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The multi-media online courses below offer a certificate upon completion and cover a variety of topics including basic installation and design for Contractors, as well as accredited professional courses for Architects and Engineers.

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UTEC 101 Basic Paving Stone Installation Program (3 segments)

Segment I - Basic Paving Stone Installation (UTEC 101 - 01)

This is the 1st segment of a 3-segment course designed to provide a basic understanding of all the aspects of involved with a typical paving stone installation and is ideally suited for someone who has little or no knowledge or experience in pavin...

Online Course - 2.0 Hour (2.0 LU)

Segment II - Basic Paving Stone Installation (UTEC 101 - 02)

This is the 2nd segment of a 3-segment course which continues to provide a basic understanding of all the aspects of involved with a typical paving stone installation. This segment will cover proper screeding methods, laying the pavers, and finall...

Online Course - 2.0 Hour (2.0 LU)

Segment III - Basic Paving Stone Installation (UTEC 101 - 03 )

This is the 3rd segment of a 3-segment course which continues to provide a basic understanding of all the aspects of involved with a typical paving stone installation. This segment will cover the process of final compaction of the paver surface as...

Online Course - 2.0 Hour (2.0 LU)

UTEC 102 Driveway Base Fundamentals Program (3 segments)

Segment I - Driveway Base Fundamentals (UTEC 102 - 01)

This course is the 1st of a 3-segment course designed to provide a basic understanding of all the aspects of how a gravel base performs in a driveway application. This segment covers the importance of understanding the quality of the site subsoil,...

Online Course - 2.0 Hour (2.0 LU)

Segment II - Driveway Base Fundamentals (UTEC 102 - 02)

This course is the 2nd segment of a 3-segment course designed to provide a basic understanding of all the aspects of how a gravel base performs in a driveway application. This segment will cover gravel types and options, taking in consideration th...

Online Course - 2.0 Hour (2.0 LU)

Segment III - Driveway Base Fundamentals (UTEC 102 - 03)

This course is the 3rd segment of a 3-segment course designed to provide a basic understanding of all the aspects of how a gravel base performs in a driveway application. This segment will cover the importance of choosing the correct bedding cours...

Online Course - 2.0 Hour (2.0 LU)

UTEC 103 Garden Walls, Pillars and Steps Program (1 segments)

Segment I - Fundamentals of Garden Walls, Pillars and Steps (UTEC - 103)

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of all the aspects of garden wall, step and pillar installation. In this course you will learn about garden wall capabilities, best structural practices, leveling methods and cutting coping....

Online Course - 2.0 Hour (2.0 LU)

UTEC 104 Driveway Design Program (1 segments)

Segment I - Driveway Design (UTEC 104)

This course is designed to help make the student aware of all the factors that make up not only an aesthetically pleasing paver driveway design, but one that is practical too. With only a few rules and best practices, your paver driveway designs c...

Online Course - 2.0 Hour (2.0 LU)

UTEC 105 DriveGrid Base Stabilization (1 segments)

Segment I - Base Stabilization with DriveGrid (UTEC 105)

Geogrid base stabilization for residential driveways is the newest way to reduce installation time and money while providing a more stable and rigid installation. Learn all about this new proven technology, how it works, and how to install it.

Online Course - 2.0 Hour (2.0 LU)

UTEC 107 U-Cara Installation Program (1 segments)

Segment I - U-Cara Installation - Basics (UTEC 107)

Be the first to get up to speed on this revolutionary new retaining wall system which allows complete flexibility for the designer and builder. Upon completion of this course you will understand enough of the basics in order to tackle your first U...

Online Course - 3.0 Hour (3.0 LU)

Professional Courses for Architects and Engineers

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Introduction to Architectural Paving & Segmental Retaining Walls

Introduction to Architectural Paving & Segmental Retaining Walls

Paving products comprise an important part of both the functionality and aesthetic of exterior spaces, including urban plazas, streetscapes, walkways, patios, and amenity spaces. This course provides an overview of architectural paving and segment...
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PDF - 1.2 Hour (1.2 LU)

Outdoor Amenity Space Surfacing Materials and Systems

Outdoor Amenity Space Surfacing Materials and Systems

Over the past few decades, exterior building spaces and roofs have significantly transformed from utilitarian ballasted roof systems to roof systems with highly programmed, environmentally conscious, people-friendly amenities that promote healthie...
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PDF - 1.0 Hour (1.0 LU)

Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement for Stormwater Management

Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement for Stormwater Management

Permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) has the ability to create solid, strong surfaces for pedestrians and a range of vehicular uses; it can help maintain a site’s existing natural hydrologic function and reduce the overall impact ...
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PDF - 1.5 Hour (1.5 LU)