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The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors is the State agency responsible for the administration and regulation of electrical contracting. This course presents two documents that pertain to electrical licensing codes and standards within North Carolina: Title 21 NCAC 18B, General Statutes of North Carolina (Electrical Contractors), Chapter 87 - Article 4 (Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors).This course is extremely helpful for all North Carolina electrical engineers who are looking to be more informed on the rules and regulations that pertain to their licensing and the work they are qualified to perform.

This course summarizes the various components of the Safe Work Permit process that should be used within a facility or organization for work being performed by construction and maintenance contractors and employees. The Safe Work Permit process is based around a written form and is a communication tool used to inform employees of safety requirements. Maintenance and construction type activities can then be coordinated with appropriate personnel within the facility to help avoid safety concerns and potential conflicts. The Safe Work Permit can be critical for the success of a site safety program and can be applied to a variety of facilities, including manufacturing facilities, construction sites, etc.

This course is designed to convey the basics of formation evaluation by wireline logging technique to the construction professionals and learners. Wireline logging operations has a sensitive and critical importance as it deals with complex electronic and mechanical tools, radioactive and nuclear sources. For a new person in this field, it is essential to have sound theoretical knowledge about formation evaluation by wireline logging techniques before getting started practically. Its importance in this regard is undeniable. In the oil and gas industry, safety is the first preference. If a person possesses superficial knowledge and understanding of equipment and tools, he/she may not be recommended for any field work. This course is important to impart basic knowledge of wireline logging to assist drilling operation and formation evaluation; it also covers basic earth formation parameters and calculations.

This course is designed to convey the basics of oil and gas instrumentation and measurement (primarily downstream) to the construction professionals and learners. Oil and gas operations have a sensitive and critical importance as it deals with very high pressure, temperature and extreme natural conditions. So for a new person in this field, it is essential to have sound theoretical knowledge about measurement instruments and measuring techniques before getting started practically. Its importance in this regard is undeniable. In the oil and gas industry, safety is the first preference. If a person possesses superficial knowledge and understanding of equipment and instruments, he/she may not be recommended for any field work. This course is important to impart basic knowledge of process variables measuring instruments and their measuring techniques which we use in oil and gas downstream. It also conveys the knowledge of process control automation and control valves.

The simple and basic power cycles (Brayton Cycle,Otto Cycle and Diesel Cycle), power cycle components/processes (compression,combustion and expansion) and compressible flow components (nozzle, diffuserand thrust) are presented in this four hour course. In the presented power cycles, power cyclecomponents/process and compressible flow components analysis, air is used asthe working fluid.

For each power cycle, the thermal efficiencyderivation is presented with a simple mathematical approach. Also, for each power cycle, a T - s diagramand cycle major performance trends (thermal efficiency, specific power outputand power output) are plotted in a few figures as a function of compressionratio, turbine inlet temperature and/or final combustion temperature, working fluidmass flow rate and both isentropic compression and expansion efficiency. It should be noted that this online coursedoes not deal with costs (capital, operational or maintenance).

For compression and expansion, the technicalperformance of mentioned power cycle components/processes for ideal and realoperation is presented with a given relationship between pressure andtemperature and compression and expansion efficiency.

Complete combustion at constant pressure with andwithout heat loss is presented. Sixdifferent fuels (carbon, hydrogen, sulfur, coal, oil and gas) react with air asthe oxidant at different stoichiometry values (stoichiometry => 1) andoxidant inlet temperature values.

Reactants and combustion products enthalpy valueschange with an increase in the temperature and such enthalpy values arepresented in a plot where one can notice fuel higher heating value (HHV) andflame temperature definitions. Physicalproperties of basic combustion reactants and products are presented in an enthalpyvs. temperature plot.

The combustion technical performance atstoichiometry => 1 conditions is presented knowing the enthalpy values forcombustion reactants and products, given as a functionof temperature. Combustionproducts composition on both weight and mole basis is given in tabular form andplotted in a few figures. Also, flame temperature, oxidant to fuel ratio andfuel higher heating value (HHV) are presented in tabular form and plotted in afew figures. The provided output dataand plots allow one to determine the major combustion performa

This interactive webcast explores the concepts of downcycling, upcycling, precycling, and recycling. In an era of resource conservation, the idea of reuse is paramount to meeting sustainability goals. We will introduce green-minded professionals to the concepts of downcycling (reclaiming), upcycling (refashioning), precycling (reducing waste), and recycling (reuse). We will focus on the environmental, economic, and social benefits of these four types of waste prevention. In addition, we will look at the relationship between waste reuse and technological advancement. Lastly, we will explore case studies of cutting edge waste reuse and reduction.

This interactive webcast will discuss approaches for conserving water including water efficient building technologies, simple systems for recycling and reusing water on site, and how to drastically decrease the demands on shared supplies.

This course will also discuss the many great environmental and economic benefits to water efficient buildings. We will conclude with details on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) criteria for water efficiency, plus additional case study examples on innovations in wastewater treatment and reuse

Did you know that most all activities that impact wetlands are regulated? This interactive webcast will provide a basic understanding of wetland ecology, types, functions and management. We will discuss the economic, environmental, and social importance of wetlands. This course emphasizes wetland ecology, wildlife needs, enhancement of wetland functions, wetland determination, design and implementation, management, and monitoring considerations. This webcast includes a discussion of both the history of and recent changes to federal wetland laws and regulations. We will present an overview of the current issues and regulatory aspects of wetlands including discussion of the Clean Water Act (Section 401 and Section 404). This basic course will benefit developers, engineer, project managers, contractors, planners, land use officials and architects.

Roofs account for one of the largest areas of imperviousness on a site. Impermeable roofs impact storm water quality and quantity, air quality, the urban heat island effect, and the energy needs of the building. This interactive webcast focuses on how we can potentially rethink how we build our roofs to ensure energy efficient buildings, harness energy from the sun to help us reduce our reliance on fossil fuels (nonrenewable energy), manage storm water as a resource, increase air and water quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of sustainable roof technologies including: vegetative roofs, photovoltaic roof applications, cool reflective approaches, recycled or bio-based content roofs, or some combination thereof. Focus of learning includes the benefits and limitations of sustainable roofs and the potential of technological advancements in sustainable roof design. We will conclude with creative applications and site selection and placement considerations of sustainable roofs.

This interactive webcast exposes green building professionals to the simple but powerful premise behind co-located systems. We will describe the concept behind multi-use, multi-function co-location approaches. Fundamentally sustainable in nature, co-location allows for dual use such as PV panels that double as noise buffers, highway bridges that carry utility pipes, collected rainwater to filter into heating and cooling tubes and for irrigation, which employ integrated sustainable strategies. Co-location requires a shift from traditional a-place-for-everything programming and construction. Co-location practices dense programming, or the integration of multiple, often nontraditional functions into development. We will explore case studies that are embracing co-location toward the quest for sustainable and livable cities.

An energy audit is often the first step in energy consumption reduction. This interactive webcast will introduce green building professionals to the importance of conducting an energy audit to assess energy use and measures to implement for energy conservation. We will discuss the four levels of analysis, including: benchmarking, walk-through audit, detailed/general energy audit, and investment-grade audit. This course will also focus on how auditing can help identify cost-saving opportunities and prioritize improvements. An energy audit is an inexpensive yet powerful way to reduce costs and improve performance. Energy audits also are an important step to help meet greenhouse gas reduction goals. Finally, we will focus on the competitive positioning of energy auditing by touting successes and attracting and engaging more customers.

This interactive webcast focuses on the sustainable nature of mixed-use development. Flexible building use gathers multiple functions into a single structure to redefine sustainable growth in the 21st century. Originally, energy was the main focus in creating buildings that were in harmony with the environment. Although focus on energy and resource conservation remains, the focus has expanded to include the concept of flexibility and density. This course also focuses on the various environmental, economic, and social benefits of providing combined commercial and residential space including; water use reduction, energy conservation, infrastructure cost, infill development, and land preservation. In addition, this course also looks at new sustainability initiatives that look outside the building envelope for sustainable opportunities (e.g., LEED Neighborhood Development, Sustainable Sites Initiative).

Gaining particular momentum in the design and construction industry is the notion of Net Zero buildings. For many in the design and construction industry Net Zero is a lofty goal, and one not usually realized.

This interactive webcast will focus on the concept of Net Zero, which has several variations of what the term means in practice. We will look at the practicality and marketability of a Net Zero building that uses no more energy than it generates. We will conclude with discussion of the world-wide application of Net Zero building.

Did you realize we can plan and design our urban areas to deter crime? Nearly fifty years ago, Jane Jacobs penned The Death and Life of Great American Cities that suggested crime could be reduced by having "eyes on the street." The idea is that vibrant, mixed-use, transparent urban areas experience less crime because people watch the streets throughout the day. Many neighborhood watch programs adopt the same philosophy. This webcast will also explore the theory known as Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The CPTED theory advocates that proper design elements can help enhance the safety of our urban environment and lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime.

This interactive webcast focuses on the differences between conventional demolition and deconstruction. We will also focus on the environmental and economic rewards from taking a building apart - either wholly or partially - with the intent of salvaging (recycling or reusing) building materials. This approach varies greatly from conventional demolition which involves material removal and disposal. This course will focus on the types of building materials and their potential for reuse. Some materials have a long tradition of reuse (e.g., bricks, metal), whereas other materials are now finding a new vocation (e.g., plumbing fixtures, doors). We will also explore case study examples of both evolving deconstruction techniques and the types of materials salvaged.

This course is designed to convey the basics of the oil and gas industry to the Construction Professional. Oil and gas operations have a sensitive and critical importance as it deals with very high pressure, temperature, and extreme natural conditions. So for a new person in this field, it is essential to have sound theoretical knowledge about oil and gas operations before getting started.

The Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (2010 Guidelines) developed by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board) effectively replaces the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).

If you have a good basic foundation in energy conversion analysis, this course will take you up another step to a more advanced understanding of the subject. In this interactive course you will learn about the ideal simple and basic power cycles, power cycle components/processes and compressible flow components and their T - s and h - T diagrams, operation and major performance trends. You will review basic elements of Carnot Cycle, Brayton Cycle, Otto Cycle, Diesel Cycle, compression, combustion, expansion processes and compressible flow (nozzle, diffuser and thrust) and their T - s, p - V and h - T diagrams. You'll get figures, graphs, tables, and equations to enhance and solidify your understanding of the material.

This course covers basic information regarding electric power transformers and their application in commercial, business and residential facilities. General information about how these electric transformers provide the proper voltage for commercial facilities is included. This course will focus primarily on the utility type of transformer for power supplies needed to operate equipment, HVAC systems, lighting, and convenience power systems.

This course is designed to convey the oil and gas drilling aspects to the construction professionals. Drilling operations have a sensitive and critical importance as it deals with very high pressure, temperature and extreme natural conditions. Drilling fluids are composed of such chemicals which are dangerous for human health if they are not handled properly. So for a new person in this field, it is essential to have sound theoretical knowledge about it before getting started practically. Its importance in this regard is undeniable. In the oil and gas industry, safety is the first preference. If a person possesses superficial knowledge and understanding of oil and gas, he/she may not be recommended for any field work.

This course is intended to present a comparison of engineering analysis approaches to the design of building structures for Insulated Concrete Forms. The course covers the Prescriptive Method (developed by HUD through PCA) and the two appropriate sections of the 2005 ACI code for walls. A simple, 2-story house with a basement is used as an example to demonstrate the application of both of these methods for a 6 inch thick waffle-slab and a flat panel ICF wall.

NFPA 70E for work practices is designed to help workers avoid injury from a release of electrical energy, and help to prevent or minimize exposure to all widely recognized electrical hazards. This interactive course is intended for use by owners, contractors, employers, safety directors and trainers, managers, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) buyers, electrically qualified workers and unqualified employees who need protection against electrical hazards in the workplace.

The course provides a summary of Chapter 2 and 3 covering the major changes to the previous 2009 NFPA 70E in the 2012 edition, and is designed be used in conjunction with a hard copy of the NFPA 70E. It is recommended that you use the published standard for reference, particularly to review large tables that cannot be displayed in the course screen due to their size.

The Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (2010 Guidelines) developed by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board) effectively replaces the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).

Your Code of Ethics requires you to hold the public health, safety and welfare paramount. In the course of your profession, however, you may be faced with irreconcilable dilemmas that call in to question your moral values, conduct and character. What actions would you take if faced with conflict of interest, a request to associate with a firm that is not authorized to practice, a questionable request for a reference, or duty to report a violation of a copyright licensing agreement in your own office? Do you know how you would handle issues of this sort if faced with them?

Your Code of Ethics requires you to hold the public health, safety and welfare paramount. In the course of your profession, however, you may be faced with irreconcilable dilemmas that call in to question your moral values, conduct and character. What actions would you take if faced with conflict of interest, a request to associate with a firm that is not authorized to practice, a questionable request for a reference, or duty to report a violation of a copyright licensing agreement in your own office? Do you know how you would handle issues of this sort if faced with them?

Your Code of Ethics requires you to hold the public health, safety and welfare paramount. In the course of your profession, however, you may be faced with irreconcilable dilemmas that call in to question your moral values, conduct and character. What actions would you take if faced with a conflict of interest? What would you do if you were asked to sign off on an incomplete or inadequate code inspection, or received a request to make changes on an analysis done by another engineer? Do you know how you would handle these issues if faced with them?

Your Code of Ethics requires you to hold the public health, safety and welfare paramount. In the course of your profession, however, you may be faced with irreconcilable dilemmas that call in to question your moral values, conduct and character. What actions would you take if faced with conflict of interest? What would you do if you were asked to sign off on a code inspection you knew had been fudged, asked to associate with a firm that lost its authorization to practice, or saw a blatant violation of a copyright licensing agreement in your own office? Do you know how you would handle issues of this sort if faced with them?

Regardless of your position: from entry-level associate to senior manager, everyone needs to be aware of sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment is an issue that affects everyone in the workplace: Women, Men, Straight, and Gay. This 2-hour interactive online course is designed to help you gain a general knowledge of sexual harassment.

This course will make you think about your own behavior and the behavior of your co-workers, supervisors, managers, clients, and vendors. Through the activities, scenarios, and case studies, you will have the opportunity to explore sexual harassment and the behaviors and actions associated with it.

​Are your customers or clients using words like slump, water-cement ratio, cement content, and compressive strength? Do you understand admixtures and their functions? How about reading and understanding a mix design? Do you know how to place and finish concrete? This 2-hour online course introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of concrete. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

​The most important resource available to any organization is people. Organizations are made of people. An organization cannot fulfill its intended mission without good employees. People need leadership to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

A good leader needs to know the correct way to handle sexual harassment, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations. It is also helpful to understand how to implement a successful Drug-free workplace program. A drug-free workplace saves the company time and money.

​​So, you have your water well built (see RedVector.com''s 'Basic Civil Engineering -Water Supply' course), now what are you going to do with it? This 1 hour online course takes up where 'Water Supply' leaves off; it takes you through sizing a pump, hydropneumatic tank and supply lines. This course gives the steps needed, along with examples, to move water from your source (well, lake, river or whatever) to the tap. The typical water supply, be it for a cabin or a city, has pumps, storage vessals and distribution systems. This course takes you through each item in the system. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Fundamental changes are occurring within the design and construction industry due to the increased use of virtual modeling technology. One of the tools is BIM. Do you know what that is and are you ready to use it?

This 1-hour interactive online course covers the fundamentals of water supply hydrology. From the hydrologic cycle to the nature and character of groundwater as it goes from recharge zones to discharge points, the basic concepts and terminology are introduced in a clear and easy to read form.

Electricity travels at the speed of light, an astonishing 186,000 miles per second. This is certainly much faster than any human can react in a dangerous electrical situation. The exponential heat buildup of an arcing fault can cause an explosion in a fraction of a second, leaving destruction and death in its wake. Workers frequently exposed to live electrical equipment need to understand what an arc flash is, how it happens, and how it can be prevented. Performing an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis can help predict the possibility of an arcing fault and ensure workers are wearing the proper Personal Protection Equipment to protect them in the event of an arc flash. Understanding the hazard and how to avoid it is a matter of life and death.

First part of this 1-hour interactive online course will discuss the definition, causes, and dangers of an arc flash, the history of arc flash hazard analysis, and the governing bodies for arc flash prevention. The next part of the section will cover the components of arc flash hazard analysis and how the analysis is used to implement OSHA safety standards by determining working distances, choosing personal protective equipment, and training workers. Lastly, the course will discuss arc hazard prevention - how advances in technology are enabling workers to do remote maintenance on equipment, and how new devices may prevent arcs before they start.

This two hour interactive online course is aimed at helping people who work for government agencies, or do contract work on government buildings and facilities, understand what they need to do to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title II sets requirements for town facilities, new construction and alterations, communications with the public, and policies and procedures governing town programs, services, and activities. This course offers a brief overview of some basic ADA requirements and provides cost effective tips on how small towns can comply with the construction related ADA requirements. A short quiz follows each section.

When taking on a concrete repair project, the first step is an important one - conducting a thorough evaluation. This 1-hour interactive online course begins with techniques for surveying the condition of the concrete, and reviews design and construction documentation, operation and maintenance records, instrumentation data, visual examination, methods of nondestructive testing and laboratory specimen analysis. The second part of the course identifies basic causes of deterioration, and covers typical symptoms, and recommendations for preventing further damage.

In the United States alone, buildings account for:

• 65% of electricity consumption
• 36% of energy use
• 30% of greenhouse gas emissions
• 30% of raw materials use
• 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually)
• 12% of potable water consumption

Most design and construction project teams have already heard and applied the concepts of “sustainability” or “green” to some degree in their building projects. The concepts are becoming more and more widely adopted by government and private agencies across the U.S. in all aspects of design and construction, daily business and home life.

By involving all participants of the design and construction team during the entire course of the project, the project can expect to achieve higher levels of successful performance and response to sustainable concepts.

This 1-hour online course covers how to design the parts of a conveyance system, the drainage facilities and features which collect, contain and provide for the flow of surface and storm water from the highest points on the land down to a receiving water. This course also takes a look at sizing gutters, ditches, pipes and channels. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Piping, underground structures and pumps are just a few of the items needed when moving wastewater to an area where it can be treated. When designing sewerage, there are different methods to look at, and there are pitfalls you must be careful to avoid. In this course, we will look at types of pipe, manholes, lift stations, force mains, and regulations.

Your Code of Ethics requires you to hold the public health, safety and welfare paramount but in the course of your profession you may be faced with irreconcilable dilemmas that call in to question your moral values, conduct and character. What actions would you take if faced with conflict of interest, requests to seal plans you did not prepare, observing unethical behavior in your own workplace, or whistle-blowing? Do you know how you would dissent a management decision, protect the public from serious harm but avoid, if possible, damaging your career?

In this 2-hour interactive online course, standards of ethical conduct are examined in a variety of situations amply illustrated with case studies. The engineer will focus on ethical issues in contemporary professional practice by looking at a sampling of “real” ethical issues that other professionals sometimes face. Using the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers as a guide and applying the ethical decision making model, the engineer will examine some of the everyday complex issues of professional practice, such as whistle-blowing, confidentiality and gifts. There is a multiple choice test at the end of this course.

The Florida Building Code (FBC) is the go-to guide for builders and others involved in the building trade when it comes to ensuring that minimum standards are met in a variety of areas critical to constructing safe, quality structures. Various parts of the FBC address everything from putting in an acceptable floor to appropriate plumbing, windows, and parking spaces.

In this interactive online course, we will be discussing the requirements of Chapter 4, Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings, of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. This course addresses the rules and requirements for outfitting the plumbing system of various structures with properly installed, approved components.

The Florida Building Code (FBC) is the go-to guide for builders and others involved in the building trade when it comes to ensuring that minimum standards are met in a variety of areas critical to constructing safe, quality structures. Various parts of the Florida Building Code address everything from putting in an acceptable floor to appropriate plumbing, windows, and parking spaces.

This interactive online course is based on the 2010 Florida Building Code: Residential, Chapter 5 – Floors, which addresses the proper construction of floors in residential occupancies. In addition to general guidelines, you will learn specifics about how to install Wood Floor Framing, Floor Sheathing, Pressure-Preservative-Treated Wood Floors (on ground), and Concrete Floors (on ground).

Delivery of electricity is made possible by sophisticated distribution systems that transmit huge volumes of high voltage electricity from generating stations. Through these systems, the electricity is transformed into lower voltages for commercial and residential use. This interactive online course covers basic information regarding electric power substations and the distribution of electric power, including components of power substations, individual equipment components, and electric power distribution systems. General information related to operational aspects of substations and distributing electric power is included.

The government is using our tax dollars to require improved air quality and to report on the progress of those improvement efforts. Those reports are available to us. You can be knowledgeable about the status of our air quality currently, how it compares to the past, and the effect of climate change.

This interactive course gives you the report done by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. You get charts, details about pollutants, and supportive activities to help you understand and retain the report information.

People with disabilities continue to face architectural barriers that limit or make it impossible to access goods or services. The ADA's regulations and the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, originally published in 1991, set the standard for what makes a facility accessible. While the updated 2010 Standards retain many of the original provisions in the 1991 Standards, they do contain some significant differences. This course specifically explores ADA Readily Achievable Barrier Removal based on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. This course provides practical information on how to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, to clarify potential misunderstandings about the requirements of the ADA, and to highlight its flexible, common sense approach to accessibility.

There are many types of alarm systems in operation throughout the world today. As the technology becomes available, many different, new alarms appear in the marketplace. Alarm systems encompass an exceedingly large array of possibilities. These systems are very effective in protecting persons and property, are intrinsically dependable and difficult to bypass. Many individuals and industrial organizations rely on these systems for protection and information. The scope of this course is to discuss low voltage fundamentals. In particular, the subject matter will be low voltage, both direct current (DCV) and alternating current (ACV), and the application of these energy sources to modern day alarm systems.

There are numerous different types of PVC pipe, some of which are acceptable for use inside buildings and some which are acceptable only outside buildings. PVC pipe is common for drains and vent pipes, but less common for pressure pipe within buildings.

This course will discuss the various types of PVC pipes that are available and where they may be used, provide information on proper installation procedures, and discuss the fittings that can be used to connect PVC to other pipe materials.

The U.S. Department of Energy has established Zero-Energy Home performance goals for the year 2020. You can become familiar with the technical report produced by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory that documents the barriers and risks, critical path, technology pathways, research path, and project selection criteria.

This interactive course takes you through the report beginning with the purpose of the report and finishing with the report conclusions. You will get all the report documentation including the tables and charts included in the report.

How airtight are the buildings you are responsible for? How does that affect the indoor air quality, occupant comfort level, and energy load in your buildings? The only way to know is by performing a study.

In this course we present a recent simulation study on the impact of improving envelope airtightness in U.S. commercial buildings. You get documented, verifiable facts, report charts and graphs illustrating the findings, and a discussion from the report on the results of the study, Investigation of the Impact of Commercial Building Envelope Airtightness on HVAC Energy Use.

Geothermal energy is a vast, underutilized heat and power resource that is clean, renewable, domestic, and capable of providing consistent power year round. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provides national leadership to revolutionize energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, to leapfrog the status quo, and to pursue dramatic environmental benefits. The Geothermal Technologies Program, a critical part of the overall effort, is making great strides toward increasing the viability and deployment of geothermal heat and power. This interactive online course discusses the basics of geothermal energy, including the functions of enhanced geothermal systems and power plants, and provides examples of direct use of geothermal energy currently in action across the United States.

The Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (2010 Guidelines) developed by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board) effectively replaces the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).

The Recreation Facilities section (Chapter 10) of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design focus on ADA requirements for accessibility on newly designed or newly constructed and altered amusement rides. An "amusement ride" is defined by the guidelines as a system that moves people through a fixed course within a defined area for the purpose of amusement. ADAAG addresses only the built environment (structures and grounds). This interactive online course provides criteria for basic elements within the “Recreational Facilities” of accessibility as established by the guidelines, including:

• 1001 General
• 1002 Amusement rides
• 1003 Boating facilities
• 1004 Fishing piers and platforms
• 1005 Miniature golf courses
• 1006 Golf courses
• 1007 Exercise equipment
• 1008 Bowling lanes
• 1009 Shooting facilities
• 1010 Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas

Traffic control uses design and operational strategies to influence the movement, flow, and speed of traffic. You can apply the information and methods you learn in this interactive course to develop new and modify existing transportation infrastructure. The expertise you acquire can add benefit and reduce potential danger in all your projects.

The Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines, also known as 2010 Guidelines, developed by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, or the Access Board, effectively replaces the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). The Accessible Routes sections titled Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements, 206 Accessible Routes and Chapter 4: Accessible Routes of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, focus on ADA requirements for accessible movement and connect accessible buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces that are on the same site. This interactive online course provides criteria for basic elements within the “Accessible Routes” of accessibility as established by the guidelines, including:

• 401 General
• 402 Accessible Routes
• 403 Walking Surfaces
• 404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates
• 405 Ramps
• 406 Curb Ramps
• 407 Elevators
• 408 Limited Use/Limited Application Elevators
• 409 Private Residence Elevators
• 410 Platform Lifts

NFPA 70E for work practices is designed to help workers avoid injury from a release of electrical energy, and prevent or minimize exposure to all widely recognized electrical hazards. This interactive online course covers the changes to the previous 2009 NFPA 70E in the 2012 edition, and is designed be used in conjunction with a hard copy of the NFPA 70E.

This course is intended for use by owners, contractors, employers, safety directors and trainers, managers, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) buyers, electrically qualified workers and unqualified employees who need to protection against electrical hazards in the workplace.

It is strongly recommended that you use the published standard for reference, particularly to review the details of large tables that cannot be displayed in the course screen due to their size.

This course examines the value of concentrating solar power (CSP) and thermal energy storage (TES) in four regions in the southwestern United States. The analysis shows that TES can increase the value of CSP by allowing more thermal energy from a CSP plant’s solar field to be used, by allowing a CSP plant to accommodate a larger solar field, and by allowing CSP generation to be shifted to hours with higher energy prices. We will look at the sensitivity of CSP value to a number of factors, including the optimization period, price and solar forecasting, ancillary service sales, capacity value and dry cooling of the CSP plant. We will also discuss the value of CSP plants and TES net of capital costs.

Are you ready for your world to change due to the contributions of nanotechnology? You can be confident in your understanding of nanotechnology, its impacts, and its relationship to sustainability. You can reap the benefits for yourself and your clients.

This webcast gives you the potential that nanotechnology, specifically nano-products, brings to sustainability. Topics include new energy creation and storage opportunities, improved product durability, water quality improvement, pollution mitigation, as well as benefits and potential dangers of nanotechnology.

The Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (2010 Guidelines) developed by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board) effectively replaces the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).

The General Site and Building Elements section of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design focuses on ADA requirements for exterior spaces. This course provides criteria for basic elements within the “General Site and Building Elements” of accessibility as established by the guidelines, including:

• General (501)
• Parking Spaces (502)
• Passenger Loading Zones (503)
• Stairways (504)
• Handrails (505)

The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design became requirement as of March 15, 2012. Are you ready to implement them? You can quickly become familiar with the most important changes and the clarifications that are included in this most recent release.

In this Webcast, we will discuss definitions and history of the ADA. Give you details of the updates, alterations, and clarifications. You’ll also get explanations of the importance of compliance and the implications for non-compliance.

This course is about the various developments happening in the field of wind energy, and at the same time it also discusses various aspects of windmills, such as turbine technology, component development, testing, and other offshore technology used in the wind industry.

Various activities, including research and development, being conducted under the Department of Energy's (DOE) wind program at different DOE laboratories are also featured in this course.

Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies offer a pathway to enable the use of clean energy systems to reduce emissions, enhance energy security, and stimulate the global economy.

As part of a portfolio of clean energy technologies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy and fuels, and battery-electric vehicles, employing hydrogen and fuel cells in the economy will help us to achieve these goals. A decade of sustained global research, development and demonstration (RD&D) is now producing the necessary technological breakthroughs for hydrogen and fuel cells to compete in the market.

This course offers examples of real-world applications around the world and technical progress of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, including policies adopted by countries to increase technology development and commercialization.

Use of solar water heating (SWH) in the United States grew significantly in the late 1970s and early 1980s, as a result of increasing energy prices and generous tax credits.

Since 1985, however, expiration of federal tax credits and decreased energy prices have virtually eliminated the U.S. market for SWH. More recently, increases in energy prices, concerns regarding emissions of greenhouse gases, and improvements in SWH systems have created new interest in the potential of this technology.

This course provides an overview of the technical potential of solar water heating to reduce fossil fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions in U.S. residential and commercial buildings.

The U.S. biofuels industry has experienced its share of growing pains in recent years. Consequently, biofuels have gained a negative reputation in some sectors of the U.S. public eye. However biofuels represent a clean viable energy source. This course provides a detailed overview of the current state of the biofuels industry and the progress made by this industry so far.

In today's business world, it is easy to become so wrapped up in your everyday work that you forget some of the basic rules and regulations that govern your profession. This interactive online course discusses Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305 of the Texas Statutes, and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73 of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. These two codes contain important information regarding the regulation, licensing, and conduct standards for Texas Electricians. By reviewing this information on a regular basis, you will stay abreast of changes and amendments to the Texas State Laws and Rules as they pertain to this profession.

Post-disaster redevelopment is essential to create (or recreate) a disaster-resilient community. In this Webcast, we will provide you with disaster recovery information. You will get strategies for economic rebound, housing recovery, health and social services, infrastructure, land use, and environmental restoration.

LEED is changing. LEED 2012 is a technical update to the LEED rating systems including the Building Design + Construction, Interior Design + Construction, Operations + Maintenance, Neighborhood Development, and LEED for Homes rating systems. This webcast will give you what you need to stay current with the changes, which makes you even more valuable to your client base. You will get the proposed changes including the addition of three new credit categories, changes to technical content, and a revised point distribution.

This Webcast is a full-spectrum discussion of irrigation practices. We'll start with history, discuss fundamentals, move on to proper design, and finish with alternative approaches to traditional irrigation methods. You'll receive valuable information on effective, efficient irrigation methodology for all residential and commercial needs.

You can be a Green Building professional producing LEED-certified buildings - inside and out.

This interactive online course covers Commercial and Institutional Green Building based on general compliance with the LEED ID+C: Interior Design and Construction. This course examines LEED requirements in detail, including strategies and options for implementation, with particular emphasis on the best way to achieve LEED Credits for accreditation of a building.

Designers, Planners, Architects, Landscape Architects, and Engineers all need to know about and adhere to established codes of ethics. Then you will protect the public and the environment now as well as in the future.

This webcast gives you the history of the events that led to our current attitudes regarding ethical decision making. You will get specific examples of the consequences for making unwise decisions. You’ll also receive instruction in the ethical considerations involved in making good, safe, ethical decisions.

This course is an introduction to the basics of generating electricity and covers the primary types of generation used today. The main pieces of equipment used in electricity generation are covered, as well as how generation is managed to meet demand from customers.

You can design a green building envelope that not only houses and protects the occupants but also meets the criteria for LEED certification.

This webcast provides you with the concepts, principles, and practices that you can learn and apply to new construction as well as to your retrofitting projects. We’ll cover important topics including pre-design considerations, energy efficiency, and maintenance and operations.

This course covers basic information regarding the transmission and distribution of electric power, including components of transmission lines, transformers and switchgear, substations and electric power distribution systems. General information related to electric service loads is covered, as well as operational aspects and costs involved in transmitting and distributing electric power. The future of electric power transmission is also discussed, providing some thoughts on what trends may be seen in coming years.

The Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (2010 Guidelines) developed by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board) effectively replaces the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).

This course provides criteria for basic elements considered to be the “Building Blocks” of accessibility as established by the guidelines, including:

• Ground and floor surfaces (302)
• Changes in level (303)
• Wheelchair turning space (304)
• Clear floor space (305)
• Knee and toe clearances (306)
• Protruding objects (307)
• Reach ranges (308)
• Operable parts (309)

Energy Technology is changing. The research and development of alternative resources is evolving rapidly – are you ready for the possibilities? You can be prepared to discuss and recommend many different solutions to the growing need for alternative sources of energy.

This Webcast provides you with information about existing resources and the more recently discovered alternatives. You will get definitions of energy types and a full array of energy technologies as well as the advantages and disadvantages of implementing, operating, and maintaining the various resources.