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Annual Holiday Party 2023

November 20, 2023 by enicholson

Please join the Puget Sound Chapter of IIBEC for our 9^th annual Holiday Party!

DECEMBER 7th, 2023

The Puget Sound Chapter of IIBEC cordially invites you and a guest to join us for a hosted dinner and social event this holiday season. No host bar will be available.

The pleasure of your company is requested in celebration of the companies and individuals who graciously provided sponsorship during 2023 to our Puget Sound Chapter Branch of IIBEC.

Program Time:

5:30pm – Social Hour

6:30pm – Dinner & Raffle

Program Location:

Cedar Brook

18525 36^th Ave S

Seatac, WA 98188

Program Cost:*

Free

Program Includes:

Buffet dinner, cash bar

***Please RSVP by December 1st, 2023

As always, we will be raffling off various gifts at the end of the night. To express interest from prior years, individuals and companies are invited to donate to our prize pool. In keeping with holiday spirit, we request non-industry branded items. If you are interested in donating to our prize pool, please let us know via e-mail pugetsoundIIBEC@gmail.com

This is a very special occasion as it is RCI/IIBEC’s 40^th Anniversary!

Raffle and gifts

Raffle (Unlimited) – Donate-Non-industry branded prizes
Wine Raffle-Bring a bottle of wine to win the lot!
Donate to NW Harvest- See details in the footer
Puget Sound IIBEC -will donate exciting prizes for the raffle

Please RSVP: pugetsoundIIBEC@gmail.com

2 Day Learning Seminar ‘Waterproofing’ Nov. 8th and 9th 2023

September 18, 2023 by enicholson

Waterproofing is a two-day course designed for the practicing waterproofing consultant and those who are aspiring to become a Registered Waterproofing Consultant. This course focuses on split-slab plaza deck systems, surface-applied waterproofing, and below-grade waterproofing. The course starts with a review of differences between roofing, dampproofing, and waterproofing.
Other topics include waterproofing materials and accessories used for various applications, design and specification, application techniques; and a thorough review of concrete used as a substrate for waterproofing, including typical concrete repair materials and techniques used for restoration of concrete slabs prior to application of waterproofing systems.
Educational Credits: 16

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Review plaza deck and expanded use roof systems.
2. Discuss codes and standards related to the application of waterproofing systems.
3. Identify the various types of waterproofing and the benefits and pitfalls of each system. Bentonite, capillary, hot rubber, multi-ply, sheet membrane and liquid applied.
4. Discuss concrete repair and the correct application of sealants.

• 16 Continuing Educational Hours (CEHs) from IIBEC
• 16 Learning Units (LUs) from the American Institute of Architects

Program location: Doubletree Hotel
16500 Southcenter Pkwy Seattle, WA 98188

Program Cost:* National Member: $525.00 Non-member: $675.00

Program Includes: Continental breakfast, coffee, tea, water and Lunch

Program Time: 7:30am – Registration 8:00am to 5:00pm/each day

Register here:

Puget Sound IIBEC 2 day learning Seminar

Dinner Meeting Nov 9-AIA Class ‘Stucco Basics’

September 15, 2023 by enicholson

Stucco Basics

Location: Double Tree @ Southcenter

Time: 5:30-9:00PM

Course Number: NWCB-EXT-101

Provider Name: Northwest Wall And Ceiling Bureau

Provider Number: G337

This course is an introduction to the use of Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco) as an exterior cladding system applied to both commercial and residential buildings. Participants will be introduced to relevant codes and standards, system layers, components and recent advances.

HSW Justification:
This seminar will discuss: Designs of State-of-the-art moisture, air, thermal and vapor control layers of today’s stucco assemblies. Designs that are intended to help protect the building from unwanted moisture accumulation, material degradation that can reduce the potential for conditions that can lead to mold growth.

Learning Objective 1:
Participants will be presented a review of ICC I-Codes and ASTM Standards applicable to the design and construction of stucco assemblies.

Learning Objective 2:
Participants will learn about the materials and layers of stucco assemblies. How the layers are intended to function, and how they are properly constructed.

Learning Objective 3:
Participants will gain an understanding of the building science behind advanced stucco assemblies.

Learning Objective 4:
Participants will be presented design information on advanced stucco assemblies and how they can meet performance and energy code requirements of the ICC I-Codes

Presenter

Pete Burns has over 30 years of experience in architectural testing and inspections. As a former Technical Representative for the Energy Conservatory, manufacturer of the

Minneapolis Blower Door, Pete provided technical field support and training on residential and commercial enclosure air leakage testing.

Pete is currently the Director of Technical Services for the NW Wall & Ceiling Bureau (NWCB) a

technical trade association of signatory commercial wall & ceiling contractors in Washington and Oregon.

The NWCB is best known for publishing the Stucco Resource Guide since 1979, now in its 4^th Edition.

Peter V. Burns

Director of Technical Services

Great Success for our Annual Golf Tournament 2023

September 7, 2023 by enicholson

WA National, continues to put on a fantastic event for our annual IIBEC Puget Sound Chapter’s golf tournament 2023. Send me your pics and I will add them to our post. We thank our Sponsors and big shout out to our amazing golf tournament coordinator @Carissa Shaw and Golf committee chair @Steve Silcock. #golfouting #IIBEC #dayofplay #networking #Pugetsoundchapter