WEYERHAEUSER WOOD PRODUCTS CUSTOMER TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING SERVICES WEYERHAEUSER LEARNING

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1 WEYERHAEUSER WOOD PRODUCTS CUSTOMER TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING SERVICES WEYERHAEUSER LEARNING COURSE CATALOG 2013

2 Sales Training for Dealer Sales Professionals Weyerhaeuser Learning provides resources to help our customers get the most out of our products and services. Whether you are a seasoned sales professional, or learning to represent our products and services for the first time, Weyerhaeuser has both skills and topic based sales training resources available, guaranteed to help you become a better resource for your customers and organization. Continuing Education If your profession requires Continuing Education credits, Several of Weyerhaeuser Learning s workshops and seminars meet continuing education requirements for architects, engineers and other building professionals. Select AIA-approved courses or courses for your own Continuing Education program. All courses award certificates. Ask for a customized certificate to meet your specific requirements. Training Topics include: Design and Construction Courses Learn to develop and track loads through the structural frame to size beams, joists, and columns. Building Trends / Green Building Learn how to use Weyerhaeuser products and advanced training techniques to build sustainable structures for green certification. Product Knowledge Discover Weyerhaeuser's innovative technologies, including NextPhase and TJ- Pro Rating. Learn how to select the right product for the application to get the greatest value and best performance in floors, roofs, and walls. Learn proper installation techniques to avoid difficulties and costly red tags at the jobsite. Software Training for Designers Learn how to harness the power of Weyerhaeuser's software suite to make sure you get the best structural performance from your framing budget. With the right training, it is possible to save money on materials and labor while increasing your customers' satisfaction. Get online tutorials and attend workshops and webinars for: Javelin Forte Contact your local representative for access to webinars, online courses, and other training resources. 1

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SALES COURSES... 4 Weyerhaeuser Consultative Selling - Dealer Workshop... 4 Telephone Skills for Distribution Sales... 4 CONTINUING EDUCATION... 5 Residential Design and Construction... 5 Residential Structural Frame Orientation [AIA]... 5 Residential Structural Frame Basics... 5 Engineered Solutions for Residential Buildings... 5 Load Development Webinar [AIA]... 5 Load Development Online... 6 Framewalk: Jobsite Walkthrough of Residential Framing [AIA]... 6 Fire Rated Assemblies and Fire-Retardant Coatings [AIA]... 6 Product Knowledge... 6 Introduction to Engineered Lumber for Residential Construction [AIA]... 6 Basic Facts of Residential Engineered Lumber [AIA optional]... 7 Trus Joist Engineered Lumber Technologies Overview... 7 Weyerhaeuser Framer Series Lumber... 7 Floors... 8 Framing and Installation Review of Trus Joist Floor Systems... 8 Evaluating Floor Performance [AIA]... 8 Integrated Design: 3D Drafting/Fabrication of Wood Floor Framing [AIA]... 8 Floor Joist Sizing Basics Using Span Charts... 8 Walls... 9 Wall Bracing and Architectural Design [AIA]... 9 Wall Bracing by Prescriptive Code [AIA]... 9 Design & Architectural Considerations for Residential Tall Walls [AIA]... 9 Continuous Wall Bracing by the 2009 Code [AIA]... 9 Continuous Wall Bracing by the 2012 Code [AIA]... 9 Wall Bracing Changes 1970 to Sustainable Design Residential Framing for Green Certification [AIA] Energy Code and its Impact on Single-Family Residential Structures [AIA optional] Sustainable Eucalyptus for Green Building [AIA] Green Building Video Series SOFTWARE COURSES Forte Courses Getting Started in Forte Forte Materials Manager Sizing Members in Forte Tools for Creating Loads in Forte

4 Javelin Online Courses Getting Started in Javelin Designing in Javelin Import / Export in Javelin Javelin Editing Commands Javelin Output Javelin System Administration Modeling Floors Walls and Roofs Javelin JobPack Training Javelin Workshops and Seminars Javelin Quick List Training Javelin Design Essentials Workshop Roof Framing Methodologies & Load Development Javelin Advanced Webinars

5 SALES COURSES Weyerhaeuser Consultative Selling - Dealer Workshop Course Length: 4-6 Hours Format: Workshop / Sales meeting Course Description Telephone Skills for Distribution Sales Course Length: 1 1½ Hours Format: Workshop / Sales meeting Course Description This selling skills workshop was custom designed by a team of Weyerhaeuser Reps and a Dealer Sales Manager, specifically with improving Dealer sales representation in mind It allows for a guided discussion through fundamental consultative selling skill steps, while simultaneously working real individual joint call plans. This is very much NOT a let me lecture you on how to sell program. The guided discussion topics are relevant to both new and seasoned Dealer sales associates alike, and are germane to ALL products they represent. Participants come prepared with a actual Builder Customer to develop a plan for throughout the session. This will keep the discussion real, relevant, and productive for all. You ll leave with skills for: Planning & preparation Opening sales calls Learning and listening to thoroughly understand customer circumstances and needs Connecting relevant features Closing & follow up Designed by Distribution Sales Reps for Distribution Sales Reps, this course is intended to be delivered in a "sales meeting format" with at least three participants Upon Completion of this module, you will: Understand the impact your telephone skills have on your DC s business. Know your telephone strengths and weaknesses. Learn and practice new techniques to improve your telephone skills 4

6 CONTINUING EDUCATION RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Residential Structural Frame Orientation [AIA] AIA Course Number: BLS400 Course Description Participants "walk through" a residential structural framing design from start to finish starting with beam placement then joist selection and progressing to wall and roof framing. Participants quickly grasp the types of practical design decisions that must be addressed when creating a structural frame. Residential Structural Frame Basics Course Length: 8-16 Hours Format: Workshop or Self Study Download Course Description Introductory course to Trus Joist structural products used in residential wood framing. If you want to learn about Trus Joist wood products, applications and sales, this course is a great start. This self-study course is also offered occasionally as a classroom based course. Engineered Solutions for Residential Buildings Time: 4 Hour Course Description A half-day workshop that introduces engineered lumber and its applications. Load Development Webinar [AIA] AIA Course Number: LWS100 Time: 1 Hour Course Description This course introduces the fundamental concepts and basic terminology of load developments. Participants learn how to find necessary information on the plans, size the structural members and specify structural products for optimum cost and value. 5

7 Load Development Online Course Length: 2 Hours Course Description This course gives a practical knowledge of how to calculate vertical loads on a structure including floor, roof, snow loads. A self-study Load Development Manual accompanies a series of short online presentations. NOTE: This course is most helpful for those with a fundamental knowledge of, algebra/trigonometry as well as blueprint reading and construction practices. Framewalk: Jobsite Walkthrough of Residential Framing [AIA] AIA Course Number: GEN125 Time: 1 Hour Course Description This is a hands-on guided tour of a home under construction intended to give participants an opportunity to investigate a home in the frame stage to learn structural wood framing design & construction practices. You'll follow a "scavenger hunt" agenda that has been uniquely tailored for this home. In the process of solving your scavenger hunt, you'll be tracking loads and learning how various framing solutions meet engineering and code requirements. Fire Rated Assemblies and Fire-Retardant Coatings [AIA] AIA Course Number: BLS310 Time: 1 Hour Course Description This course explains the use of engineered wood products in fire rated assemblies. It explores and compares various methods - including fire retardant coatings - and their affect on the fire rating and the ultimate effectiveness of the fire assembly. PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE Introduction to Engineered Lumber for Residential Construction [AIA] AIA Course Number: GEN100 Course Length: 2 Hours Learning Units: 2.0 Including 2 credits of HSW Course Description This course will help you to understand the basics of product application and installation in residential structures using engineered wood products. 6

8 Basic Facts of Residential Engineered Lumber [AIA optional] AIA Course Number: BLS10 Units: 1.0 Including 1 credit of HSW Course Description This course gives a basic overview of structural engineered wood products and their applications in residential buildings. It points out some unique advantages of engineered lumber products and gives guidelines for proper installation. Participants come away with a strong fundamental understanding of when and how to use engineered lumber. Trus Joist Engineered Lumber Technologies Overview Course Length: ½ Hour Course Description This course provides a brief, high-level overview of each of Trus Joist's 4 ELP product lines, including: - What It Is and How It's Made - How It's Used and How it Compares - Green Benefits - How to Learn More Weyerhaeuser Framer Series Lumber Course Description Introducing Framer Series Lumber by Weyerhaeuser. Learn about the latest milestone in dimensional framing lumber technology, from seedling all the way to your home. This session walks you through the concept and world-class technology, utilized to produce the latest application based Southern Yellow Pine framing lumber. (Note: Product is available to limited market areas only.) 7

9 FLOORS Framing and Installation Review of Trus Joist Floor Systems Course Length: 2-3 Hours Course Description This set of 3 presentations cover the basics of TJ product applications, including joists, beams and columns.. Evaluating Floor Performance [AIA] AIA Course Number: BLS200 Course Description Design with software to meet customer expectations of floor performance. Participants compare the conventional code (Static) approach to floor design with a dynamic approach based on customer preferences. Traditional methods gage the performance of the floor based on uniform, non-moving loads whereas customers gage floor performance by how it feels when they walk, run or jump. Integrated Design: 3D Drafting/Fabrication of Wood Floor Framing [AIA] AIA Course Number: BLS600 Course Description This course demonstrates how use integrated design technology to prepare and build wood floor framing from the design to installation. Participants learn to use integrated design technology to review mechanical & structural conflicts and identify unique structural detailing prior to fabrication, simplify jobsite review for conformance to plans, and provide documentation for green building certification. Floor Joist Sizing Basics Using Span Charts Course Description Want to know how to size floor joists? This 6-part video course will walk you through the process of generating a selection of floor joist and floor system options for the customer to compare. You ll use conventional span charts and focuses on standard structural lumber, Framer Series Lumber, and TJI joists. Objectives: Use blueprints to determine joist bearings and orientation Use conventional span charts to choose joist options Figure pricing for each option Present a selection of products and prices to the customer for consideration 8

10 WALLS Wall Bracing and Architectural Design [AIA] AIA Course Number: GEN400 Course Description Participants will review the key code sections the 2006 IRC on lateral design and work on creating a braced wall design for a home. Wall Bracing by Prescriptive Code [AIA] AIA Course Number: BLS450 Course Description Participants use the 2006 IRC to design braced walls prescriptively. Design & Architectural Considerations for Residential Tall Walls [AIA] AIA Course Number: BLS700 Course Description Participants learn code requirements for walls over 10. We will also define the differences between building walls full height (Balloon framing) and stacking walls (Platform Framing). We will see how windows and finishes affect walls, and what types of framing details accomplish the structural and finish needs Continuous Wall Bracing by the 2009 Code [AIA] AIA Course Number: BLS455 Course Description This course is for those that want the fastest way to get through the 2009 IRC and determine required bracing. We have condensed and simplified the calculations for this one method of bracing so you can be more efficient in your design. Continuous Wall Bracing by the 2012 Code [AIA] AIA Course Number: BLS460 Course Length: 2 Hours Learning Units: 2.0 Including 2 credit of HSW Course Description This course is for those that want the fastest way to get through the 2012 IRC and determine required bracing. 9

11 Wall Bracing Changes 1970 to 2012 Course Description This fascinating presentation walks through the changes to the IRC wall bracing requirements from 1970 to 2012, illustrating how the complexity of the code affects the way they must build. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Residential Framing for Green Certification [AIA] AIA Course Number: BLS900 and 1 credit of SD Course Description This course walks you through the process of building a case and the credits for Trus Joist products and services for a LEED for homes certification. Using the new ICC-ES Save report that pre-qualifies Trus Joist products and services to the major green certification programs, you'll see how each green requirement can be met Energy Code and its Impact on Single-Family Residential Structures [AIA optional] AIA Course Number: BLS910 and 1 credit of SD Course Description This course explains the impacts of the 2009 Energy Code with respect to thermal efficiency and infiltration reduction. Sustainable Eucalyptus for Green Building [AIA] AIA Course Number: BLS800 and 1 credit of SD Course Description Participants discuss the environmental benefits of plantationgrown eucalyptus hardwood, as well as how sustainable forestry practices and wood product certification qualify it in various green building programs. Participants will also learn how to specify residential and light commercial architectural finish applications for eucalyptus including flooring, cabinetry, millwork, fixtures, and wall panels. 10

12 Green Building Video Series Course Length: 2 Hours Course Description This 5-part video series covers the following important topics in green building and structural framing" - Green Building Aspects of Structural Framing - Wood Products Certification Standards - The Role of Engineered Wood Products in Green Homes - Ready-to-Install Framing Practices to Reduce Construction Wood Waste - - Framing Materials Selection and Green Building Programs SOFTWARE COURSES FORTE COURSES Getting Started in Forte Modules Forte - Start to Finish Forte Job Tree Forte Program Settings Roof Members Forte Materials Manager Modules Forte Materials Manager Sizing Members in Forte Modules Beams and Loads Columns and Free Standing Posts Sizing a Floor Joist Wall Headers and Forte Loading Assistant Tools for Creating Loads in Forte Modules Forte Load Linking Wall Headers and Forte Loading Assistant 11

13 JAVELIN ONLINE COURSES Getting Started in Javelin Course Length: 5-10 minutes per module Modules Javelin Readiness Assessment Javelin 099 -Quick List Training Javelin 101 Design Essentials Training Javelin 101R Plane and Truss Modeling Basics Javelin Control Panels Javelin Desktop Overview Javelin Distances and Offsets Javelin Toolbars and Toolbar Buttons Job Properties Introduction Level Properties Introduction Starting a New Job Understanding Level Heights in Javelin Working in 3D View Designing in Javelin Modules Analysis and Design Overview Bearings in Javelin Building Code Settings in Javelin Javelin Connectors Javelin Design Review Tools Javelin User Input Loads Joists to Girders Load Smoothing in Javelin Structure Checks in Javelin Import / Export in Javelin Modules Javelin PDF Import Javelin to Google Sketchup Javelin Editing Commands Modules Copy and Paste SmartMove 12

14 Javelin Output Modules Layout Sheet Creation Javelin System Administration Modules Javelin Custom Settings Job Properties Introduction User Defined Material Modeling Floors Walls and Roofs Modules Floors in Javelin: Floor Beam Input Floor Container Input Floor Opening Input Framing the Floor Container Inserting Plumbing Fixtures in Javelin Javelin Floor Sheeting Layout (3-part series) Javelin Floor System Comparison Tool Post Input Stepped Floors in Javelin Roofs & Ceilings in Javelin Javelin 101R Plane and Truss Modeling Basics Ceiling Loading in Javelin 2010 Cutting Planes Load Reference Areas Manual Plane Input Planes Concept Introduction Roof Truss Input Basics TJI Roof Input Basics and Advanced Walls in Javelin Doors and Window Openings Foundation Wall Input Interior Wood Wall Input Javelin Tall Wall Input Javelin JobPack Training Course Length: ~10 minutes Modules Javelin JobPacks 13

15 JAVELIN WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS Javelin Quick List Training Course Length: 3 days Format: Instructor-led Workshop Course Description Javelin Design Essentials Workshop Course Length: 3 days Format: Instructor-led Workshop Course Description Need to get a material list out quick? Javelin Quick List is a training program aimed at new or existing users who want basic proficiency with creating material lists. This class will give you a solid understanding of the following Javelin usage: Javelin Desktop Overview Floor Container Input Program Settings Basic System Administration Creating a Layout Sheet Creating a Material List Javelin Design Essentials is a training program also aimed at new or existing users who use Javelin for design analysis on a regular basis. This comprehensive class will give you a solid understanding of the following Javelin usage: Accessory Input & Editing Advanced Labeling Base Model/Options Compression Roofs in Javelin Creating a Layout Sheet Template Customizing Javelin Defaults Nov. 8 Differential Deflection and Uplift Drawing Tips & Tricks Javelin Drawing Efficiency June 6 Javelin Report Viewer Jan. 5 Layout Sheet Customization Report Viewer TJI Roofs in Javelin Troubleshooting Design Errors Trussed Roofs in Javelin Feb. 6 Value Design Techniques Oct. 1 Value Designing Floors Wall Input & Editing Working with Options 14

16 Roof Framing Methodologies & Load Development Course Length: 1 hour Format: Instructor-led Workshop Course Description Demonstrates roof load development principles for typical methods of roof construction. Provides guidelines for the application of these loads to a structure using Load Reference Areas (LRA) within the Javelin software if applicable. Javelin Advanced Webinars Users who have already mastered the basics and are looking for more can sign up for Advanced Training Webinars offered throughout the year. Each month will be a new focus topic Course Length: 1 hour Format: Webinar Examples of Webinar Topics Advanced Labeling in Javelin Compression Roofs in Javelin Customizing Javelin Defaults Javelin Drawing Efficiency Javelin Report Viewer Layout Sheet Customization Stepped Floor Containers TJI Roofs in Javelin Trussed Roofs in Javelin Value Design Technique Working with Options 15