Gainesville, FL – The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has completed a third and final post remediation analysis for corrosion for one of the first homes that was remediated utilizing (more…)
March 17, 2011
March 7, 2011
Five Concerns of Chinese or Defective Drywall
There are Five Major Concerns for owners that have structures built with Chinese or Defective Drywall. There are solutions to each of the following concerns: corrosion, cross-contamination of other building materials, (more…)
Chinese Drywall Litigation Results in Conflicting Rulings
Homebuilders, contractors may not be able to use their CGL coverage when it comes to Defective or Chinese Drywall claims. See the article “Conflicting Rulings on Defects Leave Looming Questions Over Drywall Claims” By Dave Lenckus of Property Casualty360.com
February 28, 2011
Number of States Affected by Chinese Drywall Grows According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission – “Where is the Help?”
What originally appeared to affect only a few states has grown drastically over the last year; the count is (more…)
February 16, 2011
BESI Offers National Certification Course for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation
Gainesville, FL (February 16, 2011) – The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) will host a National Certification course for Defective “Chinese” Drywall Inspection and Remediation in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This event takes place on April 11-12, 2011 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina located at (more…)
February 1, 2011
BESI Contacted Government Agencies Regarding Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation Methods
Gainesville, FL – The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has lead the way for inspection & remediation of structures with Defective Drywall (more…)
January 21, 2011
Building Envelope Science Institute Attends InspectionWorld Atlanta
The Building Envelope Science Institute will be at booth 713 on the exhibition floor for ASHI InspectionWorld 2011 being held at the Hilton Atlanta (Atlanta, Georgia) from January 25-28, 2011. BESI has been leading the way for inspection and remediation of structures with Defective Drywall over the past year providing solutions to the Defective Drywall crisis that has affected owners in 41 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 affected by the Defective Drywall which are lacking a response by the Obama administration and Congress to provide a solution. The American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) has approved our two-day course for sixteen (16) recertification credits.
The Institute will be holding its first certification course for Defective Drywall inspection and remediation on February 10-11, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tamp Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida. 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).
About BESI: BESI is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. 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 of courses 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.com, or contact info@BESInstitute.com.
January 14, 2011
BESI Provides Comprehensive Defective “Chinese” Drywall Certification Course in Tampa, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) provides the most comprehensive training (to-date) for the inspection and remediation processes, offering a solution for the Defective (Chinese) Drywall crisis; the (more…)
December 18, 2010
The Building Envelope Science Institute Appoints First Executive Director
Gainesville, FL – The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. The Board of Directors has appointed Richard Shaffer as the Institute’s first Executive Director. (more…)
