This podcast introduces design professionals to the fundamentals of cable-infill railing systems, covering how materials, tensioning mechanics, fittings, and post selection contribute to structural safety and long-term performance. The session reviews key code requirements, common design and installation challenges, and best practices for documenting compliance under CSI Division 05. Listeners will also explore material sourcing, sustainability considerations, and maintenance strategies that support durability and minimize liability. The program provides practical guidance to help architects specify and coordinate cable-rail systems that perform reliably throughout the building’s lifecycle.

Design professionals who listen to the podcast can earn AIA CE credit by logging in to www.ronblank.com and taking the online quiz.

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This podcast provides design professionals with a comprehensive exploration of how door hardware contributes to safe egress, accessible pathways, and long-term building performance. Through a blend of industry context, technical guidance, and real-world lessons learned, we will examine how evolving codes, ADA requirements, building standards, and sustainability priorities influence hardware selection and design decisions. Listeners will gain insight into the function of exit devices, access control technologies, weatherization strategies, and durability considerations across a range of occupancy types. The session highlights how proper specification, documentation, and coordination promote occupant safety, support universal design, enhance project resilience, and reduce the risk of performance failures.

Design professionals who listen to the podcast can earn AIA CE credit by logging in to www.ronblank.com and taking the online quiz.

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This podcast explores the integration of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) into modern architectural design as both a functional energy source and a defining aesthetic feature. Participants will learn how BIPV systems can transform façades into renewable-energy generators while maintaining compliance with critical safety standards and design codes. Through discussion of system fundamentals, design applications, lifecycle benefits, and fire-testing standards such as NFPA 285, the course will illustrate how architects and design professionals can advance occupant welfare, building performance, and sustainability goals. By connecting design innovation with measurable environmental and safety outcomes, this session provides a framework for incorporating BIPV into projects pursuing LEED, WELL, or other green-building objectives.

Design professionals who listen to the podcast can earn AIA and GBCI CE credit by logging in to www.greence.com and taking the online quiz.

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• https://specshaman.com


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