Metal Roofing and Siding Learning Center

AIA Continuing Education Courses

On Demand, Webinars, and In-Person Lunch & Learns offer continuing professional development in an engaging, interactive format. AEP Span offers courses to educate you on current topics as well as AIA Certified CES Learning Units/HSW/SD courses.

Available Formats

On Demand 
Courses
Self-paced and available online through AEC Daily.

Webinar
Available as an online fixed-date course, or you can request a date that suits your group. Please note that we require a minimum of two weeks’ notice for scheduling, and the session is subject to minimum group size (5) and presenter availability.

In-Person
Requires a minimum of a 2-week notice, subject to minimum group size (5) and presenter availability.  In-person events are conducted at your locations in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. States outside our service area are dependent on the number of attendees and availability of staff.

1-Hour Professional Development Courses

Course Description:
Learn how quality material and product attributes of single-skin metal siding contribute to successful project requirements.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand material inputs and performance attributes for architectural single-skin metal siding
  • Learn the environmental impact and sustainability of single skin metal siding
  • Understand the types of single-skin metal siding and the specification considerations related to the installation
  • Learn the design and installation considerations that facilitate a successful single-skin metal siding solution

AIA CES Learning Units:
1.0 AIA/CES Learning Units/HSW/SD

On Demand Course
Request Webinar or In-person Course

Course Description:
We cover common metal roofing installation considerations in this on-demand-only video series course on AEC Daily. The first video discusses typical metal roof penetrations and details for proper installation. The second video presents metal enhancement options and design and installation tips to prevent premature corrosion in marine environments. The final video explores the expansion and contraction of standing seam metal roofs and how points of fixity accommodate thermal movement.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and describe three types of metal roof penetrations and the details associated with the proper installation of metal roof penetrations to ensure long-term performance.
  • Identify how the paint system, substrate, metal components, and installation of metal roofing affect its performance in corrosive marine environments.
  • Compare and contrast the impact of thermal movement on standing seam versus exposed fastener metal roofing systems.
  • Identify and explain three ways that point of fixity accommodates thermal movement in a standing seam metal roof.

AIA CES Learning Units:
1.0 AIA/CES Learning Units/HSW

On Demand Course
Request Webinar or In-person Course

Course Description:
Metal roofing systems offer significant advantages in durability, longevity, and sustainability, but achieving these benefits requires thoughtful design, proper detailing, and informed material selection. This course explores the evolution of metal roofing systems and the critical role architects play in specifying solutions that perform as intended throughout a building’s life. Participants will examine how system selection, substrate conditions, thermal movement, attachment methods, and detailing decisions influence performance, constructability, and maintenance. The course also addresses energy efficiency, sustainability considerations, and coordination between design intent and installation realities. Emphasis is placed on practical, specification-driven strategies that help reduce risk, support code compliance, and deliver long-term value in architectural metal roofing applications.

Course Objectives:

  • Identify key performance characteristics of architectural metal roofing systems and how they differ from traditional roofing assemblies.
  • Evaluate critical design considerations, including thermal movement, substrate selection, attachment strategies, and detailing, that impact long-term roof performance.
  • Recognize common coordination challenges between design, specification, and installation, and apply strategies to help mitigate risk.
  • Assess how properly specified metal roofing systems contribute to energy efficiency, durability, and sustainability goals.
  • Apply best-practice approaches for detailing and system selection to support successful project outcomes and long-term building performance.

AIA CES Learning Units:
1.0 AIA/CES Learning Units/HSW/SD

Request Webinar or In-person Course

Course Description:
As the market continues to transform the way sustainable buildings are designed, single-skin metal roof and siding products are at the forefront of contributing to healthier built environments. This course breaks down the material inputs and green performance attributes of single-skin metal roof and siding panels and identifies how metal panels can contribute to projects being designed and built to LEED standards and certification.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the material inputs and green performance attributes of single-skin metal roof and siding panels
  • Understand how metal roof and siding panels contribute to projects being designed and built to LEED standards and certification
  • Understand how metal panel manufacturers’ Environmental Product Declaration document is valued under LEED
  • Understand how metal panel manufacturers’ Health Product Declaration document is valued under LEED

AIA CES Learning Units:
1.0 AIA/CES Learning Units/HSW/SD

On Demand Course
Request Webinar or In-person Course

Course Description:
We cover common metal roofing installation considerations in this on-demand-only video series course on AEC Daily. The first video discusses typical metal roof penetrations and details for proper installation. The second video presents metal enhancement options and design and installation tips to prevent premature corrosion in marine environments. The final video explores the expansion and contraction of standing seam metal roofs and how points of fixity accommodate thermal movement.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and describe three types of metal roof penetrations and the details associated with the proper installation of metal roof penetrations to ensure long-term performance.
  • Identify how the paint system, substrate, metal components, and installation of metal roofing affect its performance in corrosive marine environments.
  • Compare and contrast the impact of thermal movement on standing seam versus exposed fastener metal roofing systems.
  • Identify and explain three ways that point of fixity accommodates thermal movement in a standing seam metal roof.

AIA CES Learning Units:
1.0 AIA/CES Learning Units/HSW

On Demand Course

About the Presenters

All courses are led by presenters with extensive academic and real-world professional experience. 

Jeff Haddock

Technical Services Manager

Jeff Haddock is a Technical Services Manager for AEP Span. He is an over 20-year veteran in the metal roofing industry, serving in various manufacturing roles, including production, production scheduler, production supervisor, and inside sales.

In his current role of the past 15 years, Jeff trains staff as well as installers on the proper use and installation of AEP Span roof and wall products. He also provides technical guidance for metal roof and wall installations and field application inquiries from the design community. When Jeff isn’t drafting internal and external technical documents or managing AEP Span’s Roofing Weathertight Warranty program for the Southwest United States, he’s contributing to the industry in other ways. Jeff is a regularly published contributor to many industry magazines such as Metal Construction News, Metal Architecture, Architectural Record, and more.

Jeff Medeiros 

Architectural Representative

Jeff Medeiros is the architectural representative for AEP span and is a licensed contractor who has been supporting architects in California for more than 20 years.

Jeff can spec-write, assist in detail drawing, and aid in product selection or any aspect of the design-build process from initial design to complete bid-ready documents. He’s fluent in building code, bid laws, and contract code. He provides architects with a full range of services from conception through bid, he holds various degrees, including law and society from UC Santa Barbara, Japanese from Waseda University in Tokyo, and he attended McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento

He’s fluent in all types of roofing systems; built-up and torch-applied hot and cold process restoration coatings such as silicone urethanes and acrylics single ply roofing and all forms of metal applications including roof wall coping and soffit as well as flashing trim. Jeff made the move to AEP Span roughly four years ago after spending years with a competitor and plans to stay on through retirement.

Marie Ortega

LEED Green Associate

Marie Ortega has been part of the AEP Span Marketing Team for over ten years, developing and driving marketing strategies and product lifecycle management.

As a LEED Green Associate, Marie has led assessments in identifying how AEP Span products may contribute toward projects designed and built to meet green building standards or certification. Marie enjoys working on the frontline with the AEP Span Sales team and customers, providing needed insight or disclosures for their project needs. Marie also works closely with internal stakeholders, supporting strategies that contribute to reducing its environmental footprint. Marie holds an MBA from Claremont Graduate University.