IIBEC Online Education

This presentation was initially provided at the 2021 Convention and Tradeshow in Phoenix, Arizona Continuous Insulation presents challenges with the overall wall assembly’s design, performance, and construction. This second of two programs at the advanced level utilizes eight commercial steel-framed wall assembly designs to evaluate their comparative differences while standardizing to an NFPA 285-compliant assembly under ICC 2018 in Climate Zone 5 (due to the requirement for an interior vapor retarder). The evaluations of the eight assemblies begin with an overview of their components with their assembly’s benefits and challenges. This overview includes describing the rationale for the choice and location of the continuous and total insulation, sheathing (if any), weather and vapor control layers, and the concerns for condensation management and thermal breaks. The eight are then compared for their NFPA 285 compliance, and then evaluated by their WUFI hygrothermic modeling over four climate seasons. They next are evaluated for their structural cladding load and wind-load resistances, and finally, they are comparatively ranked by cost of construction and speed of production. Rather than focusing on the benefits of one construction material or assembly, this program weaves together eight different entire wall assemblies to compare and rationalize. The presentation utilizes 3-D modeled imagery to help visualize their integrated assemblies.   G. David Schoenhard, RRO, AIA, BECxA, CSI, LEED AP DSS-Philly | Narberth, PA G. David Schoenhard has over 40 years of experience in the design, detailing, and construction of institutional, commercial, research, and multifamily residential architecture, and is the principal and manager of DSS-Philly, an architectural building enclosure consulting firm in the Philadelphia region. He brings his decades of experience and discipline to design, implement, and remediate building enclosures on behalf of other architects, owners, and contractors. He also actively researches comparative building enclosure assemblies and is an AIA Education Provider. In addition to the AIA, he is certified as a BECxA, EDI, RRO, CSI, LEED AP, and CIT. Read more

This course was initially presented at the 2022 International Trade Show and Convention in Orlando, FL.  What is the business case for achieving a greater level of diversity and inclusion at your company? A certified diversity professional will provide answers to this question and much more. The session will begin with a data-driven presentation of the business case for diversity, followed by common questions and a review of strategies companies can begin implementing. Finally, attendees will be taken through an action planning exercise. At the end of the presentation, a panel of representatives from IIBEC’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will address the audience. Dana is the founder and CEO of The Sleeper Group. She is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP®). The Institute for Diversity Certification’s CDP® credential is the gold standard in the diversity and inclusion profession. Dana works with nonprofits, small businesses, and multinational clients to conduct cultural assessments, improve hiring practices, provide diversity training, implement supplier diversity tracking, develop eLearning curriculum, and more. Read more

Description Moisture within a roof is detrimental to the energy efficiency and long-term performance of the roof system. This webinar will provide a basic understanding of today’s leak-detection equipment options, methods of roof moisture detection, and critical components of a detailed moisture survey report. We will also discuss methods of assessment and verification as well as when moisture surveys are critical to a project’s success. Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Roofing Subtopics:  Inspection, Forensic Investigation, Research & Technology, Case Study, Sustainability, Energy Performance Knowledge Level: Intermediate Recommended Course Prerequisites: None Credit Start Date: June 10, 2025 Credit Expiration Date: June 10, 2028 Original Credit Start Date: December 3, 2021 Author/Speaker John Hull, RRO | Hull Group Inc. & Gulf Coast Infrared Content Review Information Review Date: December 9, 2024 Reviewer:  Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA Continuing Education Credit Statements This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU HSW AIA Program Number: EMDR_2025_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 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 ([email protected] 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

This one-hour course will cover electronic leak detection (ELD) test methods that can be used as part of the quality control program for roofing and waterproofing membranes. Participants will learn about the principles outlined in the ASTM D7877-14, Standard Guide for Electronic Methods for Detecting and Locating Leaks in Waterproof Membranes, and ASTM D8231-19, Standard Practice for the Use of a Low Voltage Electronic Scanning System for Detecting and Locating Breaches in Roofing and Waterproofing Membranes. Learners will also be able to identify which roof assemblies and systems are compatible with ELD testing.   Shaun Katz Shaun Katz has been the sales manager at Detec Systems for five years and has over 20 years of experience in customer service, sales, and business administration. He has assisted contractors, architects, consultants, manufacturers, facility managers, and building owners with forensic leak investigations, as well as leak detection in new construction. He has performed presentations and demonstrated ELD throughout the United States and Canada. Katz was awarded the 2020 Presenter of the Year Award from the IIBEC Chicago Chapter. His goal is to provide a basic understanding of ELD and to assist design teams with ensuring valid and conclusive ELD.   Read more

Only 40% of small businesses have a succession plan in place. According to Project Equity, 6 out of 10 business owners plan to sell in the next decade. Small businesses make up 99.9% of all firms and provide 47.1% of all jobs in the United States. If you are a small business owner, it is crucial to have a succession plan in place. However, business owners believe that a family member will take over the business once they are ready to retire or in the event they pass away. This webinar will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) business model and how it can assist with succession planning. Guenevere Abernathy from the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center will discuss the importance and process of succession planning. Robert Hilton, ASA, managing director at South Park Advisors LLC, will provide his expertise on exit planning and valuations. Ken Tyner, RRC, PE, executive vice president of administration at REI Engineers Inc., will discuss his experience of being the internal trustee at REI as his organization transitioned to an ESOP.   **Please note this credit does not apply towards any credentialing requirements. Read more

This presentation initially took place at the 2021 Convention in Phoenix, Arizona Architects, engineers, and preservationists have been specifying restoration repairs of stone masonry and cladding for decades. Execution of these repairs has fallen to craftsmen with a range of stone masonry experience with often inadequate or non-existent guidance from the practitioners who often lean on general industry practices. While most professionals will agree on many of the basic design principles for commonly applied repairs, each project has unique parameters that can affect the final repair design and its ultimate service life. This exploration is aimed at design professionals, as well as building owners, managers, and engineers tasked with maintaining buildings constructed of stone masonry or stone cladding. It is intended to summarize best practices for designing and implementing repairs for stone wall systems, as well as to identify the key decision points that influence the type of materials and repair procedures that we use to optimize durability. It will also challenge some commonly held beliefs regarding popular material choices and repair techniques, plus highlight how, in some instances, minor changes in approach can make significant differences in repair performance. This presentation is given at an intermediate level; some prior knowledge of exterior wall systems and stone masonry is recommended. Matthew Farmer, PE Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates | Tampa, FL Matthew Farmer is a principal investigator on evaluations of buildings and monuments, concentrating his practice in the areas of masonry building enclosure systems’ engineering, design, investigation, analysis, and repair. Projects include institutional and commercial, as well as numerous historic landmarks. Farmer received a bachelor of science in architectural engineering and a bachelor of environmental design from the University of Colorado; and a master of civil engineering from Cornell University. He is a registered professional engineer in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, plus an active member of ASTM C18 (Dimension Stone), ASTM C27 (Cast Stone), and The Masonry Society. Read more