2026 Convention Session Course: Innovative Stone Panels Meet Historical and LEED Requirements (Higgins T.)

Innovative Stone Panels Meet Historical and LEED Requirements
(Higgins T.) 

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
A 52-story white marble-clad high-rise in downtown Dallas, Texas, built in 1965, was the center of attention for a 5-star multi-use remodel aiming to meet historical requirements and attain LEED Platinum certification. Unfortunately, the marble panels had started to crack and fall, creating life safety hazards for the public and imminent danger. The design team’s plan was to demo the marble and quarry new marble from Greece to meet historical requirements. The new marble was to be  fabricated onto a lightweight aluminum honeycomb clip and rail system, lightening the structural load and creating a sustainable solution. However, a better plan, which would meet both LEED and historical requirements, was proposed. In this session, the presenter will share the challenges of proving an idea through evaluation, testing, price analysis, schedule planning, and construction coordination while in a tight area next to the DART Rail system   at a heightened risk. This presentation will highlight challenges of working on a team with multiple viewpoints and priorities: consultant, contractor, architect, and owner. Upon completion in 2020, this building opened as one of the largest adaptive reuse projects in the state of Texas. The mixed-use development includes office, residential, retail, and a 219-room hotel.

Speaker/Author
Tamara Higgins, CBECxP, CDT
Vice President of Operations
BEAM Professionals

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

Course Recommended Prerequisite(s)
N/A

IIBEC Core Competencies: Exterior Walls

Knowledge Level: Introductory

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: 1/19/26    
Credit Expiration Date: 1/29/29

Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
AIA Course Number: CONV26_10A_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.