Course Sponsors

For more than 20 years, InOvate has focused on improving exhaust performance and safety for clothes dryers. Beginning with a better way to connect a dryer's transition hose-with a 1995 patent award for the Dryerbox®-the family of premium products now includes twenty SKUs.

Seves Glass Block accepts all those challenges that seem “impossible” and transforms them into actual, innovative projects. Thanks to solid, productive know-how, Seves can effectively adapt the production process of a glass block to meet a wide range of demands. We pride ourselves on providing customized solutions to architects and designers, and work closely with design professionals during project development to create unique glass block that meet specific aesthetic requirements. You can finally put your own signature on your own glass block and give shape to your creativity.

Kenmark Interiors supports design ideation by sourcing innovative and sustainable architectural products for the A&D community. We command trust through our award-winning flooring, window treatments, and cutting-edge wallcoverings that defy staining and scuffs. An additional benefit is our ability to provide specialized installation services for property owners and general contractors. Our specialized construction services provide best-in-class, in-house estimating, preconstruction value engineering, and expert interior finish-out installation. Kenmark Interiors approaches all projects with a client-first service mentality. We welcome collaboration to solve even the most creative and complex challenges.

Floorcloud was founded by a team of construction industry veterans to better connect installers and manufacturers using mobile technology to improve the success of projects by monitoring interior floor space. Our goal is to help the construction industry improve jobsite quality assurance so that installations can be completed successfully, on schedule and within budget. FLOORCLOUD®, is the only SaaS solution built specifically for the building construction industry using climate sensor technology, cellular IoT networks and a proprietary database of manufacturers' product specifications.

Whether installing on floors or walls, profiles provide a smooth, seamless transition when surface heights vary. Join us in this one-hour course as we explore how these small metal workhorses solve challenges such as edge protection and expansion joints, provide safety by increasing visibility and slip resistance, and increase aesthetics by adding a sophisticated finish. Our discussion will include ADA Considerations, examine green building certifications, and conclude with case studies. After this course, participants will be able to expound on in detail the variety of profile solutions that meet an array of transition challenges.

In 1998, The Cable Connection introduced the innovative Ultra-tec® line of stainless steel tensioners and mounting hardware designed especially for cable railings. The Ultra-tec® product line met with immediate success and has become the preeminent line of its type for use in cable railings. A large inventory of Ultra-tec® cable railing products in maintained in the factory warehouse in Nevada, by the nationwide distributor, The Wagner Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and stocking distributors throughout the United States and in Mexico City.

XPEL is a worldwide provider of protective films and coatings, including 46 different commercial and residential window films that allow you to improve energy usage and building security. Wherever there is glass, we can improve it, from a comfort, energy savings, safety, security, and a decorative perspective. We also provide automotive paint protection film, surface protection film and ceramic coatings. With a global footprint, a network of trained installers and proprietary DAP software, XPEL is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by providing high-quality products, leading customer service, expert technical support, and world-class training. XPEL, Inc. is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol “XPE Contact our design team for help with picking the correct film and writing the specification.

Keylink is a leading manufacturer of aluminum rail and fence systems for residential and commercial installations. Based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, we work hard to craft high-quality, simple, and easy-to-install products that both homeowners and contractors rave about. Our products are designed to help homeowners create beautiful, distinctive outdoor spaces and retreats. From cable infill to aluminum balusters, Key-Link has the styles and options to inspire. All of our products are fabricated and powder-coated at our plant and shipped from our warehouse. Because we control each step of the process, you can be confident that our product is engineered to meet our highest standards. We take quality seriously, and back each of our products with a strong warranty.

SixAxis manufactures innovative, compliance-driven safety solutions for customers across diverse end markets. At SixAxis, we like to figure out how to use the latest innovations to make safety products better. Founded in 2002, SixAxis has been designing, manufacturing, and installing revolutionary stair, fall protection, and bulk loading solutions for companies around the world.

Mitten is the original Canadian manufacturer and market leader of vinyl siding. Our continued focus on operational excellence has set the industry benchmark for service, quality, performance and design, backed by the best in class life time warranty. As a coast to coast distributor of premium exterior building products we are the link between architects, builders and installers providing an endless variety of business and design solutions. As part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family, we are the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our Canadian made vinyl siding has the largest and boldest colour pallet in the industry and our colour matched aluminum, shake, stone, and accessories provide the perfect complements and finishing touches to any project. Our products maximize curb appeal and benefit installers by minimizing labour requirements.

Stockton Products™ was founded in 1949, in response to construction demand in the Southwestern United States, particularly California. Exterior stucco applications were popular and widespread. Recognizing the need to provide a framework around which stucco could be applied and keep it from cracking at stress points, a welded wire corner was developed that met that construction need. It was known as Corneraid®, and quickly became and remains the industry standard. Since then, a variety of welded wire products have been developed that save time, while maximizing stucco adherence to the wire-reinforced exterior. In addition, certain welded wire drywall related products are also available.

Rheem Commercial Water brings together our family of brands to offer a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the water heating needs of any commercial project. Backed by a team of experts, providing personalized service including consulting, training, sizing, and technical assistance to ensure timely support when customers need it most.

Founded in New London, North Carolina in 1997, Fiberon built its business selling high-quality, eco-friendly composite decking, railing and fencing. In 2007, after a period of rapid growth, Fiberon expanded operations to Meridian, Idaho, enabling efficient bi-coastal manufacturing and distribution. Today, Fiberon employs more than 500 people, each one working to extend the company's legacy of quality, innovation and sustainability.

Americana Outdoors specializes in creating the elements for life outside: Shelters, Shade Structures, Sports Equipment, & Site Amenities.

Your facility’s roof protects a huge percentage of your assets and happens to be home to mission critical systems such as your HVAC, plumbing, electrical and even solar. So when integrating these systems on your roof, it’s vital to make sure all components mesh well while leaving your roof watertight, within code, and maintaining your roof’s warranty.Joel Stanley, our founder and pioneer, recognized this need and began designing a universal anchor that would be a seamless, non-penetrating component of the current roof system while providing the strength and engineering required to keep equipment in place. Fast forward several years – after designing, testing, and consulting with roofing experts around the globe for every environment – that universal anchor, now known as the U-Anchor, was born.

Only ForeverLawn® synthetic grass offers you unmatched realism built on a proprietary technology platform that ensures quality of our artificial grass products from the ground up. With ForeverLawn, the possibilities are endless. ForeverLawn isn’t just synthetic turf, it is a commitment to honesty and integrity in business and a desire to make you glad you chose us. At ForeverLawn, we’re not just ahead of the curve, we’re defining it.

More than 85,000 Lapeyre Stair alternating tread stairs are in use around the world today, allowing workers to easily and safely access crossovers, catwalks, and other tight spots that do not permit the use of conventional staircases. At the company's headquarters outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, alternating tread stairs and traditional steel stairs are manufactured to meet specific height and building code requirements. A variety of options and additional products integrate to create complete, custom stair systems design for each, individual customer's specifications. Alternating tread stairs can be ordered online and ship within 15 business days. Pre-engineered steel stairs are designed upon approval and ship directly to the project site, ready for installation. As a dedicated stair manufacturer, Lapeyre Stair provides a complete outsource solution that allows customers to focus on higher priority aspects of their projects.

For more than 30 years, ASTA AMERICA, has provided high-quality products with unparalleled service to the commercial industrial markets. We started as a small, family business back in 1990, and we’ve grown quite a bit over the past three decades. Today, we have two state-of the-art production facilities in Georgia and Texas and offer a full-line of rolling steel and commercial roll-up and slat doors. Though we continue to grow and innovate to meet customer demands, there are somethings we’ll never change. We continue to build on the heritage and tradition of treating our customers like family and providing top-performing, high-quality products without hassle. As our product offering and the markets we service continues to expand, our family-run values remain unchanged.

As an industry leader in the moveable wall concept, Modernfold delivers the highest-quality, custom wall solutions from start to finish. Our operable partitions and architecturally-striking glass wall systems wow customers and provide them with endless possibilities for their environments. Where others see only space, Modernfold sees possibilities.

Founded in 1962 as one of the original cultured marble companies in the U.S., experience is a trademark at MPL. This experience is now focused on the hospitality , student housing, and multi-family housing markets. Seeing large projects through to completion is our forte. We at MPL Company understand the pressures on our customers to open revenue producing properties. Our commitment to outstanding customer service results in a loyal customer group. By focusing on customers, and not projects, MPL realizes significant repeat business. The experience factor starts with our sales representatives. Not only do our sales representatives understand the project requirements, they know how to coordinate order placement, delivery, and installation – on time. MPL’s commitment to you includes premium product features. Using the highest quality raw materials and unique production processes allows our products to withstand the unique challenges of a construction site.

InnerSpace® specializes in stationary and mobile medical storage solutions for all areas of your healthcare facility, from cath labs and radiology to central supply and pharmacy. Our product offering includes a mobile medical carts, stationary medical cabinets, and open storage that efficiently organize supplies and equipment and support staff and facility effectiveness. We offer complimentary storage analysis and CAD/Revit design services.

GBA Architectural Products + Services was founded in 1985 by Jeff Boesch of Medina, Ohio in his family's garage. A few years later he was joined by his younger brother Steve, and eventually his older brother Chuck joined the business. Together the three brothers used their different skill sets to make GBA the successful and highly respected company that it is today. GBA started off as a small business focusing on supplying and installing glass block basement windows in Northeast Ohio. Over the years our scope of work has broadened to high performance glass block, structural glass and walkable skylights. We are a specialty contractor that has the ability and experience to complete any size glass block or structural glass project. We now concentrate on high end homes and commercial buildings all over the United States and beyond.

Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. after all, in the beginning, sea captain Robert Fergusson didn't particularly care about paint. He just wanted to keep his ship intact. That's why, when he noticed that an accidental splash of fish oil had stopped the relentless spread of corrosion on his rusty metal deck, he immediately recognized it for what it was: A valuable solution. The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world's first rust-preventative paint still drives us today. When we see a problem, we work diligently until we've perfected a solution- which has led to some of the most cutting-edge, durable and innovative products in the industry. If you've got a surface you need to protect or a look you want to transform, you've come to the right place. We have a coating for every challenge. Welcome to Rust-Oleum, home of trusted quality-and powerful solutions-since 1921.

Founded in 1976, Meganite is a private, family-owned business founded by a chemical engineer. He had a relentless focus on R&D to provide quality products at the best value. Starting with manufacturing composite materials like resins, gel coats and color paste, we eventually evolved to solid surfaces which is our core focus. Today, as a US-based company, we build off our long history and expertise to continue to innovate on acrylic solid surfaces. Our managing philosophy is to partner for the long-term, and grow with our distributors and customers. As a solid partner, some of Meganite's distributor-partnerships have lasted decades.

AZEK Exteriors manufactures home building materials under two divisions: TimberTech® and AZEK Exteriors®. TimberTech offers a premium portfolio of capped polymer and capped composite decking – as well as railing, porch, lighting and paver products – while AZEK Exteriors manufactures distinctly unique trim and moulding. Together the brands present homeowners, builders, architects, dealers and contractors with a comprehensive suite of first-rate products that are long lasting, sustainable alternatives to wood. AZEK is headquartered in Chicago, IL (with plants in OH and PA) and also owns Minneapolis-based Ultralox railing systems.

Livers Bronze is one of the last remaining U.S.-based handrailing manufacturers and has been in business since 1946. Every aspect of design, manufacturing, and testing is performed in the Midwest by skilled craftsmen, most of whom have been with Livers for decades. Livers Bronze offers the widest array of designs on the market, from traditional to modern, with every style in-between. Livers Bronze handrailings are the systems of choice for architects who want to leave their mark on museums, libraries, offices, and theaters with the help of decorative and functional, glass and metal handrails.

The McIntosh Group LLC provides accessibility consulting services and audits for building and business owners nationally. We are licensed architects in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. We have experience with a variety of building types including Retail, Convenience, Banks, Hospitality, Restaurants, Movie Theaters, Residential and Office. We have extensive experience dealing with the ADA Title III, ANSI and state-specific accessibility overlays including California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia and Arizona.

National Comfort Products is a premier manufacturer of thru-the-wall heating and cooling products perfect for multi-family projects. Our products are well known throughout the industry for their quality, reliability, easy-to-service design and backed by strong warranties aligned with top tier customer service.

Great Products. Better Partners. Babcock-Davis is a leader in roof hatches, smoke vents and safety railings for the commercial roofing market, plus architectural access and safety products for building structures. We provide local connections through distribution networks to accelerate and simplify the building process for contractors and owners, offering hassle-free services.

Providing an extensive range of advanced wood treatment technologies and services to the global wood preservation industry, with an expertise in wood biocides and wood protection chemicals, Viance LLC is an industry leader in the development of advanced greener building material solutions that improve the performance and durability of wood and wood products for sustainable building.

For over 85 years Trussbilt has made correctional facilities more secure and cost-effective by designing and manufacturing security products that set the industry's standard for safety, quality and innovation. Trussbilt is a leading manufacturer of security wall panels, detention doors and frames, security ceilings, security floors, and specialty products.

TRA Snow and Sun was founded by Terry Anderson, who helped establish the concept of cold roof systems in the US. TRA Snow and Sun’s products help provide you with safety from the dangers and expense of sliding snow and ice, effective and cost effective mounting systems for solar energy collectors, and flexible roof flashings which have gained international recognition. For over two decades, our products have been selected by hundreds of satisfied builders and property owners.

TOTO is the world’s largest plumbing products manufacturer. We offer a complete line of commercial and decorative plumbing fixtures and fittings, faucets, accessories, shower and flush valves, as well as lavatories, toilets, Air Baths and urinals. More than 1,500 TOTO engineers and their colleagues are committed to achieving the seamless integration of performance, conservation, technology, and innovation. For over 90 years, we have been producing superbly designed, high performance lifestyle enhancing plumbing products for residential bathrooms and commercial restrooms.

Dec-Tec delivers proven waterproofing and roofing solutions for balcony and roof deck applications. As North America’s leading innovator in pedestrian traffic bearing PVC membranes, along with industry leading system accessories and components, water intrusion problems on deck areas are a thing of the past. Whether you are planning an outdoor living room to gather with friends and family, or an apartment building that requires unparalleled waterproofing and low maintenance costs, we have the solution.

Scranton Product's well-known brands feature the most durable, low maintenance and best looking partitions, lockers and industrial sheet products in the industry. They won’t dent, rust or need painting, and because they are colored throughout, delamination is not a factor.

Since 1985, we have been located in beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida, in the heart of Hurricane Alley. Savannah Trims is a marketing arm of 6 distinguished companies, all with a related theme: Architectural Building Specialties, as related to fine quality building components. We at 'Savannah' are specialists in the application of exterior building components such as Exterior Blinds, Glass Skylights and Standard Skylights, and Flood Barriers. Our combined experience totals over 100 years of hands on working with these products.

The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) is the only trade association representing the reflective insulation, radiant barrier, and low-e reflective coatings industries. RIMA-I activities are guided by an active board of industry members that participate on national and local levels of building code organizations and governmental agencies. RIMA-I members were and still are very active in ASTM as well as ICA (Insulation Contractors Association) and ICAA, a national organization. With active membership of 24 organizations, (see membership list), from the US and Canada, RIMA-I continues to grow and promote the use and understanding of reflectives based on the same ideals as the founders nineteen years ago.

As a leading supplier of polymer-based solutions to construction, REHAU addresses sustainable design priorities by engineering products that enhance comfort and convenience, reduce energy costs, create healthy and safe environments, and conserve finite resources. REHAU's products and systems for the window and door, heating and plumbing, fire protection and pipe markets complement each other in integrated high-performance solutions.

Since 1942, Precision Ladders has been a leading manufacturer of commercial-grade access products including fixed aluminum ladders, ships ladders, roof hatches and folding stairways for either attic access or roof access. Today's Precision Ladders product line is not limited to commercial or industrial applications. They can also be found in many single family residences as well as multi-family residential projects.

Since 1948, Nystrom has been the go-to, direct-to-customer manufacturer of specialty building products providing a wide range of floor, roof, wall, ceiling, and stair access products that create safer, more accessible buildings.

NOCSA’s mission is to promote the manufacturing and installation of quality one coat stucco through education to meet and exceed the standards that are set for the industry. One coat stucco is an ideal exterior wall treatment for residential, commercial, institutional or industrial buildings. It can also be finished in a variety of ways, including pre-mixed colored cement stucco finish coats, elastomeric coatings and paints, or even acrylic textured finishes.

Organized in 1964 by research chemist Dr. H.W. Bradley and Charlotte-based Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, NCFI Polyurethanes quickly became a leader in the manufacturing of flexible polyurethane foam for the bedding and furniture industries. NCFI offers a complete line of flexible foams for furniture seating, transportation seating, bedding, carpet underlay, and packaging. Also manufactured in Mount Airy are polyurethane foam chemical systems for spray-in-place insulating foam commonly referred to as SPF insulation, roofing, marine floatation, packaging, specialty molding, and many other uses.

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925. The strategic network of Gold Bond, ProForm and PermaBASE manufacturing facilities located throughout North America allows us to provide the best in customer service to keep your fast-paced projects moving forward. Whether you want innovative fire-resistant assemblies, enhanced acoustical performance or require additional abrasion or impact resistance, Gold Bond products deliver with a level of excellence.

Perceiving an unmet need for flexible solutions to large architectural openings, the founders of NanaWall Systems delivered their first wood-framed, opening glass wall in 1986. Three years later, NanaWall Systems, Inc. was incorporated, with the mission of finding, creating, and delivering an ever-broadening array of flexible design solutions. In 1996, Nana Wall Systems entered into partnership with Solarlux of Germany, the world leader in operable glass wall technology. Today, with manufacturer's representatives throughout the continent, Nana Wall Systems is the dominant provider of opening glass walls in North America.

James Hardie has operations in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe. No matter where they operate, their goal is to remain at the forefront of the fiber-cement industry, capitalizing on our global leadership in building products and manufacturing and technology for both new home construction and remodeling.

Established in 1969, HMMA is a voluntary, non-profit business association composed of more than 60 member companies throughout North America. HMMA is the largest of the six divisions of the Chicago-based National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM), an organization established in 1938, with roots reaching back to 1907. Known throughout the consutruction industry for their strength, durability, design flexibility and suitability in demanding settings, hollow metal steel doors and frames remain the logical choice for discerning architects, engineers and specifiers who demand high quality and cost-effective solutions.

HB&G manufactures the finest porch columns, porch posts, and accessories on the market. HB&G continues to lead the industry in offering the most advanced fiberglass columns, decorative column wraps, and porch posts, as well as column caps and bases, porch railings, and perqolas that will add beauty to any home.

Expanded Metal means versatility. Versatile is the key word describing Expanded Metal. New applications are found for it every day in industry, offices and homes. Expanded Metal allows the design professional the freedom to exercise maximum creativity. Available in different thickness and opening sizes, from micro or fine mesh to grating, Expanded Metal is produced in a variety of metals and other materials. Expanded Metal facilitates the free flow of air, fluid, or light where required. With Expanded Metal, there is no scrap.

Elite Crete Systems, Inc. is a world leading developer and manufacturer of specialty high-performance flooring products for: decorative/architectural concrete systems and finsihes, concrete surface repair and protection, custom/seamless fluid aplied commercial flooring, and industrial high-wear protective floor coatings. We provide versatile applications for commercial flooring, residential flooring, and industrial flooring.

Dynamic’s atmosphere of innovation allows us to continuously improve our products, our methods and ourselves. We invest in new technology and in employee development. Providing an environment of empowerment with accountability allows every employee to share in the Company’s success. Dynamic will only partner with suppliers of high quality goods and services so we can continue to raise the bar with outstanding products and Customer Service. We demonstrate daily that we are the leaders in our industry by producing innovative products of the highest quality, in the most efficient, timely and environmentally friendly manner.

As ClarkDietrich, we are now truly able to answer the challenges of any project, regardless of size or complexity. With a complete lineup of innovative products, plus technical support services and smart tools for design and specification, we're forging a new future for steel framing.

Founded in 1974 and now a member of the JFE Shoji America family of companies, CEMCO® is the leader in quality, service, and product development, always striving to deliver the cutting-edge solutions that save both time and money during the entire construction process. Our commitment to the most current building code standards and use of mill-certified hot-dipped galvanized steel ensures stellar product performance long after the project is finished. CEMCO® is proud to offer one of the most diversified product lines available in cold-formed steel framing as well as metal lath/accessories and fire stopping components for commercial, institutional, residential, and technology construction markets. All CEMCO® products are manufactured here in the USA.

Manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in Schertz, Texas, Armortex® products are carefully and thoroughly assembled and inspected to ensure the highest quality. Armortex® produces the most comprehensive line of Bullet, Blast and Forced Entry Protection Products available, such as: composite panels and custom fabrics, steel and aluminum windows, wood, steel and aluminum doors, bullet and blast aluminum window systems (up to 42 psi, and 30 cal. Armor Piercing), and steel blast doors. ISO 9001 Certified

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of metal composite materials, ALPOLIC® carefully considers every detail of the manufacturing, distribution and sales process. Most of our products are manufactured in Chesapeake, VA, many with a substantial amount of post-consumer recycled materials. After fabrication, the MCM sheets are shipped to their destinations, ready to change the facade of structures around the world. Exceptional projects deserve exceptional materials. Demand ALPOLIC®.

Steel Door Institute (SDI) was established in 1954 as a non-profit business association that develops standards for steel doors and frames. These standards are available free of charge so architects can ensure quality and consistency of steel doors and frames. SDI members are the only manufacturers that have been audited to ensure they meet our standards.

The leader in extruded aluminum canopy, aluminum frame, store, hanger rod and custom canopy systems. Providing innovative environmental control through creative design. MASA Architectural Canopies represents an exciting approach to the pre-engineered building components market and is always pro-active in the use of materials to expand industry trends and designs. MASA’s broad knowledge separates them from the cookie-cutter fabricators to an elite level of custom design and build manufacturers. From start to finish, design through installations, MASA provides superior execution required during each phase of your project to produce top-quality canopy systems. When quality counts, you can count on MASA WE * DESIGN * BUILD * INSTALL