November 2020

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Note: Due to Covid-19 control measures, we are unable to fulfill orders of printed publications at this time. These publications are available as downloadable PDFs.

EDUCATION

Earn up to 30 CEUs with APAEarn up to 30 CEUs with APA

Are you caught up on your continuing education for 2020? APA has many opportunities for design professionals to earn continuing education credits through AIA, AIBD, ICC or RESNET. Earn up to 30 units with our offerings.

On-Demand Webinars
20 recorded webinars offer credits. Topics include framing for residential and nonresidential construction, applications of engineered wood products, wall bracing, disaster-resilient design, sustainability of wood and more.
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Wood University
Two courses, Engineered Wood Basics and Design of Wood Connections, offer up to nine units through AIA or AIBD.
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Performance Panels
Our website focusing on non-construction applications for engineered wood offers one unit on the sustainability of wood.
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BUILDING GUIDANCE

Residential Building Guidance and ResourcesResidential Construction Resources

Ensure optimal performance and reduce complaints and callbacks by building homes right from the bottom to the top. APA offers a wide range of helpful resources, from the basics to advanced framing, that include in-depth construction guides with illustrated how-tos, webinars and videos, technical written documentation and even a help desk staffed by experienced engineered wood product experts to answer your construction questions.

Roofs
Guidance on common roof sheathing applications and installation recommendations.
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Floors
Proper installation of underlayment/subfloor, fire-protected I-joist floors, dealing with moisture during construction and more.
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Walls
Code-compliant wall bracing, wall bracing calculator, shear wall construction, advanced framing and energy efficiency, resiliency and many other resources for builders.
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