Description
Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2025 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. This course includes the following components:
- recording of the live session
- a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions
- two surveys required to claim continuing education credit
Description
Built in 1914, the Burk Burnett Building was the first “skyscraper” constructed in Fort Worth, Texas. The twelve-story terra cotta and brick cladded building stands as an iconic piece of architecture in the famous Sundance Square. However, a piece of the terra cotta cladding unexpectedly fell from the building which triggered an emergency safety assessment and installation of overhead protection in late 2018. The initial evaluation revealed critical areas of instability, prompting the removal and storage of damaged terra cotta units and the develop of repair documents. After a three-year hiatus, the building was re-evaluated via drone survey in 2022 prior to the start of construction in 2023. Over the 14-month construction period, Walter P Moore meticulously oversaw the repair process and continued to find areas of deterioration requiring investigation and repair. Through periodic reviews and diligent monitoring, Walter P Moore ensured each repair adhered to the highest standard, safeguarding Burk Burnett’s historic charm and structural integrity. This presentation will discuss the emergency response, the evaluation and reevaluation, the engineered design and detailing of the repair effort, and the joint effort of the engineer and general contractor during construction that played a key role in the overall success of the project.
Speaker/Author
Abigail Hanson, PE, BECxP, CxA+BE
Engineer
Walter P Moore
Abigail Hanson is an engineer in Walter P Moore. Her experience focuses on building enclosure consulting, forensic engineering, and historic restoration. Hanson’s expertise includes evaluating and designing repairs for distress related to clay masonry, stone facades, concrete structures, building enclosure moisture management, roofing systems, and below-grade waterproofing on concrete substrates. She has also developed work scopes, repair details, repair procedures, and technical specifications for waterproofing, restoration, and rehabilitation projects.
Speaker/Author
Jeffrey Kobes, PE, SE
Principal
Walter P Moore
Jeffrey Kobes serves as a principal at Walter P Moore in Dallas, Texas, and specializes in restoration and preservation engineering. His expertise lies in the rehabilitation of historic structures. With 15 years of experience in assessing and restoring existing and historic buildings, he has dealt with numerous challenging adaptive reuse and rehabilitation projects. He is currently a member of the Association of Preservation Technology International and Preservation Dallas. He is the former chair of the Structural Engineers Emergency Response Committee under the Structural Engineer Association of Texas.
Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.
Credit Start Date 01/15/25 Credit Expiration Date 01/15/28
Course Recommended Prerequisite(s)
N/A
IIBEC Core Competencies: Exterior Walls
Knowledge Level: Introductory
Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU
AIA Course Number: CONV25_09_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024
Continuing Education Credit Claim Information
To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:
- Achieve a passing score of 70% on the summative assessment (learners are provided unlimited attempts)
- Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey
After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion. Learners are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org
To claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as:
- Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required)
AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.
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
At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the emergency response procedure and risk to public safety resulting from a specific building facade failure.
- Identity and define assessment methods used to initially evaluate facade and re-evaluation techniques.
- Analyze the “hands-on” approach to construction administration.
- Explain the importance of communication and coordination between engineer and contractor during the construction phase.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate On Demand_AIA LU and IIBEC CEH_2025
Learning credits
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