IIBEC Technical Advisory No. 018-2019 (updated 2021) Electronic Leak Detection May 15, 2019 With the desire to improve the service life of roofing and waterproofing systems, a need has arisen to improve both quality control (QC) and trouble-shooting techniques of these systems. The introduction of nondestructive electronic leak detection (ELD) testing has provided additional options to meet this demand. Since QC is an increasingly important aspect in today’s construction projects, ELD is becoming a commonly specified and utilized procedure to determine watertightness in roofing and waterproofing assemblies... Codes and Standards
IIBEC Focuses on Building Enclosure Commissioning May 3, 2019 IIBEC members are actively expanding their professional services to include building enclosure commissioning (BECx). A recent member survey confirmed that several hundred IIBEC consultant members currently offer BECx services. As such, IIBEC has… About IIBEC
IIBEC Region V Meeting – 2019 May 2, 2019 Paris Las Vegas Wednesday – June 12, 2019 IIBEC members wanting to attend the educational seminar, use discount code IIBEC2019 for a reduced rate of $85.00 for Tuesday. Better Building Performance – Constructability through Collaboration… General Interest
Roof Decks A to Z – Part XIII: Vintage, Obscure, or Obsolete Systems May 2, 2019 By L.D. Hogan, RRC, F-IIBEC, PE Abstract This is the 13th in a series of articles examining various deck types. Among the numerous considerations when selecting a roof system, the type of decking is… Industry News
