IIBEC Online Education

Existing Building Wind Design in ASCE 7-16: Changes to the Wind Load Provisions and How to Implement Strategies in a Re-Roofing Project Design 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, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Description ASCE 7-16 contains significant changes from ASCE 7-10 in the areas of seismic design, wind design, and snow design, along with a new chapter on design against tsunami loads. Several of the seismic chapters have been extensively rewritten. As ASCE 7 eventually becomes law through adoption by the International Building Code (IBC) and then through legal building codes of local jurisdiction adopting IBC’s standards, a practicing engineer must be diligent to keep up with these changes. On the East coast of the United States, wind design controls most of the roofing design of a building, as well as strict design parameters. IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Roofing Subtopics: N/A Knowledge Level: Intermediate Recommended Course Prerequisites: Understand wind load effects on buildings and be familiar with ASCE 7-16 wind provisions. Author/Presenter Tarcisio Noguera, PE, LEED AP  Noah Doukas, EI; LEED Green Associate Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the session content at this education event 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: June 30, 2026 Credit Expiration Date: June 30, 2029 Original Credit Start Date: July 31, 2023 Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Content Review Information Review Date: June 18, 2026 Reviewer:  Samir Ibrahim, AIA, F-IIBEC Continuing Education Credit Statements This activity is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEHs This activity is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW AIA Program Number: BED23_11_OD_26 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

Evaluation of Vapor Retarder in Roof Decks by Hygrothermal Simulation  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, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Description This presentation will provide a review of the investigation on the role of a vapor retarder in a roof assembly by hygrothermal modeling in Climate Zones 2, 7, and 8 using WUFI, an established simulation tool. For this simulation, a wood-cement composite roof deck (R-value of > 35 hr. ft2°F/BTU), utilized at various locations in the assembly, is modeled. The models, with and without a vapor retarder, provide acoustics, thermal insulation, and a nailable surface (such as oriented-stranded board). The simulation results surprisingly indicate that in climate zones up to 7, there is no risk of condensation in the roof deck without a vapor retarder. IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Roofing Subtopics: N/A Knowledge Level: Advanced Recommended Course Prerequisites: Prior knowledge of psychometry, transient heat & moisture transport, vapor drive, roof deck construction. Author/Presenter Gourish Sirdeshpande, PhD STR Resources Lancaster, Pennsylvania Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the session content at this education event 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: June 30, 2026 Credit Expiration Date: June 30, 2029 Original Credit Start Date: Jul 31, 2023 Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Content Review Information Review Date: June 14, 2026 Reviewer:  Samir Ibrahim, AIA, F-IIBEC Continuing Education Credit Statements This activity is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEHs This activity is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW AIA Program Number: BED23_03_OD_26 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

Groundhog Day: Recurring Field Installation Issues Based on 6,000 Site Audits 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, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Description Everyone knows that air barriers are important, what they do, and how they need to be installed. But how do we ensure the best chance of success for air barriers? This presentation will discuss the role and importance of the quality assurance audit. A discussion will identify what to look for while on-site, how to recognize the root cause of failure for the five key air barrier technologies, and how to develop a corrective action plan for the construction team. IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s):Exterior Wall Subtopics: N/A Knowledge Level: Intermediate Recommended Course Prerequisites: Basics of air barrier technologies, experience doing site observation. Author/Presenter Ryan Dalgleish Chief Operating Officer Air Barrier Association of America Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the session content at this education event 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: June 30, 2026 Credit Expiration Date: June 30, 2029 Original Credit Start Date: August 3, 2023 Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Content Review Information Review Date: June 21, 2026 Reviewer:  Samir Ibrahim, AIA, F-IIBEC Continuing Education Credit Statements This activity is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEHs This activity is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW AIA Program Number: BED23_01_OD_26 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

Fenestration Replacement: Identifying Design Solutions for Existing Buildings 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, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Description Owners of existing buildings may often need to revitalize their building enclosures to improve performance, particularly to address air and water leaks at fenestrations. Although there are always challenges when designing within the constraints of an existing building, identifying these obstacles and anticipating difficult construction conditions during the design phase can reduce delays and problem areas in construction.  A review of several fenestration replacement case studies  and a discussion of their distinctive conditions and the proposed solutions developed by the design team will take place. In particular, best practices for detailing watertight enclosures, including how to maintain continuity at interfaces between adjacent enclosure assemblies, will be provided. IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Exterior Wall Subtopics: N/A Knowledge Level: Intermediate Recommended Course Prerequisites: An understanding of enclosure systems such as windows, curtainwalls, window walls, and brick masonry. Authors/Presenters Leonidia Garbis, PE, LEED GA Scott Bondi, PhD, PE, LEED AP Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the session content at this education event 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: June 30, 2026 Credit Expiration Date: June 30, 2029 Original Credit Start Date: July 31, 2023 Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Content Review Information Review Date: June 20, 2026 Reviewer:  Samir Ibrahim, AIA, F-IIBEC Continuing Education Credit Statements This activity is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEHs This activity is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW AIA Program Number: BED23_02_OD_26 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

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

 Reroofing Course Description This course covers a range of concepts related to roof renewal and replacement on existing buildings. This includes steps required to successfully evaluate an existing roof and make decisions regarding reroofing design principles based on available industry references, material technologies and code requirements. Speakers will present a review of reroof options and decision-making principles with focus on the nuance of roof replacement/ renewal for existing buildings and how this differs from new construction. The course will further provide tips for preparation of clear and effective contract documents (drawings and specifications) and discuss roles of the stakeholders through project implementation, including the bid process and construction execution. Lastly, speakers will discuss the impact of roof renewal on existing and occupied buildings and considerations that will improve coordination and successful execution. This course is designed for building consultants, architects, and engineers who regularly engage in renovation of existing buildings as well as facility managers/building owners who want to better inform roof renewal decisions for their buildings. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date: May 12, 2026 Credit Expiration Date: May 12, 2029 Original Credit Start Date: March 28, 2023 Original 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/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. Original Course Authors Jerry Abendroth, RBEC, RRO, CDT Jeremiah Webster, RBEC, RRC, REWC, RWC, RRO, PE Original Course Reviewers Dale B. Clark, RRO Bruce Hall, Ph.D. (ABD), RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, CDT, A.AIA 2026 Course Reviewers Stephanie Robinson, P.Eng. Aaron Nelson,  RBEC, RRC, RWC, RRO, REWC AIA Course Number:  RERF_2026_OD 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