U-TEC Certificate Courses for Hardscape Contractors, Architects and Engineers
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Specifiers and Designers 12

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Climate Positive Benefits of Concrete in Design: The Role of ICPs and SRWs

This presentation will lay the foundation of Embodied Carbon measurement and where concrete fits in the grand scheme of building material choices. Find out the characteristics that currently contribute and sequester carbon in today’s concrete while…

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Cold Weather Management for Concrete Pavers

Cold weather management and maintenance is a common concern. Over the last few years, the demand for better cold weather management has elevated the use of radiant heat systems. Unfortunately, there are a few common misconceptions…

paver cold_weather maintenance

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Concrete Technologies: Advancements for Design Longevity

This presentation will teach you about the evolution of paving stones in North America and the manufacturing standards and process used today. Understanding the manufacturing process and the new technologies available and how they will impact…

paver cold_weather maintenance

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Drycast Concrete Manufacturing

Not all concrete pavers and segmental retaining wall systems are made the same. This includes the special techniques and innovative equipment used to manufacture a high-end concrete mix. Everything from raw material ingredients to the robots…

paver cold_weather maintenance

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Elevating Outdoor Spaces: The Influence of Concrete Pavers

The demand and appreciation for outdoor amenity spaces to be included or expanded in the urban living and multi-family realm has increased. Designing the paving for outdoor amenity spaces to attract users requires a balance of…

amenity_space paver traditional_paver +2 more

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Engineering with Confidence

This presentation is primarily directed towards professionals who design and specify engineered pavement systems. Whether the paver application is for a civic plaza, condominium drop off area, roadway or a large, heavy-duty industrial yard, this presentation…

amenity_space paver traditional_paver +2 more

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Fundamentals of Natural Stone & Hardscape Design Opportunities

Since the beginning of modern civilization, natural stone has been used for buildings, bridges and paving. To this day many of these natural stone pavers are still visible. From ancient Roman basaltic lava and travertine roads…

amenity_space paver traditional_paver +2 more

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Outdoor Amenity Spaces

Over the last few decades exterior buildings spaces have transformed with the architecture and demand from the users. No longer is the roof used only for utilities. In recent years there is a resurgence for buildings…

amenity_space paver traditional_paver +2 more

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Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers

This presentation will inspire architects, engineers, landscape architects, developers and municipal agencies to make permeable interlocking concrete pavers the first choice for sustainable, stormwater solutions. Permeable pavers are a recommended Best Management Practice under the EPA's…

amenity_space paver traditional_paver +2 more

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Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers 2.0

Building off the concepts put forth from the introduction to permeable pavers, this presentation delves a bit further into the proper specifications, details and techniques to create a successful permeable interlocking concrete paver project. Taking a…

amenity_space paver traditional_paver +2 more

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Segmental Retaining Wall Design

This course provides attendees with a basic understanding of segmental retaining wall (SRW) design while exploring the common sources of failure and how to engineer designs to overcome these obstacles. Attendees will discover the benefits of…

amenity_space paver traditional_paver +2 more

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Successful Streetscapes

For many towns and cities, the identity can often be associated with the main downtown area. Historically, this is the place where people with gather for shopping, eating, strolling or conducting business with banks, doctors or…

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Contractors 6

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Basic Paving Stone Installation

This course designed to provide a basic understanding of all the aspects of a typical paving stone installation and is ideally suited for someone who has little or no knowledge or experience in paving stone installation.…

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Garden/Low Walls, Pillars and Steps

This course covers the basics of creating some of the most common hardscape verticals on residential projects today. In most cases all these features are integrated with each other for a harmonious design. There are 3…

Planters Low_Walls Steps

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Driveway Base Fundamentals

This course is a deeper dive into what the best base options are for a driveway or parking area and how to construct a high performance paving project for vehicular use.

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Driveway Design 2 Hours
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Driveway Design

This course covers important aspects of driveway design from scale, proportion and layout. There are 6 lesson segments which make up the course.

Driveway

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Base Stabilization with DriveGrid

DriveGrid is a triaxial geogrid manufactured for Unilock by Tensar International. It is used to mechanically stabilize pavement base material for roads, parking lots and residential driveways. This course will help the user on how to…

Driveway Base Geogrid +1 more

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U-Cara® Installation Basics

This course covers the basics of working and building with U-Cara, North America's most unique and flexible retaining wall system. There are 5 lesson segments which make up the course.

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ONLINE Introduction to Architectural Paving & Segmental Retaining Walls
Paving products comprise an important part of both the functionality and aesthetic of exterior spaces, including urban plazas, streetscapes, walkways, patios, and amenity spaces. This course provides an overview of architectural paving and segmental retaining walls…
ONLINE Outdoor Amenity Space Surfacing Materials and Systems
Over the past few decades, exterior building spaces and roofs have significantly transformed from utilitarian ballasted roof systems to roof systems with highly programmed, environmentally conscious, people-friendly amenities that promote healthier lifestyles. A variety of products…
ONLINE Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement for Stormwater Management
Permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) has the ability to create solid, strong surfaces for pedestrians and a range of vehicular uses; it can help maintain a site’s existing natural hydrologic function and reduce the overall impact…
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