IIBEC Online Education

Description This seminar focuses on plaza deck systems, surface-applied waterproofing, and below-grade waterproofing. The course will review the differences between roofing, dampproofing and waterproofing. The seminar will include a discussion of waterproofing materials and accessories, design and specification, and application. The seminar is designed for the practicing waterproofing consultant and those who are aspiring to become a Waterproofing Consultant. The course will focus on plaza deck, surface-applied, and below-grade waterproofing. IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Below Grade/Waterproofing Subtopics: Below Grade/Waterproofing, 2021 convention, Codes & Standards, Site Management, Site Drainage, Inspection/ Quality Control, Document Review & Assessment Knowledge Level: Intermediate Recommended Course Prerequisites: None Author/Presenter Paul Buccellato, F-IIBEC, RWC, REWC, FASTM, AIA Henshell & Buccellato, Consulting Architects.  Credit Start Date: June 10, 2025 Credit Expiration Date: June 10, 2028 Original Credit Start Date: June 15, 2021 Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Content Review Information Review Date: March 17, 2025 Reviewer:  Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA Continuing Education Credit Statements This course is approved for 6.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 6.0 AIA LU HSW AIA Program Number: WPPF_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 (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

This presentation was initially provided at the 2021 Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.  This presentation will highlight specifically how U.S. codes and standards create assurances that energy efficiency improvements do not compromise fire safety by controlling the use of combustible building products in commercial buildings. Examples of approved assemblies in a variety of exterior walls for different construction configurations will be provided. There will also be a focus on how fire safety can be maintained throughout the design process and construction phases using code compliance techniques like engineering judgments for wall assemblies. Adequate time will be allowed for an interactive discussion of current industry resources and topics of interest to the audience. Jeffrey H. Greenwald North American Modern Building Alliance | Tampa, FL Jeffrey H. Greenwald is an association executive with over 20 years of association management and advocacy experience. Prior positions include as an executive director, vice president for engineering, and vice president for research and development with four national associations. Greenwald is an innovative leader with demonstrated success in strategy development and execution, building code development, credential management, marketing, public affairs, and research and development. Lorraine Ross Intech Consulting, Inc. | Tampa, FL Lorraine Ross has been involved in all aspects of the building products industry for over 30 years, including manufacturing, technical service, and regulatory issues such as building code development, compliance, and testing laboratory experience. As president of Intech Consulting Inc., she is actively involved in building and fire code development through the International Code Council, NFPA, and a variety of state code development activities, particularly regarding foam plastic insulation. Currently, she is a member of the Florida Building Commission Roofing Technical Advisory Committee. Lorraine has delivered many presentations on building code topics at a variety of industry conferences. Read more

This course was initially presented at the 2021 International Convention and Tradeshow. 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. Elisa Cheung, PE Morrison Hershfield | Dallas, TX Elisa Cheung is a building science consultant and professional engineer with an education from one of Canada’s top universities. She has over four years of technical experience working on a variety of projects in the building design and construction industry. Her building enclosure project experience includes condition assessments, nondestructive and exploratory investigation, remedial design and construction administration, diagnostic water testing, and consulting on new construction projects. Cheung is passionate about her projects and loves problem-solving to help her clients meet project performance goals. Rick Ziegler, RRC, RRO, PE Morrison Hershfield | Dallas, TX Rick Ziegler is a professional engineer with over a decade of experience in the design, construction, and rehabilitation of the building enclosure. His technical expertise is broad but specifically includes thermal bridging analysis, energy code compliance, and roofing/waterproofing. Rick has consulted on existing buildings and new construction projects across all market sectors throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. Read more

This course was initially presented at the 2021 International Convention and Tradeshow. Architecture students need individualized support from faculty and mentors to learn about building enclosures in preparation for internships and practice. While challenging in the best of times, imparting this knowledge is even harder during a pandemic. In this intermediate-level presentation, the speaker will recount the process and outcomes of the IIBEC Mid-Atlantic and Virginia Chapters Student Design Competition held at Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture + Design (SA+D) immediately after the shift to online learning in March 2020. Surprisingly, this seventh competition of its kind produced the most detailed work yet. This result is likely due to the unprecedented dedication of IIBEC members serving as mentors and jurors; the individual attention afforded to each student; and the pointed interaction of students and mentors through the marking up of drawings in real-time. Final student submissions will be shared, along with insights gleaned from the mentoring sessions. While the SA+D values self-directed learning, the students’ overarching conclusion was that they greatly benefited from the specific input on their design projects, representing knowledge that they would not have otherwise gained in school. These insights will be of interest to building enclosure consultants, emerging professionals, and IIBEC chapter leaders looking to initiate similar student competitions as service and outreach. Elizabeth Grant, PhD, RA Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA Elizabeth Grant is an associate professor at the School of Architecture + Design at Virginia Tech. She is a registered architect, a member of IIBEC, and the associate director of the Center for High Performance Environments. Grant’s book, Integrating Building Performance with Design: An Architecture Student’s Guidebook, was published by Routledge in 2017. She has also published in Interface, the Journal of Architectural Engineering, the Journal of Green Building, Professional Roofing, and Architectural Science Review. She holds two patents for an omnidirectional roof vent and is active in research critical to roofing design. 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 (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

This presentation was initially provided at the 2021 Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ. Façade rehabilitation projects require design professionals to manage and balance a combination of many varied and sometimes opposing factors, including historic preservation issues and considerations, code requirements, and client expectations. This presentation will focus on the terms of preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and the differences between each process as it relates to historic building façades and how they are interpreted relative to the other influences on a rehabilitation project. Unnecessary repairs and beautification in the name of restoration are often some of the most difficult challenges the preservation industry faces. Historic preservation is a constant balancing act of appropriate scope of repairs, justification of replacement of undamaged original fabric, when is it okay not to repair, and managing the client’s expectations with regard to a historic building not looking shiny and new. These conversations become even more challenging when incentives—including tax benefits or other financial means—are at stake.     Read more