Description
Description
As our urban and suburban spaces are becoming increasingly congested, the building industry is designing and constructing projects in areas and conditions that were previously considered uninhabitable, including below-grade spaces under constant hydrostatic pressure. Efforts to make such spaces habitable may include the use of waterproofing systems not previously used in the region. Discussion of the application of familiar materials in unfamiliar conditions may be useful to colleagues and industry professionals to help identify potential hazards and pitfalls associated with these waterproofing applications. In addition to the selection of waterproofing material and design detailing, this presentation explores preconstruction activities and applied strategies from the presenters’ experience. Various lessons learned in the field from projects with similar hydrostatic conditions are also reviewed. These lessons include recommended considerations for concrete placement, appropriate interfaces with other building enclosure systems, and repair solutions for possible damages resulting from unanticipated field conditions.
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IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Below Grade/Waterproofing, Building Enclosure Commissioning
Subtopics: 2022, Convention, Design Collaboration, Design Document Review & Assessment, Site Drainage, Project Management
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Recommended Course Prerequisites: None
Author/Presenter
Edward L. Lehman, RRO, REWO, REWC, AIA, CDT, CEI, BECxP, CxA+BE
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. | Duluth, GA
Douglas R. Stieve, RRC, AIA
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. | New York, NY
Credit Start Date: June 10, 2025
Credit Expiration Date: June 10, 2028
Original Credit Start Date: October 29, 2021
Content Review Information
Review Date: May 19, 2025
Reviewer: Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA
Continuing Education Credit Statements
This course is approved for 1.5 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.5 AIA LU HSW
AIA Program Number: WPHydr_2025_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024
AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs.
Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Objectives
Learning Objective 1:
Explain the differences between roofing, dampproofing, and waterproofing.
Learning Objective 2:
Identify codes and standards as they relate to the design of the systems.
Learning Objective 3:
Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of various types of waterproofing.
Learning Objective 4:
Describe integrity testing of waterproofing membrane systems .
Learning Objective 5:
Discuss crucial construction and waterproofing details.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate On Demand_AIA HSW and IIBEC CEH 2025
Learning credits
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