EDUCATION PROVIDER PROGRAM (EPP)

ONGOING - FREE - 1 CORE HOUR - REMOTE OR IN-PERSON (Architectural Office)

ADDITIONAL SESSION INFORMATION OR HOW TO REGISTER - inspector2.atlantic@awmac.com

AWMAC's Free Lunch and Learn Presentation is tailor-made for Architectural & Design firms that specify architectural woodwork for their projects. This one hour presentation gives participants the chance to learn about the standards manual - NAAWS: North American Architectural Woodwork Standards.

The presentation aims to introduce participants to the concepts behind using metal building systems in architectural design, and explore features and benefits that attendees may not be familiar with.

C.Next Designers 2026 presents a series of immersive discussions exploring purposeful, user-centered design. Through dynamic conversations, workshops, and sensory-focused sessions, participants will uncover approaches that elevate comfort, functionality, and long-term performance. These discussions highlight innovative materials, experiential design, and strategies that support balanced, welcoming environments—empowering professionals to create impactful spaces grounded in clarity, creativity, and meaningful connection.

This spring, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) will be publishing brand new progressive design-build contracts and updates to the traditional design-build contracts. Ahead of this publication, CCDC document authors will be delivering an in-person seminar to help introduce and explain these documents. 

This seminar will appeal to all stakeholders in the construction process, including project owners, consultants, contractors, and allied professionals. Here’s a sneak-peek at what you will learn: Each four-hour seminar will cover the new progressive design-build (CCDC 32 and 33) and traditional design-build (CCDC 14 and 15) contracts, including how the different models work, the key provisions of the CCDC forms, and what’s new from the previous versions, including the key changes incorporated from the CCDC 2 – 2020. 

New Brunswick - Moncton, NB – Monday, April 20 (8:00-12:00)

Newfoundland and Labrador - St. John’s, NL – Wednesday, April 22 (8:00-12:00)

Nova Scotia - Halifax, NS – Tuesday, April 21 (8:00-12:00)

This seminar provides an education on interior cementitious wood fiber ceiling and wall solutions along with its applications. The seminar will discuss the role of cementitious wood fiber specialty solutions in commercial buildings and will evaluate how aesthetic choices interact with performance, safety, and durability in a broad range of standard, custom, and one-of-a-kind design options. Participants will examine key performance attributes including fire performance, acoustics, and sustainability and will be able to recognize how the manufacturing process of cementitious wood fiber panels determines their appearance, performance, and application versality.

The intricate details that go into door hardware specification can help transform the space for a designer. You might miss some things when making these decisions, especially because there’s more to consider than you think. This course will discuss door hardware basics, giving designers all the information they need to specify the perfect hardware for their space, including the details about accessible accommodations and installation. Designers will also learn about door hardware design and finish customization and how this can influence aesthetics throughout a home.

As we seek to design healthier spaces, more sustainable buildings, and more ethical supply chains, wood-based materials offer a unique convergence of environmental, emotional, and economic value. This course will explore how today’s advanced wood products are delivering on all three pillars of Health, Safety, and Welfare. Participants will look at how material innovation intersects with ecological stewardship, human wellness, and social equity – and how design decisions can help move the industry forward.

Luxury appliances are more than just elevated features in high-end home design—they play a critical role in enhancing homeowners' experiences, supporting a healthy lifestyle, and beautifying the kitchen with design-forward aesthetics. This CEU course will explore how cutting-edge appliance technology, superior craftsmanship, proper installation guidelines, and innovative design contribute to a safer, healthier, and more comfortable living environment.

Style meets function in today’s architectural lighting systems.

When used to lightscape interiors, these scalable lighting systems elevate the style, add drama and make a statement while improving occupant comfort and safety.

This course examines the use of various types of architectural lighting systems and their role in creatively shaping light within interiors through the marriage of great design and technology.

Great design starts with understanding the use of color and the effects of those colors on the people using commercial spaces. This presentation explores how color choices in commercial environments influence functionality, emotional impact and the user experience. We will examine Healthcare, Education, Workspaces, Multi-Family Residential Housing and Hospitality to discuss color strategies to best serve the users of these environments.

This course explores USGBC’s LEED v5 framework, highlighting credits and strategies to deliver ultra-low carbon buildings. Participants will review the intention behind the LEED v5 system goals, targeting decarbonization. We will explore the science of carbon emissions and their critical role in global warming, providing a foundational understanding of the chemical properties of carbon and its impact on the environment. Participants will examine the primary sources of carbon emissions in building products, starting from the sourcing of raw materials to the manufacturing process, and learn how specified products can assist in designing out carbon. The course will dive into practical applications for a new LEED v5 credit, “Reduce Peak Thermal Loads,” and examine how phase change material ceilings contribute to this credit. Leave this course with a clear understanding of how LEED v5 prioritizes decarbonization and how your role as a specifier plays a key part in carbon reduction.

This CEU will identify the top changes in customer decision-making across workplace, hospitality, healthcare, and higher education sectors. We will explore ThinkLab’s Design Hackathon research findings and examine innovative opportunities to accelerate project success. Through ThinkLab’s extensive six-month study, involving over 1,800 architects, designers, and end users from across the U.S., they learned 86% of end users believe the project process has changed in the last three years, and 95% of architects and designers agree. Do you?

With the adoption of the 2010 ADA Guidelines, significant changes have been made to accessibility requirements, particularly for public restrooms. In this one-hour workshop, we will acquaint you with the updates to Chapter 6 of the 2010 ADA Guidelines to help you understand how to ensure the well-being and security of individuals in your designs. Upon completion, you will know the seven key factors for ADA-compliant design and understand the changes made to the guidelines, including reach ranges and specific requirements for toilets, toilet compartments, sinks, showers, and grab bars along with ADA’s importance to WELL v2 equitable building environments. Learn everything you need to know and how to remain compliant while avoiding costly fines and legal actions.

This course explores how seamless interior systems can be strategically used to enhance acoustic performance in commercial and residential spaces. Participants will gain an understanding of sound control principles, building material types and uses, and design strategies to meet acoustic goals while maintaining aesthetic and functional integrity. The course is designed for architects, interior designers, and building professionals seeking to improve occupant comfort and productivity through effective acoustic design. It emphasizes practical applications, compliance with building codes, and integration with other building systems.

Learn about the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design apply to plumbing products. Explore how universal design principles make kitchens and baths more accessible for all people to use, including the aging and disabled. This presentation will also provide detail on emerging plumbing technologies that improve accessibility and capitalize on new designs to accommodate this segment.