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Newsletter for Construction Industry Professionals
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Upcoming Events
Defective Drywall Certification Courses: April 11-12 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL June 16-17 in Houston, Texas Visit the institute's website for more information on the new Building Envelope courses being offered and additional training opportunities. |
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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 to view all our sponsors. |
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Membership Corner
The institute offers many types of memberships for both individuals and organizations.
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 (v4) and remediation (v7) protocols are available as of February 07, 2011. 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 Building Knowledge, a newsletter dedicated to bringing value to industry leaders by educating, equipping, and empowering construction professionals to perform at the highest level of proficiency. |
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Understanding the Pros & Cons of Crystalline Waterproofing
First Published in Buildotech Magazine, December 2010 Byline: Kevin Yuers, Vice President, Kryton International, Inc.
Concrete is a porous material that absorbs water and can crack if not properly waterproofed. Thus, it is essential to pick the best method to prevent water passage and resist hydrostatic pressure.
The challenge construction industry professionals face is the rapid pace at which advancements in waterproofing technology take place. From sheet membrane systems to thermoplastic and thermosetting membranes; clay systems to liquid-applied membranes; and the relatively new crystalline admixtures, there are multiple products on the market each with their own benefits and drawbacks.
For the full article click here.
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"Cool" Roofs Eliminate Land Fill Waste & Reduce Energy Waste/Costs
Highly reflective, "cool" roofs are having their day in the sun. During the warmest weather, studies have indicated that they lower roof temperatures by up to 40 percent and decrease the amount of heat transferred into a building's interior. That helps reduce energy needs for cooling, and using less energy not only saves money it also reduces the amount of pollutants released into the atmosphere.
When the Florida Solar Energy Center decided to conduct a demonstration of the energy savings resulting from light-colored roofs, they wanted to lower cooling costs during the hot Florida summer. A "cool" roof product was applied to the roofs of seven retail shops in a Cocoa, Florida strip mall. The results of the demonstration showed a 25.3% average reduction in cooling energy among the seven shops. Individual savings ranged from 13% to 48%.
For more the full article click here.
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Industry News
CPSC's New Guidelines - The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recent release of their new guidelines for remediation of structures with Defective "Chinese" Drywall is at odds with other guidelines, including the federal court.
Senator Warner (Va) and Senator Nelson (FL) are requesting the CPSC to look at the guidelines again; they wrote, "With such economically-significant decisions in the balance, it is critical that your agencies get this decision right,". Click to view the CDC report.
Florida Mold Regulations (Possible Repeal) - The newly enacted legislation, which was in the makings for about ten (10) years, is already being looked at for repeal. State Representative Grant introduced a bill (HB 4171) in the Florida House and Senator Norman introduced the companion bill (SB 1244) in the Florida Senate to repeal the mold licensing regulations. For more information and the current status of the above mentioned bills visit the following links: SB 1244 and SB 4171. Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a publication designed to help persons that are responsible for commercial building and school maintenance or contractors and other professionals who respond to mold and moisture situations in these types of structures.
The EPA publication provides guidelines for the remediation & cleanup of mold and moisture problems found in schools an commercial buildings. The publication offers measures designed to protect the health of building occupants as well as remediators. A good reference source. Cleck here for the publication.
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Institute News
Building Envelope Courses - The first of these new courses will be available in the next 30 days and will focus on the building envelope; Level 1 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 this and other courses may be found on the institute's website.
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; the course was accepted for 16 RCs. If you have any questions regarding the re-certification credits, please contact the institute. 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. Contributing Articles -Thank you to all that have responded to this request, as a result of your commitment to the industry your contribution is helping to educate and equip professionals. The institute continues to look for new articles and case histories that would benefit our members and subscribers. If you would like to contribute to the newsletter or would like for a particular subject to be covered, please contact the editor.
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As mentioned previously, 2011 promises to be a year full of developments in the Defective Drywall issue. Litigation of these cases have produced varied results; and more options for inspection and remediation of structures with Defective Drywall have become available, though caution should be taken when considering any of these options. At a mimimum, it's essential to ensure that the federal court and the government guidelines are met; some of the more recent options do not meet these minimum requirements.
The Third Annual Symposium, Exhibition and Certification Conference continues to grow. The conference will take place in Orlando during October 2011 and will offer a two-day symposium with break-out sessions for Defective (Chinese/Corrosive) Drywall and building envelope issues. The break-out sessions for Defective Drywall will be open to the public. More details will be available on the website.
We hope you will be attending this year's symposium looking for the latest information and technology addressing both Defective Drywall and Building Envelope issues/updates. |
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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 to 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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