilet partition material, hardware, and mounting configuration based on building type
- Describe three ADA accessible toilet compartment layouts
- Identify guidelines for writing toilet compartment specifications
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1
Relocatable Bathroom Fixtures = Universal Design
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identification of HPL Material and Properties
- Fundamentals of Rainscreen Principles
- Systems and Applications
- Inspiration with HPL
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1
Multi-generational Public Design
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the importance of Universal Design and Barrier-Free Design, the difference between the two, and how they can be integrated into bathroom design
- Describe why and where the need for universal and barrier-free design is growing
- Describe universal design recommendations for residential (non-public) bathrooms
- Describe barrier-free design requirements for public (non-private) bathrooms
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1
Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Minimize congestion at entrances and exits
- Open vestibule plan most recommended
- Meet or exceed minimum maneuvering clearances
- Toilet compartment doors meet ADA standards
- Out-swing doors must close completely
- New standards offer a variety of door location and dimension options
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1
Design for Long Term Care Facilities
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Applications in long-term care facilities
- Barrier-free product options
- Touchless and accessible solutions
- How ATS Spec Tool and Visual Spec Builder can help
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Engineered Infection Prevention
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand and explore the problems faced by healthcare facilities across North America due to hospital acquired infections (HAI) and study the emerging CSA standards to improve healthcare design.
- Identify the emerging technologies making the greatest impact in the reduction of hospital acquired infections. Understanding and adopting the technologies below in healthcare design can lead to improved health and safety of both staff and patients:
- A. UV Disinfection
- B. Copper Touch Surfaces
- C. Ozone Disinfection & Hand Hygiene Sinks
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Watts
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Backflow Preventors & PRV
- Drainage Overview
- Trench Drain & Parking Areas
- Water Quality, Rainwater Harvesting & Softening Systems
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Lixil Brand Re-Introduction (American Standard, Grohe, DXV)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- New China option
- Various Brass options for Faucets and Flushvalves
- Shower Valve and Finish Options
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Sloan and Chicago Faucets Brass Discussion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Low Flow and Bluetooth enabled Electronic Faucet / Flush valve discussions
- Designer Series MultiLav Options (Including AerDec for Point of Use Soap, Faucet, Hand Dryer)
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Whitehall & Acorn Re-Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Mental Health Product Discussion
- Multi-Lav Overview
- Penal Application Product Overview
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Emergency Fixtures from Guardian and Lawler
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Product Overview and Code Requirement Discussion
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Engineered Solutions for Potable and DWV Water Distribution and their Place in the National Plumbing Code
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Addressing dissimilar pipe materials how you can use ATS Spec Tool to specify the code-compliant TestRite DWV Testing System
- How to select the correct PEX piping based on project application
- HoldRite and SharkBite Product Overview and Code Requirement Discussion
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
School Solutions with Franke
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Addressing educational facilities’ design considerations in a post COVID-19 world
- How to select Franke sinks, basins, drinking fountains, and accessories to sanitization, infection prevention, and hand-washing applications in schools
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Improving Acoustics Inside Buildings
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understanding and recognizing plumbing noise and plumbing acoustic isolation inside buildings
- How to identify cost effective of plumbing acoustic isolation
- Updating plumbing specifications to incorporate plumbing acoustic isolation systems
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Making Intelligent Drainage Choices for Ultra-Hygienic Applications
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify the primary considerations when selecting drainage for food & beverage and pharmaceuticals application
- How to analyze and evaluate the performance of drainage materials
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Drainage Systems for Hospitals and Medical Centers
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Evaluating the performance of drainage materials installed inside healthcare facilities
- Identifying the effect of biofilms on the transmission and propagation of pathogens
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions in hospitals and medical centers
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Control Strategies for Commercial Snow Melting
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Evaluating the performance of drainage materials installed inside healthcare facilities
- Identifying the effect of biofilms on the transmission and propagation of pathogens
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions in hospitals and medical centers
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
You Have Choices When You’re Designing Your Data Center
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the context and verbiage of Data Center Cooling for several different scenarios
- Identify the importance, adaptability, and benefits of Data Center Cooling and maintenance as vital to safeguarding information technology
- Understand why Data Center Cooling has become so important to health and safety, and imperative to tech industry growth
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Introduction to Submersible Wastewater Pumps
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
General design of pumps, the differences and which pump is best for the application. Focuses on sump, back-up systems, effluent, solids-handling, and grinder pumps as well as some general best practices.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Pump Sizing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This presentation addresses the information needed to size a pump and the pump sizing fundamentals.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Basin Sizing and Pre-Packaged Systems
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This Presentation gives a general overview of what to consider when sizing a basin and the general rules and methods to sizing lift stations.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Low-Pressure Pipe Pump Sizing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This Presentation is an advanced pump sizing course specifically catered to low pressure pipe/low pressure distribution (LPP/LPD) systems used in subsurface disposal of effluent. It addresses how to calculate flow rates and total dynamic head as well as design considerations to combat high pressures, flow deviation, or excessive design flows to provide the most efficient and economical design. We will also look at our pump sizing software we use to size LPP Systems.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Intro to Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Intro to how VFDs affect pump performance and considerations to make before using them in your application. Also discusses simultaneous operation of multiple pumps as an alternative to VFDs and complex systems.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Intro to Pressure Sewer
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Why pressure sewer may be preferred over gravity systems and the benefits of a pressure sewer system. The general products used in pressure sewer systems covering pumps, basins, controls, and valves. How we size/select pipe material, diameters and pumps. Where valving is needed to ensure the longest life of a system. What information is needed to properly size a pressure sewer system.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Mastering the Art of Specification Writing: Drive Demand and Efficiency in Your Projects
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Navigate the complexities of modern specifications,
- Avoid common pitfalls in spec writing,
- Select basis of design and alliterative products.
COURSE CREDITS
ASPE 0.1 Credit
Designing Restrooms for a Post-COVID World
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- How COVID-19 has been transmitted & how to prevent the spread
- Areas of highest transmission rates & the 5 factors for transmission
- Areas of concern for transition in the restroom
- Recommendations to keep restroom users safe
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 Credit
Specification Development
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Purpose of a specification
- Problems with specifications today
- Evolution of the specification process
- Tips to Writing a specification
- Why it’s important to hold a spec
COURSE CREDITS
ASPE 1 Credit
Specifying Code-Compliant Toilet Partitions
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Discuss the update of toilet partition material fire code compliance
- Explain how to select the most appropriate toilet partition material, hardware, and mounting configuration based on building type
- Describe three ADA accessible toilet compartment layouts
- Identify guidelines for writing toilet compartment specifications
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1
Relocatable Bathroom Fixtures = Universal Design
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identification of HPL Material and Properties
- Fundamentals of Rainscreen Principles
- Systems and Applications
- Inspiration with HPL
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1
Multi-generational Public Design
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the importance of Universal Design and Barrier-Free Design, the difference between the two, and how they can be integrated into bathroom design
- Describe why and where the need for universal and barrier-free design is growing
- Describe universal design recommendations for residential (non-public) bathrooms
- Describe barrier-free design requirements for public (non-private) bathrooms
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1
Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Minimize congestion at entrances and exits
- Open vestibule plan most recommended
- Meet or exceed minimum maneuvering clearances
- Toilet compartment doors meet ADA standards
- Out-swing doors must close completely
- New standards offer a variety of door location and dimension options
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1
Barrier-Free Design: Understanding Accessibility in a Locker Room
- Understanding the difference between ADA vs ANSI
- Designing a complete barrier-free environment
- Understanding the path of travel
- Designing for reach intent
- Atmospheric considerations
- Durability & resistance considerations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COURSE CREDITS
AIA | OAA | QAA | AIBC | RAIC 1 Credit
You Have Choices When You’re Designing Your Data Center
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the context and verbiage of Data Center Cooling for several different scenarios
- Identify the importance, adaptability, and benefits of Data Center Cooling and maintenance as vital to safeguarding information technology
- Understand why Data Center Cooling has become so important to health and safety, and imperative to tech industry growth
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Design for Long Term Care Facilities
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Applications in long-term care facilities
- Barrier-free product options
- Touchless and accessible solutions
- How ATS Spec Tool and Visual Spec Builder can help
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Engineered Infection Prevention
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand and explore the problems faced by healthcare facilities across North America due to hospital acquired infections (HAI) and study the emerging CSA standards to improve healthcare design.
- Identify the emerging technologies making the greatest impact in the reduction of hospital acquired infections. Understanding and adopting the technologies below in healthcare design can lead to improved health and safety of both staff and patients:
- A. UV Disinfection
- B. Copper Touch Surfaces
- C. Ozone Disinfection & Hand Hygiene Sinks
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Watts
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Backflow Preventors & PRV
- Drainage Overview
- Trench Drain & Parking Areas
- Water Quality, Rainwater Harvesting & Softening Systems
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Lixil Brand Re-Introduction (American Standard, Grohe, DXV)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- New China option
- Various Brass options for Faucets and Flushvalves
- Shower Valve and Finish Options
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Sloan and Chicago Faucets Brass Discussion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Low Flow and Bluetooth enabled Electronic Faucet / Flush valve discussions
- Designer Series MultiLav Options (Including AerDec for Point of Use Soap, Faucet, Hand Dryer)
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Whitehall & Acorn Re-Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Mental Health Product Discussion
- Multi-Lav Overview
- Penal Application Product Overview
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Emergency Fixtures from Guardian and Lawler
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Product Overview and Code Requirement Discussion
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Engineered Solutions for Potable and DWV Water Distribution and their Place in the National Plumbing Code
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Addressing dissimilar pipe materials how you can use ATS Spec Tool to specify the code-compliant TestRite DWV Testing System
- How to select the correct PEX piping based on project application
- HoldRite and SharkBite Product Overview and Code Requirement Discussion
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
School Solutions with Franke
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Addressing educational facilities’ design considerations in a post COVID-19 world
- How to select Franke sinks, basins, drinking fountains, and accessories to sanitization, infection prevention, and hand-washing applications in schools
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Improving Acoustics Inside Buildings
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understanding and recognizing plumbing noise and plumbing acoustic isolation inside buildings
- How to identify cost effective of plumbing acoustic isolation
- Updating plumbing specifications to incorporate plumbing acoustic isolation systems
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Making Intelligent Drainage Choices for Ultra-Hygienic Applications
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify the primary considerations when selecting drainage for food & beverage and pharmaceuticals application
- How to analyze and evaluate the performance of drainage materials
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Drainage Systems for Hospitals and Medical Centers
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Evaluating the performance of drainage materials installed inside healthcare facilities
- Identifying the effect of biofilms on the transmission and propagation of pathogens
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions in hospitals and medical centers
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Control Strategies for Commercial Snow Melting
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Evaluating the performance of drainage materials installed inside healthcare facilities
- Identifying the effect of biofilms on the transmission and propagation of pathogens
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions in hospitals and medical centers
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Introduction to Submersible Wastewater Pumps
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
General design of pumps, the differences and which pump is best for the application. Focuses on sump, back-up systems, effluent, solids-handling, and grinder pumps as well as some general best practices.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Pump Sizing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This presentation addresses the information needed to size a pump and the pump sizing fundamentals.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Basin Sizing and Pre-Packaged Systems
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This Presentation gives a general overview of what to consider when sizing a basin and the general rules and methods to sizing lift stations.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Low-Pressure Pipe Pump Sizing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This Presentation is an advanced pump sizing course specifically catered to low pressure pipe/low pressure distribution (LPP/LPD) systems used in subsurface disposal of effluent. It addresses how to calculate flow rates and total dynamic head as well as design considerations to combat high pressures, flow deviation, or excessive design flows to provide the most efficient and economical design. We will also look at our pump sizing software we use to size LPP Systems.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Intro to Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Intro to how VFDs affect pump performance and considerations to make before using them in your application. Also discusses simultaneous operation of multiple pumps as an alternative to VFDs and complex systems.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
Intro to Pressure Sewer
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Why pressure sewer may be preferred over gravity systems and the benefits of a pressure sewer system. The general products used in pressure sewer systems covering pumps, basins, controls, and valves. How we size/select pipe material, diameters and pumps. Where valving is needed to ensure the longest life of a system. What information is needed to properly size a pressure sewer system.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE
- All Courses
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Barrier-Free Design: Understanding Accessibility in a Locker Room
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understanding the difference between ADA vs ANSI
- Designing a complete barrier-free environment
- Understanding the path of travel
- Designing for reach intent
- Atmospheric considerations
- Durability & resistance considerations
COURSE CREDITS
AIA | OAA | QAA | AIBC | RAIC 1 CreditDesigning Restrooms for a Post-COVID World
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- How COVID-19 has been transmitted & how to prevent the spread
- Areas of highest transmission rates & the 5 factors for transmission
- Areas of concern for transition in the restroom
- Recommendations to keep restroom users safe
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 CreditSpecification Development
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Purpose of a specification
- Problems with specifications today
- Evolution of the specification process
- Tips to Writing a specification
- Why it’s important to hold a spec
COURSE CREDITS
ASPE 1 CreditSpecifying Code-Compliant Toilet Partitions
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Discuss the update of toilet partition material fire code compliance
- Explain how to select the most appropriate toilet partition material, hardware, and mounting configuration based on building type
- Describe three ADA accessible toilet compartment layouts
- Identify guidelines for writing toilet compartment specifications
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1Relocatable Bathroom Fixtures = Universal Design
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identification of HPL Material and Properties
- Fundamentals of Rainscreen Principles
- Systems and Applications
- Inspiration with HPL
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1Multi-generational Public Design
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the importance of Universal Design and Barrier-Free Design, the difference between the two, and how they can be integrated into bathroom design
- Describe why and where the need for universal and barrier-free design is growing
- Describe universal design recommendations for residential (non-public) bathrooms
- Describe barrier-free design requirements for public (non-private) bathrooms
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Minimize congestion at entrances and exits
- Open vestibule plan most recommended
- Meet or exceed minimum maneuvering clearances
- Toilet compartment doors meet ADA standards
- Out-swing doors must close completely
- New standards offer a variety of door location and dimension options
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1Design for Long Term Care Facilities
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Applications in long-term care facilities
- Barrier-free product options
- Touchless and accessible solutions
- How ATS Spec Tool and Visual Spec Builder can help
COURSE CREDITS
NONEEngineered Infection Prevention
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand and explore the problems faced by healthcare facilities across North America due to hospital acquired infections (HAI) and study the emerging CSA standards to improve healthcare design.
- Identify the emerging technologies making the greatest impact in the reduction of hospital acquired infections. Understanding and adopting the technologies below in healthcare design can lead to improved health and safety of both staff and patients:
- A. UV Disinfection
- B. Copper Touch Surfaces
- C. Ozone Disinfection & Hand Hygiene Sinks
COURSE CREDITS
NONEWatts
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Backflow Preventors & PRV
- Drainage Overview
- Trench Drain & Parking Areas
- Water Quality, Rainwater Harvesting & Softening Systems
COURSE CREDITS
NONELixil Brand Re-Introduction (American Standard, Grohe, DXV)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- New China option
- Various Brass options for Faucets and Flushvalves
- Shower Valve and Finish Options
COURSE CREDITS
NONESloan and Chicago Faucets Brass Discussion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Low Flow and Bluetooth enabled Electronic Faucet / Flush valve discussions
- Designer Series MultiLav Options (Including AerDec for Point of Use Soap, Faucet, Hand Dryer)
COURSE CREDITS
NONEWhitehall & Acorn Re-Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Mental Health Product Discussion
- Multi-Lav Overview
- Penal Application Product Overview
COURSE CREDITS
NONEEmergency Fixtures from Guardian and Lawler
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Product Overview and Code Requirement Discussion
COURSE CREDITS
NONEEngineered Solutions for Potable and DWV Water Distribution and their Place in the National Plumbing Code
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Addressing dissimilar pipe materials how you can use ATS Spec Tool to specify the code-compliant TestRite DWV Testing System
- How to select the correct PEX piping based on project application
- HoldRite and SharkBite Product Overview and Code Requirement Discussion
COURSE CREDITS
NONESchool Solutions with Franke
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Addressing educational facilities’ design considerations in a post COVID-19 world
- How to select Franke sinks, basins, drinking fountains, and accessories to sanitization, infection prevention, and hand-washing applications in schools
COURSE CREDITS
NONEImproving Acoustics Inside Buildings
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understanding and recognizing plumbing noise and plumbing acoustic isolation inside buildings
- How to identify cost effective of plumbing acoustic isolation
- Updating plumbing specifications to incorporate plumbing acoustic isolation systems
COURSE CREDITS
NONEMaking Intelligent Drainage Choices for Ultra-Hygienic Applications
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify the primary considerations when selecting drainage for food & beverage and pharmaceuticals application
- How to analyze and evaluate the performance of drainage materials
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions
COURSE CREDITS
NONEDrainage Systems for Hospitals and Medical Centers
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Evaluating the performance of drainage materials installed inside healthcare facilities
- Identifying the effect of biofilms on the transmission and propagation of pathogens
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions in hospitals and medical centers
COURSE CREDITS
NONEControl Strategies for Commercial Snow Melting
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Evaluating the performance of drainage materials installed inside healthcare facilities
- Identifying the effect of biofilms on the transmission and propagation of pathogens
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions in hospitals and medical centers
COURSE CREDITS
NONEYou Have Choices When You’re Designing Your Data Center
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the context and verbiage of Data Center Cooling for several different scenarios
- Identify the importance, adaptability, and benefits of Data Center Cooling and maintenance as vital to safeguarding information technology
- Understand why Data Center Cooling has become so important to health and safety, and imperative to tech industry growth
COURSE CREDITS
NONEIntroduction to Submersible Wastewater Pumps
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
General design of pumps, the differences and which pump is best for the application. Focuses on sump, back-up systems, effluent, solids-handling, and grinder pumps as well as some general best practices.
COURSE CREDITS
NONEPump Sizing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This presentation addresses the information needed to size a pump and the pump sizing fundamentals.
COURSE CREDITS
NONEBasin Sizing and Pre-Packaged Systems
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This Presentation gives a general overview of what to consider when sizing a basin and the general rules and methods to sizing lift stations.
COURSE CREDITS
NONELow-Pressure Pipe Pump Sizing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This Presentation is an advanced pump sizing course specifically catered to low pressure pipe/low pressure distribution (LPP/LPD) systems used in subsurface disposal of effluent. It addresses how to calculate flow rates and total dynamic head as well as design considerations to combat high pressures, flow deviation, or excessive design flows to provide the most efficient and economical design. We will also look at our pump sizing software we use to size LPP Systems.
COURSE CREDITS
NONEIntro to Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Intro to how VFDs affect pump performance and considerations to make before using them in your application. Also discusses simultaneous operation of multiple pumps as an alternative to VFDs and complex systems.
COURSE CREDITS
NONEIntro to Pressure Sewer
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Why pressure sewer may be preferred over gravity systems and the benefits of a pressure sewer system. The general products used in pressure sewer systems covering pumps, basins, controls, and valves. How we size/select pipe material, diameters and pumps. Where valving is needed to ensure the longest life of a system. What information is needed to properly size a pressure sewer system.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE - Accredited
-
Mastering the Art of Specification Writing: Drive Demand and Efficiency in Your Projects
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Navigate the complexities of modern specifications,
- Avoid common pitfalls in spec writing,
- Select basis of design and alliterative products.
COURSE CREDITS
ASPE 0.1 CreditDesigning Restrooms for a Post-COVID World
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- How COVID-19 has been transmitted & how to prevent the spread
- Areas of highest transmission rates & the 5 factors for transmission
- Areas of concern for transition in the restroom
- Recommendations to keep restroom users safe
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 CreditSpecification Development
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Purpose of a specification
- Problems with specifications today
- Evolution of the specification process
- Tips to Writing a specification
- Why it’s important to hold a spec
COURSE CREDITS
ASPE 1 CreditSpecifying Code-Compliant Toilet Partitions
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Discuss the update of toilet partition material fire code compliance
- Explain how to select the most appropriate toilet partition material, hardware, and mounting configuration based on building type
- Describe three ADA accessible toilet compartment layouts
- Identify guidelines for writing toilet compartment specifications
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1Relocatable Bathroom Fixtures = Universal Design
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identification of HPL Material and Properties
- Fundamentals of Rainscreen Principles
- Systems and Applications
- Inspiration with HPL
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1Multi-generational Public Design
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the importance of Universal Design and Barrier-Free Design, the difference between the two, and how they can be integrated into bathroom design
- Describe why and where the need for universal and barrier-free design is growing
- Describe universal design recommendations for residential (non-public) bathrooms
- Describe barrier-free design requirements for public (non-private) bathrooms
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Minimize congestion at entrances and exits
- Open vestibule plan most recommended
- Meet or exceed minimum maneuvering clearances
- Toilet compartment doors meet ADA standards
- Out-swing doors must close completely
- New standards offer a variety of door location and dimension options
COURSE CREDITS
AIA 1 | AAA 1 | OAA 1 | QAA 1 | RAIC 1Barrier-Free Design: Understanding Accessibility in a Locker Room
- Understanding the difference between ADA vs ANSI
- Designing a complete barrier-free environment
- Understanding the path of travel
- Designing for reach intent
- Atmospheric considerations
- Durability & resistance considerations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COURSE CREDITS
AIA | OAA | QAA | AIBC | RAIC 1 Credit - Non-Accredited
-
You Have Choices When You’re Designing Your Data Center
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the context and verbiage of Data Center Cooling for several different scenarios
- Identify the importance, adaptability, and benefits of Data Center Cooling and maintenance as vital to safeguarding information technology
- Understand why Data Center Cooling has become so important to health and safety, and imperative to tech industry growth
COURSE CREDITS
NONEDesign for Long Term Care Facilities
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Applications in long-term care facilities
- Barrier-free product options
- Touchless and accessible solutions
- How ATS Spec Tool and Visual Spec Builder can help
COURSE CREDITS
NONEEngineered Infection Prevention
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand and explore the problems faced by healthcare facilities across North America due to hospital acquired infections (HAI) and study the emerging CSA standards to improve healthcare design.
- Identify the emerging technologies making the greatest impact in the reduction of hospital acquired infections. Understanding and adopting the technologies below in healthcare design can lead to improved health and safety of both staff and patients:
- A. UV Disinfection
- B. Copper Touch Surfaces
- C. Ozone Disinfection & Hand Hygiene Sinks
COURSE CREDITS
NONEWatts
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Backflow Preventors & PRV
- Drainage Overview
- Trench Drain & Parking Areas
- Water Quality, Rainwater Harvesting & Softening Systems
COURSE CREDITS
NONELixil Brand Re-Introduction (American Standard, Grohe, DXV)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- New China option
- Various Brass options for Faucets and Flushvalves
- Shower Valve and Finish Options
COURSE CREDITS
NONESloan and Chicago Faucets Brass Discussion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Low Flow and Bluetooth enabled Electronic Faucet / Flush valve discussions
- Designer Series MultiLav Options (Including AerDec for Point of Use Soap, Faucet, Hand Dryer)
COURSE CREDITS
NONEWhitehall & Acorn Re-Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Mental Health Product Discussion
- Multi-Lav Overview
- Penal Application Product Overview
COURSE CREDITS
NONEEmergency Fixtures from Guardian and Lawler
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Product Overview and Code Requirement Discussion
COURSE CREDITS
NONEEngineered Solutions for Potable and DWV Water Distribution and their Place in the National Plumbing Code
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Addressing dissimilar pipe materials how you can use ATS Spec Tool to specify the code-compliant TestRite DWV Testing System
- How to select the correct PEX piping based on project application
- HoldRite and SharkBite Product Overview and Code Requirement Discussion
COURSE CREDITS
NONESchool Solutions with Franke
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Addressing educational facilities’ design considerations in a post COVID-19 world
- How to select Franke sinks, basins, drinking fountains, and accessories to sanitization, infection prevention, and hand-washing applications in schools
COURSE CREDITS
NONEImproving Acoustics Inside Buildings
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understanding and recognizing plumbing noise and plumbing acoustic isolation inside buildings
- How to identify cost effective of plumbing acoustic isolation
- Updating plumbing specifications to incorporate plumbing acoustic isolation systems
COURSE CREDITS
NONEMaking Intelligent Drainage Choices for Ultra-Hygienic Applications
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify the primary considerations when selecting drainage for food & beverage and pharmaceuticals application
- How to analyze and evaluate the performance of drainage materials
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions
COURSE CREDITS
NONEDrainage Systems for Hospitals and Medical Centers
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Evaluating the performance of drainage materials installed inside healthcare facilities
- Identifying the effect of biofilms on the transmission and propagation of pathogens
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions in hospitals and medical centers
COURSE CREDITS
NONEControl Strategies for Commercial Snow Melting
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Evaluating the performance of drainage materials installed inside healthcare facilities
- Identifying the effect of biofilms on the transmission and propagation of pathogens
- Compare the cost effectiveness of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions in hospitals and medical centers
COURSE CREDITS
NONEIntroduction to Submersible Wastewater Pumps
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
General design of pumps, the differences and which pump is best for the application. Focuses on sump, back-up systems, effluent, solids-handling, and grinder pumps as well as some general best practices.
COURSE CREDITS
NONEPump Sizing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This presentation addresses the information needed to size a pump and the pump sizing fundamentals.
COURSE CREDITS
NONEBasin Sizing and Pre-Packaged Systems
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This Presentation gives a general overview of what to consider when sizing a basin and the general rules and methods to sizing lift stations.
COURSE CREDITS
NONELow-Pressure Pipe Pump Sizing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This Presentation is an advanced pump sizing course specifically catered to low pressure pipe/low pressure distribution (LPP/LPD) systems used in subsurface disposal of effluent. It addresses how to calculate flow rates and total dynamic head as well as design considerations to combat high pressures, flow deviation, or excessive design flows to provide the most efficient and economical design. We will also look at our pump sizing software we use to size LPP Systems.
COURSE CREDITS
NONEIntro to Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Intro to how VFDs affect pump performance and considerations to make before using them in your application. Also discusses simultaneous operation of multiple pumps as an alternative to VFDs and complex systems.
COURSE CREDITS
NONEIntro to Pressure Sewer
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Why pressure sewer may be preferred over gravity systems and the benefits of a pressure sewer system. The general products used in pressure sewer systems covering pumps, basins, controls, and valves. How we size/select pipe material, diameters and pumps. Where valving is needed to ensure the longest life of a system. What information is needed to properly size a pressure sewer system.
COURSE CREDITS
NONE