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eNewsletter for Construction Industry Professionals
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Upcoming Events
The Institute's First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition will be held at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from October 24-27, 2010. Visit the institute's website for more details of what will be happening during this time and for opportunities to be a sponsor or exhibitor. |
Sponsors of the Month
Click the Logo to Visit Our Sponsors
The Institute (BESI) invites you to
participate in its Sponsorship Opportunities. BESI will work with each Sponsor
to provide the best possible recognition.
There are four sponsorship levels, Bronze, Silver,
Gold and Platinum, as well as identity/special items and social event
sponsorships for the annual conference.
For more information
about Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact the institute at (877) 688-2374 or by email.
Check out our new sponsorship page here. |
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Sponsor Spotlight...
The Institute would like to thank Analytical Research Systems , Inc. (ARS, Inc.) for their contribution to the Institute. ARS, Inc. assisted with critical testing and analysis that helped define the procedures used in the inspection and remediation protocols endorsed by the Institute.
ARS, inc. was established in 1995 as a full service scientific &
engineering company to provide professional and technical level services
as well as manufacture a wide range of specialty products needed by
researchers in various fields of science in academia, government and
industry. In addition, ARS conducts basic research for its own new
product development as well as collaborative research for customer
needs.
Find out more about ARS, Inc. click here.
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Membership Corner
Over 100 Certified Members!
The institute
offers many types of memberships for both individuals (student,
professional, active) and organizations (institutional, associate). For
details about membership levels, advantages of membership and a
membership application click
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Just a Reminder...
Structures that are under going remediation using the protocol endorsed by the Institute are required to be part of the Beta Home Program. Under this program the CDDC (Consultant) is required to provide reports to the Institute for peer review, as stated in the Remediation Protocol.
Additional information can be found in the member's defective drywall section; under the notices, forms & templates heading.
If you have any questions regarding this policy please contact the Institute. |
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Greetings! 
The institute held its fifth training seminar for Defective Drywall Certification; the location was New Orleans, Louisiana. Congratulations to the latest members of the Institute.
There were several new instructors during this training seminar and they did an excellent job. The new instructors included: Shawn Macomber (Healthy Home Solutions), Scott Dowdy (Mold Testing & Remediation), Earl Carr (National Defective Drywall Association), Roger Kerstein (Oxford Instruments), and Robert Miller (ThermoFisher Scientific). Additional speakers included Scott "Spiderman" Mulholland (U S Building Consultants) and Phil Conrad (NanoScale Corporation).
Thank you all for your time and effort in making this training seminar a success.
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First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition
The institute has grown to over 100 certified
members since its inception in October 2009, just over nine (9) months- experiencing
remarkable growth with unlimited potential.
The First Annual Event for the Institute is an excellent opportunity for Sponsors
and Exhibitors to reach out to professionals in the construction industry. Now is the time to get involved in an institute
that is positioned to become the construction industry's premier educational
institute.
October 24 - 27, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, for more information click here. Reception and networking will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2010 in the evening for members (current & new), sponsors, and exhibitors.
This will be a definite "Do Not Miss" opportunity for current certified members; they will receive an update on Defective Drywall, see what remediation protocols are available, and have an opportunity to participate in the training seminar as an observer (free to current certified members).
If you have not already done so, then you will want to visit the website for the most up-to-date information.
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Institute News
New Policy - The Institute has implemented a policy for applicants desiring certification which requires notification if they have been convicted of a felony in the last ten (10) years. Additionally, all members certified through the institute are subject to criminal background checks; this includes current members. All certified members of the institute should receive an email with a form to fill out as it pertains to this new policy and it will be added to their membership file.
The institute does not believe this will be a problem for its members since most are licensed in their respective state(s), and the state requires criminal background checks.
If you have any questions regarding criminal background checks, please contact the institute.
New Certificate Program -
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer training will be conducted during
this training seminar. This certification course is for anyone who is currently using or
intends to use the hand-held XRF analyzer to perform inspections and/or
clearance testing for structures with Defective Drywall. You will be
provided with in depth training which with give you the confidence and
knowledge to properly utilize the XRF analyzer.
Jack Frost, of Drywall Science, LLC helped develop this certificate program and is the training instructor for the online course videos.
Defective Drywall Clearance Warranty - For additional information about the clearance warranty being provided by National Construction Warranty Corporation you can visit their website.
Xactware / Xactimate - Many of our members recognize this estimating software; replacement cost estimating for the insurance repair industry. They recently created a new category of line items that specifically deal with Hazardous Materials Remediation (HMR) which includes careful removal & bagging of damaged/affected materials, additional labor rates, containment barriers, filtration, PPE and hazardous waste containers to name a few. Check out their website for information.
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Technology Corner
The institute continues to look into
new technology that will help professionals in the construction industry and its members.
 Chinese Drywall Integrated Solutions (CDIS) is pleased
to offer to all BESI members a searchable data base, in which you can target
market your services to the Chinese drywall property owners directly.The database provides property owner's name and property addresses, which are fully searchable by city, state and zip code. To really focus on your market, a large portion of the data can even narrow the property address to what type of drywall is in the home (i.e. Knauf). Once you enter your desired field, the addresses will be displayed with a Google map depicting each location. In addition, the addresses can be exported into a mail merge program of your choice.CDIS offers single and multiple user memberships. The membership gives you unlimited searches and address downloads. BESI members will receive a $250 discount and three (3) months added to the annual membership (15-month membership). Multiple users will receive a $500 discount and three (3) months added to the annual membership (15-month membership).Chinese Drywall Integrated Solutions monitors all 37 states known to have reported cases of defective "Chinese" drywall, their database is being updated monthly to reflect this data.For more information contact Tim Zorc directly at (772) 633-2004 or by email at tim@cdisnow.com. Visit the website at www.cdisnow.com. |
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Industry News
American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC)
Certifications & Exams Part of Mold Licensing Process in Florida
Effective July 1, 2010 the Florida Statue (Chapter 468, Part XVI) provides for the regulation and licensure of mold assessors and remediators. This program will be administered by Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which has chosen ACAC to provide the examinations. There are six (6) ACAC certification exams for this purpose. Other states listed on the website include Maryland and Arkansas. Visit the ACAC's state licensee page for more details.
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Committee News
Thank you to those individuals who have already contacted the institute to indicate their area(s) of interest. Committees are being developed, but its not too late to contact the institute if you are interested in participating on a committee. The
institute is continuously looking for individuals interested in
actively participating in the growth of the institute and those possibly
interested in becoming a qualified instructor.
There are numerous committees that you can be involved including education, public relations, marketing, membership, research, resource, technical and many other committees. Additionally, the institute is looking for individuals or companies that would like to assist in producing materials for new courses.
There is still plenty of work to be done and we encourage anyone who wants to be involved to contact the institute. If you would like more information or have questions about a particular committee contact the institute at committees@BESInstitute.org.
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Thank you for your dedication and efforts which are making the Building Envelope Science Institute the best in the construction industry.If you would like to contribute to the newsletter or would like to see a particular subject covered please contact the editor. |
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Sincerely,
Building Envelope Science Institute
Providing the Essential Knowledge & Skills
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About BESI
Building Envelope Science Institute Inc. (BESI)
is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education,
specifically designed for the construction industry. The
mission of Building Envelope Science
Institute, Inc. (BESI) is to provide the highest quality of training,
certification programs, and resources as well as overall knowledge in
successfully constructing, maintaining, and restoring building envelope
construction. Building Envelope Science
Institute, Inc.
(BESI) was created to be a leader and identify, develop and deliver the
most
effective and efficient training opportunities for the construction
industry.
Programs combine construction industry specific knowledge with applied
techniques, bringing all the pieces of the building envelope science
together
into one cohesive unit with the highest levels of professionalism. |
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