Agenda

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Monday, July 27, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT


Agenda:

Moisture In (and Around) Buildings
Presented by Spencer Jackson, RRO, REWO

  • Sources of interior moisture
  • Air sources and movement within buildings
  • Moisture sources and movement within buildings
  • Effects of air and moisture movement in buildings
    • Mold
    • Energy loss
    • Higher operating expenses
    • Damage to building systems and materials
    • Reduced occupant health, safety and comfort

Standard of Care for Designing Moisture-Resistant Buildings
Presented by Daniel Isackson,  AIA, RRC, LEED AP BD+C, CXLT

  • Standard of Care
  • Building codes
  • Industry standards

Designing and Constructing Moisture-Resistant Wall Systems
Presented by Charlie O’Connor, CBECxP

  • Air, moisture and vapor barriers
  • Exterior cladding systems
  • Promoting drainage
  • Controlling moisture at base of wall
  • Understanding the effects of doors, windows and curtain walls
  • Moisture-proofing wall penetrations

Designing and Constructing Moisture-Resistant Roofing Systems
Presented by Spencer Jackson, RRO, REWO

  • Evaluating roof coverings
  • Using steep-slope, low-slope and flat roof systems
  • Roof system as air and vapor barrier
  • Examining roof/wall connections
  • Water management

Mechanical Systems and Moisture Control
Presented by Kevin Departhy, P.E., CFEI, CPD

  • Plumbing systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Ventilation systems

 

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Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in North Carolina. The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors and the North Carolina Board of Architecture do not pre-approve continuing education courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Kevin P. Departhy, P.E., CFEI, CPD

Senior Consultant and Team Leader with Engineering Systems Inc., in Charlotte, NC

Mr. Departhy, P.E., CFEI, CPD, is a Senior Consultant and Team Leader with Engineering Systems Inc., bringing over 20 years of experience in engineering, construction, and forensic investigation. His expertise includes HVAC and plumbing system design, building envelope performance, and moisture intrusion analysis, with a focus on identifying and evaluating failures in the built environment. Mr. Departhy is a Certified Plumbing Designer (ASPE) and serves on the ICC Mechanical Code Development Committee, providing him with direct insight into evolving code requirements and industry best practices. He has investigated numerous cases involving water losses, construction defects, and ventilation-related issues, and is known for delivering clear, technically sound conclusions. A licensed professional engineer in North Carolina and multiple other states, he combines practical design experience with forensic analysis to offer actionable guidance. In this seminar, he will cover plumbing, mechanical systems, and ventilation strategies critical to designing moisture-resistant buildings in North Carolina.

Daniel Isackson, AIA, RRC, LEED AP BD+C, CXLT

Technical Director of Architectural Engineering at Rimkus, Columbia, MD

Mr. Isackson is a technical director of architectural engineering at Rimkus with more than 35 years of experience in architectural design and construction contract administration on commercial and military buildings throughout the United States. At Rimkus, he has experience with building enclosure investigation, property condition assessments, litigation, remediation design, and construction contract administration on commercial, military and residential buildings. His investigative and design work includes wall cladding and roofing assemblies. His litigation experience includes premises liability and design and construction defects. 

Spencer Jackson, RRO, REWO

Principal and Forensic Engineer with Jackson Envelope Consulting

Mr. Jackson has worked across the residential and commercial sectors as a 3rd party advocate for owners, developers, HOAs, contractors and architects. He is a Level 3 Master Thermographer with a background in design review, failure analysis and hands on field diagnostics. He specializes in identifying the “why” behind a failure and how to prevent it. 

Charlie O’Connor, CBECxP

Founder and president of Advanced Enclosure Consulting, LLC (AEC), in Mount Holly, NC

In 2011, Mr. O’Connor founded Advanced Enclosure Consulting, LLC (AEC). AEC has a 15-year history of successfully providing building enclosure consulting services. AEC’s project range includes various secured government facilities, federal courthouses, corporate headquarters, university classroom and laboratory facilities, data centers, office buildings, high rise residential buildings, transportation facilities, and hotels. The scope of AEC’s services includes building envelope commissioning, existing building envelope forensics, design build/design assist consulting, submittal reviews, factory & field QA/QC inspections and reporting, and building envelope field testing. Mr. O’Connor began his career in the building enclosure industry in 1997. He was employed full time while completing his master’s degree in civil engineering. Over the course of (14) years of continuous employment with several different building enclosure trade contractors, Mr. O’Connor held positions of Estimator, Project Manager, Sr. Project Manager, and Project Executive. In these roles, Mr. O’Connor gained experience in all facets of the building enclosure process, including: contract documents, design intent, contracts, system design parameters, budgeting, environmental conditions and their effect on building systems and enclosures, thermal transmittance, envelope air and water tightness, procurement, product selection, material compatibility and coordination, scheduling, material fabrication, factory production and assembly, installation, cost tracking & controls, logistics, factory and onsite quality assurance testing, factory and jobsite quality control, and documentation/reporting. Mr. O’Connor hold the following designations and certifications: IIBEC BECxP – Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider, ASHRAE BCxP – Building Commissioning Professional and Electronic Leak Detection Testing Certification.

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:  Designing and Constructing Moisture Resistant Buildings in North Carolina

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This six-hour course focuses on strategies used to design and construct moisture-resistant buildings in North Carolina. The course explores moisture movement in and around buildings, the prevention of water intrusion, and the effects of moisture on building systems and occupant health. The course examines design solutions for doors, windows, walls, roofs, and mechanical systems to control moisture within buildings.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to identify sources of exterior and interior moisture and condensation and discuss how air and moisture move within buildings and their effects.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to design moisture-resistant details for doors and windows, explain how to grade sites to drain water from foundations and utilize foundation drainage systems.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to apply best practices for moisture management in wall cladding and roofing systems, including the utilization of air, vapor, and waterproofing barriers.

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

LUs: 6.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  05/20/2029

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.