IIBEC Online Education

Description 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. IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Roofing Subtopics: Roofing, Document Review & Assessment, Legal, Inspection/ Quality Control, Wind/ Structural Knowledge Level: Intermediate Recommended Course Prerequisites: None Author/Presenter Paul Buccellato, F-IIBEC, RWC, REWC, FASTM, AIA Henshell & Buccellato, Consulting Architects.  Credit Start Date: May 30, 2025 Credit Expiration Date: May 30, 2028 Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. 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: TTMR_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

Description This course provides basic exterior wall technology and terminology that will be used as the fundamental base for future exterior wall course offerings. The course covers a broad range of topics, including types and functions of exterior walls, psychometrics and moisture movement, design objectives and building code requirements, wall penetrations, materials, coatings and water repellants, and sealants. This broad course is aimed at those preparing to expand their knowledge into exterior walls and at those already practicing in this area who want to further develop their knowledge in exterior wall technology. IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Exterior Wall, Professional/Business Development Subtopics: Exterior Walls, Business & Professional Development, Research & Technology, Codes & Standards, Wind & Structure, Energy Performance Knowledge Level: Intermediate Recommended Course Prerequisites: A baseline understanding of general construction related to wall assemblies including foundation elements (which support wall assemblies) and terms should be understood such as Mass Wall Construction, Curtainwall, Storefront, Fenestration, Weather Restrictive Barrier (WRB), International Building Code (IBC). Credit Start Date: October 22, 2025 Credit Expiration Date: October 22, 2028 Original Credit Start Date: September 23, 2019 Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Content Review Information Review Date: October 10, 2025 Reviewer:  Aaron B. Nelson, RBEC, RRC, RWC, RRO, REWC Continuing Education Credit Statements This course is approved for 16.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 16.0 AIA LU HSW AIA Program Number: EWTS_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

Description This course covers topics relevant to the practice of roof consulting and related roofing activities including the design, manufacture, installation, observation, inspection, and maintenance of roof components and assemblies. Content includes a brief history of roofing; terminology and technical information regarding roof system types and roof decks; moisture behavior and condensation control; roof insulation; heat transfer through roofs; bitumens and bituminous built-up roof membranes and surfacing materials; modified bitumen membranes; single-ply membranes, spray polyurethane foam roofing, and protected membrane roof assemblies. Recommended Prerequisites Basic familiarity with roof assemblies and components General understanding of the roles, interrelationships, and responsibilities of roof designers and consultants, architects and consulting engineers, general contractors, roof contractors and other subcontractors, building owners, and manufacturers   Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Roofing Subtopics:  Research & Technology, Codes & Standards, Climatic/Consideration, Energy Performance, HVAC/Air Quality, Wind/Structure, Sustainability  Knowledge Level: Intermediate Recommended Course Prerequisites: None Credit Start Date:  July 14, 2025 Credit Expiration Date: July 14, 2028 Original Credit Start Date: 2011 Content Review Information Review Date: July 5, 2025 Reviewer:  Elizabeth Grant, PhD, AIA Continuing Education Credit Statements This course is approved for 16.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 16.0 AIA LU HSW AIA Program Number: RTS1_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. Additional Information This is the recorded version of the live two-day course and is a first component of a two-part series covering, in detail, aspects of the technology and science of roofing. It covers the history and evolution of roofing up to present-day common applications. It features terminology and technical information regarding roof decks and structures, roof insulation, bitumen membranes, built-up and modified bitumen membranes and flashing systems. An understanding of heat transfer theory, moisture, thermal design, and the calculation of U-factors will also be presented. Highlights of the program include: critical aspects of roof decking and related supporting structures, heat transfer and practical heat transfer calculations, the function of heat transfer and the different types of roof insulation, the technology behind roofing bitumens and their related BUR and modified-bitumen membranes, and basic flashing nomenclature and bituminous flashing system construction. The Roof Technology and Science I course features fundamental concepts that prove useful for students in other IIBEC Educational Programs. Roof consultants, facility managers, contractors, architects, engineers, roofing material salespeople, property managers and others can gain new insight and professional development in the continually evolving world of roofing technology. This recorded version of the live two-day event is sponsored by GAF. Read more

This course is designed for practicing roof consultants, architects and engineers who want to become more knowledgeable about the major factors that affect designing roofs for wind resistance and in order to meet building codes.  The focus of this course is on calculations of wind uplift pressures according to ASCE 7 methodology.  Read more