IIBEC Online Education

Roofing Practice Series Roof Assemblies: Low-Slope Components Description This course covers topics relevant to the practice of roof consulting and related roofing activities, including the design, manufacture, installation, observation, inspection, and maintenance of roof components and assemblies. It is targeted at current and prospective roof consultants, roof observers, architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, manufacturer’s representatives, students, and all other learners already in or planning to enter the building enclosure profession.   The course includes the following components: Scope & Sequence downloadable PDF Three instructional modules, each with a video presentation and downloadable handbook PDF to take notes. Reference list Summative assessment consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions. Course evaluation survey The course is divided into three modules: The first module, “Decks,” addresses the role and function of roof decks within the roof assembly, the categorization and characteristics of different types of roof decks, and key design parameters related to each of the main types. The second module, “Substrate Board to Cover Board,” covers substrate board, air barriers, vapor retarders, insulation, and cover board, addressing the function, categorization, and design criteria for each of these components. Focus is given to integration of these components into the overall building enclosure to provide thermal and moisture protection. The third module, “Protected Membrane Roof (PMR) Assemblies,” explains how and why roof components are arranged in specific ways in this assembly, describes the unique characteristics of roof components as adapted for PMR assemblies, and explains the special design considerations of these systems. Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competency: Roofing Continuing Education Credit Information This activity has been approved for 3.5 IIBEC CEH. This activity has been approved for 3.5 AIA LU/HSW. AIA Program Number: RP_RA_COMP_OD Credit Start Date: January 21, 2026 Credit End Date: January 21, 2029 Recommended Prerequisites Familiarity with basic building terminology. Ability to interpret architectural drawings such as plans, sections, and details. Comprehension of fundamental building science concepts related to structure, moisture, and heat, such as building loads, drainage, condensation, vapor drive, heat flow, and thermal resistance. Course Author Elizabeth Grant, PhD, RA Course Reviewers Richard L. Cook, Jr., F-IIBEC, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, CBECxP, RRO, REWO, CSRP, SC, ACEM, CCS, LEED Scott M. Hinesley, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE Ralph M. Paroli, PhD, CChem Speakers Elizabeth Grant, PhD, RA Scott Hinesley, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE Moderator Samir Ibrahim, AIA, F-IIBEC 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 Number 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. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the content at this education event 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.   Read more

  This 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show: Roofing Trends and Climate Risks Bundle  consists of seven (7) sessions originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show in Sacramento, California.  Each course includes the session recording and a summative assessment (consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions). Please refer to the specific session course for additional details, including continuing education credit information. Course List Calling for Building Code Changes for Low-Slope Roof Drainage Robert Hemphill, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, CDT Javeriya Hasan, PhD, MBSc, MSc, BEng, EIT Associate V Hail Impact Testing of Modified Bitumen Roof Membranes Heidi Mase, Licensed Architect Richard Koziol, Licensed Architect, AIA, NCARB Is Wood Good? Wind Uplift Performance of Mechanically Attached Roof Assemblies Flonja Shyti MASc, PEng Bas Baskaran, F-IIBEC, PhD, P.Eng Proactive Strategies for Managing Building Enclosure Penetrations: Improving Performance and Reducing Risk Darbi Krumpos, CDT, BECxP, CxA+BE; Sheri Pettoni Low Slope Roofing Enhancements to Address Sever Climate Risks and ICC 500-Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters Darren Perry, RRC, PE Trends in Roof Re-cover Applications Victor Rosenthal Rachel DeMeio Understanding Fire Resistant Code Standards and Ensuring Roofs Meet those Requirements Stephen Patterson, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE Jordan Beckner, RRC, PE Read more

The 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show: Case Studies Bundle consists of five (5) sessions originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show in Sacramento, California.  Each course includes the session recording and a summative assessment (consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions). Please refer to the specific session course for additional details, including continuing education credit information. Course List Condensation: Refrigerated Processing and Cold Storage Operations; Complex Problems for Industrial Roofing Projects Jennifer Stephan, RRC, CDT, ICC Building Inspector John Sutton Waterproofing Shotcrete Jose Estrada, PE Jeff Speert, AIA Cladding of the Gilder Center at the American Museum of Natural History Andre Parnther, ICC-Certified Masonry Inspector David Lutz, PE Innovative Stone Panels Meet Historical and LEED Requirements Tamara Higgins Effects of Interior Air Management Systems on Exterior Envelope Performance Joseph Hughes, AIA, RA   Read more

This 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show: Building Enclosure Science & Design Bundle consists of three (3) sessions originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show in Sacramento, California.  Each course includes the session recording and a summative assessment (consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions). Please refer to the specific session course for additional details, including continuing education credit information. Course List The Not So Perfect Wall Thomas Gentry, AIA Thermal Performance of Spandrel Assemblies in Glazed Wall Systems: Lessons Learned from Physical Testing & Simulation Daniel Haaland, MASc, PEng Cheryl Saldanha, PE, CPHD Ivan Lee Wei Lam, PE Fene-frustration: The Headaches of Windows Erica Reynolds, PE, RA, FMPC Read more

This 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show: Moisture Control in Roofing and Walls Bundle consists of four (4) sessions originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show in Sacramento, California.  Each course includes the session recording and a summative assessment (consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions). Please refer to the specific session course for additional details, including continuing education credit information. Course List Condensation Control: Designing Resilient Low-Slope Roof Assemblies Scott Wood How To Investigate the Impossible Clarissa Binkley, PEng Addressing the General Design Requirements: Methods for Managing Water and Accommodating Differential Movement in Masonry Veneer Robert Chamra, PE Weijie Liu, PEng, BECxP + CxA+BE Eliana Zhen Yan Cracking the Case: Lessons from a Veneer Failure Investigation and Repair Jordan O’Donnell, PE Andrea Shear, PE Dziugas Reneckis, PhD, PE, SE, MIStructE Read more

This 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show: Project Planning and Commissioning Bundle consists of five (5) sessions originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show in Sacramento, California.  Each course includes the session recording and a summative assessment (consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions). Please refer to the specific session course for additional details, including continuing education credit information. Course List Building Enclosure Performance Verification Testing: Changing the Paradigm—Supporting Sustainability, Resilience, and ESG Goals Christopher Traynor, PEng Eric Lee, EIT Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence and the Evolving Technology Landscape Michael Ramos Navigating the High-Risk World of Community Association Projects: Essential Strategies for Building Enclosure Professionals Tom Gernetzke, F-IIBEC, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, CBECxP Amy Peterselli, JD Practical Tools for Managing Building Enclosure Projects with Consistency and Quality Alexis Garcia, AIA Soffit Detailing Strategies for Performance and Durability in Modern Building Enclosures Emily Wartman, P.Eng  Xiaoran Li, PE   Read more