Welcome to our Continuing Education Center, an initiative to share our knowledge and expertise with architects, landscape architects, designers and contractors. Stay tuned as we continue to build up this library of helpful, informative content. Be sure to check out our AIA and ASLA continuing education courses for more great information.
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Please contact your local rep about the educational opportunities that Wausau Tile can offer you and your firm. or view our in-person courses at AEC Daily. We also offer a self-paced learning for those who are unable to attend an in-person learning event.
Terrazzo is versatile and durable, comes in a range of colors, and has multiple applications. It can be used in interiors and exteriors and, depending on the manufacturing process, can be customized to fit complex geometries. In this course, we discuss different applications of precast, cementitious, and epoxy terrazzo and the installation requirements, as well as the ability to customize these products to fit different design requirements.
Concrete products such as precast pieces, pavers, and terrazzo have long provided builders with a flexible range of options for their projects. Beyond their versatility, these concrete products are highly sustainable, thanks to their ability to be recycled, low carbon footprint, and long life span.
Wind forces always influence building design and detailing. This course focuses on one particular force, wind uplift, and its influence on roof paving system design and selection. It examines how wind loads and building configuration affect the design of roof paving systems; the codes, regulations, and calculation approaches that inform and control such designs; and the various options designers can use to design safe, appealing outdoor roof paving systems that will withstand even the strongest winds.
Tour the 550,000 sq. ft. facilities to see the processes and design aspect of manufacturing concrete pavers, precast concrete, terrazzo tile, precast terrazzo and metal and concrete site furnishings.
Note: plant tour is available only by contacting your local rep.
Precast concrete pavers and roof deck systems enable designers to deliver on aesthetics and design objectives while achieving safety and durability requirements. Patented roof deck systems allow for the creation of safe and stable roof deck patios and green roofs that maintain sustainability requirements. This course examines the raw materials used in these systems, reviews the different finishes available, and discusses different paver applications and their methods of installation.
Comprehensive site security design should balance managing traffic flow and preventing vehicular intrusion with enhancing the existing character of the site. This course presents FEMA’s guidance on risk assessment and layers of defense, vehicle impact test standards, bollard types, the precast concrete manufacturing process, barrier system design considerations, and incorporating precast concrete bollards and site furnishings into perimeter security design.