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AIA/CES Course Index
CES is a continuing education system emphasizing learning developed by the AIA to record professional learning as a mandatory requirement for architect membership. It enables the architect to keep current, master new knowledge and skills, plan for the future, and responsibly meet the role society entrusts to a professional. The AIA/CES design assists architects in maintaining their competence and in achieving their professional goals. In doing so, it has the potential to be one of the primary forces in the improvement and revitalization of our profession.
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USG/AIA/Continuing Education System Classroom Courses
Course # |
Course Name & Description |
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USG-001 |
Fire Resistive Gypsum Products Receive understanding of fire testing, ASTM E119, and how gypsum base products perform under fire exposure. |
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USG-002 |
Receive overview of technology, development of the system as well as its functionality as it relates to fire performance. |
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USG-003 |
Familiarized with through penetration, fire containment & UL 2079 including systems design and detailing. |
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USG-005 |
Obtain understanding of what abuse resistance is, what type of testing is requested for your application and how various systems perform. |
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USG-007 |
Gypsum Area Separation Wall Systems Receive understanding of what makes up an area separation firewall, why you may need one and how they are detailed and installed. |
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USG-008 |
Receive understanding of the details; benefits and limitations of specifying and using various plaster systems. |
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USG-013 |
Discussion of the Nature of Sound, STC, factors of sound control, flanking paths, and ASTM testing methods related to partitions. |
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USG-014 |
Discussion of sound control related to Acoustical Ceilings in our working environment. Program includes products and applications. |
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USG-015 |
Guided tour (two hours) of the fire & sound testing facilities at the USG Research Center. Demonstration of ASTM testing methods for testing walls & ceilings. |
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USG-016 |
Guided tour (one hour) of the fire testing facilities at the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Demonstration of ASTM testing methods. |
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USG-017 |
Museum visit (one hour) & discussion of materials, and architectural details. Includes discussion of color & space effect on visitors. |
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USG-018 |
Drywall Ceiling Suspension Systems Receive understanding of the flexible design capabilities for both flat and curved drywall ceiling suspension systems. |
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USG-020 |
Interactive CD-ROM of technology, development of the system as well as its functionality as it relates to fire performance. |
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USG-021 |
Abuse Resistant Systems Advanced Obtain understanding of what abuse resistance is, what type of testing is requested for your application and how various systems perform. |
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USG-022 |
Advanced Architectural Acoustics Discussion of balancing Sound Absorption, Reflection & Reverberation as related to commercial construction. |
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USG-023 |
Fire Resistive Ceiling Panels & Systems Discussion of the Design Requirements & Solutions to the various types of Ceiling Panels & Grid Systems as regards fire resistive assemblies. |
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USG-024 |
Seismic Construction Standards Receive an understanding of Seismic Restraint in accordance with the new IBC 2000 and ASTM E580 for Grid Suspension Systems. |
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USG-025 |
Receive an understanding of the Quality of drywall finishes. Learn the factors that affect levels of finish, and how to specify various levels of finish. |
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USG-026 |
Discussion of the balance of environmental conditions in buildings that allow for maximum function, provide comfort, and productivity, and well-being of the occupants. |
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USG-027 |
Familiarized with through penetration, fire containment & UL 2079 including systems design and detailing. |
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USG-028 |
Discussion of the unique properties of gypsum, the various sources of raw materials, and recycled materials and other Green Issues related to gypsum and drywall products. |
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USG-031 |
100 Years in Architecture (USG 100 years display) A learning experience of the influence of new product developments & introduction & their effects on design & architecture in USA over past 100 years. Visual display & test. |
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USG-032 |
Moisture Control for Buildings A discussion on water intrusion into buildings and a general understanding of thermal dynamics. This program will review the difference between vapor barriers, retarders and air barriers. |
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USG-033 |
A tour and understanding of how drywall is manufactured, including raw materials used and Embodied Energy of drywall (gypsum panels). |
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USG-034 |
A tour and understanding of how various lay-in ceiling tiles are manufactured, including raw materials used and Embodied Energy of these panels. |
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USG-035 |
An open discussion on building science from fire, sound, structural, thermal, and security points of view. This discussion will review all performance requirements related to the building s envelope. |
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USG-036 |
Discussion of the USGBC`s LEED rating system for buildings and the effect of material selection on the environment. In addition, the discussion of this rating system will be reviewed and compared to material embodied energy calculations. |
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USG-037 |
Discussion on proper construction scheduling and material storage, proper detailing and understanding of vapor migration, and the discussion of building maintenance and preparation for occupancy. |
Accreditation Articles (no CE credit)
Issued |
Course Name & Description |
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06-2001 |
A comparative Guide: Understanding and Specifying Abuse-resistant Wall Systems |
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07-2001 |
Designing Curved Ceilings: Systems Make the Process Easy, Efficient and Economical |
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08-2001 |
Specifying For Performance: understanding Key Specifications Criteria for Walls, Ceilings and Floors |
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09-2001 | |
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10-2001 | |
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03-2002 |
Life Safety in Building Design: Specifying Fire-Rated Assemblies |
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05-2002 |
Selecting and Specifying Sustainable Walls, Ceilings and Substrates |
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06-2002 | |
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08-2002 |
Design Techniques for Controlling Movement Stress in Partitions and Ceilings |
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09-2002 |