Participants will learn: Current trends and initiatives in the louver industry including the current AMCA-500-L-99 wind driven rain test/rating system; important Masterspec recommendations for louver selection; Hurricane/Florida Code protocols and how they impact louver selection; What criteria should be used when specifying louvers; Louver selection and design considerations (function vs. form); Testing criteria and its importance- AMCA, BSRIA, still air, Wind Driven Rain, Missile Impact etc.; The future of louvers- enhanced performance coupled with aesthetic flexibility. Our presenters offer participants comprehensive insight into the direction of our industry regarding the evolution, proper specification and appropriate application of this product group. All presenters are longstanding members of the C/S team, knowledgeable in the practical and technical aspects of the presented topic.

(NOTE: THIS PRESENTATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ON LOCATION AT OUR CRANFORD, NJ FACILITY AS PROGRAM "J144-CRANTOUR1". BENEFITS OF ON-SITE PRESENTATION INCLUDE EXTENSIVE INTERACTION WITH LOUVER ENGINEERS AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF ACTUAL LOUVER WIND-DRIVEN RAIN TESTING IN THE FIRST US TEST CHAMBER AS WELL AS DADE-COUNTY WIND/RAIN AND MISSILE IMPACT SIMULATIONS. THIS 4 HOUR PROGRAM AFFORDS 4 LU/4 HSW)

Participants will learn: Overview of expansion joint covers; Key issues and new products relating to today’s requirements; Types of building movements and how to address through proper design and product selection; Fire barrier types and options; How to select the right cover for your project. Our presenters offer participants comprehensive insight into the direction of our industry regarding the evolution, proper specification and appropriate application of this product group. All presenters are longstanding members of the C/S team, knowledgeable in the practical and technical aspects of the presented topic. The C/S Expansion Joint Research and Development facility in Muncy, Pennsylvania offers a tour that qualifies attendees for additional credits.

Your doors may look good the day the building opens. But what about a year later? If you like to have brilliant, beautiful doors and keep them looking as good as the day they were installed, then please inquire about this continuing educational program from the C/S Group.

Interior wood doors are subjected to more damage than any other building component, requiring costly repair or replacement. Although they may look good on the day they’re installed, most doors are not designed for constant daily abuse. Traditional doors chip and split, creating a potential health hazard thus requiring costly maintenance. Removing a door to fix or replace it can be highly disruptive to your operation.

This C/S Group seminar focuses on how to reduce or eliminate the constant cycle of door damage in high traffic areas. The program covers the following topics:

1. Designer and owners needs for doors, 2. The pitfalls of traditional door design, 3. Why add on door fixes are not a solution, 4. New industry guidelines and standards for the performance of doors, 5. Better practices for door protection, 6. New door design solutions geared to increasing the durability of doors, 7. Highlight hardware choices that reduce the maintenance of doors, 8. Proper specification tips to ensure the longevity of your doors

C/S Custom Sun Control Presentations address the following important design topics:

Custom solutions to manage daylight and reduce solar heat gain - USGBC / LEED compliant/conforming options >Economic, environmental and human performance benefits of effective sun control >Case histories - unique sun control applications and custom solutions >Overview of Sunlight Geometry- understanding the logic behind product application >Solar effects and heat gain- causes and remedies >Effective daylight management techniques for illumination and thermal benefit >Sun control system components, construction methods and installation details >How to select the right sun control system for your project.

Our presenters offer participants comprehensive insight into the direction of our industry regarding the evolution, proper specification and appropriate application of this product group. All presenters are longstanding members of the C/S team, knowledgeable in the practical and technical aspects of the presented topic.

Sun control devices are being increasingly specified on convention centers, museums, office buildings, hotels and sports facilities. To learn more, to increase your overall design power and to arrange for a sun control seminar at your firm we invite you to call the C/S Group

Participants will learn the history and development of the automatic smoke and heat vent requirement; Basic principles of smoke ventilation; What a properly designed smoke vent system will achieve; Vent design for building code compliance.

Our presenters offer participants comprehensive insight into the direction of our industry regarding the evolution, proper specification and appropriate application of this product group. All presenters are longstanding members of the C/S team, knowledgeable in the practical and technical aspects of the presented topic.