IIBEC Online Education

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 Ethics often is only addressed reactively within companies, either after a problem has occurred or in an ad hoc way. Reactionary ethics is often costly, resulting in potential loss of business and/or reputation as well as penalties and fines. Alternately, action is required within organizations striving to ensure a sound ethical culture. This action requires dedication and hard work to ensure the ethical policy is formulated wisely, instituted appropriately, and maintained throughout the life cycle of the business. This session will present examples of ethical policies that have added to a positive company culture and have contributed greatly to many companies’ success stories. 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. Authors Jerry Abendroth, RBEC, RRO, CDT Scott Hinesley, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE REI Engineers Inc. Charlotte, North Carolina   Speaker(s) Scott Hinesley, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE REI Engineers Inc. Charlotte, North Carolina Hinesley is the president of REI Engineers Inc. (REI), a building enclosure consulting firm with eight locations serving the eastern United States. Scott received his degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University and worked for a multi services engineering firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, for several years before joining REI in 1998. For over 20 years, he has been an active member of IIBEC and the American Council of Engineering Companies North Carolina Chapter (ACEC/NC). He recently completed his term as president for both organizations. He has served as president of the Carolinas Chapter of IIBEC and served on the Ethics Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee, and the IIBEC Interface Peer Review Committee. Hinesley is a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), a licensed professional engineer, a member of the IIBEC Jury of Fellows and serves on the Board of Directors for the RCI-IIBEC Foundation. He resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and two sons. 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, 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. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date July 31, 2023 Credit Expiration Date July 31, 2026 Course Prerequisites Prior knowledge of psychometry, transient heat & moisture transport, vapor drive, roof deck construction. Knowledge Level: Advanced Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU HSW   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. Author(s)/Speaker(s) Gourish Sirdeshpande, PhD STR Resources Lancaster, Pennsylvania   Gourish Sirdeshpande, PhD, is a senior principal scientist at STR Resources in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Previously, he was a senior principal scientist in research and development at Armstrong World Industries Inc., with over 35 years of experience. His interests are in heat and mass transfer modeling, composite materials, building energy and indoor environment quality. He is the vice-chair of ASTM D22-05 on Indoor Air Quality and a member of the US delegation for ISO TC146-SC6 on Indoor Air Quality. He is a member of ASHRAE, ISIAQ, ASTM, and AIChE. He is also a member of ASTM-D08. 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 Several tragic events related to facade failures occurred in the 1970s. As a result, some major cities in the United States adopted laws and ordinances requiring certain buildings to undergo periodic facade inspections. Currently, cities with active facade inspection ordinances generally require a qualified individual to review a building’s facade. Individuals qualified to conduct these facade inspections must be able to identify conditions that pose a risk to public safety as well as ensure those identified deficiencies are repaired in a specified timeframe. This presentation will provide a brief history of the United States facade inspection ordinances. Speakers will discuss New York City’s Facade Inspection & Safety Program, which is one of the country’s more rigorous. Commonly encountered deficiencies specific to various wall construction types will be identified. Case studies presented will outline the practical application of these requirements as well as professional considerations during their implementation. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Course Prerequisites None Knowledge Level: Intermediate 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. Author(s)/Speaker(s) Kenrick Hartman, RC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, PE, LEED AP Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. New York, New York Kenrick Hartman, RC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, PE, LEED AP, specializes in the evaluation, repair, and design of building enclosure systems. He has extensive experience in managing all phases of the investigation, repair design, and construction periods, applying his expertise when consulting on new construction projects. Mr. Hartman is knowledgeable in various materials, including terra cotta, brick, glass fiber reinforced concrete, steel, concrete glass, and various roofing and waterproofing products. Mr. Hartman has been awarded the IIBEC Emerging Professionals Award of Excellence, the Francesco Volunteer of the Year Award, and the Outstanding Volunteer Award. In addition, he was awarded the J. Borda Fellowship, the CER Fellowship, and a research assistantship, by Pennsylvania State University. He has authored many industry-related publications, including Evaluating As-Built Properties of Masonry Wall Systems Using Investigative Laboratory and In-Situ Testing for IIBEC, Floodproofing New York: The City’s Response to Superstorm Sandy for IIBEC, and Considerations for Blindside Waterproofing Applications for the Architectural Engineering Institute.   Brian O’Donnell, RA, REWC, REWO O’Donnell Architects LLC Rahway, New Jersey Brian O’Donnell, RA, REWC, REWO is a principal at O’Donnell Architects LLC an architectural firm specializing in building envelope design, diagnostics, and repairs. He has inspected hundreds of building facades and is a registered architect in a number of states as well as a Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC) and Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO). Mr. O’Donnell is a member of IIBEC, NCARB, NRCA, CSI, and ASTM International, where he is an active member of Committees E06 Performance of Buildings, and D08 Roofing and Waterproofing.  He has previously served as treasurer of the IIBEC Delaware Valley Chapter, a member of the IIBEC Ethics Committee, and a member of both the REWO and REWC Exam Development Subcommittees. 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, 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. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date July 31, 2023 Credit Expiration Date July 31, 2026 Course Prerequisites An understanding of enclosure systems such as windows, curtainwalls, window walls, and brick masonry. Knowledge Level: Advanced Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU 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. Author(s)/Speaker(s) Leonidia Garbis, PE, LEED GA Simpson Gumpertz & Heger New York, New York Leonidia Garbis, PE, LEED GA, graduated with a dualdegree in architecture building technology and civil engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She specializes in designing and evaluating new and existing building enclosures. She has extensive experience designing and detailing custom curtainwall assemblies from design through construction administration. Her design experience includes commercial projects, multifamily residential high-rises, and infrastructure projects. In addition, she has experience in enclosure forensic engineering, including investigating curtainwalls and custom glazing systems. She has a background in building science, including computer simulations of buildings, and building components. She has experience with a variety of facade, roofing, and waterproofing systems.   Scott Bondi, PhD, PE, LEED AP Simpson Gumpertz & Heger New York, New York Scott Bondi, PhD, PE, LEED AP, has extensive experience in building enclosure design, specializing in building science, and numerical analysis. Bondi consults on both new construction and historic renovation projects, from conceptual design through construction administration, applying his specific expertise in curtainwalls and custom glazing systems. He is experienced in providing forensic engineering services and expert witness support for both building enclosures and mechanical systems. He uses a variety of advanced tools, including computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis, to support his design and investigative work. He has been an adjunct professor at the Cooper Union in New York City since 2007. 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, 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. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date August 3, 2023 Credit Expiration Date August 3, 2026 Course Prerequisites Basics of air barrier technologies, experience doing site observation. Knowledge Level: Intermediate Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU HSW 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. Author(s)/Speaker(s) Ryan Dalgleish Chief Operating Officer Air Barrier Association of America Ryan Dalgleish has been involved in the building enclosure and building performance areas of construction for over 20 years. An educator and developer of building enclosure education and credentialing programs for building sub-trades, he is also a part of the quality assurance management team for field air barrier installation across North America, a certified Net Zero building instructor, and a frequent speaker at various technical events and conferences. He has obtained credentials in adult education and leadership from the University of Manitoba and has been mentored and trained by some of the best building scientists in the world. 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, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit. Session Description As net-zero targets loom, the push is on to complete deep energy retrofits. The retrofits necessary to achieve these lofty targets are typically extensive and can be very intrusive. How do we implement them at occupied buildings? These projects are like a three-ring circus, with competing interests on all sides. Through the use of case studies, this session will explore how the building enclosure consultant can become the ringmaster, balancing the needs of project stakeholders, the surprises that come with existing buildings, and the quality and durability of the building enclosure necessary to achieve the project’s energy and carbon reduction goals. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date September 1, 2023 Credit Expiration Date September 1, 2026 Course Prerequisites A general understanding of building science principles and common building retrofits. Knowledge Level: Intermediate Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU HSW 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.   Speakers Jennifer S. Hogan, REWC, RRO, CRE, LEED AP, Certified Passive House Consultant   Pretium Engineering Inc. Burlington, Ontario Recipient of the IIBEC Emerging Professional Award of Excellence and OBEC’s Rising Star Award, Jennifer Hogan is passionate about building sciences, energy performance, and, of course, baseball. She has been a building science consultant for over 16 years and now uses her experience and knowledge to help clients achieve their energy and carbon goals as the leader of the Energy and Carbon Reduction team at Pretium. If you asked Jennifer what her favorite thing is about her career, she would tell you that it is being able to share her love of the built environment with others. To that end, she is a frequent speaker and presenter at industry events and has authored several technical publications. She is an active member of multiple industry associations and is currently serving on the IIBEC Executive Committee as secretary/treasurer.   Stephanie Robinson, PEng WSP Canada Inc. Ottawa, Ontario Stephanie Robinson, PEng, is the director of building sciences, Eastern Canada for WSP Canada Inc. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, she has over 15 years’ experience in the building enclosure industry, including investigation, design, contract administration, and construction review of building enclosure components for new and existing construction in both Canada and the United States. She recognizes that there is more than one solution to every challenge and believes that careful consideration of every option will lead to a unique strategy to both fulfill a client’s needs and optimize a building’s performance. Robinson is a licensed professional engineer in Ontario and a Level 2 Certified Thermographer. She was one of the founding members of the IIBEC Quebec Ontario Chapter and currently sits on the IIBEC Board of Directors as director of Region VII. Read more