BECx As Risk Management 

The new College Station Branch of IIBEC is excited to be hosting its first meeting! The upcoming presentation is free thanks to the sponsorship of the North American Building Compliance Testing Association (NABCTA). Please join us as we kick off this new branch!

For years, we've focused on commissioning a building's dynamic systems for overall performance, assuming the static exterior envelope would perform well too. Recently, commissioning the exterior envelope (Cx) has gained importance for optimal building performance due to factors like updated codes, incentives (like LEED credits), and a surge in construction defect lawsuits related to the envelope. This presentation explains how envelope commissioning mitigates risks tied to exterior design, construction, and potential litigation. 

Learning Objectives:

1. The History of BECx (The legal environment, Influences, Roofing, Windows and Flashings)

2. The Cx Process (Construction Cx, What's Driving Demand, Hurtles)

3. Navigating the Cx Process (The Basics, Predesign & Design, Construction, Delivery)

4. Understanding BECx Testing (Lab Testing, Field Testing) 

Speaker:  Bill Coltzer, Jr., AIA - Zero 6 Consulting 

Speaker Bio: Bill Coltzer Jr., AIA, is the managing partner of Zero/Six and WH Coltzer International. As the son of a General Contractor, Bill grew up participating in the family construction business, he then went on to study Environmental Design at Texas A&M University, and in 1993 became a licensed architect. Having worked on some of the largest medical buildings in Texas, Bill has established Zero/Six as a premier building envelope consulting firm in this industry. As an Architect with an extensive background in construction, Bill brings a unique perspective into the construction process, which allows him to lead his team of Architects, Engineers, and consultants in a revolution to maximize the performance, cost savings, and longevity of buildings.

Meeting Location: Texas A&M RELLIS Campus

Meeting Address: 3100 TX-47, Bryan, Texas 77807

Registration start time: 11:30 am

Presentation begins: 12:00 pm