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Newsletter for Construction Industry Professionals
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Upcoming Events
The Institute has posted the first of it's 2011 schedule of courses to the website, check back often to see the latest courses being offered. Visit the institute's website for more information on the new courses being offered. |
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Membership Corner
The institute offers many types of memberships for both individuals (student, professional, active) and organizations (institutional, associate). For details about membership levels, advantages and an application click here.
- ATTENTION -
Please notify the institute if your contact information changes; email or call 877-688-2374.
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Important Reminder...
Check the member's section often for updated information.
For those that are certified, updated versions of the inspection (v3) and remediation (v6) protocols are available as of October 27, 2010. If you do not have the latest version contact the institute.
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Feedback
Feedback is always welcomed from our readers, the institute wants to provide information that is timely and relevant to professionals in the construction industry.
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Greetings! 
Welcome to the first issue of Building Knowledge for 2011, you will find that the Institute has begun implementing several new strategies this year to bring more value to its members and to promote the Institute as an industry leader in educating, equipping, and empowering construction professionals to perform at the highest level of proficiency.
Some of the new strategies include the upgrade of our website, resources, and more programs offered both in the traditional classroom and on-line that will include certification courses, informative seminars, and re-certification credits (RCs or CEUs) for industry professionals.
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InspectionWorld Atlanta
The institute participated as an exhibitor during the American Society of Home Inspectors' (ASHI) annual conference, InspectionWorld, held in Atlanta during January. ASHI has over 6,000 members and is the largest professional association for home inspectors in North America.
During the conference the Institute gave away $100 during two drawings. We want to congratulates our winners: Lem McSpadden of A+ Inspection Services and Bob Sterner of HomePro Inspections.
This was a great opportunity for the Institute to get recognized by these professionals for educational opportunities regarding Defective Drywall and our new building envelope courses.
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Institute News
In the previous issue we stated that the Institute was expanding its education programs to cover areas such as indoor air quality, walls & ceilings, waterproofing, construction defects, and much more.
Building Envelope Courses - The first of these new courses will be available in the next 90 days and will focus on the building envelope; Level 1 Board Certified Building Envelope Inspector (CBEI-1). This entry level course for commercial building inspectors is the first of five levels of training that results in being qualified as a Certified Building Envelope Consultant. More information about these courses may be found on the institute's website.
Upgraded Website - The first phase of the upgrade to our website is complete, the site is more pleasant to the eye and user friendly. Our second phase will include an upgrade to the national directory.Social Media - The Institute has begun utilizing social media outlets such as Facebook and YouTube. Get connected today!
Re-certification Credits - The Institute (BESI) renewed 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. Re-certification 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 was accepted for 16 RCs. If you have any questions regarding the re-certification credits, please contact the institute.Contributing Articles - 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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Industry News
The institute continues to contact senators, congressmen and other governmental agencies (e.g. CPSC); informing them of the proper methods for inspection and remediation of structures with Defective (Chinese & Domestic) Drywall.
Imported Drywall not cause of Death - The Center for Disease Control (CDC) report states, "Based on the reviews of the records and available information by the state public health authorities exposure to imported drywall was not believed to be a contributing factor in these deaths". Click to view the CDC report.
LBNL Chamber Emissions Study, October 2010 - This is the final report from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on "Small-Chamber Measurements of Chemical-Specific Emission Factors for Drywall. The results are provided in detailed tables for use with estimating indoor exposure concentrations.
Upcoming Conferences Defective Drywall Certification - Tampa, FL on February 10-11, 2011
Indoor Air Expo - San Antonio, TX on February 15-17, 2011 Restoration Industry Association - 66th Annual Leadership Summit & Industry Expo; Colorado Springs, CO on March 8-11, 2011 EIA 2011 National Conference & Exposition - Savannah, GA, March 27 - 30, 2011 (back to top)
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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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Committee News
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's Executive Director.
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This year promises to be a year full of developments in the Defective Drywall issue, as well as, many other areas for the construction industry such as water intrusion, mold, roofs, doors/windows, and structural or latent defects. Planning for the Third Annual Defective Drywall Symposium, Exhibition and Certification Conference is moving forward. The conference will take place in Orlando during October 2011 and will offer a two-day symposium on Defective (Chinese/Corrosive) Drywall open to the public. More details will be available on the website in February.
We hope you will be attending this year's symposium looking for the latest information and technology addressing the issue of Defective Drywall inspections and remediation.
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Best Regards,
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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