Date: June 11 & 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Eastern
Price: $400.00 Member/$550.00 Nonmember

This course will take place via Zoom. Registrants will receive an email (several days prior to the course start date) to confirm enrollment in the course materials accessible in the LearnUpon platform.

The Zoom link/login information is posted within the course in LearnUpon.

Description
This course will provide a detailed look at the differences between roofing, damp-proofing, and waterproofing as well as discussion of waterproofing materials and accessories, design and specification, and application techniques. Through analysis and discussion of presented case studies, both practicing and aspiring waterproofing consultants will gain practical insights into the methods and strategies for identifying causes of waterproofing failures and remediation solutions. Specific focuses include split-slab plaza deck systems, surface-applied waterproofing, and below-grade waterproofing.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish differences between roofing, dampproofing, and waterproofing.
• Discuss plaza deck and expanded use of roof systems.
• Interpret codes and standards related to the application of waterproofing systems.
• Recognize the various types of waterproofing and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each system, including: bentonite, capillary, hot rubber, multi-ply, sheet membrane, and liquid-applied.
• Identify causes of waterproofing system failures and remediation design solutions presented in case-based scenarios.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

IIBEC Core Competencies:  Waterproofing

Speakers

Paul Buccellato, F-IIBEC, RWC, REWC, FASTM, AIA
Henshell & Buccellato, Consulting Architects

Paul Buccellato, F-IIBEC, AIA, FASTM, CSI, is a registered architect in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, and is board certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the New Jersey Society of Architects, the Construction Specifications Institute, a Fellow in the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, and a Fellow of ASTM.

He has authored over 28 technical papers on waterproofing and roofing as well as five ASTM standards on roofing and material testing. He has participated in and co-authored several courses for IIBEC on the topics of roofing, waterproofing, exterior walls, and professional development.

Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA, CSI
JSI global Envelope Consulting
IIBEC Education Advisor

Samir Ibrahim is the former design services director of a leading roofing and waterproofing materials manufacturer, where he served for over 40 years. His responsibilities included the oversight of all design and code compliance testing activities as well as the development of educational programs to advance collaboration within the design and building consultant community.

Ibrahim has authored and coauthored papers on sustainability, resiliency, and roof color and energy (published in the Huffington Post in 2013). He has presented at several international roofing and waterproofing events in the United States and abroad. Ibrahim also served as a panelist on vegetative roofing and roof sustainability during the International Conference on Waterproof Membranes.

In addition to his role at JSI global, Ibrahim currently serves as the education advisor for IIBEC.

Moderator

Tiffany Coppock, AIA, NCARB, CSI, CDT, LEED AP, ASTM, RCI, EDAC
Commercial Building Systems Specialist
Owens Corning

Tiffany Coppock is the commercial building systems specialist at Owens Corning, where she provides leadership in building science, system development, testing, and documentation. As new systems transition into use, and for existing systems and products, she provides technical guidance integrating the entire building envelope for design professionals as well as Owens Corning teams. Formerly, Coppock was a building science manager, answering technical questions on hundreds of projects, reviewing drawings and specifications, and presenting educational sessions. Prior to manufacturing, she worked for several years at an architecture firm in Durham, North Carolina, designing healthcare and preservation projects. She is a registered architect with specialization in healthcare and historic preservation as well as a former CSI leader and voting member on several ASTM committees. To remain relevant and give back to the industry, she volunteers her expertise on pro-bono healthcare design projects as well as being a member of the Dallas AIA’s Disaster Assistance Trained team. She recently rescued her mom’s childhood home, an 1893 Craftsman/ Queen Anne stunner, and now spends weekends restoring it while documenting the process online. Tiffany earned her bachelor of environmental design from Texas A&M University and master of architecture from the University of Colorado. While at ease in the air-conditioned comfort of the office, she owns several pairs of muddy boots and is no stranger to hands-on application and detailing of multiple building products.

Continuing Education Credit Information
This activity has been approved for 7.5 IIBEC CEH.
This activity has been approved for 7.5 AIA LU/HSW.
AIA program number: WP_Live_2025

AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 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.