IIBEC Online Education

 This is a 16-hour course classroom extension of the IIBEC Manual of Practice. It provides an overview of consultant roles that are unique to the roofing, exterior walls, and waterproofing industry. The course also identifies the consultant practices that are common to these three broad disciplines. The course examines building enclosure consultants and discusses what they do and how they do it and is a recommended foundation course for becoming more specialized. Read more

Design solutions must be buildable in the real world. Façade design intent, geometry, and materials must come together in a way that allows structural loading, environmental protection, and optimal long-term performance. Performance mock-ups bridge the gap between conceptual design and construction and allow project teams to test expectations and fine tune the plans prior to installation. This step is particularly important with innovative façade designs that incorporate new materials or complex integrations between various standard assemblies. A performance mock-up is commonly understood as a tool to test previously untested cladding and glazing assemblies. However, it can also be a valuable tool for understanding constructability, sequencing, and integration detailing. Transition detailing, in particular, is unique to each project, and while the design may include transition concepts and shop drawings may be carefully detailed, getting the systems to work together can be a challenge and result in unintended design changes, as well as schedule and cost impacts during construction. In this presentation, we will explore how performance mock-ups translate design intricacies into constructible assemblies, and ultimately, a successful project. We will discuss laboratory and on-site mock-ups and how to make the most of each, including strategies for planning, timing, testing, and follow-through Ryan Upp Simpson Gumpertz ​&​ Heger | Los Angeles, CA Ryan Upp is a senior project manager in the Building Technology Division of Simpson Gumpertz ​&​ Heger’s Los Angeles, CA, office. He is an architect registered by the state of California and has experience on a wide range of historic and contemporary structures, consulting with architects, contractors, and building developers. His experience includes investigation of existing building enclosures, restoration and remediation repair design, and new design consultation encompassing a variety of systems, including below-grade waterproofing, plaza deck waterproofing, balcony waterproofing, exterior wall and cladding assemblies, curtainwall and window assemblies, and roofing. 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

This course is designed for practicing roof consultants, architects and engineers who desire to become more knowledgeable about designing roof drainage systems to be functional and to meet code. Read more

This course is designed for those who design roof systems and for those that need to understand roofing heat transfer and moisture affects on roofing systems.  The skills taught in this course are of use to all those involved in roof performance and are necessary skills for the RRC.  The principles taught have applicability to walls as well as roofs but the primary focus is on roof systems. The content moves quickly beyond basic thermal terminology and calculations to cooling-load calculations, annual energy consumptions and payback calculations, cool roofing, and temperature calculations within cross sections. Moisture starts with the psychrometric chart and moist-air properties. Additional topics include vapor retarders, the effects of moisture on insulation, air barriers, and mold issues. Read more

This is the recorded version of the live two-day course and is a first component of a two-part series covering, in detail, aspects of the technology and science of roofing. It covers the history and evolution of roofing up to present-day common applications. It features terminology and technical information regarding roof decks and structures, roof insulation, bitumen membranes, built-up and modified bitumen membranes and flashing systems. An understanding of heat transfer theory, moisture, thermal design, and the calculation of U-factors will also be presented. Highlights of the program include: critical aspects of roof decking and related supporting structures, heat transfer and practical heat transfer calculations, the function of heat transfer and the different types of roof insulation, the technology behind roofing bitumens and their related BUR and modified-bitumen membranes, and basic flashing nomenclature and bituminous flashing system construction. The Roof Technology and Science I course features fundamental concepts that prove useful for students in other IIBEC Educational Programs. Roof consultants, facility managers, contractors, architects, engineers, roofing material salespeople, property managers and others can gain new insight and professional development in the continually evolving world of roofing technology. This recorded version of the live two-day event is sponsored by GAF. Read more