Butler Manufacturing, Kansas City, Mo., reports strong interest, as indicated by enrollments, in two, updated online courses offered through AEC Daily, announced Kevin Hutchings, Butler Manufacturing training manager. Each course is eligible for one AIA Learning Unit (LU) toward the 18 LUs annual requirement. The courses account for four of the 18 CES Learning Units (LUs) now required annually on sustainable design. Life Cycle Costs of Metal Roofing Products: www.aecdaily.com/en/1588021 provides an overview of the types, characteristics and benefits of metal roofing products and finishes. Content includes an objective comparison of Life Cycle Costs (LCC) of metal roofing versus conventional roofing systems. Updates include Life Cycle factors of “Cool Roofs” and how they qualify metal roof systems as a sustainable design feature.
Butler Manufacturing Updates Two AIA Learning Units
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