IIBEC Online Education

The Sky Is Falling: Cladding System Failures was originally presented at the 2022 IIBEC/AEI Building Enclosure Symposium.  This course includes the recording of the session as well as a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions.   Course Start Date: November 30, 2022 Course Expiration Date: November 30, 2025 Course Prerequisites: None Knowledge Level: Advanced Continuing Education Credit Statement: This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH.  This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU HSW.   A passing score of 100% on the summative assessment (unlimited attempts) is required in order to earn Continuing Education Hours and AIA LU HSW credit. After completing this course, 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. Description An emergency situation resulted from an all-too-common and ongoing problem in the building enclosure industry. Many cladding systems are specified with a performance specification, with the design professional of record delegating the final design, testing, and attachment details for the system to the system’s manufacturer or installer. Many of the systems are proprietary and locally manufactured. In the case study presented, a new aluminum composite material cladding system was specified and installed as part of a new downtown midrise building. The system was designed based on details by a well-known industry leader where attachment methods and details have a track record. The installed system was a substitution that was locally manufactured, though approved based on the required submittals, including detailed shop drawings, third-party engineering, and independent laboratory testing reports. Toward the end of the project, pieces and panels from the cladding system began blowing off of the building during high-wind events. This emergency situation resulted in the general contractor and project team needing to respond quickly to determine the cause, make the area safe, and implement repair solutions. This session will discuss issues from system design through system approvals, forensic investigation, and repairs. Learning Objectives Discuss optimal design and construction process in relation to specified delegated design of cladding systems. Explain how specific cladding system failures may result in life-threatening emergency scenarios. Define the need and role of an experienced design professional throughout the entire design and building process. List the required steps in a forensic evaluation of a failed building cladding system. Explain how specific repair solutions were successfully implemented in the case scenario presented Speakers/Authors Timothy Mills, PE, LEED AP TAM Consultants Inc. (a Terracon Co.) | Williamsburg, Virginia Timothy A. Mills, PE, graduated with a BS degree in engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute of New York in 1983. Prior to forming TAM Consultants in 2002, Mills worked with a number of multidiscipline design and inspection firms. He specializes in forensic investigations and building envelope consulting. Tim has published numerous articles and completed more than 1000 building inspections. He is an instructor for the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) training courses that certify contractors in the proper installation of air barriers, as well as a certified ABAA Auditor in the quality assurance program. TAM Consultants became part of Terracon Consultants in 2020. Michael J Lucas, PE TAM Consultants Inc. (a Terracon Co.) | Williamsburg, Virginia Lucas is a civil and structural engineer with over five years of experience in building enclosure science and restoration services. Prior to joining Terracon, he worked with firms in Chicago, Illinois, where he conducted critical examinations of high-rise building facades; conducted water infiltration investigations, testing, and troubleshooting of various enclosure-related elements; and assisted with the design and analysis of structural building members under a licensed structural engineer. Lucas gained valuable experience reviewing facades via pipe and swing stage scaffolding. He created field reports that coordinated project statuses and condition assessments. He set up, managed, and successfully completed exterior facade restoration projects. His projects also required the review and markup of American Institute of Architects and Engineer Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) applications for payment, computer-aided design drawings of site plans, building elevations and repair details, and the review and development of bidding documents and material specifications.   Reviewer Joseph Bukovec, RWC, RRO, PE 2022 Building Enclosure Symposium Committee Member 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. Read more

Underlayment and Understanding Moisture Effects on Shingles and Fasteners was originally presented at the 2022 IIBEC/AEI Building Enclosure Symposium.  This course includes the recording of the session as well as a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions. Course Start Date: November 30, 2022 Course Expiration Date: November 30, 2025 Course Prerequisites: None 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.   A passing score of 100% on the summative assessment (unlimited attempts) is required in order to earn Continuing Education Hours and AIA LU HSW credit. After completing this course, 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. Description Although cedar shakes and shingles are not considered corrosive, the electro galvanized carbon steel fasteners have failed on several cedar roofs, resulting in shingles becoming dislodged from the roof. Studies have revealed that some of these products had very poor coatings and were unlikely to withstand any corrosive condition. A four-year study was launched in 2018 in an attempt to obtain a clear answer to the cedar roof fastener failure and why some roofs were experiencing premature distortion, primarily when installed over barrier underlayment. In this study, eleven installation variations—including underlayment and under shingle spacing—were studied using 442 Moisture pins, 396 thermocouples, 6 cameras, and a multifunctional weather station. Data was collected and recorded at intervals of 15 minutes, 24 hours per day, for the 4-year duration. This presentation summarizes the results of the study, the learnings that apply to all steep roofs, and the development of a superior moisture pin that could be used in any future roofing study of moisture and temperature on roofs. Learning Objectives Discuss moisture, temperature, and corrosion research related to the presented study. Explain how reflectance affects rooftop temperature. Summarize how barrier underlayment’s can affect shingle performance. Review gap spacing and differences in temperatures upslope. Speakers/Authors David Roodvoets DLR Consultants | Montague, MI David Roodvoets is an independent consultant. Previously, he was employed as an associate development scientist for the Dow Chemical Co. and technical director for the T. Clear Corp. Roodvoets has been involved with research on all facets of roofing systems. He has worked with major research institutions and conducted extensive wind tunnel testing of roofing systems. Recently he participated in a four-year study of temperature and moisture effects on cedar roofs. He is active in many building enclosure-related organizations, including ASTM, Cool Roof Rating Council, Single Ply Roofing Industry, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, and Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues. Tony Hyatt Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau | Madison, WI Anthony (Tony) Hyatt has been the national manager of the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau for 11 years. Hyatt is an experienced field representative in business-to-business and direct sales, small business management, and regional marketing of roofing products. He has worked in the steel roofing industry, offering sales, product application training, estimating, and consulting. Hyatt has worked on a number of different roof installations and has conducted hands-on educational training seminars in multiple states, as well as one in Japan. He owned and operated his own roofing company in the Wisconsin, held the Certainteed “Master Shingler” designation, and installed cedar roofs. Reviewer Sandy Hembroff,  A.Sc.T., CET, REWC, REWO, BECxP, CxA+BE 2022 Building Enclosure Symposium Committee Member 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.   Read more

This course was initially presented at the 2021 International Convention and Tradeshow. Architecture students need individualized support from faculty and mentors to learn about building enclosures in preparation for internships and practice. While challenging in the best of times, imparting this knowledge is even harder during a pandemic. In this intermediate-level presentation, the speaker will recount the process and outcomes of the IIBEC Mid-Atlantic and Virginia Chapters Student Design Competition held at Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture + Design (SA+D) immediately after the shift to online learning in March 2020. Surprisingly, this seventh competition of its kind produced the most detailed work yet. This result is likely due to the unprecedented dedication of IIBEC members serving as mentors and jurors; the individual attention afforded to each student; and the pointed interaction of students and mentors through the marking up of drawings in real-time. Final student submissions will be shared, along with insights gleaned from the mentoring sessions. While the SA+D values self-directed learning, the students’ overarching conclusion was that they greatly benefited from the specific input on their design projects, representing knowledge that they would not have otherwise gained in school. These insights will be of interest to building enclosure consultants, emerging professionals, and IIBEC chapter leaders looking to initiate similar student competitions as service and outreach. Elizabeth Grant, PhD, RA Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA Elizabeth Grant is an associate professor at the School of Architecture + Design at Virginia Tech. She is a registered architect, a member of IIBEC, and the associate director of the Center for High Performance Environments. Grant’s book, Integrating Building Performance with Design: An Architecture Student’s Guidebook, was published by Routledge in 2017. She has also published in Interface, the Journal of Architectural Engineering, the Journal of Green Building, Professional Roofing, and Architectural Science Review. She holds two patents for an omnidirectional roof vent and is active in research critical to roofing design. Read more

This was initially presented at the 2021 International Convention and Trade Show.  Water damage is the number one cause resulting in lawsuits against builders. In the spring, the roof leaks, but it has not rained for months. Where is the water coming from? I used high-permeable materials in the building construction, so why do I have moisture problems? I have been constructing buildings for decades; I never had a moisture problem in the past, so why am I getting them now? This presentation shows the ways that moisture moves in the building and why moisture problems are showing up in today’s construction. The energy and moisture transport calculator is used to provide some of the answers to these questions. Laverne Dalgleish Laverne Dalgleish has spent most of his life in the construction business. As the executive director of the Air Barrier Association of America, he has been involved in all their research projects, starting with a major one to show the energy savings of airtight buildings. Dalgleish is the coordinator for developing material specifications for air and water-resistive barriers and test methods to determine the material properties. As the developer of ABAA’s Site Quality Assurance Program, he saw the problems caused by water intrusion and poor wo Read more

Juntas de Expansión Impermeables/ Waterproof Expansion Joints Presentation in Spanish Las juntas de expansión se especifican en proyectos especializados en los que los selladores comunes no tendrían éxito. Cuando se utilizan juntas de expansión, el diseñador o consultor debe comprender y calcular correctamente el movimiento anticipado de la junta donde se instala. Este curso explica varios elementos relacionados con la especificación de juntas de expansión, como la expansión térmica, diversos tipos de juntas de techo, la evolución de las juntas de expansión así como consideraciones clave de diseño. La presentación también explica cómo evaluar adecuadamente los diferentes métodos de impermeabilización de juntas de expansión y problemas típicos.   Expansion joints are specified for specialized projects in which common sealants would not be successful. When expansion joints are used, the designer or consultant must understand and correctly calculate the anticipated movement of the joint where it is installed. This course explains several items related to expansion-joint specification such as thermal expansion, categories of roof joints and the evolution of expansion joints, and key design considerations. Typical problems that occur when using expansion joints are also revealed. The presentation also explains how to properly evaluate different methods of waterproofing of expansion joints.   Introductory Rate: $20 Member/$25 Nonmember Read more

Learning the “C’s” of Becoming an Effective Expert Witness Course Description Expert witnesses are key in the courtroom, as more complicated disputes need a clear explanation to a jury/arbitration. However, agreement on what makes a great expert witness is fleeting, and often as arguable as the case itself. The goal of this presentation is to provide valuable insight into the role of an expert in the litigation process and to offer valuable tips that will produce positive results.  This course consists of the recorded webinar: Learning the “C’s” of Becoming an Effective Expert Witness (originally presented on October 25, 2022), as well as a 12-question assessment. Course Credit Start Date: May 17, 2023  Course Credit Expiration Date:  May 17, 2026 Course Prerequisites: None Knowledge Level: Intermediate Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.5 IIBEC CEH.  This course is approved for 1.5 AIA LU Elective.   A passing score of 100% on the summative assessment (unlimited attempts) is required in order to earn Continuing Education Hours and AIA LU Elective credit. After completing this course, 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.  Continuing Education Credit Claim Information In order 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 In order 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 Course Number : ExpertWit22OD 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 AIA members are available upon request. Speakers/Authors Jerry Abendroth, RRC, RWC, REWC, RRO, RBEC, CDT Jerry Abendroth joined the IIBEC team as an education advisor in 2022. His responsibilities include review and revision of major course offerings from IIBEC and participation on educational committees. He also provides independent building enclosure consulting services on select projects. Abendroth and several partners established Building Exterior Solutions LLC in September 2008. His experience includes the new design and forensic evaluation of building enclosure systems. He has performed design peer reviews of building envelopes, as well as, building enclosure commissioning for many commercial, medical, and industrial projects. In addition, he has performed evaluations of building enclosure system failures on projects throughout the United States and has provided associated repair recommendations and designs. Abendroth has also been able to utilize his extensive knowledge of building enclosure systems in a litigation support role. Finally, with Abendroth’s previous construction experience, he is able to provide insight into the cost, constructability, and sequencing of building enclosure systems. Abendroth was formerly the owner of a firm specializing in federal government contracting. He completed roofing, waterproofing, and renovation projects, including roof designs and roof surveys, for the United States Air Force, the United States Coast Guard, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the United States Department of Labor. The firm’s projects included roof repair and replacement, mechanical upgrades, electrical upgrades, interior and exterior renovation, and building construction.   Amy Peevey, RRO, REWC, PE, CDT  Amy Peevey is a building enclosure engineer with an extensive background in forensic, new construction, and litigation support for buildings and building enclosures. Peevey’s experience includes the investigation, evaluation, analysis, new and repair design, testing, and construction monitoring/administration for building envelope, structural, and construction material problems. She specializes in building envelope design; design peer review; building envelope commissioning; failure investigation, evaluation, repair design, and construction monitoring of building envelope systems; as well as litigation support services related to building envelope, structural, and other building systems.   Read more