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The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) has announced that it will launch its new FREE online training, testing and performance tracking system, Post-Frame Advantage Online University in January 2010.

Many states have strict licensing requirements for architects that require a certain number of mandatory education credits. If an architect does not meet the minimum standard for the state in which they are licensed, they risk losing their license. Forty states have implemented Mandatory Continuing Education state license requirements, yet these requirements vary greatly from state to state. For example, Alabama requires 12 hours of education each year while Nevada requires 8 hours.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) currently recognizes distance learning as a useful and convenient way for architects to engage in professional development and earn continuing education credit. Post-Frame Advantage Online University provides an easy to use interface and includes an audio component that participants can listen to while navigating through the program. At the end of each module, the participant has the opportunity to take a test on the material they just learned about.

Currently, these two courses are being offered with four more coming in early 2010:

Session #1:      Introduction to Post-Frame Building Systems

Key Learning Objectives

• Identifying the structural features that make post-frame systems unique as well as useful design resources
• Review of the two basic design approaches for post-frame systems identifying key performance characteristics
• Provide an introduction to post-frame building systems in preparation for the detailed design procedures that will be covered in future sessions

Session #2:      Post-Frame Design: 2-Dimensional Frame Method & Post Foundation Design

Key Learning Objectives

• Basic procedures for 2-dimensional post-frame building design
• Learn design procedures and calculations for sizing wall posts and detailing the post foundations
• Understanding the key post-frame elements that are essential to embarking on 3-dimensional post-frame design for buildings with diaphragm action

This new tool is convenient and easy to use. The NFBA has been developing top notch educational programs for many years. The delivery mechanism has traditionally been the annual Frame Building Expo and when the opportunity was available, educational seminars were held at chapter events. There are over 8,000 post-frame builders operating in the United States as well as hundreds of suppliers, building material dealers and thousands of architects and design professionals. Post-Frame Advantage Online University has been designed to benefit all of these audiences.

To learn more, please visit www.PostFrameAdvantage.com/OnlineUniversity.

NFBA was established in 1970 to advocate for and grow the post-frame industry. The organization represents post-frame contractors, design professionals, manufacturers and distributors. Post-frame buildings are structurally efficient, clear-span buildings composed primarily of wood wall columns, roof trusses or rafters, purlins, girts, bracing and sheathing. The characteristic feature of the design is solid-sawn or laminated rectangular posts or columns, which may utilize a variety of foundation options. Post-frame is very well suited for a wide variety of low-rise building applications. For more information about post-frame, visit www.PostFrameAdvantage.com.

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