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This course begins with a brief history of synthetic turf. The advantages are covered in depth, followed by manufacturing techniques and then the various turf applications. Field construction and drainage are addressed including the surface/subsurface soil survey to decide on the necessary preparations for the field base. The importance of one-time proper installations is stressed with a discussion of field layout, turf breaths, sewn seams, glued seams, inlays and proper infill techniques. Safety of workers from heat and dangerous heavy machinery is explained. Evaluation of the installed field for proper player impact is discussed. Interior and exterior maintenance will be presented with an emphasis on winter exterior maintenance. The presentation will end with discussing the qualities of a good contractor and the necessity of proper installation training for both today and tomorrow.
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Commercial Applications of Engineered Wood Floors
Instructors:
Allison Finkell
Course Number:
5935
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0.1
Appropriate and inappropriate uses of hardwood flooring in commercial applications, compare and contrast engineered and solid hardwood flooring, understand manufacturing processes, review basics of installing hardwood flooring, and review basics of maintaining hardwood flooring.
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Urethane Grout Technology (H&S)
Instructors:
Jim Caron
Course Number:
40368
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0.1
Learn the new ANSI 168 specifications and requirements for all grout types. Gain knowledge of each type of grout and their limitations. Understand main criteria for selecting grouts for projects. Gain knowledge of what type of grouts can contribute to LEED projects.
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Specifying Flooring for Healthcare Environments
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40257
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0.1
Identify principles of evidence-based design for healthcare spaces. Explain how rubber and vinyl flooring supports evidence-based outcomes in healthcare environments. Discuss how flooring can contribute to environmental stewardship in healthcare spaces.
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Resilient Flooring Product Structures
Instructors:
Lisa McCoy
Course Number:
5916
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0.1
Understand types of resilient flooring and their differences, discuss the manufacturing process and summarize the resilient flooring products and proper applications.
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NSF/ANSI 140: Sustainability Assessment for Carpet (H&S/W)
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40436
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0.1
State benefits of environmental standards. Describe five functional areas identified by the Joint Committee as being essential for producing sustainable carpet. Explain NSF/ANSI 140. Use NSF/ANSI 140 effectively to specify carpet.
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Flooring for Healthcare: An Evidence Based Design Approach (H&S/W)
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40411
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0.1
Explore principles of evidence-based design and how they apply to flooring selection. Discuss various design considerations. Review and understand flooring implications on healthcare environments. Provide specifiers the knowledge and tools to make thorough and informed evaluations.
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Seal of Approval Testing Program
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40444
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0.1
Describe purpose of CRI’s Seal of Approval (SOA) program. Explain products/services in SOA. Explain SOA test criteria. Select appropriate SOA product for carpet cleaning/maintenance. Understand need to include SOA. Know where to find SOA information and how to compare/contrast cleaning products.
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How to Specify Carpet for Healthcare Facilities (H&S)
Instructors:
Paul Young
Course Number:
40383
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0.2
Participants will identify key terms associated with carpet for healthcare facilities. Understand challenges/aspects of evidence based solutions for flooring. Describe how to create environment which enhances healing/wellbeing. Understand carpet construction, aspects of maintaining product, etc.
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Pop Quiz
Instructors:
Mohawk Staff
Course Number:
5912
| Ceu's:
0.1
Learning objectives for the presentation focus on preparing attendees to understand key purchasing factors for specifying flooring for healthcare.
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Fibers and Yarns
Instructors:
CRI Members and Staff
Course Number:
40062
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0.1
Describe the fiber manufacturing process. List the benefits of various fibers. Explain how yarns are processed. State the characteristics of fibers and yarns. Distinguish between various fibers and yarns.
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CEU 502 Carpet in Acute Care Facilities (W)
Instructors:
Pat Jennings
Course Number:
40093
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0.1
This distance learning course will focus on the benefits of carpet in the healthcare environment, specifically in acute care facilities.
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Recycling Program Adds to Rubber Flooring's Environmental Advantages
Instructors:
Robert Nieminen
Course Number:
5980
| Ceu's:
0.1
This course will discuss the potential LEED benefits of specifying rubber flooring, explain how rubber flooring differs from other rubber products, understand the process of recycling rubber flooring, and discuss the uses and applications of recycled rubber flooring.
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The Basics of Rug Manufacturing
Instructors:
Pat Jennings
Course Number:
40111
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0.1
Discuss the benefits of using area rugs. Understand the basic steps in rug production. Describe the basic types of rug construction. Discuss the fibers and dyes used to create rugs.
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The Carpet Industry and Sustainability CRI 701 (H&S)
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40353
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0.1
State brief background information on carpet industry sustainability efforts, define which standards/certifications apply to carpets, define Basics of Life Cycle Assessments. Identify key points of End of Life Management. Enumerate the decisions that affect sustainability in specification process.
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Carpet Construction - Carpet Specification Basics
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40151
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0.1
Methods of carpet construction, focusing on tufting as primary construction type used today. Carpet constructions such as loop, cut or cut loop. Components of carpet construction, such as stitch rate and denier size. Process that comprise the tufting process.
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Healthcare Aptitude Test (HCAT)
Instructors:
Mohawk Staff
Course Number:
5913
| Ceu's:
0.1
Learning objectives for the presentation focus on preparing attendees to understand key purchasing factors for specifying flooring for healthcare including maintenance cost savings, contributes to health and safety, improves comfort underfoot, and affects the acoustics of a facility.
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Dye Methods (W)
Instructors:
CRI Staff
Course Number:
40017
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0.1
• Distinguish between various types of dye methods.
• Explain the dyeing processes.
• Identify the machines used for each method.
• Differentiate between pre-dyed and post-dyed yarn processes.
• State the characteristics of each dye method.
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Backing Systems and Treatments – Carpet Specification Basics (W)
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40319
| Ceu's:
0.1
Enumerate the benefits of backing carpet. Identify the main types of backing systems, the elements that should be included in a backing specification and the technical features of carpet treatments.
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Designing, Using Color & Planning Axminster Carpet for Your Hospitality Interior
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40153
| Ceu's:
0.1
Introduction of Axminster Carpet. Provide A&D community detailed production process and design/sample lead-time. Provide A&D community detailed information pertaining to 80/20 yarn specification, affecting carpet performance, longevity and appearance retention.
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