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: cehs@iibec.org 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 (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

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: cehs@iibec.org 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 (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

                                                       Advance your technical knowledge through sixteen engaging education sessions originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium.  In addition to the original session recording, each course in this bundle provides an opportunity to test your comprehension through assessment questions written by the presenters!   Courses are approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH. IIBEC is an approved AIA Continuing Education Provider. AIA Provider Number: G024 See course details for specific continuing education information. Decarbonizing Building Materials: Exploring the Embodied Carbon of Structure and Enclosure Systems (Moore, S) Self-Adhered Membrane Applications: What does it really mean to stick (Shelner, C.) Engineering Tomorrow's Envelopes: Smart Blue Roofs Pioneering Sustainable Building Practices (Paulos, J., Picco, S., Alajek, S.) Anchored Brick Veneer: What Can Go Wrong and How to Prevent This (Isackson, D.) Airtightness: Ultimate Benefits and Decisive Stakeholders’ Interests (Naim Ibrahim, E., Hamati, M.) Thermal Performance of Spandrel Assemblies in Glazed Wall Systems (Lee, I., Haaland, D., La Greca, A.) Best Practices for a Successful Natatorium Enclosure (Smegal J.) Windows Installation Designs for Meeting Demanding Thermal Code Requirements (Straube, J.) Examining Methods for Preserving and Improving the Energy Performance of Historic, Aluminum Framed Curtain Wall System (Wach, D.) Adaptation of Low-Slope Roof Assemblies against Projected Climate Severities: Evaluation of a New Standard Achieving Building Envelope Durability Using CSA S478 (Genge, G.) Validating Thermal Performance of Existing Assemblies Using In-situ Measurements (Huang, S.) Transforming 240 Markland Drive, Etobicoke: A Blueprint for Decarbonizing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (Gamracy_DeRose)  Modeling, Simulation, and Measurement (Mirzabeigi, S., Soltanian-Zadeh, S.) Forward-Thinking, Solar-Ready Commercial Roof Design (Corbel, Karras, Ringer) Blindside Waterproofing Systems for Hydrostatic Conditions: Lessons Learned & Good Practices (McConnell C.) Read more

This presentation was initially provided at the 2021 Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ. Façade rehabilitation projects require design professionals to manage and balance a combination of many varied and sometimes opposing factors, including historic preservation issues and considerations, code requirements, and client expectations. This presentation will focus on the terms of preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and the differences between each process as it relates to historic building façades and how they are interpreted relative to the other influences on a rehabilitation project. Unnecessary repairs and beautification in the name of restoration are often some of the most difficult challenges the preservation industry faces. Historic preservation is a constant balancing act of appropriate scope of repairs, justification of replacement of undamaged original fabric, when is it okay not to repair, and managing the client’s expectations with regard to a historic building not looking shiny and new. These conversations become even more challenging when incentives—including tax benefits or other financial means—are at stake.     Read more

Structural engineers consider movement joints as a separator or physical break between adjacent buildings (or portions of buildings), while building enclosure designers require movement joints to connect the thermal, moisture, air, and water control layers. Often architectural drawings include a premanufactured movement joint sized to accommodate the anticipated structural movement of the joint. A common challenge is understanding how the movement joint system, which often includes complex geometry, interfaces with the adjacent building enclosure systems that are being connected. The speakers will address how to detail, develop, and construct movement joint systems to maintain enclosure continuity and prevent leakage. The presented approach is based on the speakers’ combined experience investigating failed movement joints, and applying lessons learned to the design and construction of movement joints in new design projects. In this presentation, the speakers will review how movement joints fail from a building enclosure perspective and identify key details and requirements for movement joint systems that are required to maintain a continuous envelope across multiple enclosure systems. Luke Niezelski, PE Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. | Waltham, MA Luke Niezelski joined the building technology division of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH) in 2014. He is licensed in Massachusetts as a professional engineer and is experienced in the investigation/assessment, design, construction administration, monitoring/inspection, and field-testing of historical and contemporary building enclosure systems. Niezelski has been involved in various Boston high-rise construction projects and is routinely collaborating with architects, owners, and contractors on complex building enclosure designs. Sophia B. Salah Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. | Waltham, MA Sophia Salah is a professional engineer licensed in Massachusetts and California and has practiced building enclosure engineering for over ten years with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. Through her work, ranging from hospitals and health care facilities to commercial and residential buildings, Salah has extensive experience in both the investigation and design of complex enclosure systems, including below-grade waterproofing, plaza waterproofing, roofing, opaque cladding, curtainwall, and fenestration systems. As more buildings are being constructed in complex geometries and adjacent to existing buildings, Salah works with architects and contractors to provide a continuous building enclosure across movement joints. Read more

This presentation initially took place at IIBEC's 2022 International Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. The American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE has updated the wind design provisions in the 2022 edition of ASCE 7. Many of the provisions aim to simplify the use of the component and cladding design provisions, particularly in determining roof zoning and design pressures. The presentation reviews these revisions and discusses the reasons for eliminating the tabular methods, the basis of the new tornado design provisions, and updates to the wind speed maps. Donald R. Scott, PE, SE, FSEI, FASCE PCS Structural Solutions | Tacoma, WA Donald R. Scott is a senior principal with PCS Structural Solutions. He has nearly four decades of experience in the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of building structures. He was the principal investigator for the American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE/SEI) Prestandard for Performance-Based Wind Design. Scott is chair of the SEI Codes and Standards Executive Committee, chair of the ASCE 7 Wind Load Subcommittee, member of the ASCE 7 Main Committee, and past chair of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations’ Wind Engineering Committee. Scott is also a member of the SEI Board of Governors and a past president of the Board of Directors of the Applied Technology Council.   Read more