Archives for 2020

Join Chapter Leaders of Ohio Valley Chapter IIBEC as they present the Fundamentals of Roofing: Critical Factors In Design in FOUR separate 90 minute sessions!

The program is an overview of the 23 critical factors of roof design according to the NRCA Roofing Manual and the rights and responsibilities of the major project stakeholders in using them to develop a roofing project.

These sessions are IIBEC and AIA approved!!

Session Schedule and Details
*All sessions run 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Eastern

Tuesday, November 10th – Introduction – Understanding the key stakeholders of a roofing project and the stages of the Facility Lifecycle as defined by the Construction Specifications Institute along with understanding and remembering the 23 factors of roofing design defined by NRCA.

Tuesday, November 17th – Design Stage Factors – Understanding the role of the Roofing System Designer in the roofing project, the types of construction documents required for a roofing project and the factors of roof design that apply specifically to the design stage.

Tuesday, November 24th – Construction Stage Factors – Understanding the role of the Roofing Contractor and Manufacturer in the roofing project, the types of construction documents required for a roofing project and the factors of roof design that apply specifically to the construction stage.

Tuesday, December 1st – Facility Use Factors – Reviews the issues that affect the owner’s team after the facility is constructed and occupied, including maintenance, repairs, sustainability, and the owner’s evolving future needs. The presentation concludes with a discussion of important design factors not covered by the NRCA list, but which may be added in the future.

Meet Our Speakers!

Stephen J. Cooper, CDT, RRO, RRC has served the roofing and building envelope industry for over 24 years. A 1995 graduate of Baldwin-Wallace University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Steve is the current president of the Ohio Valley Chapter of IIBEC. He has been a Registered Roof Observer (RRO) since 2014 and a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) since 2019. In addition to IIBEC, Steve is a member of The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and earned his Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certification in 2007.

Bill Spencer, RRO, has served the roofing and building envelope industry for over 30 years. A graduate of Penn State University and President of REPS (Roofing and Exterior Products Services) of Ohio , Bill has served as president of the Ohio Valley Chapter of IIBEC and is a Registered Roof Observer (RRO).

Denise M. Diestel is a building enclosure specialist and principal of NADG in Akron, Ohio. She is a graduate of Kent State University and has been active in planning, design, and construction for over 20 years. Denise is on the Board of Directrors of the Ohio Valley Chapter IIBEC, and she is the Chair of the Awards Committee.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Obviously things are different this year forcing OVC-IIBEC to provide their 2020 Education Day virtually. We have lost the opportunity to bring you face-to-face with your prospective buyers. As a result, we are offering different types of sponsorship benefits that we hope you find valuable. Help support OVC-IIBEC events year-round!

Session Sponsor – $500
This includes a five-minute promotional time slot at the start of an educational session in which you can demonstrate to program attendees how your building envelope solutions can address their needs. In addition, your company logo and contact information will appear on the OVC-IIBEC website’s event promo page and in all promo announcements.

Web Page Sponsor – $250
This includes your company’s logo and contact information appearing on the Ohio Valley IIBEC website’s event promotional page and in all promotional announcements.

Important Registration Information

Upon completion of registering using the link below, you will receive a confirmation email which contains four separate attendee registration links. You are REQUIRED to register using each one of the links. Doing so will allow you to receive a ‘Join Webinar’ link for EACH DAY.

Session Fees
All 4 Days – $75
Single Day – $25

Register Online

If you wish to receive an AIA certificate, please include your AIA number during registration. All attendees will automatically receive an IIBEC certificate.

Questions/issues regarding registration? Please contact Emily Mandich (937) 278-0308 or emandich@assnsoffice.com