Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are becoming an increasingly powerful tool for architects, planners, and facility managers—far beyond mapping alone. This course provides a practical overview of GIS technology and demonstrates how it is being applied across campus environments to improve planning, operations, and decision-making. Participants will explore how GIS supports building information modeling, utility coordination, space management, emergency response, and...

Landscape decisions made early in design have lasting consequences for environmental performance, site resilience, and project success. Join us for a practical course exploring how thoughtful site design can preserve native vegetation, improve stormwater performance, reduce urban heat impacts, and support healthier long-term landscapes—even in highly constrained urban and brownfield conditions. This session examines how architects can make informed site...

Data centers are rapidly becoming one of the most influential building types shaping today’s development landscape—and architects play a critical role long before construction begins. These projects demand far more than large buildings; they require careful coordination of utilities, environmental systems, security, stormwater management, and long-term site flexibility. This course offers practical insight into how architects and civil engineers work...

As 2025 comes to a close, major federal and state changes (signed this past summer 2025) could mean real money back for your firm, with important upcoming deadlines to know in 2026. This session focuses on two powerful incentives that architecture and engineering firms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey may qualify for: What’s new? Whether you focus on Architecture, MEP or...

This class will discuss provisions within the IBC that can reduce the cost of masonry labor, improve the structural performance of buildings, and communicate masonry advances and best practices to architects and structural engineers. We believe that through this class, we can help make your job easier and lead to better masonry structures at a lower cost. Classes will be...

Part of brick’s beauty is in its durability. Brick buildings can last hundreds of years if properly constructed and maintained. When it comes time to restore or replace the brick on a building, it’s important to understand the age of the brick, how it was manufactured, and its properties to develop an appropriate repair solution. Join us to gain insight...

Building codes are evolving to create more stringent standards for energy efficiency. Passive techniques were used in building design for centuries to help moderate indoor temperatures before heating and cooling systems become prevalent. Now, passive techniques are making a resurgence because of their effectiveness in achieving ideal indoor environmental conditions. Join us to learn about passive techniques that meet energy...

This program examines the movement characteristics of various types of masonry and discusses how to successfully accommodate those movements resulting in a crack-free building. It analyzes the different sources of building movement including a material’s temperature changes, moisture changes, and deflection of building elements. It looks at industry guidelines for location, spacing, and width of movement joints. It examines how...

One of the best ways to maintain a historic masonry building is by maintaining the mortar joints over time. When electing to repoint, it is important to not only have a good understanding of the original mortar used and how to replicate it, but also how this material should be installed to replicate or enhance performance. Learn how to specify...

This course will provide insight into the land development process for healthcare facilities. Participants will gain an understanding of how healthcare facility sites are complex interactions of buildings, utility services, and environmental conditions that require close coordination and integration between the project architect and civil engineer. From site selection through master planning and construction, learn how the design team works...