Description
Description
This course is intended for professionals observing exterior wall systems, including quality assurance observers, field inspectors, manufacturers, and general contractors. The scope of topics includes the construction of exterior walls, including back-up wall construction, air barriers, vapor retarders, water-resistive barriers, flashing, insulation, concrete, masonry, stucco, EIFS, metal panels, terracotta, and sealant. Participants will gain an understanding of the process for documenting whether exterior wall systems are installed in accordance with construction documents.
Recommended Prerequisites
- Ability to read and interpret contract documents such as plans, sections, details, three-dimensional representations, and specifications
- Basic understanding of building science concepts, e.g. drainage, water and vapor movement, and heat transfer.
Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase
IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Exterior Wall, Building Enclosure Commissioning
Subtopics: Exterior Walls, Building Envelope Commissioning, Inspection/Quality Control, Wind & Structure, Energy Performance, Business/Professional Development
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Recommended Course Prerequisites: None
Credit Start Date: July 15, 2025
Credit Expiration Date: July 15, 2028
Original Credit Start Date: 2016
Content Review Information
Review Date: July 5, 2025
Reviewer: Elizabeth Grant, PhD, AIA
Continuing Education Credit Statements
This course is approved for 8.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 8.0 AIA LU HSW
AIA Program Number: EWQA_2025_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024
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
Learning Objective 1:
Identify applicable codes and standards relating to exterior wall construction projects.
Learning Objective 2:
Analyze various types of exterior walls and the attributes of each.
Learning Objective 3:
Explain the activities and responsibilities of the observer during the construction administration phase.
Learning Objective 4:
Describe installation methods consistent with major wall system types.
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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