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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. |
Our Platinum & Gold Sponsors
 
 
 
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 Oxford Instruments America for their contributions to the Institute. Oxford has assisted with providing equipment for testing and through instruction at training seminars.
Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis division offers a range of analytical Instruments designed for demanding quality control applications. From materials analysis to thickness gauging, the Industrial Analysis products incorporate the latest in available technology, coupled with over 35 years of experience in designing, producing and supporting world class instruments. Our X-MET handheld X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzers are specifically designed for positive material identification, alloy analysis and identification and for hazardous material analysis (RoHS). Find out more about Oxford Instruments America 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
here. Membership dues for our October 2009 members are coming due; if you have not received your notice please contact the institute. |
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Just a Reminder...
Check the members section often for updated information. For those that are certified, updated versions of the inspection and remediation protocols are indicated in the members only section; however, if you do not have the latest version contact the institute.
If you have any questions regarding this policy please contact the Institute. |
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Greetings! 
The First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition for Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediaton is quickly aproaching, with just over three weeks remaining.
Planning on attending? Sign up and book your room today! A special thanks goes out to those individuals that have been working hard to make this a memorable event for all who attend. |
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First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition
October 24 - 27, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, for more information click here.
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.
Reception and networking will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2010 in the evening for members (current & new), sponsors, exhibitors, and guests.
The topics for discussion on Monday, October 25, 2010 will include the following panels:
1. Inspections, tools (i.e. XRF), markings, techniques
2. Chemical and scientific analysis of the problem and issues 3. Health effects pertaining to defective drywall
4. Remediation, protocols, partial remediation, clearance testing 5. Resale, stigma, warranties, realtor's concerns, buying & selling
6. Legal issues, preservation of evidence
Each of the six (6) sessions will have atleast three (3) expert panel members that will address the issue pertaining to there session. Several of the expert panel members have been confirmed, however, some spots are still pending final comfirmation. When all the panelist have been confirmed they will be announced in a special edition of the newsletter. We anticipate that the anouncement will come in about one week.
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
Re-certification Credits - The Institute (BESI) is now registered with the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) as a provider for re-certification credits (RCs) for the two-day National Training & Certification Seminar on "Chinese" or Defective Drywall in America being offered on October 26-27, 2010.
Recertification credits (RCs) are granted at the rate of one (1) credit per contact hour of continuing education or professional development; the course offered by BESI has been accepted for 16 RCs and is listed on the ACAC website (Registration #10092301).
If you have any questions regarding the re-certification credits, 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. Current members receive a discount for this course.
Jack Frost, of Drywall Science, LLC helped develop this certificate program and will be the instructor at this training.
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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.
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program which provides indoor building products that minimize and control harmful effects of moisture, mold or indoor pollutants. There are four (4) certification programs: GREENGUARD INdoor Air Quality Certified, GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified, GREENGUARD Premier Certified, and GREENGUARD Building Construction Certified. The description for these programs may be found on their website.
All the products are monitored quarterly for quality control and compliance, and require annual re-certification. There is a free online guide.
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Industry News
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
The CPSC published it's first revision to the Interim Guidance for the Identification of Homes with Corrosion from Problem Drywall, August 27, 2010. If you have not already read this new revision, you can view the report here. (back to top) |
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Committee News
First, the institute would like to congratulate Shawn Macomber for becoming our first Education Committee Chairperson. We are looking forward to the development of a strong education committee that will help the institute grow and serve our current members better.
More committees are being formed and the institute is looking for individuals interested in
being an active participant in the growth of the institute and in those interested in becoming a qualified instructor.
Some of the committees include: education, public relations, marketing, membership, research, resource, and technical. 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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Feedback is always welcomed from our readers, the institute wants to provide information that is timely and relevant to construction industry professionals. We will be expanding our topics to cover areas such as indoor air quality, walls & ceilings, waterproofing, construction defects, and much more. 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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