
Would you prefer to take a pop quiz or a scheduled exam? An exam might affect your grade more, but a pop quiz will always catch you off guard. In fact, the panic of being unprepared makes a pop quiz the recurring nightmare of most adults. That underscores the anxiety that occurs when we don’t prepare. If prepared, we are likely to succeed and are less stressed in the process.
Academics aside, preparedness is also essential to a career. For an architect or a designer, clients will immediately recognize a professional who has clearly studied. But, it can require a lot of effort to keep up with design trends, environmental concerns, performance standards, and best practices. It’s challenging to stay up to speed in construction, because it is so multifaceted.
That’s where the AIA continuing education program comes in. Did you ever form a study group with classmates for a final exam? Study groups work by dividing the material amongst individuals, reviewing it independently, and then summarizing the important parts for the group. That’s basically how AIA Continuing Education Providers help architectural firms. Abacus Sports is one on those providers. Abacus is a good study partner because we are embedded in the sports flooring industry like few other flooring providers. Abacus Sports can keep experienced professionals up to date on salient changes that deserve your attention. For newcomers, we can provide a foundation of sports flooring knowledge that will serve you throughout your career.
So, do you want to join our study group? There are several courses offered by Abacus Sports that can help you earn AIA learning unit credits in health, safety, and welfare. The first is an introduction to resilient sports flooring.
An Introduction to Resilient Sports Flooring (1 LU, HSW)
Resilient sports flooring has increased in popularity, so having this flooring type in your repertoire is essential. In this course, you will learn the basics of poured polyurethane and also some general installation recommendations that apply to most projects. For example, you will learn which substrates and substrate conditions make resilient installations successful. You will also learn about sports flooring performance standards that relate to all sports floors. Finally, this course provides information on the installation, effective maintenance, and performance comparisons to other flooring types. If this sounds like it matches your continuing education needs, click the link below to request an in-person or video presentation.
Advanced Topics in Vinyl Sports Flooring (1 LU, HSW)
This course is a deep dive into vinyl sports flooring, which is surging in popularity across North America because of its versatility and practicality. Here, we cover what separates vinyl sports floors from other types, including an explanation of elasticity, sports performance expectations and standards, material properties, and installation methods. Lastly, this course offers insight into various environmental considerations when using vinyl sports flooring, as well as special installation conditions and how to address them. If your projects require you to be well versed in vinyl, this might be the AIA Continuing Education course for you. Click below to request an in-person presentation from an Abacus representative or a video course.