2026 Convention Session Course: Fene-Frustration: The Headaches of Windows (Reynolds, E.)

 2026 Convention Session: Fene-Frustration - The Headaches of Windows
(Reynolds, E.)

Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show in Sacramento, CA. 

This course includes the following required components.

• recording of the live session
• summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions
• course evaluation survey

Description
Windows are some of the most prominent features on buildings and generate some of the most innovative designs in recent years. However, fenestration can also disrupt the continuity of the exterior wall protection and tend to cause the most turmoil on projects. Windows produce many headaches in the construction process, including poor specifications, manufacturers not fully testing their designs, and missteps in the install. This presentation will review the basics of specifying windows and the window industry and how it is designed and regulated. Project examples to highlight the issues with fenestration, including window walls, mulled windows, sliding glass doors, folding glass doors, and curtainwall, will be discussed. Best practices to mitigate these issues during the design and construction phases will be shared.  

Speaker/Author
Erica Reynolds, PE, RA, FMPC
Senior Consultant – Building Envelope, Forensics & Restoration, Walker Consultants

Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.

Course Recommended Prerequisite(s)
Learners should be familiar with different window types and how they are specified and installed.  This includes the construction process for installing windows and how they integrate into the building enclosure.

IIBEC Core Competencies: Exterior Walls

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in the session content at the 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show are those of the content author(s)/speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). IIBEC makes no warranty, whether express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or validity of the information provided.

Credit Start Date 1/23/26              
Credit Expiration Date 1/23/29

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: CONV26_05_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024

Continuing Education Credit Claim Information

To claim IIBEC CEHs and download a Certificate of Completion, learners are required to complete all components of the course, including a passing score of 70% or higher on the summative assessment.  Participants are provided unlimited attempts to complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher.

• After completing the course requirements download a Certificate of Completion. 
• Participants 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
• If you are a member of AIA and would like IIBEC to report your participation in the course to AIA, there is a place in the course evaluation survey to input your AIA member number.

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.