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Newsletter for Construction Industry Professionals
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Upcoming Events
Defective Drywall Certification Courses: 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.
For more information about Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact the institute at (877) 688-2374 or by email.
Check out our new sponsorship page hereto 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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Top 10 Questions about Water Damage
Water damage triggers a horde of troubles, threatening the structural integrity of the building, endangering the safety and well-being of its occupants, and exposing the structure's owners to liabilities from building code violations. Discover how to prevent, spot, and minimize damage induced by water.
Water and construction don't combine well. From structural damage to health problems, the after-effects of water getting into a building present a threat to the individuals who live or work there and expose the building's management to undue building code violation fines as well as costly remediation. Here's what you should understand to spot and minimize danger from water intrusion.
For the full article click here.
First posted on New Jersey Mold Testing Blog, September 18, 2010. Reprinted with permission. - newjerseymoldtesting.com
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Material View of Mold
First appeared in the ASHRAE Journal, November 2009.
Reprinted with permission. - Building Science Insights.
By Joseph W. Lstiburek, Ph.D., P.Eng., Fellow ASHRAE
Mold is pretty easy to understand. No water no mold. Any questions? Well, there are a few. For one we have more mold today, but we don't have more water. What's with that? We've always built outside out of wet stuff. Concrete comes in a big truck and we "pour it." We put "mud" in the joints of gypsum board. That hasn't changed. The problem is that the same amount of water we've always had to deal with is hanging around longer and longer in building materials that can't take it. We have more insulation today and that reduces drying potentials because it reduces energy exchange. That is one reason we have more problems with mold today. The "more insulation" is responsible for the water "hanging around longer" part. But there is another reason-the building materials "that can't take it" part. We used to build out of rocks and 1,000 year-old trees. Not any more and that is a big deal, as we will see.
For more the full article click here.
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Case Study
Exterior Renovation -
A Fresh New Look for a Building's Exterior
In May of 2010, Merritt Engineering Consultants, P.C. was retained by Metro Management Development Corp. to complete an extensive restoration project at 3800 Waldo Avenue located in Bronx, NY. Issues were occurring at the building's roof deck, retaining walls, and parking lot stairways.
Upon recommending and designing the appropriate remedial work to correct the problem conditions, Merritt publicly bid the project and Xinos Construction Corp. was selected to complete the work. The project was to be conducted over a four month period and broken up into four separate phases in order to minimize the disruption to the tenants and allow the parking lot to remain fully functional throughout the duration of the project.
For more the full article click here.
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Industry News
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.
"Repeals provisions relating to the mold-related services licensing program of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the regulation of mold assessment and mold remediation, the examination, licensure, continuing education, and discipline of mold assessors and mold remediators, and the certification of corporations and partnerships offering mold assessment or mold remediation to the public."
The repeal of the legislation was found favorable by House Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee on March 08, 2011.
For more information and the current status of the above mentioned bills visit the following links: SB 1244 and SB 4171. There is also an option to track the with email alerts.
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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. (back to top) |
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Thank you to all that have responded to the request for contributing articles and case histories, 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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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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