IIBEC Online Education

This is the recorded version of live webinar instruction.  This 16-hour course provides basic exterior wall technology and terminology that will be used as the fundamental base for additional exterior wall course offerings. The course covers a broad range of topics, including types and function of exterior walls, psychrometrics and moisture movement, design objectives and building code requirements, wall penetrations, materials, coatings and water repellents, and sealants. This course is aimed at those preparing to expand their knowledge into exterior walls and at those already practicing in this area who want to further develop their knowledge in exterior wall technology. Educational Credits: IIBEC: 16 CEHs | AIA: 16 LUs (including HSW credit) Instructor: Emily Lorenz, PE, IIBEC's Sr. Director of Technical Services Read more

These 5 sessions were originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Houston, Texas.  The courses include the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. The bundle includes the following courses:  Prefabricated Wall Panels - Lessons Learned Mid-Century Modern Masonry Mishaps Stucco on an Island not so Far, Far Away Directly Bonded Stucco Failure Investigation Change is in the Air (Barrier!) Basics of Thin Brick Wall Systems Read more

A roof can become incredibly hot in the summer months or in warm climates. This presentation will provide the learner with crucial information regarding the warning signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion/stroke. The presenter will discuss how to curb heat exhaustion/stroke, and when to call 911. Dr. Colbert will also discuss tips and tricks to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke.   Dr. Christopher Colbert is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserve and is currently deployed in Honduras where he will be providing this presentation. Christopher Colbert is the assistant program director of the emergency medicine residency at the University of Illinois with specific interest in both academic and social emergency medicine. Dr. Colbert is the chair of continuing medical education for the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP), president elect of the national medical association (NMA), the co-chair of Illinois College of Emergency Physicians (ICEP) spring symposiums, and a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserve. Dr. Colbert has provided and moderated lectures nationally and internationally receiving awards for both speaker engagement and contributions to medical education. Dr. Colbert is a frequent medical contributor to WBBM news radio, the Chicago tribune, Forbes magazine, and local Chicago news stations. Read more

December 2024 Repeated History of Wind Blow-off Description Is a picture truly worth 1,000 words? Join industry experts as they share through photos and histories a variety of fascinating case studies from projects spanning the building enclosure profession. Gain insights into lessons learned in the practices of building enclosure design and construction, retrofit, and rehabilitation. Engage in the discussion during time allotted for questions and commentary. This course includes the following components: recording of a live webinar presentation a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit   IIBEC Core Competencies: Roofing, Waterproofing, Exterior walls, Building enclosure commissioning Author/Presenter Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA, CSI JSI global Envelope Consulting IIBEC Education Advisor Reviewer/Moderator Paul Buccellato F-IIBEC, RWC, REWC, FASTM, AIA Henshell & Buccellato, Consulting Architects Continuing Education Credit Information This activity has been approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This activity has been approved for 1.0 AIA LU/Elective AIA Program Number: CC_Dec2024_OD Credit Start Date: November 1, 2024 Credit End Date: November 1, 2027   Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher (unlimited attempts provided) 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] 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 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 ([email protected] 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

September 2024 Determining the Causes of Wet and Loose Membrane & Insulation on a 12-Story Building in the Midwest Description Is a picture truly worth 1,000 words? Join industry experts as they share through photos and histories a variety of fascinating case studies from projects spanning the building enclosure profession. Gain insights into lessons learned in the practices of building enclosure design and construction, retrofit, and rehabilitation. Engage in the discussion during time allotted for questions and commentary. This course includes the following components: recording of a live webinar presentation a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit   IIBEC Core Competencies: Roofing, Waterproofing, Exterior walls, Building enclosure commissioning Author/Presenter Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA, CSI JSI global Envelope Consulting IIBEC Education Advisor Reviewer/Moderator Tiffany Coppock, AIA, NCARB, CSI, CDT, LEED AP, ASTM, RCI, EDAC Commercial Building Systems Specialist Owens Corning   Continuing Education Credit Information This activity has been approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This activity has been approved for 1.0 AIA LU/Elective AIA Program Number: CC_Sept2024_OD Credit Start Date: Credit End Date:   Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher (unlimited attempts provided) 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] 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 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 ([email protected] 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

 An American Gothic: BECx for Harvard University’s Swartz Hall 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 Originally constructed in 1911, Swartz Hall limestone facade underwent its first comprehensive renovation starting in 2019. This ambitious project included a stylistically modern addition, restoration of the building enclosure, compliance with current building codes, energy efficiency upgrades, and new structural framing while maintaining the building’s historical character. Raths, Raths & Johnson Inc. (RRJ) was retained to provide building enclosure commissioning (BECx) services to assist in achieving LEED certification. RRJ’s scope included multiple design reviews, development of a BECx plan, preparation of BECx specifications, submittal reviews, quality assurance site visits, field quality-control testing, compilation of an issues tracking log, assistance with resolving nonconformance items, and a warranty-phase BECx summary report. Many lessons were learned both before and during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The project team adapted to the work environment and schedule changes while providing a project-specific BECx process. This case study will provide valuable insight to BECx providers and enclosure consultants, as well as encourage discussion regarding best practices and options for process improvements. Learning Objectives Discuss the optimal timing of the BECx provider involvement to improve building enclosure performance. Describe how the BECx process was successfully used to improve occupant comfort following the completion of the Harvard University Swartz Hall renewal project. Restate strategies implemented during the Harvard University Swartz Hall renewal project to improve internal communication, advance construction quality, and meet goals related to sustainability. Review means implemented to successfully combine historic and contemporary building enclosure features to achieve specified performance requirements. Speakers/Authors Gloria Frank Raths, Raths & Johnson Inc. | Willowbrook, Illinois Gloria Frank is a member of the structural engineering staff at Raths, Raths & Johnson Inc, and is enrolled with the state of Illinois as an engineer intern. She is engaged in condition assessment, field investigation and testing, litigation support services, and documentation of structural components and distressed structures. In addition to structural engineering projects, she assists with testing for building enclosure condition assessment and repair design of historic structures. Patrick Reicher, REWC, REWO, SE Raths, Raths & Johnson Inc. | Willowbrook, Illinois Patrick Reicher is a principal with Raths, Raths & Johnson Inc. Reicher is a licensed Structural Engineer in the State of Illinois and a Licensed Professional Engineer in several states. He has considerable experience in forensic investigation, evaluation, and repair design of existing building enclosures; and building enclosure consulting and commissioning for new construction projects. He currently serves on several committees and task forces for the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), the IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter, the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance, and the Construction Specification Institute Chicago Chapter). Reviewer Wendy Fraser, P.Eng 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 ([email protected] 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