TECHNICAL RESOURCES
Educational Courses (CEUs)
Please use the contact information on the right to register and learn more about our Continuing Education Units.
| Title | Approved For | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Veneer Specifics for Wood Doors | AIA: 1 LU credit DHI: 2.00 DHI CEP's AEC Daily: 1.00 LU/HSW hour | This course provides an in-depth look into wood veneer cutting methods, the various face lay-up options, and species selection as it pertains to wood doors. |
| Interior Doors are Key to School Security | AIA 1 LU|HSW | Active shooter attacks continue to happen in our workplaces, schools, universities and public facilities. These attacks require us to change the way we secure our facilities in order to protect the people inside. In order to determine what products and applications are the best suited for active shooter events, a new test method has been developed by active shooter subject matter experts based on the history of active shooter events. |
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Educational Courses (CEUs)
Please use the contact information on the right to register and learn more about our Continuing Education Units.
| Title | Approved For | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Veneer Specifics for Wood Doors | AIA: 1 LU credit DHI: 2.00 DHI CEP's AEC Daily: 1.00 LU/HSW hour | This course provides an in-depth look into wood veneer cutting methods, the various face lay-up options, and species selection as it pertains to wood doors. |
| Interior Doors are Key to School Security | AIA 1 LU|HSW | Active shooter attacks continue to happen in our workplaces, schools, universities and public facilities. These attacks require us to change the way we secure our facilities in order to protect the people inside. In order to determine what products and applications are the best suited for active shooter events, a new test method has been developed by active shooter subject matter experts based on the history of active shooter events. |
Contact Info
Educational Courses (CEUs)
Please use the contact information on the right to register and learn more about our Continuing Education Units.
| Title | Approved For | Description | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veneer Specifics for Wood Doors | AIA: 1 LU credit DHI: 2.00 DHI CEP's AEC Daily: 1.00 LU/HSW hour | This course provides an in-depth look into wood veneer cutting methods, the various face lay-up options, and species selection as it pertains to wood doors. | |
| Interior Doors are Key to School Security | AIA 1 LU|HSW | Active shooter attacks continue to happen in our workplaces, schools, universities and public facilities. These attacks require us to change the way we secure our facilities in order to protect the people inside. In order to determine what products and applications are the best suited for active shooter events, a new test method has been developed by active shooter subject matter experts based on the history of active shooter events. |
Educational Courses (CEUs)
Click on the course titles below to reach out to our Sales team for more information and insight.
| Title | Approved For | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Veneer Specifics for Wood Doors | AIA: 1 LU credit DHI: 2.00 DHI CEP's AEC Daily: 1.00 LU/HSW hour | This course provides an in-depth look into wood veneer cutting methods, the various face lay-up options, and species selection as it pertains to wood doors. |
| Interior Doors are Key to School Security | AIA 1 LU|HSW | Active shooter attacks continue to happen in our workplaces, schools, universities and public facilities. These attacks require us to change the way we secure our facilities in order to protect the people inside. In order to determine what products and applications are the best suited for active shooter events, a new test method has been developed by active shooter subject matter experts based on the history of active shooter events. |
Educational Courses (CEUs)
Click on any course below to reach out to our Sales team for more information and insight.
| Title | Approved For | Description | Learning Objective 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Wood Doors and LEED | AIA: 1 LU/HSW credit DHI: 2.0 DHI CEP's USGBC: 1 CE | This course is designed to give the participant an overview of the LEED Rating System, and how wood doors contribute towards the various credits. The participant will also have an understanding of how project specifications can impact the contributions towards these credits, with insight into potential areas of concern. | |
| Positive Pressure Requirements for Wood Doors | AIA: 1 LU credit DHI: 2.0 DHI CEP's | This course is designed enhance the attendee's knowledge of the differences in Neutral Pressure and Positive Pressure fire tests as it relates to wood doors. | |
| Understanding Wood Door Construction Standards | AIA: 1 LU credit DHI: 2.0 DHI CEP's AEC Daily: 1.00 LU/HSW hour | This course will provide the participant an understanding of the various wood door construction standards, with additional insight into the differences between a performance based standard and a prescriptive driven standard. General door construction including various door components will also be covered. | |
| Veneer Specifics for Wood Doors | AIA: 1 LU credit DHI: 2.00 DHI CEP's AEC Daily: 1.00 LU/HSW hour | This course provides an in-depth look into wood veneer cutting methods, the various face lay-up options, and species selection as it pertains to wood doors. | |
| Exploring Architectural Interior Door Solutions for Health Care Market | AIA: 1 LU credit | This course provides an understanding of the role interior wood doors contribute to health care buildings to include: life safety, acoustics, aesthetics, performance demands, environmental requirements, evidence-based design, life cycle cost and patient satisfaction. | |
| Interior Doors are Key to School Security | AIA 1 LU|HSW | Active shooter attacks continue to happen in our workplaces, schools, universities and public facilities. These attacks require us to change the way we secure our facilities in order to protect the people inside. In order to determine what products and applications are the best suited for active shooter events, a new test method has been developed by active shooter subject matter experts based on the history of active shooter events. | Discuss the history and stats on where violent incidents happen inside and outside our schools. |
Contact Info
Continuing Education
Educational Courses (CEUs)
Please use the contact information above to register and learn more about our Continuing Education Units.
Title
Veneers 101: An In-Depth Introduction to Wood Veneer Cutting, Matching, and Assembly Methods for Doors
Credits: 1 LU
Course Description
Wood veneer doors are a popular and versatile design option in commercial architecture, but the intricacies of cutting, matching and assembly methods aren’t widely understood. However, these factors all impact the appearance, quality, and cost of doors, so knowledge of these fundamentals can help architects specify products with more confidence and satisfactory outcomes. This course provides an in-depth look at wood veneer for doors. It includes an introduction to what wood veneer is and where it comes from, as well as exploration of the most popular cutting methods, matching options, and veneer assembly types.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a basic understanding of where wood veneer comes from and how it’s made.
- Explore the various cutting methods that produce veneers, including practical and aesthetic characteristics of each.
- Learn about veneer matching, which is a key aspect of producing wood veneers, and the facets of the different matching options.
- Understand the different veneer assembly methods for door construction and main points to consider when specifying.
Title
Veneers 102: An In-Depth Look at Wood Veneer Door Grades, Species, and Specialty Options
Credits: 1 LU
Course Description
The many grades and species of wood can make a huge difference in cost, appearance and practical characteristics of wood veneer doors. This course provides detailed information about this popular and versatile design option in commercial architecture, with the goal of giving architects the knowledge they need to confidently specify the right wood veneer door product for their commercial building project. It includes a high-level overview of wood veneer and popular cutting, matching, and assembly options, as well as a deep dive into veneer grades and characteristics, species, and a few specialty items.
Learning Objectives
- Review wood veneer basics and popular cutting, matching, and assembly options.
- Explore veneer grades and characteristics in detail, including industry standards and potential cost impact to projects.
- Study the most common veneer species and their characteristics, including cost grain, color, cut, match, and finishing.
- Learn about several specialty options for matching, decorative elements and material.
Title
Guide to High-Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL) Doors: Durable, Cleanable Solutions for Commercial Architecture
Credits: 1 LU
Course Description
In commercial buildings, the surfaces and edges of interior doors must withstand high traffic, impacts from heavy moving objects, and robust cleaning and disinfection. One popular option for hospitals, hotels, and other buildings with lots of visitors and moving equipment is high-pressure decorative laminate (HPDL) doors. In this course, HPDL doors will be explored in depth, including the materials and manufacturing used to produce them; available options in terms of patterns, textures, and colors; and their advantages in certain commercial applications. The course also takes an in-depth look at innovative solutions for protecting door edges from impact-related damage and making them easier to clean.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the makeup and manufacturing process of high-pressure decorative laminate (HPDL) doors.
- Explore the strengths and advantages of HPDL doors, including solutions for impact-resistant and cleanable edges.
- Review popular options and specification considerations for materials, patterns and textures, colors, and more.
- Learn about real-world use cases for impact-resistant edges for HPDL doors in healthcare settings.
Title
Understanding Paintable Doors in Commercial Buildings: Standards, Design Considerations, and More
Credits: 1 LU
Course Description
When it comes to commercial buildings, budget, aesthetics, and many other considerations come into play. Architects have a range of product options to choose from when specifying interior doors for commercial builds. This course will review popular door options for commercial design with a focus on factory-finished painted doors, exploring the materials used, design options, and specialty features available with this versatile and often economical option.
Learning Objectives
- Review popular types of doors available for commercial architecture builds, and explore typical projects where paintable doors are frequently specified.
- Take a closer look at the materials used and common types of paintable doors.
- Explore the advantages of factory-finished painted doors versus field-finished doors.
- Understand popular features and options to consider when specifying paintable doors.
Title – Interior Doors Are Key to School Security
Credits: 1 LU | 1 HSWÂ
Course Description
Increasing school violence inside our schools is creating the need for additional security measures. This course will review how hardening classrooms and door openings can help create safer spaces throughout our schools.
Active shooter attacks continue to happen in our workplaces, schools, universities and public facilities. These attacks require us to change the way we secure our facilities in order to protect the people inside. In order to determine what products and applications are the best suited for active shooter events, a new test method has been developed by active shooter subject matter experts based on the history of active shooter events.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the history and stats on where violent incidents happen inside and outside our schools
- Review the 5 door opening design considerations and applications that can help address current
security challenges - Discuss testing standards and methodology used to validate opening performance against physical
violence and active shooter events - Discuss key features of security door system in terms of cost, configurations, glass, fire ratings, and
environmental options
Title
Veneers 101: An In-Depth Introduction to Wood Veneer Cutting, Matching, and Assembly Methods for Doors
Course Description
Wood veneer doors are a popular and versatile design option in commercial architecture, but the intricacies of cutting, matching and assembly methods aren’t widely understood. However, these factors all impact the appearance, quality, and cost of doors, so knowledge of these fundamentals can help architects specify products with more confidence and satisfactory outcomes. This course provides an in-depth look at wood veneer for doors. It includes an introduction to what wood veneer is and where it comes from, as well as exploration of the most popular cutting methods, matching options, and veneer assembly types.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a basic understanding of where wood veneer comes from and how it’s made.
- Explore the various cutting methods that produce veneers, including practical and aesthetic characteristics of each.
- Learn about veneer matching, which is a key aspect of producing wood veneers, and the facets of the different matching options.
- Understand the different veneer assembly methods for door construction and main points to consider when specifying.
Title
Veneers 102: An In-Depth Look at Wood Veneer Door Grades, Species, and Specialty Options
Course Description
The many grades and species of wood can make a huge difference in cost, appearance and practical characteristics of wood veneer doors. This course provides detailed information about this popular and versatile design option in commercial architecture, with the goal of giving architects the knowledge they need to confidently specify the right wood veneer door product for their commercial building project. It includes a high-level overview of wood veneer and popular cutting, matching, and assembly options, as well as a deep dive into veneer grades and characteristics, species, and a few specialty items.
Learning Objectives
- Review wood veneer basics and popular cutting, matching, and assembly options.
- Explore veneer grades and characteristics in detail, including industry standards and potential cost impact to projects.
- Study the most common veneer species and their characteristics, including cost grain, color, cut, match, and finishing.
- Learn about several specialty options for matching, decorative elements and material.
Title
Guide to High-Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL) Doors: Durable, Cleanable Solutions for Commercial Architecture
Course Description
In commercial buildings, the surfaces and edges of interior doors must withstand high traffic, impacts from heavy moving objects, and robust cleaning and disinfection. One popular option for hospitals, hotels, and other buildings with lots of visitors and moving equipment is high-pressure decorative laminate (HPDL) doors. In this course, HPDL doors will be explored in depth, including the materials and manufacturing used to produce them; available options in terms of patterns, textures, and colors; and their advantages in certain commercial applications. The course also takes an in-depth look at innovative solutions for protecting door edges from impact-related damage and making them easier to clean.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the makeup and manufacturing process of high-pressure decorative laminate (HPDL) doors.
- Explore the strengths and advantages of HPDL doors, including solutions for impact-resistant and cleanable edges.
- Review popular options and specification considerations for materials, patterns and textures, colors, and more.
- Learn about real-world use cases for impact-resistant edges for HPDL doors in healthcare settings.
Title
Understanding Paintable Doors in Commercial Buildings: Standards, Design Considerations, and More
Course Description
When it comes to commercial buildings, budget, aesthetics, and many other considerations come into play. Architects have a range of product options to choose from when specifying interior doors for commercial builds. This course will review popular door options for commercial design with a focus on factory-finished painted doors, exploring the materials used, design options, and specialty features available with this versatile and often economical option.
Learning Objectives
- Review popular types of doors available for commercial architecture builds, and explore typical projects where paintable doors are frequently specified.
- Take a closer look at the materials used and common types of paintable doors.
- Explore the advantages of factory-finished painted doors versus field-finished doors.
- Understand popular features and options to consider when specifying paintable doors.