2026 Convention Session Course: Proactive Strategies for Managing Building Enclosure Penetrations: Improving Performance and Reducing Risk (Krumpos D., Pettoni S.)

Proactive Strategies for Managing Building Enclosure Penetrations: Improving Performance and Reducing Risk
(Krumpos D., Pettoni S.)

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
Building enclosure penetrations—such as those required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—are critical junctures that can significantly impact a structure’s long-term performance. When not properly addressed during design and construction, these details can lead to water intrusion, air leakage, thermal bridging, and maintenance issues. As building enclosure performance expectations increase, in conjunction with owner expectations of durability and resilience, adopting a proactive approach to managing penetrations is essential.  This session examines the risks associated with poorly coordinated or improperly executed penetrations, drawing on case studies where missed opportunities in early specification decisions—or late-stage improvisation—led to enclosure failures, rework, and performance risk. Attendees will gain insight into best practices for managing penetrations from the design through installation. Participants will  be provided with practical tools for addressing penetrations at every stage—whether drafting details, reviewing submittals, or observing field installation—based on real-world challenges faced by architects, engineers, and building enclosure consultants. Managing penetration effectively from the design through construction is critical to achieving resilient, high-performing enclosures. This session equips attendees with the strategies and context needed to make building enclosure  penetrations a maintainable strength, not a continuing vulnerability.

Authors/Speakers
Darbi Krumpos, CDT, BECxP, CxA+BE
Principal
Socotec

Sheri Pettoni
Marketing & Business Development Lead
RPH

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

Course Recommended Prerequisite(s)
Learners should have experience working with building enclosure systems and construction detailing, particularly as it relates to the integration of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) penetrations. Familiarity with air and water barrier continuity, thermal bridging concerns, and relevant penetration codes and standards will enhance the session’s applicability.

IIBEC Core Competencies: Roofing

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_20_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.