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Virtual Continuing Education

At Boral North America, we strive to design products that are innovative, beautiful, and engineered to solve design and installation challenges. We also take pride in providing education on how our products meet your needs. We are pleased to announce our Virtual Continuing Education Series, delivered directly to your computer.

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BORAL NORTH AMERICA VIRTUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES


The Boral North America family of building materials brands are approved course providers for the American Institute for Architects (AIA) Continuing Education System.
*All courses qualify for AIA continuing education units and many qualify for IDCEC and GBCI credits.
Past Events

It’s not too late to learn more about Boral! If you are interested in one of the below presentations or learning more about our products, please contact your Boral or Meridian Brick representative or email us at pr@boral.com
THURSDAY, MAY 27
10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

INTRODUCTION TO METAL ROOFING FUNDAMENTALS

Presented by Boral Roofing

Most steep slope residential roofing applications, or those with slopes greater than 3:12 (25%), are suited to a variety of systems and materials; however, there are some applications where only a few systems are viable. Architects and engineers should therefore have a solid understanding of material and system options.
  • Recognize the most common roof materials used in steep slope roofing and understand various types of metal roofing substrates.
  • Identify different metal roofing configurations, coatings, and fastening applications.
  • Analyze the importance of roof system components and testing standards.
  • Assess the development of design plans for regional impacts affecting metal roofing systems.

Credits: 1 LU / HSW

TUESDAY, MAY 25
10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

UNDERSTANDING MORTARLESS STONE VENEER AND OTHER STONE VENEER PRODUCTS

Presented by Boral Building Products

An examination of the new mortarless stone veneer category of cladding products as it relates to other types of stone veneers, specifically around the areas of installation and applications.
  • Identify the various types of stone veneer products and material composition.
  • Understand the attributes of manufactured stone veneer products and installation systems.
  • Define the mortarless stone veneer category and installation method.
  • Identify key applications and installation guidelines for mortarless stone veneer.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW

11:30 AM PT / 2:30 PM ET

DESIGNING COMMERCIAL PROJECTS WITH MANUFACTURED STONE VENEER

Presented by Boral Stone Division

Design guidelines for sustainable manufactured stone veneer buildings, including product innovations and industry related education.
  • Discover the benefits of manufactured stone veneer and examine the manufacturing process.
  • Explore advancements in manufactured stone veneer.
  • Discuss different project application types and run through important project planning steps.
  • Analyze key installation detailing for high performance buildings.
  • Understand the benefits of large dimension stone veneer.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW/GBCI

THURSDAY, MAY 13
10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

ARCHITECTURAL STONE VENEER: DESIGNING WITH NATURE IN MIND

Presented by Boral Stone Division

Discover how incorporating architectural stone veneer into your project can help promote well-being, sustainability, and design versatility.
  • Evaluate the benefits of designing with architectural stone veneer.
  • Compare the features of architectural stone veneer to those of natural stone.
  • Discuss how architectural stone veneer supports sustainable and resilient design.
  • Explore the benefits of biophilic design and its impact on modern lifestyles.
  • Examine the use of architectural stone veneer in construction through case studies.

Credits: 1 LU / GBCI / IDCEC

TUESDAY, MAY 11
10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

EXTERIOR COLOR TRENDS - CONTINUING AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS 2021-2024

Presented by Boral Roofing

This course aims to help architects, developers, colorists, and other specifiers understand which current popular exterior colors to continue using, which new colors to begin introducing, and what combinations will ensure successful palettes.
  • Identify market radar cities, associated growth trends, and new color palettes trending within each.
  • List at least two of the current leading exterior color trends that will continue to be important over the next few years.
  • Compare and contrast current leading exterior color trends with the emerging exterior color trends that will become increasingly popular in the next 3–5 years.
  • Examine the cultural and consumer trends that have influenced both current and rising exterior color trends.
  • Identify how the 2:1 ratio of colors used in exterior color palettes is influenced by cultural and consumer trends.

Credits: 1 LU

11:30 AM / 2:30 PM ET

UNDERSTANDING POLY – ASH SIDING AND THE OTHER CATEGORIES OF THE EXTERIOR SIDING MARKET

Presented by Boral Building Products

An examination of the new Poly-Ash category of exterior siding as it relates to other types of siding, specifically around the areas of installation, maintenance, and sustainability.
  • Understand the key attributes of each siding category and installation concerns.
  • Identify key applications and installation guidelines for poly-ash siding.
  • Identify the various types of exterior siding and material composition.
  • Define the poly-ash category of exterior siding and performance attributes of the material.

Credits: 1 LU/SHW

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

UNDERSTANDING MORTARLESS STONE VENEER AND OTHER STONE VENEER PRODUCTS

Presented by Boral Building Products

  • Identify the various types of stone veneer products and material composition.
  • Understand the attributes of manufactured stone veneer products and installation systems.
  • Define the mortarless stone veneer category and installation method.
  • Identify key applications and installation guidelines for mortarless stone veneer.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW

11:30 AM / 2:30 PM ET

NEW CLAY ROOFING TRENDS

Presented by Boral Roofing

  • Identify the three segments of the existing clay market.
  • Describe some of the emerging ways clay roofs are being paired with architectural trends.
  • List the color groups that are becoming more prominent in roofing trends.
  • Name the alternative application for clay roof tile ideal for progressive design projects.
  • Explain some of the general architectural changes that will impact the future of roofing beyond 2020.

Credits: 1 LU

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

ARCHITECTURAL STONE VENEER: TRANSFORMING SPACES THROUGH COLOR & TEXTURE

Presented by Boral Stone Division

  • Describe key elements of a high-quality architectural stone veneer and discuss the economic advantages of its use in design.
  • Identify current installation guidelines and review additional mortar considerations that can lead to aesthetically successful projects.
  • Evaluate building safety codes, height restrictions, and available resources for unique installation methods.
  • Identify the importance of transitional elements and finishing details of stone veneer applications.

Credits: 1LU/HSW

11:30 AM / 2:30 PM ET

BRICK FUNDAMENTALS

Presented by Meridian Brick

  • Analyze the key aspects of ASTM performance criteria for clay brick and how these brick contribute to the durability of a masonry wall system
  • Identify brick orientation and bond patterns and observe how different orientations and patterns affect the aesthetic appeal of a project
  • Examine the clay face brick manufacturing process and describe the environmental, health, and life cycle benefits of the resulting ceramic product
  • Define the components of a drainage wall system and explain how it increases energy efficiency and assists with moisture management

Credits: 1 LU/HSW

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

PRECISION & PERFORMANCE WITH MANUFACTURED STONE VENEER

Presented by Boral Stone Division

  • Identify the environmental and economic benefits of specifying manufactured stone veneer in architectural projects
  • Compare and contrast manufactured stone veneer to natural stone.
  • Assess the durability and constructability of manufactured stone veneer.
  • Analyze how manufactured stone veneer can be specified in projects.

Credits: 1 LU/GBCI/IDCEC

11:30 AM / 2:30 PM ET

THIN BRICK MANUFACTURING & WALL SYSTEMS OPTIONS

presented by Meridian Brick

  • Explain how the different thin brick production methods effect environment, overall aesthetics and wall system performance.
  • Evaluate various thin brick wall systems in order to select a wall system that improves a structures ability to meet the various seismic codes, meet the ICC energy codes and reduce the amount of materials required to enclose a structure.
  • Gain the ability to evaluate, design and construct the various thin brick field applied and panelized options in the market today.
  • Correctly specify compatible thin brick and thin brick system materials and installation methods that are coherent with the building owner's goals, objectives and expectations.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

EXTERIOR SHUTTERS IN 21ST CENTURY ARCHITECTURE

Presented by Boral Building Products

  • Learn key aspects of design and structural components of today’s exterior shutters.
  • Get updated on the Coastal Building Codes and options for storm rated shutters.
  • Learn how modern materials enhance historic architecture.
  • Keys to proper products election and specification

Credits: 1 LU/HSW

11:30 AM / 2:30 PM ET

ENGINEERING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE ROOFING SYSTEM FOR STEEP PITCH ROOFS

presented by Boral Roofing

  • Identify key characteristics of roofing systems that prevent roof deterioration and damage, providing protection to the occupants within the structure.
  • Examine "sequential" layout options for assemblies of steep sloped roofs.
  • Recognize the attributes of a high - performance roofing system, including composition, construction practices, and lifecycle.
  • Evaluate best practices in detailing steep slope roof systems to mitigate special conditions.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW

WARRANTY & CODE REVIEW (SESSION TWO of TWO)

Over two sessions, we will break down each step of the manufactured stone veneer installation process and discuss common omissions and errors that can lead to negative impacts on an installation.

TUESDAY, JULY 28TH
8:30 AM EST

or

THURSDAY, JULY 30TH
6:30 PM EST

WARRANTY & CODE REVIEW (SESSION ONE of TWO)

Over two sessions, we will break down each step of the manufactured stone veneer installation process and discuss common omissions and errors that can lead to negative impacts on an installation.

TUESDAY, JULY 21ST
8:30 AM EST

or

THURSDAY, JULY 23RD
6:30 PM EST

DRAIN-N-DRY™ LATH & FLEX-N-DRY™ TAPE REVIEW

Drain-N-Dry Lath and Flex-N-Dry Tape are two products that can improve the performance of your manufactured stone veneer or stucco wall systems and save time and labor in the processs. Discover how incorporating architectural stone veneer into your project can help promote well-being, sustainability, and design versatility.

TUESDAY, JULY 14TH
10:30 AM EST

or

THURSDAY, JULY 16TH
2:30 PM EST

10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

ARCHITECTURAL STONE VENEER: DESIGNING WITH NATURE IN MIND

presented by Boral Stone Division

Discover how incorporating architectural stone veneer into your project can help promote well-being, sustainability, and design versatility.

Credits: 1 LU/IDCEC/GBCI

11:30 AM / 2:30 PM ET

NEW CLAY ROOFING TRENDS EMERGING – DIRECTIONS & FUTURE APPLICATIONS

presented by Boral Roofing

Identify the three segments of the clay market and the architectural changes that will impact the future of roofing beyond 2020.

Credits: 1 LU

10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

UNDERSTANDING POLY-ASH TRIM AND THE OTHER CATEGORIES OF THE EXTERIOR TRIM MARKET

presented by Boral Building Products

Discover the various categories and attributes of exterior trim, as well as the key applications, installation guidelines, and sustainable advantages of Poly-Ash trim products.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW

11:30 AM / 2:30 PM ET

THIN BRICK MANUFACTURING & WALL SYSTEMS OPTIONS

presented by Meridian Brick

This course will demonstrate how thin brick is manufactured and help the designer select the best thin brick wall system for their project

Credits: 1 LU/HSW

10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

SYNTHETIC TRIM MATERIALS – EMPHASIS ON CELLULAR PVC TRIM PRODUCTS

presented by Boral Building Products

Identify the advantages of PVC Trim compared to wood and other synthetic trim materials.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW

11:30 AM / 2:30 PM ET

DESIGNING COMMERCIAL PROJECTS WITH MANUFACTURED MASONRY

presented by Boral Stone Division

Design guidelines for sustainable manufactured stone veneer buildings, including product innovations and industry related education.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW/GBCI

10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

Brick Fundamentals

presented by Meridian Brick

Analyze the ASTM performance criteria for clay brick and identify how it offers durability, safety, and energy efficiency benefits.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW

11:30 AM / 2:30 PM ET

THE RISE OF GABLED MODERN ARCHITECTURE FROM ORIGINS TO FUTURE DIRECTIONS

presented by Boral Roofing

Discover the core differences between gabled modern styles by geographic settings and market type, and the various design elements that will impact the look of roofs moving forward.

Credits: 1 LU

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