Credits

Professional Engineers
     6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours

Architects
     6.5 HSW Contact Hours
     6.5 AIA LU|HSW

International Code Council
     .65 CEUs (Building)

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 continuing education hours/PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW contact hours to architects in all states. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education provider for Indiana engineers (License No. CE21700059). Architect continuing education providers and courses are not subject to preapproval in Indiana.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES course information under this course listing. Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects.

The International Code Council has approved this course for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contracts. It has not been approved by any contractor licensing board for continuing education credit.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Kristen Navaid, AIA, NCARB

Consultant - Building Envelope with Walker Consultants, in Hoffman Estates, IL

Ms. Navaid is a licensed architect with nearly twenty years of experience specializing in building enclosure restoration. Her expertise includes building envelope assessments, leak investigations, and waterproofing design. Ms. Navaid has successfully diagnosed and resolved numerous water infiltration issues, leading to the design and implementation of effective waterproofing solutions for plazas, below-grade systems, façades, and roofs. Her professional experience also encompasses façade assessments, roofing replacement design, window systems, historic preservation, and forensic investigations. Ms. Navaid is an active member of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants.

Kyle Pawlak, P.E.

Restoration Consultant at Walker Consultants – Indiana Office

Mr. Pawlak is a restoration consultant in the Indianapolis office of Walker Consultants. He is responsible for the assessment and restoration of existing structures across several markets including private, university, airport, and healthcare throughout Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Mr. Pawlak has experience in building envelope consulting for new construction during design and construction as well as the investigation and restoration of existing buildings including building facades, storefronts, and roofing systems.

Sonia Surlej, R.A., NCARB

Building Envelope Consultant at Walker Consultants – Chicago Office

Ms. Surlej, R.A., NCARB, is a building envelope consultant in the Chicago office of Walker Consultants. She has been in the building envelope and restoration industry for 13 years. In that time, she has completed a wide variety of building envelope consulting projects, most notably the terra cotta restoration of The Bridgeview Bank Uptown in Chicago, Illinois, and building envelope consulting services for new construction of The Corners in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Ms. Surlej can take her foundation in historic preservation and forensic building failure and apply that knowledge to new construction. In recent years, she has teamed up with general contractors to review construction documents and identify and address problems as well as improve the quality of the overall building envelope.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Moisture Control in Buildings: Designing, Constructing, and Remodeling for Wetter Weather

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture presentation examines the sources and consequences of moisture in buildings, moisture control guidance found in codes, and designing moisture-resistant foundations, wall systems, and roofing systems.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify sources of moisture in and around buildings and describe its consequences, including mold, energy losses, damage to building systems and materials, and reduced occupant health, safety and welfare.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to seek moisture control guidance from the International Building Code, International Residential Code, and the US EPA Moisture Control Guidance publication.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to apply design strategies for moisture-resistant foundations, wall systems, and roofing systems.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss the role of plumbing, HVAC, and ventilation systems of controlling moisture in buildings.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction and awareness of mold hazards

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 01/28/2023

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.