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
This course offers a focused examination of building enclosure commissioning (BECx) and its pivotal role in ensuring high-performance building enclosure systems. Through a blend of theoretical and practical insights, participants will gain a deep understanding of how improvements in energy codes present opportunities to optimize energy use and reduce environmental impact. Addressing the challenges inherent in nonmaintainable building enclosure systems, the course emphasizes the significance of proper design, detailing, and installation to achieve optimal performance. Participants will explore both new construction and retrofitting strategies, delving into the complexities, opportunities, and best practices for enhancing overall enclosure performance. This presentation provides a critical overview of BECx, offering valuable insights for architects, engineers, and building professionals seeking to maximize the resiliency and sustainability of building enclosure systems.
Author/Speaker
Stephen Shanks, CxA, BECxP, NDT Level III
Vice President, Commissioning
Salas O'Brien
Stephen Shanks brings over 40 years of expertise as a building scientist and commissioning provider. With a background in physics and building construction, he is a subject matter expert in building enclosure commissioning (BECx), air barriers, and whole building airtightness testing (WBAT). His consulting services encompass new and existing construction, building enclosures, historic restoration and preservation, and construction failures. He is a respected speaker and expert witness known for his insightful presentations and ability to provide effective solutions.
Speaker
Keith Simon, FAIA, BECxP, CxA+BE, CPHC, LEED AP, CEI
Vice President, Design Phase Services
Salas O'Brien
An expert in building enclosure technology, Keith Simon addresses the critical and often unmet need for ensuring and improving building performance, resilience, and durability by guiding design teams, educating future architects, and facilitating interdisciplinary knowledge exchange. He is vice president of Design Phase Services at Salas O'Brien, adjunct faculty at the University of Texas School of Architecture, chair of the Austin Building Enclosure Council, vice chair of the NIBS Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC), scholarships chair for the Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE), and board member for the Austin Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) chapter.
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)
- Basic understanding of the commissioning process
Note: There will be a brief, high-level review during the presentation.
IIBEC Core Competencies: Building Enclosure Commissioning
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
AIA Course Number: CONV25_15_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 overall commissioning (and specific BECx) process and how it is integrated into a project.
- Discuss energy code, existing building code, sustainability requirements, and market impacts.
- Identify the construction and functional performance testing (FPT) procedures and personnel qualifications.
- Outline how to achieve efficient building enclosure requirements through the application of a BECx process and review of case studies.
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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