In Pennsylvania and West Virginia, “good enough” building envelopes don’t last long. From humid summers to snowy winters, our regional climate challenges span the spectrum—hot to cold, freezing to thawing, year after year. Your building envelope needs to stand the test of time through all four seasons, every year.
The good news? Building envelope design options are constantly evolving, and you have access to the best continuing education in the business. RJ Bridges’ Lunch & Learn seminars are completely free to you and your team, approved by the American Institute of Architects, and unbelievably convenient. We come to you, lunch in tow, giving your team the chance to earn continuing education units (CEUs) without leaving your office—with in-person educators who have deep expertise in our regional climate challenges.
RJ Bridges Lunch & Learn: Continuing Education Made Easy
RJ Bridges’ Lunch & Learn seminars deliver the complete package, both to your team and for your firm. They are completely free and turnkey. There are no hidden fees, just free lunch, and we’ll handle setup, materials, and credits.
These seminars will bolster your staff’s knowledge with the latest and greatest developments in architecture, making your team the best and the brightest in the region. Not only is your staff evolving, but you’re giving your firm a sharper edge against the competition. Even better: it’s education tailored to our diverse regional climate, so everything we teach applies to you, our neighbors, and our community.
Our Lunch & Learns are built for efficiency: most provide 1 LU of AIA CEU credit, usually qualifying as HSW credits—the ones essential for license renewal and directly tied to building performance and occupant safety. Many sessions also offer LEED credits, keeping you current on sustainable design standards. These credits are all approved by the American Institute of Architects. At just one hour each, these seminars let your team earn required credits while deepening expertise in envelope systems like louvers, air control, and cladding arrangement systems.
Our Course Offerings
RJ Bridges offers a rotating menu of specialized sessions, each focused on real-world envelope challenges:
- Mastering Physical Movement of Air, Wind, and Water Using Architectural Louvers
- High-Performance Translucent (Polycarbonate) Building Envelopes
- Specialty & High-Performance (FRP) Translucent Panel Daylighting Solutions
- ACM/MCM 102: Metal Composite Materials
- Using Aluminum Extrusions to Create Sustainable Facades
- Energy-Efficient Façade Anchor Systems
- Commercial Fire-Rated Aluminum Glazing Systems
- Expansion Joint Solutions: Mastering the Physical Movement of the Building. (Construction Specialties)
Our seminars are only available throughout Western PA, Central PA, and West Virginia.
How Our Continuing Education Elevates Envelope Performance
We’re from your neck of the woods. Our team is familiar with the intricacies of Pittsburgh’s freeze-thaw cycles, West Virginia’s mountainous climate, and the heavy snow loads that affect the region. This local expertise means our seminars don’t just cover generic building science—they address the specific envelope challenges you face every day.
Firms investing in continuing education can stand out in Pittsburgh’s growing construction sector and West Virginia’s economic development zones. When your team understands advanced envelope systems like high-performance translucent panels or energy-efficient façade anchors, you’re positioned to take on the sophisticated projects that define successful practices.
Our CEUs keep architects aligned with evolving IECC standards, ASHRAE requirements, and state-specific building codes. Because we’re based in this region, we’re experts in Pennsylvania and West Virginia building codes—not just the national standards, but the local amendments and enforcement patterns that actually impact your projects.
We love this historic region and believe in maintaining buildings’ unique character while improving performance to match that of a brand new build. Our seminars offer modern envelope solutions for traditional construction, teaching you to navigate preservation requirements without sacrificing performance. Whether you’re working on a Pittsburgh warehouse conversion or a West Virginia courthouse renovation, we can teach your firm to bridge that gap between preserving historical aesthetics and modern efficiency.
In-Person Learning Advantage
While many firms rely on online CEUs, our in-person Lunch & Learn seminars offer distinct advantages. We provide a unique, hands-on approach with physical material samples, interactive discussions, and presentations designed for active engagement. Attendees also gain direct access to industry leaders—an opportunity to ask questions, brainstorm solutions, and translate new knowledge into practical applications.
Our sessions are completely turnkey—we bring everything we need and come ready to spend an impactful lunchtime with your team. We deliver AIA-approved content with HSW and LEED credits. Because we come to you, your team can return to work immediately—smarter, re-energized, and credit-compliant.