IIBEC Online Education

Description This seminar focuses on plaza deck systems, surface-applied waterproofing, and below-grade waterproofing. The course will review the differences between roofing, dampproofing and waterproofing. The seminar will include a discussion of waterproofing materials and accessories, design and specification, and application. The seminar is designed for the practicing waterproofing consultant and those who are aspiring to become a Waterproofing Consultant. The course will focus on plaza deck, surface-applied, and below-grade waterproofing. IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Below Grade/Waterproofing Subtopics: Below Grade/Waterproofing, 2021 convention, Codes & Standards, Site Management, Site Drainage, Inspection/ Quality Control, Document Review & Assessment Knowledge Level: Intermediate Recommended Course Prerequisites: None Author/Presenter Paul Buccellato, F-IIBEC, RWC, REWC, FASTM, AIA Henshell & Buccellato, Consulting Architects.  Credit Start Date: June 10, 2025 Credit Expiration Date: June 10, 2028 Original Credit Start Date: June 15, 2021 Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Content Review Information Review Date: March 17, 2025 Reviewer:  Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA Continuing Education Credit Statements This course is approved for 6.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 6.0 AIA LU HSW AIA Program Number: WPPF_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 ([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

This course is designed for practicing roof consultants, architects and engineers who want to become more knowledgeable about the major factors that affect designing roofs for wind resistance and in order to meet building codes.  The focus of this course is on calculations of wind uplift pressures according to ASCE 7 methodology.  Read more

This course is designed for practicing roof consultants, architects and engineers who want to become more knowledgeable about the major factors that affect designing roofs for wind resistance and in order to meet building codes.  The focus of this course is on calculations of wind uplift pressures according to ASCE 7 methodology.  Read more

This presentation initially took place at IIBEC's 2022 International Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. Standing seam roofs (SSRs) behave somewhat differently than other roof coverings when exposed to wind uplift pressures. Their design came under closer scrutiny after Hurricane Andrew struck south Florida in 1992. Since then, our knowledge of SSR wind resistance has increased considerably, such that SSRs can now be properly tested, designed, and installed to meet relatively high wind design pressures, including in perimeter and corner roof areas.    This presentation explains that external seam clamps or wind clamps can substantially increase the wind uplift resistance of an SSR if they properly fit the seam profile and are installed correctly. They may change the failure mode of the SSR, and the limiting factor of the enhanced assembly will likely be the strength of the internal clip. When securing solar panels to an SSR, it is important that the clamps used to secure them be attached to each deck rib to follow the wind load path of the SSR design and prevent overloading internal clips Richard J. Davis, PE FM Global | Manomet, MA Richard J. Davis has been working in loss prevention engineering for 47 years. He has written and revised a number of FM Global data sheets on construction, including the ones for standing seam roofs and roof-mounted solar panels. Davis has also served on many external committees working on codes and standards development, including the ASCE 7 wind load subcommittee for the last three revision cycles. He was task committee chair for the chapter on roof-mounted equipment during the latest ASCE 7 revision, and he contributed to the 2017 revision of the Structural Engineers Association of California’s Wind Design for Solar Arrays (SEAOC PV2). Davis has given numerous presentations on wind design, both internally for FM Global wind specialists and externally to various roofing associations. Read more