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Introduction to Security Glazing
This course provides an in-depth overview of security glazing systems, covering protection against bullets, blasts, storms, and forced entry. Learn about the materials, standards, and installation methods that ensure building safety.
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- Door Hardware
- Fabrication & Installation
Foundations of Storefront Installation: Practical Experience Through a Mock-Up Assembly
The Storefront Mock-Up Course teaches hands-on assembly of an in-house mock-up, helping glaziers master storefront installation techniques. Participants gain practical experience with real materials, shop drawings, safety protocols, and installation
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- Glazing Systems
Curtain Wall Anchorage 201
In this course, you will dive into stick-built curtain wall systems and their applications in commercial buildings.
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- Glass Products
Introduction to Bird-Friendly Glazing
Explore bird-friendly glazing practices with LearnGlazing.com's course, covering design impacts on birds, material selection, and collaborative solutions for sustainable architecture.
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- Shop Drawings
Introduction to Glass & Glazing Shop Drawings
In this course, students will begin to be introduced to glass and glazing shop drawings and will discuss who uses shop drawings, their components, and what goes into building their components.
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- The 101's
Glazing Systems 101
In this course, students will begin to formulate a frame of reference for future glazing topics and begin understanding and discussing topics within the workplace.
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- PM Responsibilities
Submittal & Approval Process
This course gives you an introduction to the submittal and approval process. It discusses the common submittal flow, using a submittal log, and what items are required to submit. It also discusses each item for a more in-depth overview of the require
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- Ordering Materials
Ordering Project Materials – Stock Lengths
In this course, students will not only start to understand the importance of the material ordering process, but they will have the tools to maintain accuracy. We will cover how to quantify and order the stock lengths of a glazing project ...
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- Ordering Materials
Ordering Project Materials - Accessories
This course will begin to dig into the importance and nuances of ordering accessories for a glazing project and how that differs from other materials. Students will walk through ordering the accessories for a glazing project, quantifying those...
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- Ordering Materials
Ordering Project Materials – Sealant & Backer Rod
This course continues the ordering process. Students will begin to dig into the importance and nuances of ordering sealant and backer rod for a glazing project and how that differs from other materials.
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Ordering Project Materials – Glass
Continuing the order process, this course covers ordering glass for a glazing project. Students will begin identifying the different types of glass on a project, determine glass sizes, and how to organize and submit an order to the manufacturer.
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- Fabrication & Installation
Introduction to Fabrication
In this course, students will go through what we call an “in-depth overview” of fabrication while gaining a “conversational” understanding of the different parts of fabrication and a solid foundation in which to continue their education.
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Installation
In this course, students will gain a high-level understanding of their roles and responsibilities once a project is underway. We will cover the topics of safety, project phasing, necessary equipment for the job, as well as the punch list process.
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- PM Responsibilities
Project Close Out
You, the student, will gain an understanding of your role and responsibilities upon project completion.
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- The 101's
Engineering 101
In this course, students will gain an understanding of the role of a professional engineer and what part they play in a glazing project. This course introduces delegated design, the role of a professional engineer, what a PE reviews...
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- Glazing Systems
- For Architects
Introduction to Multi Span Curtain Wall
In this course, students will learn the working elements of multi span curtain wall and how different anchors are required for system movement.
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- Informative Extras
Common Issues That Cause Leaks
In this course, students will gain knowledge in some of the common issues that cause leaks in glazing systems. Students will dive into how storefront and curtain wall systems handle water distribution differently.
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- Shop Drawings
Don’t Skip the Shop Drawing Review - A Guide
This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the importance of the shop drawing review process, the typical project pitfalls, and the importance of utilizing a checklist.
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- Glazing Systems
Accommodating System & Structural Movement
In this course, students will gain knowledge of the 4 different types of building movement (live-load, thermal, wind-load, and seismic) and how the design of a system can aid in allowing for these types of movement.
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- Informative Extras
Common Issues Glaziers Face Everyday
In this course, students will learn the importance of project communication across all fields and some of the common issues glaziers will face on the job. We will discuss how imperative it is to communicate with project managers, installers...
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- Informative Extras
Educational Resources for PM’s
In this course, students will review all the outlets available to them to gain more educational information, such as social media platforms, manufacturer websites, and even their co-workers.
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- Fabrication & Installation
Different Levels of Fabrication & Assembly
In this course, students will gain more insight into the fabrication and assembly side of a glazing project. We’ll discuss each level of fabrication and where fabrication might suit your crew best (on or off the job site)
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Introduction to Design-Assist
In this course, students will learn the different processes of building construction. We’ll introduce students to the increasingly popular style of design-build and design-assist projects, and we’ll discuss the involvement of the glazing contractor.
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- PM Responsibilities
Initial Project Review
In this course, the student will become familiar with the initial project review process and all that is involved. We will review items such as architectural drawing specifications, entrance and hardware specific items, system specific items & more.
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- The 101's
Metal Panels 101
In this course, students will be introduced to various types of metal panel systems. Students will begin to understand how metal panels work on the exterior of commercial buildings, alongside glass and glazing systems.
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- Glazing Systems
- For Architects
Storefront System Options
In this course, students will dive right into the various storefront systems that Tubelite has to offer, how they are comprised, and what type of purpose they serve in different weather regions. We will be covering 9 different Tubelite storefront...
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- Door Hardware
Introduction to Door Hardware
In this course, the student will learn the basics of door hardware including hinges, locks, exit devices, and closers. Students will also start to gain an understanding of the ADA requirements for doors.
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- Glazing Systems
- For Architects
Introduction to All Glass Systems
This course will introduce students to all glass and heavy tempered glazing options. We will discuss partitions, entrances, door hardware, smoke baffles, structural glass walls, decorative glass, and glass flooring.
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- Fabrication & Installation
Finding Installation Issues Before Mobilizing On-Site
This course will dive into the various installation issues to consider before mobilizing on-site. Students will have a more in-depth understanding of how mistakes can occur during installation, including items that are installed...
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- Glazing Systems
- For Architects
Introduction to Sunshades
In this course, students will learn the basics of sunshades and the components, considerations to take when using sunshades with a glazing system, and the importance of a professional engineer reviewing the entire system prior to installation.
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- Shop Drawings
Shop Drawing Liability
In this course, students will begin to dig into more liability issues that can arise during a job with the use of shop drawings, what issues a PM must look out for when reviewing drawings, the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved...
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- Door Hardware
Panic Hardware
In this course, students will become familiar with the various styles of panic hardware, the different options available for different types of doors, specific code requirements for commercial buildings, and what other items are important...
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- Shop Drawings
Building Information Modeling
In this course, students will learn what BIM is, the various levels of detail required, the basics of creating a BIM model, and the benefits of using BIM on a project.
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- Fabrication & Installation
Introduction to Shop Glazing Curtain Wall
In this course, students will learn how shop glazing curtain wall works and the benefits of shop glazing. Students will also learn about anchoring shop glazed frames, special considerations for shop glazing, and what sort of upgrades and / or special
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- The 101's
- Glass Products
Glass Product Applications 101
In this course, students will be introduced to the various types of glass applications that exist and how each type of glass product is created. Students will become familiar with what types of glass are best used in different climates...
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- The Glass Biz Overview
A PM's Intro to the Glazing Profession
In this course, you will learn what glazing contractors do, what companies make up the glazing profession, and the typical players involved. We will also discuss the role of the glazing project manager, what they are responsible for...
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- Glass Products
Decorative Glass
In this course, students will take a deeper dive into the most common types of decorative glass. You will learn how each type of glass option is accomplished, what scenarios might work best with each type, and if / how you can combine...
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- Glass Products
Insulated Glass Units
In this course, students will learn all about insulated glass units and how they vary from commercial to residential use, how they are comprised, the performance qualities, and the difference between dual, triple and laminated insulated glass units.
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- Door Hardware
Door Handing
In this course, students will learn all about the different ways glazing contractors, architects, and manufacturers refer to the orientation of doors on shop drawings. We will discuss the most common designations while clarifying the confusion...
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- Glass Products
Common Glass Defects
In this course, students will begin to understand some of the most common types of glass defects that occur from the manufacturing process, from the fabricator’s end, as well as from mishandling. A future course will take a deeper dive into all of...
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- Glass Products
Laminated Glass
In this course, students will dive a bit one of the most widely used glass product applications out there… laminated glass. You will gain a better understanding of why laminated glass is used, the safety concerns, the different types of laminated...
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Tubelite Curtain Wall System Options
In this course, you will dive right into the various curtain wall systems that Tubelite has to offer, learning how they are comprised and what type of purpose they serve in different building and location applications.
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- Door Hardware
Surface Mounted Closer Basics & Adjustments
In this course, you will learn the basics of surface mounted closers, the options available for mounting them and how to choose the right closer for your application.
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- Guardrails
Introduction to Glass Guardrails
In this course, you will learn what guardrails are for commercial buildings, their importance, and specifically the role that glass guardrails play in modern architecture. You will begin to understand how glass guardrails function...