IIBEC Online Education

This bundles includes 5 sessions from the 2021 IIBEC Convention focusing on advanced technology. Each session in this bundle qualifies for 1.5 IIBEC CEH and 1.5 AIA LU/HSW.  Bundle includes the following courses: Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Coating Failures Small Unmanned Aerial System Applications in the Building Enclosure Industry: Using Thermal Imaging to Assess Building Performance Water Penetration and Air Leakage Testing of Flanged Commercial Windows Proving Ground: Performance Mockups as Proof of Concept and Constructability Tools Thermal Bridging Analysis as Part of an Integrated Project Delivery Read more

BES 2023: Take Ten! Advance your technical knowledge through ten engaging education sessions originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium.  In addition to the original session recording, each course in this bundle provides an opportunity to test your comprehension through assessment questions written by the presenters! Courses are approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH. IIBEC is an approved AIA Continuing Education Provider. AIA Provider Number: G024 See course details for specific continuing education information. Included Sessions Ground Hog Day - Recurring Field Installation Issues based on 6,000 site audits (Dalgleish R.) Fenestration Replacement: Identifying Design Solutions for Existing Buildings (Bondi S., Garbis L.) Evaluation of Vapor Retarder in Roof Decks by Hygrothermal Simulation (Sirdeshpande G.) Design Implications of Envelope Backstops in Energy Codes (Hoffman S.) Reviving a Historic Landmark: Assessment and Monitoring of “Detroit’s Largest Art Object”, the Iconic Fisher Building (Salameh Z.) Through the Lens of Time: A Longitudinal Review of Energy Efficiency (Sharma V., Gajjar D.) Lessons Learned from Building Enclosure Delegated Design Disasters (Feng F., Peevey A.) Mind the Gap: Waterproofing Considerations in Property Line Construction (Kallus C., Sipes J.) Changes to the Wind Load Provisions and How to Implement Strategies in a Re-Roofing Project Design  (Noguera T., Doukas N.) Implementing Deep Energy Retrofits is a Circus: Be the Ringmaster! (Hogan J., Robinson S.) 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 Many modern enclosures include delegated designs of building components by specialty engineers who are not a part of the design team and where the final system designs are not fully developed until after construction is underway. While delegated design can seemingly mitigate risk for the design team by allowing third-party specialized engineered systems, the entire project can be impacted if the delegated design is not properly defined, executed, integrated, and coordinated. This presentation will focus on the problems resulting from building enclosure-delegated designs and provide tools for owners, contractors, and design professionals to mitigate problems, avoiding unnecessary risks. 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. Speaker Trent Cotney Adams and Reese LLP Tampa, Florida Trent Cotney, partner and construction team leader at Adams and Reese LLP, is a Florida board certified construction lawyer who is also licensed in eight other states. He focuses on construction litigation and arbitration, including OSHA defense, lien law, bond law, and bid protests, as well as construction document review and drafting. Cotney serves as general counsel for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and several other industry associations, and he has been recognized as one of the leading attorneys in the field by his peers and the construction industry. Cotney, author of two Amazon best-selling books on OSHA defense, also hosts the #1 construction law podcast, Law & Mortar. Moderator Brian T. Pallasch, CAE Executive Vice President and CEO, IIBEC Raleigh, NC Brian Pallasch joined the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) as the CEO/EVP in June 2019. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Institute, Pallasch leads a staff of 20 headquartered in Raleigh, NC, focused on serving the needs of the building enclosure profession. Pallasch also serves as a director on the board of the RCI-IIBEC Foundation. Prior to joining IIBEC, Pallasch served as managing director of government relations and infrastructure initiatives at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in Washington, D.C. He was responsible for managing ASCE’s government relations department and was responsible for ASCE’s strategic initiative regarding infrastructure, including development of the Infrastructure Report Card. Previously, Pallasch was director of government relations for the American Subcontractors Association (ASA), Alexandria, Va., for three years, where he was responsible for all federal and state relations. Currently, Pallasch serves as the Chair of the Consultative Council at the National Institute of Building Sciences. He served as president of the American League of Lobbyists in 2007-2008, after holding a seat on the board of directors from 2004-2006. Pallasch holds a Master of Arts degree in international affairs from the American University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and international affairs from the University of Southern California. 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 Codes are placing  increased focus on the performance of the building enclosure. One increasingly popular concept is the introduction of backstops to limit the approach of compensating a shortfall in the thermal performance of enclosures using efficiencies from other systems.  A contrast of the backstops adopted in United States and Canadian jurisdictions will take place The challenge for high-rise buildings using the case study from one of Canada’s tallest Passive House buildings will be outlined during this presentation. Examples from the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide (Morrison Hershfield, Evoke, and Open Technologies 2023) will illustrate the thermal limitations of traditional spandrel design and will conclude with examples of how manufacturers are adapting to meet this challenge. 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 energy codes and awareness of thermal bridging. 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    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) Stéphane Hoffman, PE, P. Eng. Morrison Hershfield Corp. Seattle, Washington Stéphane Hoffman, PE, P. Eng., has a master's degree-level education that combines structural engineering, building science, and architecture. Hoffman brings a well-balanced consulting approach to the building envelope, blending scientific analysis with an understanding of aesthetic considerations.  He is particularly adept at providing innovative design concepts and construction alternatives that provide value by improving durability and increasing energy efficiency.  As a key technical leader at Morrison Hershfield, Stéphane has worked on projects throughout North America. He led the expansion of Morrison Hershfield's building science business across the United States and pioneered its facade engineering practice focusing on the conceptual design of cladding and glazing systems. 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 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 For urban infill construction projects, designers and contractors are challenged with forming the exterior enclosure mere inches from neighboring buildings. All components of the exterior enclosure require special consideration, including below-grade waterproofing product selection and implementation, exterior wall construction methods, and weather-resistive barrier application with limited access. Critical elements include air and water barrier continuity, expansion and contraction tolerances, futureproofing for long-term durability during neighboring construction, seismic movement requirements, and watertight joint coverings. This presentation will explore the challenges, potential pitfalls, and successes of designing and installing a watertight exterior enclosure in new high-rise construction with property line constraints. 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 Knowledge and experience designing or constructing various building enclosure waterproofing assemblies, including opaque exterior walls, and unique expansion joint assemblies. 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) Jesse Sipes, PE Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Oakland, California Jesse Sipes, PE, is a senior consulting engineer at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger with more than seven years of building enclosure consulting experience in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has experience with investigation, consultation, litigation, and inspection work on new and existing multi-unit and single-family residential, commercial, and institutional projects. His design and investigation work includes below-grade waterproofing, plaza deck coatings, wall cladding assemblies, and roofing systems.   Caitlyn Kallus, PE Simpson Gumpertz & Heger San Francisco, California Caitlyn Kallus, PE, is a consultant at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger with over six years of experience in commercial building enclosure consulting work in the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas, including new design consultation, rehabilitation, investigations, inspections, and condition assessments. Her project experience spans various systems, including below-grade waterproofing, plaza deck waterproofing, exterior cladding systems, exterior curtainwalls, window assemblies, and roofing systems.   Read more