2026 BES Session: To Adhere or to Anchor, that is the Question (Bennett P., Lovejoy T.)

2026 BES Session: To Adhere or to Anchor, that is the Question

(Bennett P., Lovejoy T.) 

Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana.  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
The masonry veneer industry standards for the design and installation of adhered and anchored masonry veneer cladding have been a moving target for the past 25 years. The International Building Code, the Masonry Society Standard 402, and other industry standards have changed substantially in recent years. This session will discuss the progression of those code changes and challenges currently faced by designers and constructors who wish to implement natural stone as adhered veneer and the use of exterior drainage mats on the building enclosure. Specific examples of failures, construction errors, and design errors are also discussed. In addition, this session discusses shortcomings in the current industry standards, the risks designers face from noncompliance with those standards,  and how to mitigate those risks.  This session is intended for design professionals and contractors, providing insights on how to avoid failures, legal claims, and best practices to navigate the limitations of these codes.

Speaker/Author

Paul Bennett, MS, PE, CBIE
Basecamp AEC

Tyler Lovejoy, AIA, NCARB
Associate Principal
Basecamp AEC

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

Course Recommended Prerequisite(s)

• A basic knowledge of adhered vs. anchored stone and brick veneer as well as an understanding of the difference between manufactured and natural stone veneer.

IIBEC Core Competencies: 

Exterior Walls

Knowledge Level: 

Intermediate (5–15 years)

Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in the session content at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium 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 August 17, 2026            
Credit Expiration Date August 17, 2029

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: BES26_12_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.