Agenda

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

8:30 am – 4:00 pm CDT


Agenda:

Presented by Kyle Pawlak, P.E., Kristen Navaid, R.A., and Sonia Surlej, R.A., NCARB

Moisture In (and Around) Buildings

  • 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

Guidance from Codes, Standards and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  • International Building Code (IBC)
  • International Residential Code (IRC)
  • US EPA Moisture Control Guidance

Designing Moisture-Resistant Foundations

  • Designing for site drainage
  • Grading sites to drain water from foundations
  • Examining the effects of insulation on foundation moisture
  • Using foundation drainage systems

Designing and Constructing Moisture-Resistant Wall Systems

  • 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

  • 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

Plaza Waterproofing

  • System types
  • Installation
  • Overburden and setting bed considerations
  • Code considerations

 

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Credits

Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
6.5 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 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 is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; 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:

6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Kristen Navaid, R.A.

Restoration Consultant at Walker Consultants – Chicago Office

Ms. Navaid is a restoration consultant in the Chicago office of Walker Consultants. With an architectural background, she provides specialized assistance on building envelope projects, as well as parking facility restoration projects. As a restoration consultant and licensed architect at Walker, her responsibilities include managing facade repair and roofing replacement projects across all market segments, performing condition assessments and site investigations, and delivering projects from conception to the development of construction documents and on through construction. Ms. Navaid has nearly 15 years of experience in building envelope consulting and restoration.

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 Wet Weather

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This 6.5-hour course examines strategies for moisture control in building design, construction, and renovation, with a focus on wet weather conditions. The course explores sources of moisture intrusion, air and vapor movement within buildings, and the impact of moisture on structural integrity and occupant health. The course also explores moisture-resistant design solutions for foundations, walls, and roofing systems, as well as best practices for plaza waterproofing and compliance with building codes and EPA guidance.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to identify sources of moisture intrusion in buildings and assess its impact on materials, energy efficiency, and occupant health.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to locate and comply with moisture control requirements of the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and EPA guidelines.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to design and construct moisture-resistant foundations, walls, and roofing systems using effective drainage, air barriers, and waterproofing techniques.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to evaluate plaza waterproofing systems, installation methods, and code considerations for long-term moisture protection.

LUs: 6.5

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  02/24/2028

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.