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When Designing Your Dispute Resolution Strategy, Consider the Courthouse
07/31/2026
Although many people in the construction industry advocate for the use of arbitration to resolve construction disputes, the prudent design professional should carefully consider whether litigation may better protect their interests.
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New Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map Take Effect Aug. 1 in City of Rockville
07/27/2026
Rockville’s Mayor and Council voted unanimously to adopt the city’s zoning ordinance rewrite and comprehensive map amendment, Monday, June 29, and takes effect August 1, 2026.
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Understanding Key Performance Factors for Window & Door Exterior Finishes (Webinar)

The exterior finish you select for the windows and doors play a key role in the durability, long-term maintenance, and lasting beauty of any residential or commercial building. In this course, you will learn about industry standards and factors you need to weigh in specifying the finish based on the project requirements.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the key performance factors for exterior finishes.
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Explain industry certifications for exterior finishes and how finishes are certified.
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Know which variables are tested to receive certification.
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Understand the real-world implications of each test.
- Select the right exterior finish based on the needs and particulars of a project.
Credit: 1 LU
Presenter: Brooke M. Brown, Assoc. AIA, CSI, CDT, Architectural Consultant, MARVIN
Provider: Marvin Windows and Doors (J044); Course #: WDExtFinishes
Organized by American Cedar & Millwork – an Educational Program Allied Member of AIA Potomac Valley.

