AIA Certified CE Overview
These three comprehensive courses cover the various types of canopies, ACM panels, as well as our new PCG-designed Hybrid Canopies. Through our 1 hour long AIA Certified courses, you'll gain practical knowledge that directly applies to your architectural projects.
Courses
Canopy Selection
Learn about the various types of canopies, when to use each design, and the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Whether you're working on dock canopies, entrance canopies, or post-supported structures, you'll gain practical knowledge that directly applies to your architectural projects.
Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) Basics
Learn about the basics of ACM, including efficient layouts, the differences between wet and dry seal systems, and backup systems.
Hybrid Canopies
Explore the PCG custom designed canopy to meet the needs of your large-fascia applications. Understand the capabilities and options of this flexible system.
Canopy Selection - Learning Objectives
1. Dock Canopies
Understand the 3 main types of dock canopies and design differences associated with each. Comprehend the pros and cons to each design and the cost and schedule implications for each type.
2. Wall Supported Entrance Canopies
Understand the 6 main types of entrance canopies and design differences associated with each. Comprehend the pros and cons to each design and the cost and schedule implications for each type.
3. Post Supported Canopies
Understand the 2 main types of entrance canopies and design differences associated with each. Comprehend the pros and cons to each design and the cost and schedule implications for each type.
4. Canopy Engineering
Learn the limits of each canopy type and restraints based on jobsite location and specific geographic demands.
ACM Basics - Learning Objectives
1. ACM Systems
Understand the differences between rain-screen and wet-seal ACM systems and the advantages and disadvantages to both. This part of the presentation will help to understand the panel joints and the differences in the dry (no caulk) vs wet (caulked) joints.
2. Backup Systems and Insulation
Learn about the backup systems and insulation options that are typically behind ACM panels. This includes furring options as well as insulation thicknesses and types available to best meet the code requirements for a particular building. This section will also help to understand the extruded clip system that attaches the ACM panels to either the furring channel or the framework of the building
3. ACM Cost
ACM is an expensive exterior skin option. Discover why certain jobs are more expensive than others and easy ways to reduce the overall $/SF of the system. This will help to analyze building wall layouts to size the panels appropriately, reduce the amount of wasted material while also reducing the labor costs associated with inefficient layouts.
4. ACM Installation
The overall process of ACM installation can be complicated. Learn the steps from field measurement, fabrication, and then installation. The presentation will help to explain the 2 main methods of field measurement, the tools and machines used to fabricate ACM panels, and installation techniques and timeframes.
5. Color Selection
Picking the right color for your ACM project is important. Learn about the different color options, the directionality of metallic colors, and all about custom colors and the pros and cons involved. This section will also help to understand the involvement of these color selections in replacement panels and additional phases to an existing building or project.
Hybrid Canopies - Learning Objectives
1. Why Hybrid Canopies?
Discuss the need for a larger fascia on a canopy, the types of projects that this condition is needed, and the advantages to this type of design.
2. Large Fascia Concerns
Discuss the issues associated with a large fascia in terms of material availability, stacked welded options, and trying to use break-metal in these conditions.
3. ACM Solutions
4. Engineering
Learn about the strengths and limits to this canopy system in terms of projection, wall support, fascia height and support spacing.
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