Architect continuing education
Advance your roofing knowledge with GAF
Thousands of design professionals have learned the A to Z of roof design with GAF, both in person and on demand. From specification, to design options to help you meet your sustainability goals, to installation, there’s a GAF curriculum to inform your roof designs and specifications. Whether you need to reinforce your specialty, fulfill an AIA credit, or close a knowledge gap, we offer the courses, white papers, webinars, and articles to help you succeed.
A dedicated Building & Roofing Science team
Our professionally diverse and regionally dedicated Building and Roofing Science team of credentialed professionals is available for consultation and problem-solving. Our team is here to help you with:
- Roof design questions
- Project specific options
- In office and remote education
Earn AIA CEU Credits with the Building & Roofing Science Team
Seminars and interactive workshops
Advance your roof design expertise at our regional, interactive roofing workshops, led by industry experts, and earn up to 8 AIA HSW LUs.
Attendance is limited to keep teams small and let everyone engage in multiple design charrettes, collaborate with peers, and get personal feedback.
Register now to get notified when Building & Roofing Science is in your area.
Lunch & Learn program
The GAF Lunch & Learn program offers an opportunity for professionals to earn AIA CEU credits while learning about various roofing topics from GAF experts. You can request a session for your office.
Request a Lunch & Learn
On demand continuing education opportunities
Building science upcoming events
View calendarBuilding enclosure webinars at the Continuing Education Center
View webinarsBuilding science blogs on RoofViews
View blogsBuilding enclosure articles at the Continuing Education Center
View articlesBe the first to know about webinars and events near you
Get the newsletterTap into GAF's professional resources for your specific needs
Building & Roofing Science
Book a virtual meeting to get free advice on your project-specific questions, code conundrums, and difficult details.
Schedule Design services
Product and tech support, custom solutions, code assistance, and more 877-423-7663 Option 4, then Option 3
Email us Tapered Design
Contact our regionalized tapered design specialists for support developing a tapered insulation design and layout to improve your roof's drainage.
View tapered Territory Manager
Talk to a professional who can help with local product insights, in-field project support, product availability and samples, and connection to contractors.
Find a TM Frequently asked questions
For support with product documentation, specifications, calculations, code information and a wide range of system-specific information, the GAF Commercial Design Services Team can get you exactly WHAT you need to move your project along.
When you’re looking for support on HOW to achieve your design objectives — be they wind uplift, R-values, energy efficient options, resiliency and more — connect with our Building and Roofing Science professionals. The team includes building scientists, educators, architects, and construction veterans who specialize in collaborating with other design professionals to help them solve complex real world design challenges.
GAF offers a wide variety of training and education resources to meet your needs. Most of our education content provides AIA HSW LUs and/or IIBEC CEHs. By registering for one of our courses, attendees will receive a certificate of completion for self-reporting purposes. Credits can be directly reported on behalf of those who provide valid AIA member numbers.
GAF has built a suite of support to help make your job easier.
Connect with Tapered Design for assistance with the seemingly simple yet complicated task of rooftop drainage.
Email Design Services for assistance with project letters, wind calculations, FM Navigation and more.
Talk with your local TM for assistance with estimates and to be connected with certified contractors in your market.
Find project details in our document library.
Energy Efficient Design Options • Assembly Options • Speciality Installations • Air-Barriers & Vapor Retarders • Vegetative and Sustainable Roof Design Options • Design Assistance
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday-Friday
We know your needs. We operate in your region. We have your solution.
Building and Roofing Science Experts
Building and Roofing Science Leadership
Jennifer Keegan
Elizabeth J. Grant, PhD, AIA
Related case studies
The Stanley Center
Requires extensive sustainability criteria, including Living Building Challenge Red List free materials, solar panels, and rooftop rainwater collection.
View case study
Savannah Convention Center
The 330,000 sq. ft. Savannah Convention Center chose GAF EverGuard PVC roofing to meet the rising demand for events in this historic, vibrant city.
View case study
Trane Technologies
To satisfy FM GAF Design Services assisted in specifying a system approved under FM 4470 - Very Severe Hail (Class 1-VSH) at a manufacturing facility in Tyler, TX.
View case study
Orland Park Sportsplex
This sports and recreation destination received energy efficiency with GAF Unisil High Solids Silicone Roof Coating.
View case study