IIBEC Online Education

Release Date: September 21, 2022 Expiration Date: September 21, 2025 Continuing Education Credit Statements This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW  Course Prerequisite(s): None Course Description I’ve arrived at a reroofing project—and a lightning protection system already exists. What steps should I follow? I’m working on a specification for a lightning protection system—can you help? Who should install and inspect a lightning protection system? Come get the answers to these questions and more. Lightning protection systems protect a building from structural damage, physical harm to individuals inside, and destruction of the electrical and electronic infrastructure. This course will provide the knowledge to clearly discuss the proper way to outline and conduct the specification, installation, and inspection of a lightning protection system.  Authors/Presenters Tim Harger Executive Director, The Lightning Protection Institute Harger is an industry expert with an entrepreneurial spirit. For over 35 years, he has engaged in all aspects of the lightning protection industry: manufacturing, installation, and inspection. With these diverse experiences, he developed a vision of growth for the lightning protection industry that involves high standards, education, and partnerships. Harger’s desire to maintain high standards comes from his involvement with ANSI accreditation and the ISO certification processes. Furthermore, he understands the value of partnerships to gain different perspectives and to learn best practices, which can be seen in his involvement in the NFPA 780 Committee and industry associations such as AIA and IIBEC. Harger holds a bachelor of science in industrial technology from Iowa State University. He also is a certified LPI Master Installer Designer. He has served as the executive director of the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) for just over two years and has been the program manager for the LPI-IP, which is the industry’s third-party inspection program, for over 10 years.   Kelley Collins Director of Business Development and Communications, The Lightning Protection Institute Collins has been immersed in the science and technology industries for over 25 years, with diverse roles such as executive management, marketing, sales, and consulting. She was intrigued with the science and the opportunity for growth in the lightning protection industry and joined LPI just over two years ago. Currently, Collins works with the LPI developing strategy, partnerships, and communication to support the expansion and awareness of the lightning protection industry. She attended the University of Georgia’s Terry School of Business with a degree in management and marketing. She holds a master’s in business management and organizational behavior from Benedictine University and two professional certificates: organizational development and management in a technical environment. She is also the co-developer and instructor for the science communication program for PhD students at Northwestern University. AIA Provider Statement  IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 39331897. 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 initially took place at IIBEC's 2022 International Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. This presentation describes a testing and research project to determine how the bond capacity of low-rise foam adhesive between insulation panels at varying adhesive ribbon spacings was affected when the adhesive was applied to both fiberglass and organic-faced polyisocyanurate insulation boards. The project scope included design and fabrication of custom 4-ft× 4-ft aluminum frames; testing of eighteen 4-ft square specimens in direct tension until failure; testing six companion, small-scale (12 in. × 12 in.) specimens in direct tension until failure; evaluation of test results; and development of key observations from the test program. Randy Adams Midwest Roofing Contractors Association| Indianapolis, IN Randy Adams is chair of the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association Technical and Research Committee. He has more than 40 years of specialized experience in the roofing industry and is owner and president of R. Adams Roofing Inc., Environmental Greenscapes Inc. Richard S. Koziol Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. | Northbrook, IL Richard S. Koziol is a principal at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. (WJE). He has more than 35 years specialized experience in investigating and testing roofing systems. He has developed and designed repairs for water infiltration and condensation problems in new and existing building enclosures. Koziol is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago and a licensed architect in five states. Read more

This course was initially presented at the 2021 International Convention and Tradeshow. The Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA) deployed Mitigation Assessment Teams (MATs) after Hurricanes Irma and Michael impacted Florida in 2017/2018. The MATs included participation from industry, academia, regulators, insurers, and other interests. The teams were deployed in affected areas after the storms to study wind damage, report observations, and make recommendations on how to improve construction methods and help reduce the chance of damage from future storms. This presentation will provide a review of the recommendations from the MAT reports and show how high winds can impact construction. It will include consideration of wind damage to roof assemblies, as well as water damage to structures and contents resulting from wind-driven rain, and will focus on the specific recommendations from FEMA as well as the roofing industry response.   Aaron R. Phillips Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) | Washington, DC Aaron R. Phillips, ARMA’s VP of technical services, has worked in the asphalt roofing industry since 1988. His career began at TAMKO Building Products LLC, where he spent time in R&D and technical services. Throughout his career, Aaron has been active in various industry organizations, including more than twenty-five years of service as an ARMA volunteer. Read more

This presentation initially took place at IIBEC's 2022 International Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. Despite its many benefits, continuous insulation in exterior wall systems separates the cladding from the supporting structural framing (often by 2 in. or more), which can create severe demands on fasteners bridging the gap. Connection details become increasingly challenging to reasonably resolve demands and capacities, particularly with heavier claddings and thicker continuous insulation. The industry has responded to some degree: designers are being more creative, suppliers are developing proprietary thermally improved framing or clip systems, and model building codes recently incorporated fastening requirements. However, the industry has not fully addressed the complex array of conditions that can be encountered and the associated engineering issues to efficiently provide proper performance of the exterior wall system. This presentation discusses the complex behaviors of the seemingly simple cladding connections through continuous insulation, associated design challenges, concepts for resolving demands and capacities, and current requirements recently adopted in the International Building Code. Leah Ruther, PE Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. | Grand Haven, MI Leah Ruther is a licensed professional engineer at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. (WJE). She has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Calvin University and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Lawrence Technological University. Since joining WJE in 2012, Ruther has been involved with numerous structural engineering and architecture-related projects. Her responsibilities include the investigation and analysis of existing and damaged structures, development of technical repair and rehabilitation documents, and construction observations. Ruther has experience with building enclosure–related failures such as water infiltration, air leakage, and condensation, as well as structural failures. Logan Cook, PE Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. | Indianapolis, IN Logan Cook is a licensed professional engineer at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. (WJE). He has a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering and management and master’s degree in engineering from Purdue University. Since joining WJE in 2012, Cook has served as project manager or project associate on hundreds of assignments related to the investigation, repair, and restoration of new and existing arenas, stadiums, museums, buildings, parking garages, and bridges. His experience includes evaluating challenges and developing solutions related to facades, roofing, waterproofing, masonry, concrete, steel and various types of structural systems. Read more

This panel discussion of industry leaders and manufacturers will provide learners with a better understanding of how the supply chain crisis is impacting manufacturers and building enclosure consultants. A discussion will take place on how building enclosure consultants can work with manufacturers to determine appropriate workarounds while ensuring they do not violate warranties. Read more

Recent changes in building energy codes include enclosure criteria that minimize building enclosure thermal loads and, in turn, reduce a building’s energy consumption. These changes require modifications in traditional building enclosure designs to meet evolving energy code requirements. Unfortunately, some energy-efficient designs, while code compliant, may adversely impact a building’s durability. The minimum requirements in green standards alone, such as LEED, Green Globes, and IgCC, may lack comprehensive measures to ensure long-term durability of the enclosure assemblies. Optional and required credits included in green standards are beginning to address moisture durability and, in this paper, are compared regarding the scope and impact of the building enclosure across the project phases: • Material selection • Design and procurement • Construction activities • Performance testing • Operation and maintenance • Enclosure commissioning This paper reviews various aspects among the green standards, including gaps and similarities in the rating systems, and strategies to utilize the best parts of each rating system to improve project performance related to moisture durability. Detailed roof system examples will also be provided demonstrating how these measures can enable energy-efficient and durable enclosure assemblies. Jennifer Keegan, AAIA GAF | Parsippany, NJ Jennifer Keegan is the director of building and roofing science for GAF, focusing on overall roof system design and performance. She has over 20 years of experience as a building enclosure consultant specializing in assessment, design, and remediation of building enclosure systems. Keegan provides technical leadership within the industry as the chair of the ASTM D08.22 Roofing and Waterproofing Subcommittee, and the education chair for IIBEC; and as an advocate for women within the industry as an executive board member of National Women in Roofing and a board member of Women in Construction. Benjamin Meyer, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP GAF | Moseley, VA Benjamin Meyer is a building and roofing science architect with GAF. Previous experience includes enclosure consultant principal, technical management for enclosure products, commercial design, real estate development, and construction management on a range of projects that included residential, educational, offices, and DuPont industrial projects. Industry positions include voting member of the ASHRAE 90.1 Envelope and Project Committees, LEED Technical Committee member, past technical advisor of the LEED Materials (MR) TAG, and director of the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA). Read more