Rooftop Quality Assurance: Course Description
Rooftop Quality Assurance (RTQA) is an 8.0-hour course for professionals interested in performing observation services to assure the roof installation is consistent with construction documents and ownership requirements. The program includes thorough overviews of the major roof system assemblies which the professional observer will encounter when performing rooftop quality assurance services for ownership/design groups. The course includes in-depth descriptions of the observer’s roles and responsibilities for proven success in the field. RTQA is designed to cover all aspects of the rooftop quality assurance process, including differing roof installation conditions, and resolving issues that arise during construction and renovation. The course is ideal for roofing material manufacturers, general contractors, quality assurance observers, architectural and engineering field techs, and field inspectors. Registration includes continental breakfast served at 7AM and lunch at 12PM. Course starts at 8AM.
Speakers
Ray Makiejus, RRC, RRO
Ray Makiejus, RRC, RRO is currently the Midwest Regional Sales Manager for FiberTite Roofing Systems. Prior to joining FiberTite in 2023, Ray spent over 20 years as a building envelope consultant in various capacities. Ray has been a member of IIBEC since 2002 and is a Registered Roof Consultant and Registered Roof Observer. He currently serves on 3 national IIBEC committees and is a former Region III Director. He holds a board position on the Chicago Area Chapter (CAC), is a Past President of the CAC and is a liaison to the IIBEC MN Branch Chapter.
Melissa Barrows-Lieb, RRC, RRO, CCCA, CDT
Melissa Barrows-Lieb, RRC, RRO, CCCA, CDT is President of Mac Brady Associates, Inc. Throughout her 30+ year roof consulting career at Mac Brady, she has performed visual roof surveys, moisture surveys, specification preparation, bidding administration, contract administration, quality assurance observation, expert witness, forensic failure investigation, storm investigation, peer review, report preparation, and roof asset management services for clients nationwide. She currently serves as President of the Chicago Area Chapter (CAC) and is the Committee Chair for IIBEC’s Advocacy Committee. Melissa has been active in IIBEC since 1998 and a member since 2005.
Course Learning Objectives
- Discuss potential pitfalls and strategies to avoid potential issues during the installation process for each of the major roof system types. Expected outcomes include recognizing regional application installation procedures in differing locations.
- Explain installation and repair methods consistent with project-specific roof systems and assemblies.
- Identify the most appropriate major roof system components and subsequent roof selection recommended for systems located in varying geographical locations.
- Outline mitigation strategies to common problems and deficiencies in roof systems and roof system installations. Develop a understanding of common problems inherent in each system and to recognized roof installation deficiencies in a timely manner. This understanding then translates into effective discussions with the contractor team to resolve important issues for clients and stakeholders.
Continuing Education
This course has been approved for 8.0 IIBEC Continuing Education Hours
This course has been approved for 8.0 AIA LU HSW
AIA CES Provider Statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@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 Components
In addition to the course presentations, registrants are provided access to the virtual course materials in
LearnUpon- IIBEC’s Online Learning Platform- providing access to the following:
- Notetaking Outline: A notetaking outline is available in LearnUpon for registrants to download
prior to the start of the course. - Rapid Recap: Access and download this helpful document that provides references, key
takeaways, and questions to check for understanding of concepts. - Summative Assessment: Test your knowledge with optional self-assessment questions that
include answers and explanations! - Course Evaluation & Attestation Survey: Available at the conclusion of the course.
- Certificate of Completion: After completing the course evaluation survey, registrants are able to
download a Certificate of Completion. - Individuals seeking to claim IIBEC CEHs will need to upload their Certificate of Completion to their
IIBEC portal.