Living on the Edge: Hands-On Education, Plant Tour, and Dinner
SIPS: Sharing our Industry for Public Service July 2024
Zac Blankenship, our Immediate Past President, and Sentrigard Metal Roofing Systems have deployed a team this year dedicated to educating the industry on one of the six sides of the building enclosure. Over the course of the last six months, they have visited 36 various architects and engineers throughout Virginia and all the way down to Florida and given presentations on both “Designing Safe and Durable Buildings with Architectural Standing Seam Metal Roofing” and “Balancing Your Metal Roofing Budget”.
Please contact one of your board members for information on how to join in: Kirk Stanford; Robert Moore, RRO; April McKelvey, RRC, RRO; Zachary Blankenship, MBA, RRO, CSI, CDT, CCPR; Christopher Payne; Derek B. Cundiff, AIA, RBEC; DAVID LIEBAL, Austin Eells, and Elizabeth Grant
SIPS: Sharing our Industry for Public Service August 2024
SIPS: Sharing our Industry for Public Service.
Derek Cundiff presented at a regional meeting of the Virginia Building and Code Officials Association (VBCOA) on July 18. The session, attended by approximately 40 code officials from various jurisdictions in Southwest Virginia, focused on challenges related to code compliance for roof repair, recovery, and replacement projects in existing buildings.
Several examples of poor design and installation were reviewed. Derek highlighted the importance of utilizing IIBEC-credentialed design professionals such as RRCs and RROs as part of the project team to serve the best interests of building owners and occupants.
Please contact one of your board members for information on how to join in: Kirk Stanford; Robert Moore, RRO; April McKelvey, RRC, RRO; Zachary Blankenship, MBA, RRO, CSI, CDT, CCPR; Christopher Payne; Derek B. Cundiff, AIA, RBEC; DAVID LIEBAL, Austin Eells, and Elizabeth Grant
Mark Your Calendars For Exterior Wall Quality Assurance
November 3, 2021 Noon-4 PMNovember 4, 2021 8AM -Noon
DELIVERED IN PERSON!!
Exterior Wall Quality Assurance is a two-day course for professionals interested in observing exterior wall systems to document whether they are installed in accordance with construction documents. The program covers diverse topics in the construction of exterior walls, including air barriers, vapor retarders, water-resistive barriers, insulation, flashing, concrete, EIFS, masonry, stucco, and terracotta. It is intended for manufacturers, general contractors, quality assurance observers, and field inspectors.
Course participants will receive objective and detailed information regarding the duties of the Registered Exterior Wall Consultant.
Although not a preparatory course for the Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC)® exam, this course provides useful information for the individual who is preparing for REWC registration.
Cost:
$300 for IIBEC Members
$400 for Non-members ($120 Savings from regular IIBEC course price)
More Information to Follow in the Coming Weeks!
For questions please contact Zac Blankenship at zblankenship@nbhandy.com
RTQA is Back On!!
In my best Carole Baskin voice “hey all you cool cats and kittens” have we got a surprise for you. The Virginia Chapter is pumped to be bringing RTQA back! Thanks to our old pal COVID, this will be a virtual experience. We know you have been flooded with online learning content but we hope you tune in with us anyway! We have three great presenters that will be a welcome relief from the basic 1 hour webinar you’ve been watching since spring.
Head over to our event page for more information and to register.
Contact Zac Blankenship for more information.