IIBEC Online Education

    Forward-Thinking Solar-Ready Commercial Roof Design Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit  Description Recent energy conservation code updates in various jurisdictions require new and significantly altered roofs to be “solar ready.” These updates exemplify the broader universal trend of incorporating sustainable practices into new construction. Although many of these codes avoid prescribing specific photovoltaic (PV) design criteria, they typically mandate the allocation of a portion of the gross roof area for future PV panel installation. Rooftop PV design is inherently multidisciplinary and is influenced by a variety of factors, many of which benefit from coordination with base building design decisions. Accordingly, a proactive approach during initial roof design contributes to a successful, predictable implementation process during future PV installation. The authors have compiled a set of forward-thinking, solar-ready roof considerations for commercial, institutional, and multi-family low-slope roofs that can guide design professionals and other project stakeholders, regardless of whether their jurisdiction regulates solar readiness. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Samantha Corbel, PE Consulting Engineer Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Jacob Ringer, EIT Associate Project Consultant Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Non-Presenting Author John Karras, PE Principal Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date  8/12/24          Credit Expiration Date   8/12/27 Course Recommended Prerequisite(s) N/A Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Roofing 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:  BES24_04_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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

Transforming 240 Markland Drive, Etobicoke: A Blueprint for Decarbonizing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit Description Decarbonization within the built environment focuses on lowering greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) primarily through fuel switching building’s mechanical systems from fossil fuels to electric power.  The building envelope plays a significant role, as load reduction is often required to enable this change. This session explores 240 Markland Drive, Etobicoke, a 1960s building where deep retrofits to the existing building envelope were performed to optimize the building’s new mechanical systems.  The exterior masonry walls, windows, balcony slabs, roofs, joint sealants, and mechanical systems were in poor condition providing an opportunity for the developer to revitalize the existing building and provide a new rental building on the adjacent land. Both buildings are/will be heated and cooled by a ground source geothermal system. Wall over-cladding, roof assembly replacement, and window/door replacement significantly increased envelope thermal performance, decreasing heating and cooling demands, as well as reducing the number of boreholes required within the geothermal field. Peak electric demand was reduced as post retrofit utility bills show that energy consumption and peak electric demand dropped significantly compared to previous years.  This presentation will discuss 240 Markland’s sustainable design, demonstrating how future revitalization and development projects can help reduce the burden of the industry’s electrification movement on local infrastructure. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Blair Gamracy, RRO, B.Arch Sci Project Director / Restoration Team Manager Synergy Partners Consulting Limited David De Rose, MASc, PEng, BSS Managing Principal / Project Director Synergy Partners Consulting Limited Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date   8/12/24     Credit Expiration Date 8/12/27 Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Building Envelope Commissioning Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for  AIA LU/HSW AIA Course Number: BES24_19_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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

                                                       Advance your technical knowledge through sixteen engaging education sessions originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium.  In addition to the original session recording, each course in this bundle provides an opportunity to test your comprehension through assessment questions written by the presenters!   Courses are approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH. IIBEC is an approved AIA Continuing Education Provider. AIA Provider Number: G024 See course details for specific continuing education information. Decarbonizing Building Materials: Exploring the Embodied Carbon of Structure and Enclosure Systems (Moore, S) Self-Adhered Membrane Applications: What does it really mean to stick (Shelner, C.) Engineering Tomorrow's Envelopes: Smart Blue Roofs Pioneering Sustainable Building Practices (Paulos, J., Picco, S., Alajek, S.) Anchored Brick Veneer: What Can Go Wrong and How to Prevent This (Isackson, D.) Airtightness: Ultimate Benefits and Decisive Stakeholders’ Interests (Naim Ibrahim, E., Hamati, M.) Thermal Performance of Spandrel Assemblies in Glazed Wall Systems (Lee, I., Haaland, D., La Greca, A.) Best Practices for a Successful Natatorium Enclosure (Smegal J.) Windows Installation Designs for Meeting Demanding Thermal Code Requirements (Straube, J.) Examining Methods for Preserving and Improving the Energy Performance of Historic, Aluminum Framed Curtain Wall System (Wach, D.) Adaptation of Low-Slope Roof Assemblies against Projected Climate Severities: Evaluation of a New Standard Achieving Building Envelope Durability Using CSA S478 (Genge, G.) Validating Thermal Performance of Existing Assemblies Using In-situ Measurements (Huang, S.) Transforming 240 Markland Drive, Etobicoke: A Blueprint for Decarbonizing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (Gamracy_DeRose)  Modeling, Simulation, and Measurement (Mirzabeigi, S., Soltanian-Zadeh, S.) Forward-Thinking, Solar-Ready Commercial Roof Design (Corbel, Karras, Ringer) Blindside Waterproofing Systems for Hydrostatic Conditions: Lessons Learned & Good Practices (McConnell C.) Read more

This Case Studies bundle consists of three (3) sessions originally presented at the 2025 IIBEC Convention and Trade show in Orlando, Florida. Each course includes the session recording and a summative assesment (consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions). Please refer to the specific session course for additional details, including continuing education credit information.   Sessions Included A Tale of Collaboration: Terra Cotta Restoration of Fort Worth’s First Skyscraper (A. Hanson, J. Kobes) Net Zero/Carbon Neutral Retrofits, 140 Kendrick Case Study: Tactics, Tradeoffs, and Takeaways (C. Grey, S. Ahmadi) Hygrothermal Failure Case Study: Fergusson School (D. Edkins, G. Tennent, N. Edkins) Read more

This Roofing and Environmental Impact bundle consists of six(6) sessions originally presented at the 2025 IIBEC Convention and Trade show in Orlando, Florida. Each course includes the session recording and a summative assesment (consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions). Please refer to the specific session course for additional details, including continuing education credit information.   Sessions Included Forensic Insights into Roof Failures (D.Bjornson, J. Hasan) Key Considerations for Roof Drainage Design (C. Zamarripa, A. Patel) Bridging Enclosure Gaps: Creating Continuity Between Roofing and Adjacent Enclosure Systems (L. Garbis, C. Wowk, M, Narcis) Enhancing Roofing Performance by Understanding the When and Where for Air and Vapor Control Layers (S. Wood) Above-Sheathing Ventilation in Steep-Slope Roof Systems: A Key to Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Durability (W. Shepherd, R. Anderson) Determining Life Expectancy of In-Situ Slate Roofing (P.  Mejier) Read more

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2025 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida.  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 Built in 1914, the Burk Burnett Building was the first “skyscraper” constructed in Fort Worth, Texas. The twelve-story terra cotta and brick cladded building stands as an iconic piece of architecture in the famous Sundance Square. However, a piece of the terra cotta cladding unexpectedly fell from the building which triggered an emergency safety assessment and installation of overhead protection in late 2018. The initial evaluation revealed critical areas of instability, prompting the removal and storage of damaged terra cotta units and the develop of repair documents. After a three-year hiatus, the building was re-evaluated via drone survey in 2022 prior to the start of construction in 2023. Over the 14-month construction period, Walter P Moore meticulously oversaw the repair process and continued to find areas of deterioration requiring investigation and repair. Through periodic reviews and diligent monitoring, Walter P Moore ensured each repair adhered to the highest standard, safeguarding Burk Burnett’s historic charm and structural integrity. This presentation will discuss the emergency response, the evaluation and reevaluation, the engineered design and detailing of the repair effort, and the joint effort of the engineer and general contractor during construction that played a key role in the overall success of the project.   Speaker/Author Abigail Hanson, PE, BECxP, CxA+BE Engineer Walter P Moore Abigail Hanson is an engineer in Walter P Moore. Her experience focuses on building enclosure consulting, forensic engineering, and historic restoration. Hanson’s expertise includes evaluating and designing repairs for distress related to clay masonry, stone facades, concrete structures, building enclosure moisture management, roofing systems, and below-grade waterproofing on concrete substrates. She has also developed work scopes, repair details, repair procedures, and technical specifications for waterproofing, restoration, and rehabilitation projects.   Speaker/Author Jeffrey Kobes, PE, SE Principal Walter P Moore Jeffrey Kobes serves as a principal at Walter P Moore in Dallas, Texas, and specializes in restoration and preservation engineering. His expertise lies in the rehabilitation of historic structures. With 15 years of experience in assessing and restoring existing and historic buildings, he has dealt with numerous challenging adaptive reuse and rehabilitation projects. He is currently a member of the Association of Preservation Technology International and Preservation Dallas. He is the former chair of the Structural Engineers Emergency Response Committee under the Structural Engineer Association of Texas.   Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date   01/15/25            Credit Expiration Date  01/15/28 Course Recommended Prerequisite(s) N/A IIBEC Core Competencies: Exterior Walls 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: CONV25_09_OD 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