IIBEC Online Education

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Orlando, Florida. This course includes the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Session Description As net-zero targets loom, the push is on to complete deep energy retrofits. The retrofits necessary to achieve these lofty targets are typically extensive and can be very intrusive. How do we implement them at occupied buildings? These projects are like a three-ring circus, with competing interests on all sides. Through the use of case studies, this session will explore how the building enclosure consultant can become the ringmaster, balancing the needs of project stakeholders, the surprises that come with existing buildings, and the quality and durability of the building enclosure necessary to achieve the project’s energy and carbon reduction goals. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date September 1, 2023 Credit Expiration Date September 1, 2026 Course Prerequisites A general understanding of building science principles and common building retrofits. 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 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: [email protected] 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.   Speakers Jennifer S. Hogan, REWC, RRO, CRE, LEED AP, Certified Passive House Consultant   Pretium Engineering Inc. Burlington, Ontario Recipient of the IIBEC Emerging Professional Award of Excellence and OBEC’s Rising Star Award, Jennifer Hogan is passionate about building sciences, energy performance, and, of course, baseball. She has been a building science consultant for over 16 years and now uses her experience and knowledge to help clients achieve their energy and carbon goals as the leader of the Energy and Carbon Reduction team at Pretium. If you asked Jennifer what her favorite thing is about her career, she would tell you that it is being able to share her love of the built environment with others. To that end, she is a frequent speaker and presenter at industry events and has authored several technical publications. She is an active member of multiple industry associations and is currently serving on the IIBEC Executive Committee as secretary/treasurer.   Stephanie Robinson, PEng WSP Canada Inc. Ottawa, Ontario Stephanie Robinson, PEng, is the director of building sciences, Eastern Canada for WSP Canada Inc. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, she has over 15 years’ experience in the building enclosure industry, including investigation, design, contract administration, and construction review of building enclosure components for new and existing construction in both Canada and the United States. She recognizes that there is more than one solution to every challenge and believes that careful consideration of every option will lead to a unique strategy to both fulfill a client’s needs and optimize a building’s performance. Robinson is a licensed professional engineer in Ontario and a Level 2 Certified Thermographer. She was one of the founding members of the IIBEC Quebec Ontario Chapter and currently sits on the IIBEC Board of Directors as director of Region VII. Read more

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Orlando, Florida.  This course includes the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Description For urban infill construction projects, designers and contractors are challenged with forming the exterior enclosure mere inches from neighboring buildings. All components of the exterior enclosure require special consideration, including below-grade waterproofing product selection and implementation, exterior wall construction methods, and weather-resistive barrier application with limited access. Critical elements include air and water barrier continuity, expansion and contraction tolerances, futureproofing for long-term durability during neighboring construction, seismic movement requirements, and watertight joint coverings. This presentation will explore the challenges, potential pitfalls, and successes of designing and installing a watertight exterior enclosure in new high-rise construction with property line constraints. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date July 31, 2023 Credit Expiration Date July 31, 2026 Course Prerequisites Knowledge and experience designing or constructing various building enclosure waterproofing assemblies, including opaque exterior walls, and unique expansion joint assemblies. 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   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: [email protected] 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. Author(s)/Speaker(s) Jesse Sipes, PE Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Oakland, California Jesse Sipes, PE, is a senior consulting engineer at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger with more than seven years of building enclosure consulting experience in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has experience with investigation, consultation, litigation, and inspection work on new and existing multi-unit and single-family residential, commercial, and institutional projects. His design and investigation work includes below-grade waterproofing, plaza deck coatings, wall cladding assemblies, and roofing systems.   Caitlyn Kallus, PE Simpson Gumpertz & Heger San Francisco, California Caitlyn Kallus, PE, is a consultant at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger with over six years of experience in commercial building enclosure consulting work in the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas, including new design consultation, rehabilitation, investigations, inspections, and condition assessments. Her project experience spans various systems, including below-grade waterproofing, plaza deck waterproofing, exterior cladding systems, exterior curtainwalls, window assemblies, and roofing systems.   Read more

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Orlando, Florida.  This course includes the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Description ASCE 7-16 contains significant changes from ASCE 7-10 in the areas of seismic design, wind design, and snow design, along with a new chapter on design against tsunami loads. Several of the seismic chapters have been extensively rewritten. As ASCE 7 eventually becomes law through adoption by the International Building Code (IBC) and then through legal building codes of local jurisdiction adopting IBC’s standards, a practicing engineer must be diligent to keep up with these changes. On the East coast of the United States, wind design controls most of the roofing design of a building, as well as strict design parameters. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date July 31, 2023 Credit Expiration Date July 31, 2026 Course Prerequisites Understand wind load effects on bindings and be familiar with ASCE 7-16 wind provisions. 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   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: [email protected] 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. 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. Author(s)/Speaker(s) Tarcisio Noguera, PE, LEED AP Walter P Moore Miami, Florida Tarcisio Noguera, PE, LEED AP, WMI, THLV2, is an engineer and senior project manager for Walter P. Moore Diagnostics. He has more than 15 years of domestic and international experience in the field of building enclosures and forensic engineering. His expertise includes assessing and designing repairs for distress related to moisture management, roofing systems, and below-grade waterproofing on concrete substrates. He has participated in the roof design and construction administration for international projects such as Corrasco International Airport, and five 2014 FIFA World Cup stadiums in Brazil.   Noah Doukas, EI; LEED Green Associate Walter P Moore Orlando, Florida Noah Doukas, engineer intern (EI), LEED Green Associate, is a graduate engineer in Walter P Moore’s Orlando Diagnostics Group with experience in structural engineering, building enclosure consulting, and forensic consulting. His expertise includes evaluating, assessing, and designing repairs for structural systems and building envelope components. He develops work scopes, repair details, repair procedures, and technical specifications for concrete and steel restoration, waterproofing, and stucco rehabilitation projects. He has been involved in many large and complex projects across the Southeastern United States. Read more

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Orlando, Florida.  This course includes the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Description The primary intent of this presentation is to guide the audience through the journey of attempting to answer the following questions: Do we understand the term sustainability? Can we genuinely assess the relationship between the built environment and sustainability? The objective of the systematic literature review conducted for 280 studies was to understand the impact of the built environment on energy savings, especially the efficiency of roofing systems and their overarching impact on energy efficiency. The discussion will include the effects of roof membrane on energy savings of the roof/building enclosure, including the following key points: Increasing reflectance and albedo value of roofing membrane directly impact the roof’s energy efficiency, resulting in an increase in energy The role of key parameters (months in the year, insulation, climate zones, etc.) on energy efficiency and its consideration in the various studies. Path forward for the roofing industry to direct and design studies on energy efficiency that benefit the industry, buildings, and the environment. This presentation will offer a thorough examination of the roofing sector by combining the results of several past investigations on energy efficiency and the path forward. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date July 31, 2023 Credit Expiration Date July 31, 2026 Course Prerequisites An understanding of energy efficiency related to building enclosure systems. 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 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: [email protected] 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. Author(s)/Speaker(s) Vivek Sharma, PhD, LEED AP Department of Construction Science and Management, Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina Vivek Sharma, PhD, LEED AP, focuses on capital project performance and life-cycle assessment, project data analytics, machine learning and AI-tech integration, workforce, and knowledge management. He helped develop and implement an external Healthcare Benchmarking Program for the Construction Industry Institute (CII) funded by the US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the US Department of Defense (DoD)/Military Health System (MHS) and a physical infrastructure (PI) for federal facilities data analytics research and application project. He chairs the Deployment (Healthcare Benchmarking and Professional Development) subcommittee under the Facilities and Healthcare Sector Committee for the CII, University of Texas, Austin.   Dhaval Gajjar, PhD, FMP, SFP Department of Construction Science and Management, Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina Dhaval Gajjar, PhD, FMP, SFP, is an assistant professor at Clemson University’s Department of Construction Science and Management in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities. He has researched construction workforce and talent attraction strategies, project delivery, project closeout, and post-occupancy evaluation. He is a certified Facility Management Professional and Sustainable Facility Professional. He has significant industry experience working as a project manager for a commercial general contractor and as a construction owner rep for large capital projects. Read more

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Orlando, Florida.  This course includes the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Description The restoration of the Fisher Building, a national historic landmark, and considered a unique and exemplary piece of Art Deco architecture as well as an iconic beacon for the city of Detroit, Michigan, may appear to many to be a daunting task. Utilizing a combination of state-of-the-art 3D Laser Scanning (LiDAR) combined with traditional hands-on examination techniques, a multipronged approach was developed to understand the unique challenges facing the Fisher Building. This presentation will provide the learners with an overview of the lessons learned and will discuss the development and implementation of the restoration plan. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date July 31, 2023 Credit Expiration Date July 31, 2026 Course Prerequisites An understanding of historic exterior walls performance and project monitoring techniques. 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 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: [email protected] 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. Author(s)/Speaker(s) Ziad Salameh, PhD, PE ZS LLC Architectural Engineering Milwaukee, Wisconsin Ziad Salameh, PhD, PE, principal-in-charge at ZS LLC (ZS), a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm, brings more than 30 years of professional experience in the engineering and construction industry. Salameh is active in structural designs, structural failure investigations, building enclosure assessments, historic restoration, and laser scanning to building information modeling (BIM) technology. For the Fisher project, Salameh acted as the project executive and was responsible for the multiple assignments that ZS LLC was assigned for the project. Read more

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Orlando, Florida. This course includes the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Description Codes are placing  increased focus on the performance of the building enclosure. One increasingly popular concept is the introduction of backstops to limit the approach of compensating a shortfall in the thermal performance of enclosures using efficiencies from other systems.  A contrast of the backstops adopted in United States and Canadian jurisdictions will take place The challenge for high-rise buildings using the case study from one of Canada’s tallest Passive House buildings will be outlined during this presentation. Examples from the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide (Morrison Hershfield, Evoke, and Open Technologies 2023) will illustrate the thermal limitations of traditional spandrel design and will conclude with examples of how manufacturers are adapting to meet this challenge. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date July 31, 2023 Credit Expiration Date July 31, 2026 Course Prerequisites An understanding of energy codes and awareness of thermal bridging. 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    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: [email protected] 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. Author(s)/Speaker(s) Stéphane Hoffman, PE, P. Eng. Morrison Hershfield Corp. Seattle, Washington Stéphane Hoffman, PE, P. Eng., has a master's degree-level education that combines structural engineering, building science, and architecture. Hoffman brings a well-balanced consulting approach to the building envelope, blending scientific analysis with an understanding of aesthetic considerations.  He is particularly adept at providing innovative design concepts and construction alternatives that provide value by improving durability and increasing energy efficiency.  As a key technical leader at Morrison Hershfield, Stéphane has worked on projects throughout North America. He led the expansion of Morrison Hershfield's building science business across the United States and pioneered its facade engineering practice focusing on the conceptual design of cladding and glazing systems. Read more