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Newsletter for Construction Industry Professionals
| Volume 2 | Issue 4
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Upcoming Events
Defective Drywall Certification Courses: August 22-23 in Orlando, Florida Visit the institute's website for more information on the new Building Envelope courses being offered and additional training opportunities. |
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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. 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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One Last Question: What About Interior Protection?
As a professional working in the commercial re-roofing business have you ever asked the question, "Are we going to recommend Interior Protection for this project?"
This is not your grandfather's type of drape and cover with canvas tarps or 3 mil poly from the hardware store. An Interior Dust & Debris Protec-tion System allows people to work and manufacturing to continue below AND the re-roofing project to take place - all at the same time.
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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 - Dow Corning Solution
First appeared in Dow Corning's Silicone in Construction Magazine, 2002.
Built in 1965 of white precast concrete panels, the First National Bank of Mobile had a history of leaks and patchy repairs but Hurricanes Opal in 1995 and George in 1998 created major water intrusion issue.
It was estimated that the cost to just cut out the old sealant would be $700,000; however, a better idea was offered - Dow Corning 123 Silicone Seal.
For more the full article click here.
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Industry News
Florida Mold Regulations - The newly enacted legislation, which was in the makings for about ten (10) years, was being looked at for repeal.
The repeal of the legislation was rejected by both the Senate and the House on May 07, 2011.
For more information and the current status of the above mentioned bills visit the following links: SB 1244 and SB 4171.
EPA Cracks Down on Lead Paint Violations - A property managment company and three owners of rental properties face penalties of up to $16,000 per violation for violating federal lead-based paint disclosure rules. (for complete story click here)
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Institute News
The Institute is working on the development of an online training program in order to provide access to more professionals, since the cost of traveling on the rise.
Building Envelope Courses - The first of these new courses will be available soon 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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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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