IIBEC Online Education

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Phoenix, Arizona.  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 Dimension stone is frequently specified and used in our built world as exterior and interior wall cladding, paving, and flooring. To ensure the expectations of performance are met, standardized testing for compliance with minimum physical properties, to assess durability, and to estimate in-service capacities for stone assemblies is routinely specified. Testing not only assures quality but also guides designers with respect to the appropriateness of use and detailing considerations such as anchor types and stone thickness. ASTM standardized testing procedures, including recommended testing regimens for each phase of the building process, will be discussed and outlined.   Author(s) Matthew Farmer, PE Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Falls Church, Virginia Speaker(s) Douglas Stieve, RRC, AIA Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date   February 13, 2024             Credit Expiration Date  February 13, 2027 Course Recommended Prerequisite(s) Attendees should have a general understanding of stone cladding and paving applications, as well as quality assurance testing. Knowledge Level: Intermediate 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: COD24_19 AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Achieve a passing score of 70% on the summative assessment (learners are provided unlimited attempts) Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.  Learners 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 To claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as: Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required) AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.   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. Read more

Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Phoenix, Arizona.  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 Commissioning of building systems has existed for many years; however, building enclosure commissioning (BECx) is relatively new to the design and construction industries. This presentation will provide an overview of the BECx practice, its benefits, and the process as defined by industry standards and codes. A discussion regarding the 10 common misconceptions of BECx will help learners further recognize the nuances related to providing this service. Additionally, multiple case studies highlighting the challenges, successes, and pitfalls of delivering modern BECx projects will be presented. This lecture will offer BECx providers the necessary tools to help owners and clients trust the BECx process. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Amaris Beza, PE, BECxP, CxA+BE Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc. Orlando, Florida Amos Chan, PE, BECxP, CxA+BE Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc. San Francisco, California Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date  2/13/24      Credit Expiration Date  2/13/27 Course Recommended Prerequisite(s): Baseline familiarity with new construction projects and enclosure consulting principles. Knowledge Level: Introductory 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: COD24_13 AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Achieve a passing score of 70% on the summative assessment (learners are provided unlimited attempts) Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.  Learners 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 To claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as: Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required) AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.   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. Read more

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Phoenix, Arizona.  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 A masonry cavity wall cladding system was installed at an office facility in 2012. Seven years later, the owner reported the stone dislodging. This case study examines the background, issues, evidence, decision points, and legal analysis resulting in a reclad of the facility. This presentation will highlight the importance of documentation and correspondence between parties, as well as supporting the claims for a plaintiff party while facilitating continuous use of the facility without interruption. A concise overview will be provided from the perspectives of the plaintiff’s representative engineer and attorney, offering insight into the complexities and challenges associated with a full building masonry reclad litigation case. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Mallory Buckley, RRO, PE, BECxP + CxA+BE Walter P Moore & Associates Inc. Dallas, Texas Robert Hancock, MBA, JD Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr PC Houston, Texas Non-presenting Co-authors Kimani Augustine, PE Walter P Moore & Associates Inc. Houston, Texas Weijie Liu, EIT, BECxP, CxA+BE Walter P Moore & Associates Inc. Toronto, Ontario Eliana Zhen Yan Walter P Moore & Associates Inc. Toronto, Ontario Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date   2/12/24         Credit Expiration Date  2/12/27 Course Recommended Prerequisite(s): Baseline understanding of masonry cavity wall system and construction litigation workflow Knowledge Level: Introductory Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for  1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU AIA Course Number: COD24_07 AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Achieve a passing score of 70% on the summative assessment (learners are provided unlimited attempts) Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.  Learners 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 To claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as: Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required) AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.   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.   Read more

This presentation was initially provided at the 2021 Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ. Façade rehabilitation projects require design professionals to manage and balance a combination of many varied and sometimes opposing factors, including historic preservation issues and considerations, code requirements, and client expectations. This presentation will focus on the terms of preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and the differences between each process as it relates to historic building façades and how they are interpreted relative to the other influences on a rehabilitation project. Unnecessary repairs and beautification in the name of restoration are often some of the most difficult challenges the preservation industry faces. Historic preservation is a constant balancing act of appropriate scope of repairs, justification of replacement of undamaged original fabric, when is it okay not to repair, and managing the client’s expectations with regard to a historic building not looking shiny and new. These conversations become even more challenging when incentives—including tax benefits or other financial means—are at stake.     Read more

Structural engineers consider movement joints as a separator or physical break between adjacent buildings (or portions of buildings), while building enclosure designers require movement joints to connect the thermal, moisture, air, and water control layers. Often architectural drawings include a premanufactured movement joint sized to accommodate the anticipated structural movement of the joint. A common challenge is understanding how the movement joint system, which often includes complex geometry, interfaces with the adjacent building enclosure systems that are being connected. The speakers will address how to detail, develop, and construct movement joint systems to maintain enclosure continuity and prevent leakage. The presented approach is based on the speakers’ combined experience investigating failed movement joints, and applying lessons learned to the design and construction of movement joints in new design projects. In this presentation, the speakers will review how movement joints fail from a building enclosure perspective and identify key details and requirements for movement joint systems that are required to maintain a continuous envelope across multiple enclosure systems. Luke Niezelski, PE Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. | Waltham, MA Luke Niezelski joined the building technology division of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH) in 2014. He is licensed in Massachusetts as a professional engineer and is experienced in the investigation/assessment, design, construction administration, monitoring/inspection, and field-testing of historical and contemporary building enclosure systems. Niezelski has been involved in various Boston high-rise construction projects and is routinely collaborating with architects, owners, and contractors on complex building enclosure designs. Sophia B. Salah Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. | Waltham, MA Sophia Salah is a professional engineer licensed in Massachusetts and California and has practiced building enclosure engineering for over ten years with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. Through her work, ranging from hospitals and health care facilities to commercial and residential buildings, Salah has extensive experience in both the investigation and design of complex enclosure systems, including below-grade waterproofing, plaza waterproofing, roofing, opaque cladding, curtainwall, and fenestration systems. As more buildings are being constructed in complex geometries and adjacent to existing buildings, Salah works with architects and contractors to provide a continuous building enclosure across movement joints. Read more

This presentation was initially provided at the 2021 Virtual Spring Symposium The need for office space declines as existing offices have become more efficiently designed and telecommuting becomes more common. The recent COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the challenges facing offices and created unexpected opportunities. At the same time, the demand for high-density housing within urban centers continues to increase. These factors have created opportunities to utilize adaptive reuse as a strategy to convert underutilized office and industrial buildings into residential housing. Adaptive reuse projects can result in distinctive and attractive housing options while at the same time posing a myriad of unique building design and construction challenges. This presentation will focus on design solutions intended to address the unique building enclosure challenges posed by these projects. Presenters will draw from their professional experience designing and investigating both within and outside of litigation the challenges associated with adaptive reuse in order to offer risk mitigation techniques. Presenters will also show how various computer modeling programs and testing protocols can be used to analyze the existing building and assist in the building conversion design. This presentation is intended for building owners, designers, enclosure consultants, and contractors to identify problems and solutions. The presentation will contain one design case study and one litigation case study. Erica Reynolds, PE McGinnis Chen Associates, Inc. | Long Beach, CA Erica Reynolds is a registered professional engineer in the state of California and an associate at McGinnis Chen Associates. She heads MCA’s Southern California office, based out of Long Beach. Reynolds joined the firm in 2013 and has managed numerous design projects and performed investigation and evaluation on many building assembly systems, including roofing, plaza decks, exterior wall assemblies, and skylights. Reynolds earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a master’s degree in structural engineering from the University of Southern California. Tracy Myers, RRO, AIA, LEED AP Myers Consulting | Huntington Beach, CA Tracy Myers is the president and founder of Myers Consulting. Her Southern California-based practice focuses on issues related to building enclosure performance, forensic architecture, and expert witness services. Myers has over 29 years of experience in traditional and forensic architecture, building enclosure investigation, peer review, quality assurance, building codes, and roofing design and investigation. She provides sworn testimony on behalf of both the defense and plaintiff on cases involving architectural standards of care, general construction, roofing, and waterproofing. She holds architectural licenses in several states, is a licensed California general contractor, an RRO, and is NCARB certified. Read more