The institute has held conferences throughout Florida since October 2009 providing qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on homes and commercial buildings that were constructed with defective drywall. The institute recognizes the importance of providing proper training and education for those performing inspections and remediation on structures with defective drywall.  The institute remains the leader in the industry for providing comprehensive, relevant education and certification for qualified individuals through its commitment to investigate new methods, techniques, science or products that may provide valid relief for those owners effected by the Defective Drywall which are lacking a supportive response by the Obama administration and Congress to provide a solution. 

The protocol offered through BESI provides (to-date) the most comprehensive remediation process that was developed based on proven science. The extensive training for remediation of defective drywall being taught by BESI considers the following major factors: corrosion, cross-contamination of other building materials, personal belongings, indoor air quality monitoring, a national warranty (not an insurance policy), and removal of the stigma from having defective drywall.

The American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) has approved our two-day course for sixteen (16) recertification credits (Registration #10092301), as noted on their website. It’s good to know that if your home was remediated under this protocol that it would not require additional work in order to meet the CPSC/HUD guidance or to be aligned with the court’s ruling.  

Those that earn a designation as a remediator or consultant through the institute will have attended a two-day course with a written final exam; inspectors will have attended a one-day course with a written final exam; and there are prerequisites such as years of experience in the industry and being in good standing with the state if they are licensed (required for those performing remediation).

The institute provides information on other available remediation methods during its training seminar; however, BESI certification is only being offered on the endorsed protocol since the other remediation methods do not require a high standard of training nor do they offer third-party quality control.  The Building Envelope Science Institute has a “Nationwide Directory of Members” that currently allows individuals to locate BESI certified inspectors and remediators for defective “Chinese” drywall in their area and compare the services offered by these companies.

To learn more about the Institute, go online to www.BESInstitute.org, or contact info@BESInstitute.org. Copyright © 2011 by Building Envelope Science Institute.  All rights reserved.

This is the most comprehensive course offered and covers topics such as inspection/identification techniques, corrosion, cross-contamination of building materials and personal belongings, multiple remediation methods, warranty program, scientific data, and removal of the stigma from having defective drywall.  Graduates of this course are given the opportunity to qualify their work for a 10-year warranty which provides coverage for up to $500,000. 

This two-day course is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits (Registration #10092301).

Those that earn a designation as a remediator or consultant through the institute will have attended a two-day course with a written final exam; and inspectors will have attend a one-day course with a written final exam.  Each attendee must meet prerequisites such as, years of experience in the industry and being in good standing with the state if they are licensed (required for those performing remediation). Visit the institute’s “Nationwide Directory of Members” to locate qualified inspectors and remediators for defective (Chinese) drywall.

About BESI: The mission of Building Envelope Science Institute, Inc. (BESI) is to provide the highest quality of training, certification programs; resources as well as overall knowledge in successfully constructing, maintaining, and restoring building envelope construction; investigation and analysis of new products and materials which will further develop and enhance the building envelope construction; and continuing the development and formal accreditation/certification for construction industry practitioners. 

To learn more about the institute or the courses that are offered, go online to www.BESInstitute.com, or contact info@BESInstitute.com.  Copyright © 2011 by Building Envelope Science Institute, all rights reserved.

This is the most comprehensive course offered and covers topics such as inspection/identification techniques, corrosion, cross-contamination of building materials and personal belongings, multiple remediation methods, warranty program, scientific data, and removal of the stigma from having defective drywall.  Graduates of this course are given the opportunity to qualify their work for a 10-year warranty which provides coverage for up to $500,000.  This two-day course is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits (Registration #10092301).

About BESI: The mission of Building Envelope Science Institute, Inc. (BESI) is to provide the highest quality of training, certification programs; resources as well as overall knowledge in successfully constructing, maintaining, and restoring building envelope construction; investigation and analysis of new products and materials which will further develop and enhance the building envelope construction; and continuing the development and formal accreditation/certification for construction industry practitioners.  Visit the institute’s “Nationwide Directory of Members” to locate qualified inspectors and remediators for defective (Chinese) drywall.

To learn more about the institute or the courses that are offered, go online to www.BESInstitute.org, or contact info@BESInstitute.org.

The senators’ letter stated , ”With such economically-significant decisions in the balance, it is critical that your agencies get this decision right”.  That is because the new guidelines are at odds with Judge Fallon’s orders, “saying that leaving the wiring might cause future fire hazards”.  Click here for more.

Most people cannot afford to pay a mortgage and rent, so they are tempted to go for the temporary fix so they can stay in their home.  At first glance and in some cases, this may seem to be a good option; however, the owner should consider if the cost of the temporary fix would be enough to cover the cost of renting for three (typical remediation period) while a full remediation is being performed.  This allows the owner to move back into their home without having to worry about future remediation cost – it’s finished (except for the litigation, of course).

The Building Envelope Science Institute has been leading the way for inspection and remediation of structures with Defective Drywall over the past year since introducing one of the first protocols providing solutions to the Defective Drywall crisis that has affected owners in 42 States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico.  The institute remains the leader in the industry for providing comprehensive, relevant education and certification for qualified individuals through its commitment to investigate new methods, techniques, science or products that may provide valid relief for those owners effected by the Defective Drywall which are lacking a supportive response by the Obama administration or Congress to provide a solution for this crisis. 

The extensive training for remediation of defective drywall being taught by BESI considers the following major concerns: cross-contamination of other building materials, personal belongings, corrosion, indoor air quality, national warranty, and removal of the stigma from having defective drywall.  Those that earn a designation as a remediator or consultant through the institute will have attended a two-day course with a written final exam; inspectors will have attend a one-day course with a written final exam; and there are prerequisites such as years of experience in the industry and being in good standing with the state if they are licensed (required for those performing remediation). Visit the institute’s “Nationwide Directory of Members” to locate qualified inspectors and remediators for defective (Chinese) drywall.

Defective Drywall inspection and remediation certification courses will be held on April 11-12, 2011 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  This American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) has approved our two-day course for sixteen (16) recertification credits (Registration #10092301.

About BESI: The mission of Building Envelope Science Institute, Inc. (BESI) is to provide the highest quality of training, certification programs; resources as well as overall knowledge in successfully constructing, maintaining, and restoring building envelope construction; investigation and analysis of new products and materials which will further develop and enhance the building envelope construction; and continuing the development and formal accreditation/certification for construction industry practitioners. 

To learn more about the institute or the courses that are offered, go online to www.BESInstitute.org, or contact info@BESInstitute.org.