IIBEC Online Education

Description Flashings are often the most challenging aspect of aluminum window system design and installation on both new and replacement projects. Although the aluminum window system and its performance are often well detailed by the window manufacturer, providing a waterproof transition of the window frame to cladding system interface can be challenging. Metal sill flashings have been used in the construction industry as a supplemental element in window systems (in addition to the manufacturer’s standard sill design). However, inadequate attention to sill flashing detailing can result in water leakage into the exterior enclosure and even into the building interior. Historically, metal sill flashing was often continued into the rough opening of the window, and this method is sometimes still used today. This presentation addresses how going beyond the standardized approach to detailing, and taking into consideration the installers’ sequencing of components during installation, can minimize potential pathways for water intrusion. IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Exterior Wall Subtopics:  2022 Convention, Cladding, Fenestration/ Glazing, Design Document Review/ Assessment, Forensic Investigation Knowledge Level: Intermediate Recommended Course Prerequisites: None Credit Start Date: June 10, 2025 Credit Expiration Date: June 10, 2028 Original Credit Start Date: October 29, 2021 Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Author/Speaker Rocco C. Romero, AIA, NCARB Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. | Seattle, WA Content Review Information Review Date: April 30, 2025 Reviewer:  Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA Continuing Education Credit Statements This course is approved for 1.5 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.5 AIA LU HSW AIA Program Number: SMetW_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

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 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

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) coatings have been a reliable part of construction since the 1960s, but over the past 15 years, we have witnessed an increasing number of premature PVDF coating failures. This paper will review changes the industry made that led to these failures and how to avoid them through proper specification and testing. This presentation will demonstrate that the failures can be attributed to changes in the industry’s use of chromium phosphate pretreatment wash—the tried and true method. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s specification AAMA 2605 initially included chromium phosphate wash as a mandatory requirement. However, because there are concerns about the environmental impact of chromium, manufacturers’ use of the wash became voluntary in 2004. Alternate washes such as phosphoric acid are being used instead of chromium phosphate, leading to poor adhesion and a lack of corrosion protection. This paper will also review the steps and costs involved in repair and recoating procedures, and how to modify technical specifications and implement testing to mitigate premature failure. Karim Allana, RRC, RWC, PE Allana Buick ​&​ Bers, Inc. | Palo Alto, CA Karim Allana is the CEO and founding principal of Allana Buick ​&​ Bers, Inc., an architectural-engineering firm specializing in the building enclosure and sustainable construction. Allana has been in the A/E and construction fields for 35+ years and acted as a consultant and expert witness in 450+ construction defect projects. He earned a BS in civil engineering from Santa Clara University and is a licensed professional engineer in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, North Carolina, and Hawaii. He is also a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) and Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC) through IIBEC. Read more

In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, several disciplines have seen how small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) or drones can make critical, and sometimes dangerous, tasks more efficient, precise, and accessible. This includes using drones to perform thermal imaging scans to detect air, moisture, and heat leakage from a building enclosure—the glass, concrete, insulation, and other materials separating the inside and outside environments. Leaky buildings can be costly and dangerous, leading to damaged finishes, increased energy costs, and mold growth within walls and roofs. Infrared thermography is a relatively cost-effective, easy-to-use, non-destructive tool for these types of conditions, but requires expert interpretation. SGH has implemented the use of drones on many projects, and by using drone technology, AEC professionals can get detailed results to make informed recommendations that address underlying building concerns. In this paper/presentation, we will explore how the AEC industry has implemented drone use to conduct thermal imaging scans of buildings, discuss some of the nuances with using drones around building enclosures, and discuss the differences compared to handheld scanning techniques. We will review industry standards and guidelines and share common project challenges and opportunities through a series of case studies. Kelsey Dunn, PE Simpson Gumpertz ​&​ Heger | Boston, MA Kelsey A. Dunn joined SGH in September of 2013 and is a senior staff engineer in SGH’s building technology group in Boston, MA. Dunn has been involved in a variety of projects involving investigation, design, and construction administration for existing building repair projects, rehabilitation of historic buildings, and new construction building-enclosure consulting. She has performed many partial and whole-building infrared scans using both the handheld and sUAS/drones while at SGH. Christopher Grey, PE Simpson Gumpertz ​&​ Heger | Boston, MA Christopher N. Grey joined SGH in 2011 and is a senior project manager in SGH’s building technology group in Boston, MA. His experience includes investigating, rehabilitating, and designing building enclosure systems on a wide range of project types, from historic buildings to contemporary high-rise structures. He specializes in the design, integration, construction administration, and in-situ testing of complex building enclosure systems with a focus on design efficiency, constructability, and performance. He works directly with architects, owners, contractors, and manufacturers in both the field and office through all project phases. Grey has performed many partial- and whole-building infrared scans, assists with managing SGH’s internal sUAS/drone usage and standards, is a certified sUAS Level I Thermographer, and also a contributing member of the American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association, serving on several industry standard task groups. Read more

Cladding and building enclosure component connection details are important to the overall performance of a building enclosure, including its resistance to loads and durability. However, they must also be coordinated with energy code insulation requirements, which are increasingly requiring and recognizing the benefits of continuous insulation. Continuous insulation provides a means to improve energy efficiency (minimize thermal bridging) and provide a thermally stable and dry environment for the enclosed building components when coordinated with improved water and vapor control methodologies in the latest building codes. But, cladding connection must extend through this layer of continuous insulation. This presentation will review the research and latest prescriptive code requirements for attaching claddings through a layer of exterior continuous insulation. It will also present a generalized design procedure that can allow various types of connections through foam plastic insulating sheathing, including the attachment of cladding, furring, and even structural components like roof and deck ledgers. These building code advancements provide building enclosure designers with the means to efficiently design and detail various cladding and component connection options in coordination with energy code requirements to maximize the continuity of the thermal enclosure and overall integrity of the building enclosure. Jay Crandell, PE ARES/ABTG | Shady Side, MD Jay Crandell has over 30 years of experience in construction, engineering, and innovative building technology research for private and public sector clients. He has conducted benchmark studies of major natural disasters and conducted research to address significant structural, energy, and building science challenges. His work has helped to propel many innovative technologies into the International Codes and consensus standards. He is widely published on various engineering, construction, and building science topics. For additional information visit www.aresconsulting.biz and www.appliedbuildingtech.com. Read more