IIBEC Online Education

2026 BES Session: A Balancing Act: Creating a "SMART" Enclosure Testing Plan (McKay J., Armstrong J., Vinci S.)   Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit   Description Testing building enclosure systems is a key part of construction quality control, but who determines the testing requirements, frequency, scheduling, and pass/fail criteria? The addition of building enclosure commissioning (BECx) professionals early in the design phase can ensure that customized and “SMART” testing plans are created to meet owner requirements. A well-balanced BECx testing plan requires knowledge of the owner's risk tolerance, budget allowance, sustainability goals, and performance expectations, the design team's technical requirements, and the general contractor/trade's schedules, sequencing, and familiarity with enclosure systems. Far too often, the enclosure testing requirements are buried in a disjointed technical project specification, creating unbalanced, unrealistic, unreasonable, and overall costly testing plans. This presentation builds upon over 25 years of evaluating project specifications and developing testing plans, and presents some new topics such as minimizing on-site water use for a more sustainable testing approach, or testing “active” enclosure systems such as electrochromic glazing. Common mistakes, key requirements for BECx, and qualitative versus quantitative testing will be discussed. In addition, BECx standards such as ASTM E2813 and LEED V5’s new requirements will be explored, including how to use these standards to create a "SMART" BECx testing plan. Speaker/Author Jamie McKay, PE, BECxP, LEED Fellow Jordan Armstrong, EIT, BECxP, CxA+BE Steve Vinci, CET, LEED Fellow, BECxP, CxA+BE Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Course Recommended Prerequisite(s) Attendees should have prior knowledge of building enclosure commissioning requirements, roles and responsibilities, and specifications. Familiarity with ASTM/AAMA and similar testing procedures is also recommended. IIBEC Core Competencies:  Building Enclosure Commissioning   Knowledge Level:  Advanced (15+ years) Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the session content at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium are those of the content author(s)/speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). IIBEC makes no warranty, whether express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or validity of the information provided. Credit Start Date August 18, 2026                Credit Expiration Date  August 18, 2029 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: BES26_04_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs and download a Certificate of Completion, learners are required to complete all components of the course, including a passing score of 70% or higher on the summative assessment.  Participants are provided unlimited attempts to complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher. After completing the course requirements download a Certificate of Completion.  Participants 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 If you are a member of AIA and would like IIBEC to report your participation in the course to AIA, there is a place in the course evaluation survey to input your AIA member number.     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

Fiber Cement Siding in an Evolving Industry: Installation Requirements and Common Trends in As-Built Conditions (Miller T.) Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit   Description Exterior wall cladding trends have seen an increase in the use of fiber cement siding in the US. In some regions, fiber cement siding is overtaking stucco in popularity for residential construction. However, requirements for fiber cement siding application within the 2024 International Building Code and 2024 International Residential Code and their referenced standards are limited in comparison to the regulation of stucco design and installation, and depend heavily on the manufacturer’s instructions for specific detailing. Incorporating code requirements, manufacturer requirements, and commentary on the common trends found in as-built fiber cement cladding conditions that may reasonably affect the cosmetics, longevity, and/or strength of the installation, this presentation provides a comprehensive understanding of fiber cement siding installation considerations, including but not limited to safety concerns, impacts of pneumatic tool use, fastening methods, water management, and site storage. This course is intended for architects, engineers, building designers, contractors, and building department plan reviewers and inspectors. Speaker/Author Thomas Miller, PE/FRSE, SI, CMA, CMR President Structural Engineering and Inspections Inc. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Course Recommended Prerequisite(s) Attendees should be generally familiar with building performance requirements set forth in the 2024 International Building Code, chapters 1 and 14, as well as the 2024 International Residential Code, chapters 1 and 7. IIBEC Core Competencies:  Exterior Walls Knowledge Level:  Intermediate (5–15 years) Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the session content at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium are those of the content author(s)/speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). IIBEC makes no warranty, whether express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or validity of the information provided. Credit Start Date August 17, 2026    Credit Expiration Date  August 17, 2029 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: BES26_07_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs and download a Certificate of Completion, learners are required to complete all components of the course, including a passing score of 70% or higher on the summative assessment.  Participants are provided unlimited attempts to complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher. After completing the course requirements download a Certificate of Completion.  Participants 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 If you are a member of AIA and would like IIBEC to report your participation in the course to AIA, there is a place in the course evaluation survey to input your AIA member number.     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

2026 BES Session: Fenestration Air Leakage Testing: Questioning the Nuances of the Interior Tape Tare (Gupta D., Norten M., Ardelean A.) Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit   Description Testing agencies across the country are increasingly using the “interior tape tare” method for field quantitative testing of fenestration air leakage, which involves sealing the fenestration’s air leakage paths with tape from the interior side to isolate them from extraneous test chamber leakage. While acceptable by ASTM E783, we hypothesize that an interior tape tare cannot isolate air leakage pathways through storefront and curtainwalls as effectively as a sheet covering the exterior side of the fenestration. Therefore, using an interior tape tare could lead to false-passes. Also, testing agencies that use an interior tape tare disrupt the test chamber to remove the tape, violating ASTM E783 procedures and invalidating the test. This session will focus on providing enclosure consultants and field testers insight on what air leakage paths each method can and cannot measure, how removing the interior tape tare can interfere with the test, and how to evaluate whether test results are representative of actual system performance. We will review assumptions and findings from ongoing research by Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH), comparing the quantitative fenestration air leakage results obtained by using the interior tape and exterior sheet tare methods in accordance with ASTM E783 on active projects. Speaker/Author Derek Gupta, PE;  Mark Norten, E.I.T. Alex Ardelean, PE, PEng Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Course Recommended Prerequisite(s) Knowledge of the components of curtainwalls and storefront systems and familiarity with the quantitative field test for fenestration air leakage, as typically defined by ASTM E783 or AAMA 503, including witnessing or performing the testing. IIBEC Core Competencies:  Exterior Walls Knowledge Level:  Intermediate (5–15 years)   Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the session content at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium are those of the content author(s)/speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). IIBEC makes no warranty, whether express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or validity of the information provided. Credit Start Date August 10, 2026             Credit Expiration Date  August 10, 2029 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: BES26_18_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs and download a Certificate of Completion, learners are required to complete all components of the course, including a passing score of 70% or higher on the summative assessment.  Participants are provided unlimited attempts to complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher. After completing the course requirements download a Certificate of Completion.  Participants 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 If you are a member of AIA and would like IIBEC to report your participation in the course to AIA, there is a place in the course evaluation survey to input your AIA member number.     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

2026 BES Session: The Role of Building Enclosure Commissioning in Achieving Successful Functional Performance Testing (Kim Y.) Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit   Description Functional performance testing (FPT) is a critical milestone to evaluate that a building enclosure performs as intended, yet its success depends heavily on the broader building enclosure commissioning (BECx) process that precedes it. Across recent projects, a consistent pattern has emerged: when BECx activities such as commissioning design review, development of clear performance requirements, integrated responsibilities, development of testing plan, and witnessing testing are carried out effectively, FPT produces more reliable, meaningful results. When these steps are overlooked, testing often becomes reactive, inconsistent, or inconclusive. This session discusses a practical framework for integrating BECx activities with technical guidance—such as ASTM E2813, ASTM E2947, and NIBS Guideline 3—while acknowledging the evolving expectations of programs such as LEED v5. Case examples will illustrate how systematic BECx processes help prevent common challenges—including workmanship-dependent design, unclear performance protocol, fragmented responsibilities, incomplete on-site test preparation, and exclusion of FPT witnessing from BECx scope—that frequently undermine FPT outcomes. Attendees will gain a structured understanding of how BECx supports system level performance validation through FPT, ultimately improving enclosure reliability and reducing project risk. The session is intended for commissioning providers, architects, consultants, contractors, and owners seeking to enhance the consistency and effectiveness of enclosure performance testing on their projects. Speaker/Author Yeonhee Kim, PE  Senior Project Engineer Intertek Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Course Recommended Prerequisite(s) It is recommended that attendees have a basic understanding of building enclosure systems, BECx concepts, and common enclosure testing practices. IIBEC Core Competencies: Building Enclosure Commissioning Knowledge Level:  Intermediate (5–15 years)   Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the session content at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium are those of the content author(s)/speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). IIBEC makes no warranty, whether express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or validity of the information provided. Credit Start Date August 10, 2026               Credit Expiration Date  August 10, 2029 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: BES26_08_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs and download a Certificate of Completion, learners are required to complete all components of the course, including a passing score of 70% or higher on the summative assessment.  Participants are provided unlimited attempts to complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher. After completing the course requirements download a Certificate of Completion.  Participants 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 If you are a member of AIA and would like IIBEC to report your participation in the course to AIA, there is a place in the course evaluation survey to input your AIA member number.     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

2026 BES Session: Storefront Detailing: Resolving Current Industry Inconsistencies and Shortcomings (Ziegler R., Herrscher M.) Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit   Description Storefront window detailing continues to present challenges across project teams in various geographic regions, resulting in inconsistent design approaches and variable performance outcomes. Based on the authors’ field experience, storefront systems remain among the most failure prone façade components with respect to water intrusion and condensation, often due to design errors and lack of coordination resulting in discontinuity of the air and water control layers. Current industry trends frequently overlook thermal performance and condensation resistance, which are factors that are increasingly critical as energy codes evolve to require design teams account for thermal bridging and as performance expectations rise. This presentation offers insights from both a building enclosure consultant and a contractor’s quality control staff to identify common storefront issues. We will highlight typical design considerations, address common misconceptions, and outline strategies to mitigate performance risks and calculate reductions in assembly thermal performance due to thermal bridging. We will review recent case studies and provide practical guidance for developing storefront details that balance structural attachment, continuity of environmental control layers, and appropriate levels of redundancy. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how thoughtful detailing can simplify construction and improve storefront system reliability. Speaker/Author Rick Ziegler, RRC, RRO, PE Principal Stantec Mark Herrscher Senior Building Science Manager Okland Construction Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Course Recommended Prerequisite(s) Basic understanding of building enclosure concepts related to air leakage, water penetration resistance, thermal performance, and condensation resistance. Experience with detailing, design reviews, and field reviews observing storefront installations are helpful. IIBEC Core Competencies:  Exterior Walls Knowledge Level:  Intermediate (5–15 years) Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the session content at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium are those of the content author(s)/speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). IIBEC makes no warranty, whether express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or validity of the information provided. Credit Start Date August 10, 2026                Credit Expiration Date  August 10, 2029 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: BES26_21_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs and download a Certificate of Completion, learners are required to complete all components of the course, including a passing score of 70% or higher on the summative assessment.  Participants are provided unlimited attempts to complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher. After completing the course requirements download a Certificate of Completion.  Participants 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 If you are a member of AIA and would like IIBEC to report your participation in the course to AIA, there is a place in the course evaluation survey to input your AIA member number.     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

2026 BES Session: The Eskenazi Sky Farm: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Monitoring (Cook L., Grunder K.) Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit   Description The Eskenazi Sky Farm is an amenity roof on the Eskenazi Hospital, originally built between 2010 and 2013. The original roofing assembly comprised an EPDM vapor barrier on top of a concrete over metal deck structure with extruded polystyrene insulation, a coverboard and conductive wire mesh for electronic leak detection, with a polyvinyl chloride single ply loose laid membrane which was covered by an intensive green roof assembly. Shortly after construction was completed, leakage into the clinic space below the Sky Farm was observed. Numerous attempts to identify and address the leakage, occurred between 2013 and 2020. In 2020, WJE was retained to investigate sources of leakage and in 2025 the green roof and waterproofing was completely replaced. This session will present the case study from the original design and construction, review the factors that contributed to the identified leakage, discuss the challenges with investigating water leakage on a green roof over a hospital clinic, summarize the lessons learned from the identified causes, and review the replacement roofing system design and construction. This session will also cover the use of active leak detection monitoring systems that were utilized in the replacement roofing system as a risk mitigation measure for the hospital. Speaker/Author Logan Cook, PE Kyle Grunder PE, MBA, REWO Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Course Recommended Prerequisite(s) • Green roofing system design considerations and assemblies • Understanding of the basic concepts of electronic leak detection systems functioning principles • Various roofing materials used in green roof construction . IIBEC Core Competencies: Roofing Knowledge Level:  Intermediate (5-15 years) Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the session content at the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium are those of the content author(s)/speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). IIBEC makes no warranty, whether express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or validity of the information provided. Credit Start Date August 10, 2026               Credit Expiration Date  August 10, 2029 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: BES26_06_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs and download a Certificate of Completion, learners are required to complete all components of the course, including a passing score of 70% or higher on the summative assessment.  Participants are provided unlimited attempts to complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher. After completing the course requirements download a Certificate of Completion.  Participants 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 If you are a member of AIA and would like IIBEC to report your participation in the course to AIA, there is a place in the course evaluation survey to input your AIA member number.     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