Oklahoma now recognizes professional development courses offered through the Alexandria, Va.-based Construction Specifications Institute’s Construction Education Network that fall under health, safety or welfare as continuing education requirements for design and construction professionals. The Oklahoma Board of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers recently amended its rules and regulations. The Construction Education Network is a network of registered education that offers programs to professionals in construction related industries. The benefits include:
• A user-friendly directory of available programs searchable by topic, occupation and provider. • Access to transcripts and completion certificates in real-time at no cost. • The ability to manage one’s training information online.
CSI education courses recognized in Oklahoma (February 2009)
This Month’s Features
Designing for Thermal Resilience
The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.
Best Practices for Coatings in Resilient Metal Architecture
High-performance coatings, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based coatings, add upfront expense but reduce or even eliminate costly recoats/replacement later in the building’s life.
A Slam-dunk Metal Modernization
The building’s striking facade features black metal panels, installed in a cohesive pattern at a 45-degree angle.
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.