A Firm Foundation

  (2 CE HOURS)

 A Firm Foundation covers key concepts of foundation design, soil assessment, and structural stability needed to create safe, durable architectural groundwork

 A Paper Trail Through Risk

  (2 CE HOURS)

Architectural Risk Management: Master documentation, legal duties, and construction records for project protection, start to finish. 

For Expedition and Ease

(2 CE HOURS)

This course explores the rise of prefabrication in construction, its history, components, benefits, and challenges, from small assemblies to full building kits delivered on‑site.

Communicating with Seniors

(1 CE HOUR)

Explore how age, culture, and health shape the meaning of “senior.” Understand eligibility, benefits, and why both biological and chronological age matter.

 Considerations In Railing Design

(3 CE Hours)

Learn how balcony railings blend safety, design, and tech. Explore materials, regulations, and tools like BIM and CAD that shape modern skyscraper aesthetics and protect lives.

Construction Conflict Resolution

(1 CE HOUR)

Conflicts in construction are inevitable, but preventive measures and careful detail reduce them. Architects, as decision makers, resolve issues effectively, turning burden into valuable asset.

Diverting Radon

(2 CE HOURS)

This course focuses on the health and safety challenges posed by radon gas in buildings and the architectural strategies used to mitigate its risks

Holding to Our Heritage 

(3 CE HOURS)

Repurposing older buildings offers value beyond restoration. This course explores options, criteria, and collaboration to adapt structures for new uses, benefiting owners, buyers, and communities

Keeping Out the Wetter - Designing to Exclude Water

(4 CE HOURS)

This course explores moisture resistance in design, construction, and upkeep, teaching methods to prevent water damage and protect buildings and occupants from costly infiltration.

Accessibility – Its Ins and Outs

  (2 CE HOURS)

ADA ensures accessibility from parking to interior paths. This course focuses on enabling safe entry and exit for physically challenged occupants

Dealing with the Danger of Mold 

(3 CE HOURS)

Learn methods to identify, prevent, and remediate mold in buildings. This 3‑hour CEU course covers causes, risks, and solutions to protect structures and occupants from damage and health hazards.

Renovations Needed Due to Aging

(4 CE HOURS)

As people age, homes can feel like prisons—stairs and bathing become obstacles. Communal living offers care, yet most prefer aging at home. With research and modifications, independence is possible.

Site Design Constraints

(2 CE HOURS)

Early client talks spark design ideas, but site choice dictates outcomes. Codes, context, and constraints narrow options, guiding practical, feasible solutions aligned with surroundings.

Sustainability Through Adaptive Reuse

(1 CE HOUR)

Aging structures with “good bones” can be reused, repaired, or repurposed. Smart renovation adapts them to new markets, offering value to owners, buyers, and communities while preserving assets

Underfoot But Still On The Mind Choices In Deck Surfaces

(3 CE HOURS)

Humans seek refuge from harsh elements yet yearn for nature. Outdoor spaces—decks, patios, balconies—blend home and environment, offering comfort, connection, and design choices for lasting enjoyment.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Building Materials

(2 CE HOURS)

The construction industry is transforming as urbanization grows. Sustainable, eco‑friendly materials now shape responsible choices with lasting environmental, social, and economic impact

Electric Power Delivery-Underground Installation

(1 CE HOUR)

This CE course equips electrical engineers and utility professionals with foundational knowledge of Underground Residential Distribution (URD) systems. It emphasizes system types, equipment, cable terminations, installation methods, and inspection procedures, preparing participants to design, maintain, and troubleshoot underground electrical infrastructure.

Energy Codes and Standards

(2 CE HOURS)

Energy codes guide building efficiency, sustainability, and carbon reduction. They set standards for insulation, HVAC, lighting, and materials, driving innovation while shaping a sustainable future.

Floodproofing 

(2 CE HOURS)

Floodproofing and retrofitting strengthen buildings, save lives, cut losses, preserve communities, and support sustainable development in flood‑prone areas

Alternative Energy 

(2 CE HOURS)

Climate change drives a shift to alternative energy. Solar, wind, geothermal, and marine sources cut emissions, reduce pollution, and support sustainability, unlike coal and other traditional fuels.

Critical Facilities- Hazardous High Winds  

(2 CE HOURS)

Critical facilities sustain society, delivering vital services during crises. Safety, preparedness, and cooperation are essential to protect them from high winds and disasters, ensuring resilience

Underpinning Techniques and their Application

(1 CE Hour)

Underpinning strengthens weak or damaged foundations by deepening and reinforcing them, ensuring stability, preventing collapse, and supporting structures on more reliable soil bases.

Urban Island Heat Effect 

(2 CE HOURS)

The Urban Heat Island effect creates hotter city microclimates, impacting health and environment, highlighting the need for sustainable urban planning and engineering solutions.

Accessibility For Businesses 

(2 CE HOURS)

The ADA ensures equal access for 50M+ Americans with disabilities and aging boomers, requiring businesses to provide accessible services, benefiting society and driving customer loyalty.

Accessibility for The Deaf and The Blind 

(2 & 1/2 CE HOURS)

The ADA requires accessible communication. Tools like ALDs, interpreters, signage, and tech aid people with hearing or vision loss, ensuring inclusion and equal access.

Accessibility in General and in Parking

(2 CE HOURS)

This CE course equips architects, engineers, and facility managers with knowledge of accessibility laws and standards, focusing on general ADA requirements and specific compliance in parking areas for both public and private facilities

Addressing The Envelope  

(2 CE HOURS)

This course explores building envelope components and materials that prevent water intrusion, from face‑seal walls to multi‑layer rainscreen systems, ensuring durable protection

Codes and Guidelines for Worship Facilities 

(4 CE HOURS)

This course explores the many practical decisions, codes, site limits, and stakeholder needs involved in designing worship facilities, ensuring compliance and meeting community expectations.

Codices and God Lines for Worship Facilities

(4 CE HOURS)

This course explores worship facility design focused on spiritual needs, client guidance, and cultural sensitivity to create spaces that support faith practices and meaningful interaction with God.

Guidelines For Ethical Decisions

(2 CE HOURS)

This course explores ethics in construction, guiding architects, engineers, and contractors with principles, standards, and rules to ensure integrity, compliance, and sound professional decisions.

Harassment In Construction Trades

(2 CE HOURS)

This course examines gender‑based discrimination in construction, urging cultural change and legal accountability to ensure safe, respectful workplaces and protect future professionals.

Residential Storm Shelters

(1 CE HOUR)

Residential storm shelters protect families from hurricanes and tornadoes by withstanding extreme winds and debris, offering safe refuge during severe weather emergencies.

Endangered Species Act - Effect on Land Development Projects

(1 CE HOUR) 

Land development projects can be delayed if they threaten endangered species or habitats protected under the ESA. Developers must assess environmental impacts and comply with EPA regulations.

Terrorism Mitigation Against Buildings

(3 CE HOURS)

Terrorism mitigation in buildings focuses on protecting occupants through strategic site planning, controlled access, physical barriers, blast-resistant materials, and advanced security technologies.

Seismic Soil Structure Interaction & Earthquakes

(2 CE HOURS)

Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) examines how soil and structures influence each other during loads or earthquakes, helping engineers design safer, more resilient structures.

The 2023 NEC Updates and Changes

(4 CE HOURS)

The 2023 NEC updates introduce new electrical safety standards, technologies, and installation requirements, helping professionals maintain compliance and improve system reliability.

Accessibility for Businesses

(2 CE HOURS)

The ADA requires businesses to provide accessible services and environments for people with disabilities, promoting inclusion while reducing legal and financial risks.

High Wind Considerations

(2 CE HOURS)

High wind design focuses on protecting buildings from hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe storms through careful analysis, resilient construction methods, and wind-load mitigation strategies.

Impervious Work Surfaces

(2 CE HOURS)

Impervious work surfaces use durable, low-permeability materials for floors, walls, and countertops, helping designers choose safe, functional, and suitable finishes for various applications.

In The Light of The Day

(2 CE HOURS)

Sunlight in building design offers health and energy benefits but can also cause heat gain, material damage, and UV exposure, making balanced daylight management essential.

Initial Project Decisions

(2 CE HOURS)

Successful projects begin with proper planning, code compliance, soil testing, and foundation design to ensure structures are stable, safe, and capable of supporting building loads.

Keeping It All Together

(2 CE HOURS)

Construction components are joined using fasteners like nails, screws, bolts, rivets, adhesives, and welds, each selected based on strength, permanence, and application needs.

Layered Control of Slab Moisture

(2 CE HOURS)

Layered slab moisture control protects commercial flooring by managing concrete moisture, improving durability, performance, and long-term flooring installation success.

Mind Your Own Business on Job Sites

(2 CE HOURS)

Construction projects succeed when owners, architects, and contractors clearly understand their roles, responsibilities, and boundaries under AIA contract guidelines.

Minimizing Carbon Use

(6 CE HOURS)

Minimizing carbon use focuses on designing energy-efficient, sustainable buildings that reduce emissions, conserve energy, and support net-zero environmental goals.

Leading A Design Firm

(1 & 1/2 CE HOURS)

Leading a design firm requires strong leadership, industry expertise, teamwork, and self-awareness to build balanced teams and deliver successful projects and business growth.

Residential Project Management

(2 CE HOURS)

Residential project management involves coordinating trades, suppliers, schedules, and project delivery methods to successfully guide construction projects from planning to completion.

Sounds About Right-Advice For Acoustic Design

(5 CE HOURS)

Acoustic design controls unwanted noise through sound absorption, blocking, and transmission strategies, improving comfort and meeting growing acoustic standards and codes.

The Low Down On Dirt

(2 CE HOURS)

Soil analysis and testing help determine whether a site can safely support a structure, guiding foundation design, soil improvement, and construction cost decisions.

Three Ways To Murder Fire

(2 CE HOURS)

Fire safety relies on removing heat, oxygen, or fuel from the fire triangle, using building codes and prevention strategies to protect lives and property.

Too Hard To Ignore

(2 CE HOURS)

Concrete remains a widely used construction material due to its durability, versatility, fire resistance, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability in many building applications.

Unstable Sites

Building on unstable sites requires analyzing risks like earthquakes, sinkholes, and soil movement, then applying engineering solutions to reduce damage and improve safety.

 Advanced Florida Building Code, Building - 8th Edition - Architecture

(2 CE HOURS)

This CE course equips architects, engineers, and building professionals with knowledge of the latest changes in the Florida Building Code, Building – 8th Edition (2023), specifically Chapter 4. It emphasizes occupancy‑based requirements, fire protection, smoke control, hazardous materials, healthcare facilities, and swimming pool standards.

Accessibility For Voters

The ADA requires polling places to be accessible, removing barriers in parking, entrances, walkways, and voting areas so people with disabilities can vote independently.

Sustainable Design and Green Engineering Practices

This course teaches sustainable design and green engineering practices that reduce environmental impact through energy efficiency, renewable resources, waste reduction, and eco-friendly systems.

Building Information Modelling Software Training

This BIM course teaches practical tools and workflows for digital building design, collaboration, scheduling, cost estimation, and lifecycle management in AEC projects.

Net Zero Carbon In California

This course explores California net-zero carbon design through energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy use, and emission reduction strategies that support sustainable construction goals.

Design of Tall and Complex Structures

This course teaches practical strategies for designing tall and complex structures, improving collaboration, decision-making, efficiency, and structural engineering expertise.

Simplifying The ADA In California

This course simplifies California ADA requirements by explaining the 2010 ADA Standards and accessibility guidelines for designing compliant, inclusive public facilities.

Ergonomics and Workplace Design

This ergonomics course teaches how to design safer, more comfortable workplaces by reducing ergonomic risks, improving productivity, and enhancing employee well-being.

Pavement Design and Maintenance

This course covers pavement engineering, design, materials, maintenance, and Pavement Management Systems to create durable, safe, and cost-effective roadways.

Project Management and Leadership Skills

This course develops project management and leadership skills for engineers, focusing on team leadership, decision-making, resource management, and successful project delivery.

Remediation and Rehabilitation of Existing Structures

This course covers assessing, repairing, and upgrading aging structures using modern rehabilitation techniques, sustainable practices, and safety-focused engineering solutions.

Renewable Energy Technology

This course explores renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and smart grids, with a focus on sustainability and clean energy innovation.