IIBEC Online Education

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Orlando, Florida. This course includes the recording of the session. Description Many modern enclosures include delegated designs of building components by specialty engineers who are not a part of the design team and where the final system designs are not fully developed until after construction is underway. While delegated design can seemingly mitigate risk for the design team by allowing third-party specialized engineered systems, the entire project can be impacted if the delegated design is not properly defined, executed, integrated, and coordinated. This presentation will focus on the problems resulting from building enclosure-delegated designs and provide tools for owners, contractors, and design professionals to mitigate problems, avoiding unnecessary risks. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Course Prerequisites None Knowledge Level: Beginner Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for .50 IIBEC CEH Continuing Education Credit Claim Information In order to claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:  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 Continuing Education Credit Statement: This course is approved for .50 IIBEC CEH.   After completing this course, 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. Speaker Trent Cotney Adams and Reese LLP Tampa, Florida Trent Cotney, partner and construction team leader at Adams and Reese LLP, is a Florida board certified construction lawyer who is also licensed in eight other states. He focuses on construction litigation and arbitration, including OSHA defense, lien law, bond law, and bid protests, as well as construction document review and drafting. Cotney serves as general counsel for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and several other industry associations, and he has been recognized as one of the leading attorneys in the field by his peers and the construction industry. Cotney, author of two Amazon best-selling books on OSHA defense, also hosts the #1 construction law podcast, Law & Mortar. Moderator Brian T. Pallasch, CAE Executive Vice President and CEO, IIBEC Raleigh, NC Brian Pallasch joined the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) as the CEO/EVP in June 2019. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Institute, Pallasch leads a staff of 20 headquartered in Raleigh, NC, focused on serving the needs of the building enclosure profession. Pallasch also serves as a director on the board of the RCI-IIBEC Foundation. Prior to joining IIBEC, Pallasch served as managing director of government relations and infrastructure initiatives at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in Washington, D.C. He was responsible for managing ASCE’s government relations department and was responsible for ASCE’s strategic initiative regarding infrastructure, including development of the Infrastructure Report Card. Previously, Pallasch was director of government relations for the American Subcontractors Association (ASA), Alexandria, Va., for three years, where he was responsible for all federal and state relations. Currently, Pallasch serves as the Chair of the Consultative Council at the National Institute of Building Sciences. He served as president of the American League of Lobbyists in 2007-2008, after holding a seat on the board of directors from 2004-2006. Pallasch holds a Master of Arts degree in international affairs from the American University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and international affairs from the University of Southern California. Read more

Learning the “C’s” of Becoming an Effective Expert Witness Course Description Expert witnesses are key in the courtroom, as more complicated disputes need a clear explanation to a jury/arbitration. However, agreement on what makes a great expert witness is fleeting, and often as arguable as the case itself. The goal of this presentation is to provide valuable insight into the role of an expert in the litigation process and to offer valuable tips that will produce positive results.  This course consists of the recorded webinar: Learning the “C’s” of Becoming an Effective Expert Witness (originally presented on October 25, 2022), as well as a 12-question assessment. Course Credit Start Date: May 17, 2023  Course Credit Expiration Date:  May 17, 2026 Course Prerequisites: None Knowledge Level: Intermediate Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.5 IIBEC CEH.  This course is approved for 1.5 AIA LU Elective.   A passing score of 100% on the summative assessment (unlimited attempts) is required in order to earn Continuing Education Hours and AIA LU Elective credit. After completing this course, 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.  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. AIA Course Number : ExpertWit22OD 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. Speakers/Authors Jerry Abendroth, RRC, RWC, REWC, RRO, RBEC, CDT Jerry Abendroth joined the IIBEC team as an education advisor in 2022. His responsibilities include review and revision of major course offerings from IIBEC and participation on educational committees. He also provides independent building enclosure consulting services on select projects. Abendroth and several partners established Building Exterior Solutions LLC in September 2008. His experience includes the new design and forensic evaluation of building enclosure systems. He has performed design peer reviews of building envelopes, as well as, building enclosure commissioning for many commercial, medical, and industrial projects. In addition, he has performed evaluations of building enclosure system failures on projects throughout the United States and has provided associated repair recommendations and designs. Abendroth has also been able to utilize his extensive knowledge of building enclosure systems in a litigation support role. Finally, with Abendroth’s previous construction experience, he is able to provide insight into the cost, constructability, and sequencing of building enclosure systems. Abendroth was formerly the owner of a firm specializing in federal government contracting. He completed roofing, waterproofing, and renovation projects, including roof designs and roof surveys, for the United States Air Force, the United States Coast Guard, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the United States Department of Labor. The firm’s projects included roof repair and replacement, mechanical upgrades, electrical upgrades, interior and exterior renovation, and building construction.   Amy Peevey, RRO, REWC, PE, CDT  Amy Peevey is a building enclosure engineer with an extensive background in forensic, new construction, and litigation support for buildings and building enclosures. Peevey’s experience includes the investigation, evaluation, analysis, new and repair design, testing, and construction monitoring/administration for building envelope, structural, and construction material problems. She specializes in building envelope design; design peer review; building envelope commissioning; failure investigation, evaluation, repair design, and construction monitoring of building envelope systems; as well as litigation support services related to building envelope, structural, and other building systems.   Read more

 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

 Rooftop Quality Assurance Course Description Rooftop Quality Assurance (RTQA) is an 8-hour course for professionals interested in performing observation services to ensure the roof installation is consistent with construction documents and ownership requirements. The program includes thorough overviews of the major roof system assemblies which the professional observer will encounter when performing rooftop quality assurance services for ownership/design groups. The course includes in-depth descriptions of the observer’s roles and responsibilities for proven success in the field. RTQA is designed to cover all aspects of the rooftop quality assurance process, including differing roof installation conditions, and resolving issues that arise during construction and renovation. The course is ideal for roofing material manufacturers, general contractors, quality assurance observers, architectural and engineering field techs, and field inspectors. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date: April 21, 2023 Credit Expiration Date: April 21, 2026 Course Prerequisites None Knowledge Level: Intermediate Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 8.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 8.0 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 Author(s)/Reviewer(s) Jerry Abendroth, RRC, RBEC, CDT Burt Carver, RRC, RRO Jon Peat, RRC, RRO Michel Paulin Course Presenter(s) Jerry Abendroth, RRC, RBEC, CDT Burt Carver, RRC, RRO AIA Course Number : RTQA- OD12.22 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

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Houston, Texas.  This course includes the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Description Buildings play an integral role in urban heat island (UHI) mitigation through the use of solar-reflective surface materials. Though reflective—or “cool”—– roofs are one commonly used solution, research has demonstrated that solar-reflective walls are also effective at mitigating UHIs and reducing cooling loads. In this session, the discussion includes the importance of solar-reflective walls and how they can help reduce urban heating and building energy usage as well as a review of applicable building codes. A summarization of the latest research on the impacts of solar-reflective walls will be included along with voluntary programs that specify the solar reflectivity of exterior walls. An overview of the world’s first third-party rating system for the radiative performance of exterior wall products will also be provided. This presentation will introduce the concept of a solar-reflective wall, describe how exterior walls can help reduce urban heating and building energy use and summarize the latest research on the impacts of solar-reflective walls. The discussion will provide an overview of building codes and voluntary programs that specify the solar reflectivity of exterior walls and explain how third-party ratings help building energy consultants identify solar-reflective wall products. Finally, the presentation will provide an overview of the world’s first third-party rating system for the radiative performance of exterior wall products. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date February 9, 2023 Credit Expiration Date February 9, 2026 Course Prerequisites None Knowledge Level: Beginner Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH.  This course is approved for 1.0 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.   Author(s)/Speaker(s) Audrey McGarrell Cool Roof Rating Council | Portland, OR Sarah Schneider Cool Roof Rating Council | Portland, OR   AIA Course Number:  07.23ConOD   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

Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Houston, Texas.  This course includes the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Description Currently, the industry is experiencing the critical challenge of bridging the generational divide and mentoring in a hybrid work environment. This presentation will address how to begin bridging that divide by building a foundation of trust and understanding the expectation, motivation, and goal differences between the generations. In establishing an industry-standard-based training approach while emphasizing the importance of collaborative fieldwork to create a feedback loop, the divide can be lessened. This presentation is intended for industry professionals from varying generations and uses research studies as well as real-time research to support its learning objectives. Findings are primarily based on direct experience of and between the two authors/presenters. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date February 22, 2023 Credit Expiration Date February 22, 2026 Course Prerequisites None Knowledge Level: Beginner/Intermediate Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU Elective 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.   Author(s)/Speaker(s) Kevin Palma, RWC, LEED, AP Seal Building Enclosure LLC | Houston, TX Nichole Thomas Seal Building Enclosure LLC | Houston, TX AIA Course Number : 15.23ConOD 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