IIBEC Online Education

    Forward-Thinking Solar-Ready Commercial Roof Design Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit  Description Recent energy conservation code updates in various jurisdictions require new and significantly altered roofs to be “solar ready.” These updates exemplify the broader universal trend of incorporating sustainable practices into new construction. Although many of these codes avoid prescribing specific photovoltaic (PV) design criteria, they typically mandate the allocation of a portion of the gross roof area for future PV panel installation. Rooftop PV design is inherently multidisciplinary and is influenced by a variety of factors, many of which benefit from coordination with base building design decisions. Accordingly, a proactive approach during initial roof design contributes to a successful, predictable implementation process during future PV installation. The authors have compiled a set of forward-thinking, solar-ready roof considerations for commercial, institutional, and multi-family low-slope roofs that can guide design professionals and other project stakeholders, regardless of whether their jurisdiction regulates solar readiness. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Samantha Corbel, PE Consulting Engineer Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Jacob Ringer, EIT Associate Project Consultant Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Non-Presenting Author John Karras, PE Principal Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date  8/12/24          Credit Expiration Date   8/12/27 Course Recommended Prerequisite(s) N/A Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Roofing Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW AIA Course Number:  BES24_04_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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 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

2024 BES Session: Blindside Waterproofing Systems for Hydrostatic Conditions: Lessons Learned & Good Practices Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit Description In densely populated areas and where hydrostatic conditions exist, particularly near large bodies of water, fully encapsulated blindside waterproofing system applications, otherwise called “bath tubbing” has become a common practice. As such, minimal standards exist for the performance of typical blindside waterproofing systems on a new construction project, let alone the more challenging “bathtub” application. A comprehensive approach is warranted in the selection and installation of waterproofing systems with consideration of construction challenges, performance requirements, and available options. With the use of alternative construction techniques, such as shotcrete in lieu of poured-in-place concrete, different challenges are experienced that require appropriate additional measures to reduce the risk of water leakage issues. This session presents the lessons learned from successful projects and projects with leakage issues, construction practices, and detailing of the waterproofing system. The presentation will also discuss the findings from stand-alone mock-ups and follow-up testing conducted prior to the construction. Designers, consultants, and constructors will benefit from the session by better appreciating the challenges, risks, proper installation procedures, and mitigation measures in addressing failures of blindside bathtub waterproofing, and thus propagating knowledge toward long-term performance. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Chris McConnell, B.Tech Team Lead – Building Envelope Rehabilitation EXP Services Inc. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date 8/12/24  Credit Expiration Date 8/12/27 Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Below grade/waterproofing Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/Elective AIA Course Number: BES24_08_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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 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

2024 BES Session: Modeling, Simulation, and Measurement of a Full-Scale Integrated Energy Efficiency Retrofit Prototype for Single-Family Attached Residences in Cold Climates Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit Description Building energy retrofitting has been acknowledged as a critical path for achieving energy and environmental targets. Prefabricated panelized exterior insulated envelope systems are emerging as a promising technology for retrofit solutions. However, there is a need to quantify panel performance relative to insulating value and airtightness. This case study investigates the use of numerical tools combined with in situ measurements to predict the performance of a full-scale integrated energy efficiency retrofit assembly installed at Syracuse University’s BEST facility. The study investigates the impact of air leakage on hygrothermal performance under varying pressure differentials, examining both infiltration and exfiltration using CHAMPS-BES. The effective R-value was measured for the retrofitted panel, including leakage and joint effects, and data was validated via field measurements. In the cold climate of Syracuse, NY, the retrofitting approach demonstrates a total 80.3% reduction in total thermal energy use intensity (EUI), including 8.3% reduction from the envelope retrofitting and 72% reduction from the mechanical pod. If fully adopted to multiple residential building types across the US, the approach could lead to significant CO2 emissions reduction associated with the potential energy savings of 531.05TWh/year. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Shayan Mirzabeigi, LEED Green Associate PhD Student/Research Assistant Syracuse University Sameeraa Soltanian-Zadeh PhD Student/Research Assistant Syracuse University Non-Presenting Authors Bess Krietemeyer, PhD Associate Professor, Syracuse University Rui Zhang, PhD Oak Ridge National Laboratory Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang, PhD Professor and Executive Director Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems, Syracuse University Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date 8/12/24    Credit Expiration Date  8/12/27 Knowledge Level: Advanced IIBEC Core Competencies: Exterior Walls Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/Elective AIA Course Number: BES24_10_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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 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

Transforming 240 Markland Drive, Etobicoke: A Blueprint for Decarbonizing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit Description Decarbonization within the built environment focuses on lowering greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) primarily through fuel switching building’s mechanical systems from fossil fuels to electric power.  The building envelope plays a significant role, as load reduction is often required to enable this change. This session explores 240 Markland Drive, Etobicoke, a 1960s building where deep retrofits to the existing building envelope were performed to optimize the building’s new mechanical systems.  The exterior masonry walls, windows, balcony slabs, roofs, joint sealants, and mechanical systems were in poor condition providing an opportunity for the developer to revitalize the existing building and provide a new rental building on the adjacent land. Both buildings are/will be heated and cooled by a ground source geothermal system. Wall over-cladding, roof assembly replacement, and window/door replacement significantly increased envelope thermal performance, decreasing heating and cooling demands, as well as reducing the number of boreholes required within the geothermal field. Peak electric demand was reduced as post retrofit utility bills show that energy consumption and peak electric demand dropped significantly compared to previous years.  This presentation will discuss 240 Markland’s sustainable design, demonstrating how future revitalization and development projects can help reduce the burden of the industry’s electrification movement on local infrastructure. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Blair Gamracy, RRO, B.Arch Sci Project Director / Restoration Team Manager Synergy Partners Consulting Limited David De Rose, MASc, PEng, BSS Managing Principal / Project Director Synergy Partners Consulting Limited Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date   8/12/24     Credit Expiration Date 8/12/27 Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Building Envelope Commissioning Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for  AIA LU/HSW AIA Course Number: BES24_19_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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 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

2024 BES Session: Validating Thermal Performance of Existing Assemblies Using In-Situ Measurements Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit Description For architects, engineers, and building owners, the thermal performance of existing or historic building envelopes is often difficult to determine with a high level of accuracy. To obtain greater baseline performance accuracy for energy models, especially for deep energy retrofit projects, in-field measurement tools can be used to obtain real-time data on the conductivity of the existing assemblies. This presentation will focus on the typical procedures of in-situ U-factor measurement, outline the capabilities and limitations of the tool set, and recommend ways to improve the validity of measurements using case studies. For older buildings, the records of existing assemblies are often incomplete or inaccurate. The in-situ U-factor measurement tool set is especially useful for architects and engineers when the status of the existing materials is unclear. For a documented assembly, these field measurements assist in validating the U-factor estimates. If the field-measured U-factor consistently varies from the calculated prediction, those measurements prompt further study. For an undocumented envelope, field measurement is an excellent nondisruptive method for building owners and their consultants to estimate the thermal performance of an existing envelope. Every measurement is different due to key factors such as weather conditions, interior boundary, thermal mass, etc. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Shibei Huang, NFRC Certified Simulator Building Enclosure Consultant RWDI Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date 8/12/24  Credit Expiration Date 8/12/24 Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Building envelope commissioning Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW AIA Course Number: BES24_18_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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 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