IIBEC Online Education

This is the recorded version of the live two-day course and is the second course of a two-part series covering, in detail, aspects of the technology and science of roofing. Highlights of the program include: fundamentals of single-ply, polyurethane foam, and PMR roof systems; basic concepts and terminology of metal roofing; steep roof design and installation of asphalt shingles, tiles, wood shakes, and shingles; building codes; fire testing/ratings of roofing; a basic understanding of wind interaction upon roofing and typical wind ratings; principles of roof asset management, including roof inspections, maintenance, and nondestructive evaluations. This course is designed to provide individuals of differing backgrounds with relevant information about roofing technology and design. The chapters vary in intensity, from basic roofing concepts to advanced specific-application principles and theory. This recorded version of the live two-day event is sponsored by GAF. Read more

Warranties are not written to protect the consumer or user of a product, but to protect the manufacturer (with limited protection for the consumer or purchaser). This is true for roofing, automobiles, electronics, and other household products. Few roofs are installed without a warranty. However, how many times do we actually read a warranty in its entirety? And if we do, how many of us understood it? Owners or clients will demand that they receive a warranty for their newly installed roof. They believe that the warranty protects them against failure. I, along with numerous industry experts, can tell you that the 8-1/2-x-14-in. paper that is issued by a manufacturer will not keep water out of the building. Presented by: Paul Buccellato, F-IIBEC, RWC, REWC, FASTM, AIA of Henshell & Buccellato, Consulting Architects.  Paul Buccellato is a Registered Architect in four states and is board certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He is a Registered Waterproofing Consultant and Registered Exterior Wall Consultant with IIBEC. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the New Jersey Society of Architects, ASTM International (Committees D08 Roofing & Waterproofing [Co-Chairman Subcommittee D08.20 Roofing Membrane Systems], C15 Masonry Units, and C-24), Construction Specifications Institute, and the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants. He received ASTM’s Award of Merit in 2007 “for outstanding leadership, distinguished service, and personal dedication in developing and promoting voluntary standards” and was afforded the honorary title of Fellow. In 2018 he was elevated to Fellow at IIBEC. Buccellato has authored several technical papers on waterproofing and roofing, and four ASTM standards on roofing. He wrote a column on roof design for The Roofing Specifier and is a co-author of an NCARB monograph on built-up roofing. He has presented papers related to waterproofing and roofing for IIBEC and ASTM. Buccellato is a member of IIBEC’s Education Committee and past chairman of the Registered Exterior Wall Examination Committee. Read more

This presentation was initially provided at the 2021 Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.  There have been significant developments in methods to quantitatively evaluate building enclosure thermal bridging. While these tools are available to the industry, it is apparent that many project teams do not know how to efficiently incorporate thermal bridging analysis as part of project design. As project teams are incorporating target value design and lean principles through an integrated project delivery, a thermal bridging analysis can bring huge value to the project. An effective analysis quantitatively identifies thermal performance and condensation risk, while working with the project team to determine the most cost-effective approach to meet the project goals. The thermal analysis can be reconciled with the owner’s project requirements, energy modeling, and HVAC design to realize the full value. This presentation will summarize the technical aspects of thermal bridging while using case studies to show how the process is used effectively to achieve maximum value. Roy Schaufelle Division 7 Solutions Inc., a Division 7 Materials Consulting Firm | Converse, TX Roy Schauffelle is president and founder of Division 7 Solutions, Inc. He was the first technical director of SPRI and has worked in R&D for two large manufacturers, where he became a U.S. patent holder. Schaufelle was previously chairman of the board of the Air Barrier Association of America (ABBA) and currently serves as an executive advisor to the ABAA. He was previously a technical advisor to Build San Antonio Green (BSAG), was a 2012 award winner for his technical contributions to BSAG, and in 2016 was named the Individual Green Practitioner by the City of San Antonio for Sustainable Education and Outreach. Read more

These 5 sessions were originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Houston, Texas.  The courses include the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. The bundle includes the following courses:  Assessment of Thermal Bridging of Fasteners through Insulated Roof Assemblies Oh Hail! Metal Roofs, Hail Impact, and Long-Term Performance Wind Tunnel Testing of Edge Metal Resilience and the Impact on Roofing Lightning Protection Systems: Coordinating with the Building Enclosure 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

This 8-hour course is structured for those who have already passed the RRC exam and want a review of skills and to be updated with new information, and those who have the necessary tools to complete the RRC registration exam and desire a quick brush-up on technical topics as a review. Covered during the program: wind design, including ASCE 7 and FM Global requirements; thermal calculations; CSI changes; green-roofing principles; and roof asset management (RAM) calculations. Updated information is provided in all areas. 8 IIBEC Continuing Educational Hours Emily Lorenz, Sr. Director of Technical Services, IIBEC Brian Gardiner, Director of Industry Affairs, IIBEC Warren French, President, French Engineering, LLC Jerry Abendroth, Senior Consultant, Intertek PSI Ray Wetherholt, Wetherholt and Associates, Inc. Read more