BE University

Building Enclosure University

Building Enclosure University and Continuing Education courses are an easy and convenient way for architects, designers, engineers and building managers who specify in wall assemblies, roofing system materials, and high energy-efficient building system methods and products, to stay on top of the latest industry information. Courses are offered almost every month, allowing you to earn continuing education credits from the convenience of your own office.

Hear from experts in the field and participate in a live Q&A session with attendee-submitted questions. Each event is also archived for one year, so if you miss an educational session live, you can play back the scheduled broadcast anytime you like!

 

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  • 20210316be beu 328x246 2Register
    March 16, 2021 02:00 pm EDTNew Tools, Research and Site Quality in the Air Barrier Industry

    Credits: 1 AIA/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU*; 1 IIBEC CEH

    The presentation will review some of the new tools available in regards to specifying different levels of building airtightness above code mandated minimums. These tools help assess the energy reduc…

    Credits: 1 AIA/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU*; 1 IIBEC CEH

    The presentation will review some of the new tools available in regards to specifying different levels of building airtightness above code mandated minimums. These tools help assess the energy reduction from base levels of building airtightness and the corresponding financial savings, along with quantification of the impacts airtightness has on moisture movement transported by air leakage.

    A look into potential changes to building codes and new Whole Building Airtighness test methods, along with a high level review of research conducted and being conducted, on things such as adhesion values for various air barrier materials and fastener penetration testing.

    Thirdly, information on the ABAA quality assurance program and how to specify the program properly and exactly what the program entails. Included in this will be a review of the top field related issues that are found during the ABAA site audit process.

    Learning Objectives:
     

    1. Through a review of the air barrier calculator, determine the energy and financial savings obtained by higher level of airtightness and how it impacts the project specifications.
    2. Analyze the results of recent research projects such as adhesion and fastener penetrations, along with upcoming building code changes.
    3. Define requirements for quality assurance and control, and typical downfalls of specification language, along with steps that can be taken to improve installation of the air/water resistive barrier.
    4. Identify key field installation issues for various air barrier products and how specifications can provide further clarity.

     

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  • 20210325be sfia 328x246 2Register
    March 25, 2021 02:00 pm EDTPanelization of CFS Assemblies

    Credits: 1 AIA/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU*; 1 IIBEC CEH

    This course will explore prefabrication of cold-formed steel framed assemblies for use in all types of construction projects. Participants will gain an understanding of the many forms these panel sy…

    Credits: 1 AIA/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU*; 1 IIBEC CEH

    This course will explore prefabrication of cold-formed steel framed assemblies for use in all types of construction projects. Participants will gain an understanding of the many forms these panel systems take in today’s projects. Sustainability attributes of cold-formed steel framing will be described as well as the advantages that using CFS panels have over assemblies that are erected on site. Further exploration will be into how the panels interact with other building systems. The program will cover the panelization process from factory to installations with illustrated examples.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Express the sustainable attributes of cold-formed steel framing.
    2. Envision the many types of buildings that can utilize panels framed with cold-formed steel components.
    3. Exemplify the many benefits of cold-formed steel framed panels versus assemblies that are ‘stick-built’ on site.
    4. Expound on the cold-formed steel panelization process from plant to finished installation.

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