IIBEC Online Education

 Reroofing Course Description This 6-hour course covers a range of concepts, including a discussion of the steps required for the roof consultant to successfully evaluate an existing roof and to make decisions regarding roof design using available references, resources, and evaluation techniques. Speakers will present a review of reroof options and decision-making principles, building code considerations, reroof considerations, and examples of roof systems. Proper preparation of plans and specifications is presented to clarify the delivery of these documents. The roles of the stakeholders in the bid process are discussed.  This course examines the elements required to properly execute meetings, project site visits, design resolutions, and project closeout.   This course is designed for building consultants, architects, and engineers who regularly engage renovation of existing buildings (schools, office buildings, industrial buildings. etc.) Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date: March 28, 2023 Credit Expiration Date: March 28, 2026 Course Prerequisites None Knowledge Level: Intermediate Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 6.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 6.0 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: 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. Course Authors Jerry Abendroth, RBEC, RRO, CDT Jeremiah Webster, RBEC, RRC, REWC, RWC, RRO, PE Course Reviewers Dale B. Clark, RRO Bruce Hall, Ph.D. (ABD), RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, CDT, A.AIA AIA Course Number:  RRF_ODWb4.23 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. Read more

This course is designed for practicing roof consultants, architects and engineers who desire to become more knowledgeable about designing roof drainage systems to be functional and to meet code. Read more

This is the recorded version of the live two-day course and is a first component of a two-part series covering, in detail, aspects of the technology and science of roofing. It covers the history and evolution of roofing up to present-day common applications. It features terminology and technical information regarding roof decks and structures, roof insulation, bitumen membranes, built-up and modified bitumen membranes and flashing systems. An understanding of heat transfer theory, moisture, thermal design, and the calculation of U-factors will also be presented. Highlights of the program include: critical aspects of roof decking and related supporting structures, heat transfer and practical heat transfer calculations, the function of heat transfer and the different types of roof insulation, the technology behind roofing bitumens and their related BUR and modified-bitumen membranes, and basic flashing nomenclature and bituminous flashing system construction. The Roof Technology and Science I course features fundamental concepts that prove useful for students in other IIBEC Educational Programs. Roof consultants, facility managers, contractors, architects, engineers, roofing material salespeople, property managers and others can gain new insight and professional development in the continually evolving world of roofing technology. This recorded version of the live two-day event is sponsored by GAF. Read more

This is the recorded version of the live two-day course and is the second course of a two-part series covering, in detail, aspects of the technology and science of roofing. Highlights of the program include: fundamentals of single-ply, polyurethane foam, and PMR roof systems; basic concepts and terminology of metal roofing; steep roof design and installation of asphalt shingles, tiles, wood shakes, and shingles; building codes; fire testing/ratings of roofing; a basic understanding of wind interaction upon roofing and typical wind ratings; principles of roof asset management, including roof inspections, maintenance, and nondestructive evaluations. This course is designed to provide individuals of differing backgrounds with relevant information about roofing technology and design. The chapters vary in intensity, from basic roofing concepts to advanced specific-application principles and theory. This recorded version of the live two-day event is sponsored by GAF. Read more

Description Warranties are not written to protect the consumer or user of a product, but to protect the manufacturer (with limited protection for the consumer or purchaser). This is true for roofing, automobiles, electronics, and other household products. Few roofs are installed without a warranty. However, how many times do we actually read a warranty in its entirety? And if we do, how many of us understood it? Owners or clients will demand that they receive a warranty for their newly installed roof. They believe that the warranty protects them against failure. I, along with numerous industry experts, can tell you that the 8-1/2-x-14-in. paper that is issued by a manufacturer will not keep water out of the building. IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Roofing Subtopics: Roofing, Document Review & Assessment, Legal, Inspection/ Quality Control, Wind/ Structural Knowledge Level: Intermediate Recommended Course Prerequisites: None Author/Presenter Paul Buccellato, F-IIBEC, RWC, REWC, FASTM, AIA Henshell & Buccellato, Consulting Architects.  Credit Start Date: May 30, 2025 Credit Expiration Date: May 30, 2028 Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Content Review Information Review Date: December 9, 2024 Reviewer:  Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA Continuing Education Credit Statements This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU HSW AIA Program Number: TTMR_2025_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 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

This presentation was initially provided at the 2021 Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.  There have been significant developments in methods to quantitatively evaluate building enclosure thermal bridging. While these tools are available to the industry, it is apparent that many project teams do not know how to efficiently incorporate thermal bridging analysis as part of project design. As project teams are incorporating target value design and lean principles through an integrated project delivery, a thermal bridging analysis can bring huge value to the project. An effective analysis quantitatively identifies thermal performance and condensation risk, while working with the project team to determine the most cost-effective approach to meet the project goals. The thermal analysis can be reconciled with the owner’s project requirements, energy modeling, and HVAC design to realize the full value. This presentation will summarize the technical aspects of thermal bridging while using case studies to show how the process is used effectively to achieve maximum value. Roy Schaufelle Division 7 Solutions Inc., a Division 7 Materials Consulting Firm | Converse, TX Roy Schauffelle is president and founder of Division 7 Solutions, Inc. He was the first technical director of SPRI and has worked in R&D for two large manufacturers, where he became a U.S. patent holder. Schaufelle was previously chairman of the board of the Air Barrier Association of America (ABBA) and currently serves as an executive advisor to the ABAA. He was previously a technical advisor to Build San Antonio Green (BSAG), was a 2012 award winner for his technical contributions to BSAG, and in 2016 was named the Individual Green Practitioner by the City of San Antonio for Sustainable Education and Outreach. Read more