North Texas Chapter of IIBEC upcoming events

Lunch and Learn - June 2026 (Monday, June 22, 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Glazing Decoded: Practical Assessment, Failures, and Future-Proofing

SPEAKER: Mallory Buckley, Walter P Moore & Jo Madrid, WJE

Glazing systems are among the most visible and high-performing components of the modern building enclosure, yet their long-term success depends on far more than aesthetics alone. Material properties, fabrication methods, environmental exposure, movement, installation quality, and maintenance all influence how glazing systems perform over time. This presentation provides a practical, field-informed examination of glazing performance through the lens of assessment, failure investigation, and lifecycle management. Attendees will explore common distress conditions in glazing systems—including glass breakage, seal failure, gasket deterioration, moisture infiltration, and insulating glass unit degradation—while gaining a clearer understanding of how these issues develop and impact durability, safety, and building performance. The session will also review practical assessment methodologies, relevant industry standards, and real-world lessons learned from forensic investigations to help participants distinguish cosmetic concerns from functional deficiencies. By connecting field observations with proactive maintenance and future design considerations, this presentation equips building enclosure professionals with actionable strategies to better evaluate, maintain, and improve glazing systems in both existing buildings and new construction.

Objective 1: Identify common glazing system failure modes, including breakage patterns, seal degradation, moisture intrusion, and component deterioration, and understand their impact on long-term performance.

Objective 2: Differentiate between cosmetic and functional glazing deficiencies through practical field assessment techniques and relevant industry standards.

Objective 3: Evaluate the service life and maintenance considerations of glazing system components—including glass, sealants, gaskets, and insulating glass units—to support proactive asset management strategies.

Objective 4: Apply lessons learned from glazing investigations to inform better design, detailing, and maintenance planning for improved durability and long-term building enclosure performance.

SPEAKER BIO: Mallory Buckley is a project manager in Walter P Moore’s diagnostics group in Dallas, Texas, and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in multiple states. Specializing in building enclosure diagnostics, she brings expertise in facade assessments, repair, recladding, and waterproofing and roofing system rehabilitation and design. Her portfolio includes assisting with litigation and insurance claims consulting, developing facade access and maintenance strategies, and providing innovative building enclosure solutions for both existing structures and new builds. She currently serves on the IIBEC Board of Directors as the Region IV Director. A frequent speaker, published author, and educator, Mallory is passionate about sharing practical lessons learned from the field to help elevate industry standards and support the next generation of building enclosure professionals. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallory-buckley/

Jo Madrid is a building enclosure consultant at Wiss, Janney, Elstner. She is involved in a broad range of services encompassing new and existing building enclosures. Her projects include investigation, testing, analysis, repair design, services during design, and construction. Madrid has valuable experience in assessing building facades using nondestructive and destructive testing techniques for analysis. She has also consulted on water testing investigations of building enclosures and has conducted detailed glass assessments to review performance, durability, and failures in glazing systems. Prior to becoming a building enclosure consultant Madrid co-owned an architectural firm in Mexico that specialized in design-build buildings. She currently serves on the IIBEC Emerging Professionals Committee and is a past president of the IIBEC North Texas chapter.

Meeting Location: Grapevine Chamber of Commerce

Meeting Address: 200 Vine St E, Grapevine, TX 76051

Registration start time: 11:30 am

Presentation begins: 12:00 pm

Cost: $30 (chapter members) $40 (non-members)

Lunch Sponsor: Shield Works

Polyglass Plant Tour - Waco, TX (Friday, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Polyglass Plant Tour - Waco, TX

July 10, 2026

Tour access ONLY to Contractors and Consultants

We’re excited to announce that Polygass USA Inc will be hosting an exclusive plant tour on Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Waco, TX facility.

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing solutions. Get a behind-the-scenes look into Polyglass’ cutting-edge technologies and processes used in the production of roofing products and innovations.

This is a FREE event to ONLY to Contractors and Consultants.

Bus transportation will be provided if you do not wish to drive. Make sure you select the bus option when you register. Bus is limited to 60 people.

Meet at 9:30 am, bus leaves promptly at 10:00 am. Return by 6:00 pm
Parking at Grapevine Mills Mall [Click Here]
Lunch will be provided prior to the tour
Happy hour provided after the hour

Coordinated by Dylan Homa, dhoma@polyglass.com

Polyglass USA Inc.
1701 Exchange Pkwy
Waco, TX 76712

Baker Triangle Prefab Plant Tour - Richardson, TX (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Baker Triangle Prefab Plant Tour - Richardson, TX

July 17, 2026

Tour access ONLY to Contractors and Consultants

We’re excited to announce that Baker Triangle Prefab will be hosting an exclusive plant tour on Friday, July 17, 2026 at their Richardson, TX facility.

Baker Triangle Prefab is a specialty contractor and manufacturer that creates customized, offsite prefabricated exterior wall panels for commercial construction. They produce high-quality, energy-efficient panel systems—including EIFS, thin brick, and metal panels—under controlled conditions, which are then shipped "just in time" for rapid installation on projects. Get a behind-the-scenes look into the cutting-edge technologies and processes used in prefab manufacturing.

This is a FREE event to ONLY to Contractors and Consultants.

Meet at Baker Triangle Prefab at 1:00 pm - 1301 Apollo Road, Richardson, TX 75081

Coordinated by Tamara Higgins, tamara.higgins@beamprof.com

PGP Plant Tour - Terrell, TX (Friday, July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

PGP Plant Tour - Terrell, TX

July 24, 2026

Tour access ONLY to Contractors and Consultants

We’re excited to announce that PGP will be hosting an exclusive plant tour on Friday, July 24, 2026 at their Terrell, TX facility.

This is a FREE event to ONLY to Contractors and Consultants.

Meet at PGP Design Center at 11:30 am - 11274 SH-205, Terrell, TX 75160
Lunch will be provided prior to the tour

Coordinated by Trae Moore, tmorre@pgp-usa.com and Tamara Higgins, tamara.higgins@beamprof.com

Lunch and Learn - July 2026 (Monday, July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT

MOD BIT HISTORY AND USE

SPEAKER: Bruce Hall

This program introduces modified bitumen roofing systems, covering the material’s historical origins, evolution, and modern applications. Participants will gain a basic understanding of how bitumen is modified into high-performance roofing products, including membranes, mastics, and emulsions. The course also highlights common challenges in today’s systems—such as cracking, granule loss, and lap failure—equipping attendees to better assess and address potential performance issues.

Objective 1: Modified bitumen roof background - gain a basic concept of the natural state of bituminous material related to roofing history.

Objective 2: Modified bitumen roof systems in their earliest formation and design up to the modern era.

Objective 3: Modified bitumen roof process - understanding the general building blocks of how bitumen is modified from the original product and transformed into usable basic materials and high-performance modern roof membranes, mastics and emulsions.

Objective 4: Modern modified bitumen roof system challenges in the 21^st century – increased awareness of modified bitumen roof system issues that can lead to premature failure (cracking, granule loss and lap failure).

SPEAKER BIO: Dr. Hall is a building enclosure consultant with over 39 years of experience in roofing, waterproofing, and façade systems. He has consulted on high-profile projects including The Star at Frisco, The Alamo, Texas Governor’s Mansion, Houston Astrodome, MD Anderson facilities, DFW Airport, and Microsoft data centers.

He is a recognized expert in building enclosure forensics and serves as an expert witness on complex cladding and moisture intrusion cases nationwide. Dr. Hall holds the Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC) designation through the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), a distinction held by a limited number of professionals globally. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-hall-phd/

Meeting Location: Grapevine Chamber of Commerce

Meeting Address: 200 Vine St E, Grapevine, TX 76051

Registration start time: 11:30 am

Presentation begins: 12:00 pm

Cost: $30 (chapter members) $40 (non-members)

Lunch Sponsor: Anchor Products

GAF Plant Tour - Gainesville, TX (Friday, July 31, 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

GAF Plant Tour - Gainesville, TX

July 31, 2026

Tour access ONLY to Contractors and Consultants

We’re excited to announce that GAF will be hosting an exclusive plant tour on Friday, July 24, 2026 at their Gainesville, TX facility.

As North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, GAF will provide a behind-the-scenes look at roofing product manufacturing and innovations.

This is a FREE event to ONLY to Contractors and Consultants.

Meet at GAF Plant at 11:00 am - 1301 Corporate Drive, Gainesville, TX 76240
Light snacks will be provided prior to the tour

Coordinated by Oscar Rodriguez, oscar.rodriguez1@gaf.com

Lunch and Learn - August 2026 (Monday, August 24, 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Meeting Location: Grapevine Chamber of Commerce

Meeting Address: 200 Vine St E, Grapevine, TX 76051

Registration start time: 11:45 am

Presentation begins: 12:00 pm

Cost: $30 (chapter members) $40 (non-members)

Lunch Sponsor: Empire Roofing

17th Annual NTC-IIBEC Golf Tournament (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The North Texas Chapter of IIBEC invites you to the 17th annual NTC-IIBEC Golf Tournament!

The event will be held at Texas Rangers Golf Club in Arlington, Texas

September 16, 2026

Visit our event page for more details

Tournament Registration Details:

Registration includes Green Fee, Cart Fee, Range Balls, GPS.
Registration includes: Breakfast and Lunch
Lunch will be provided following the tournament along with an Awards Ceremony and Raffle.
Incomplete teams or individuals are welcome and will be grouped to make 4 person teams, if possible.
Mulligan's are limited to 2 per person and cost is 2 for $25. Mulligan's can be bought on the day of the tournament, or can be included in team's registration fee.
9:00 AM Prompt Shotgun Start; Please Arrive by 7:30 AM

For additional information contact:

Justin Cooper at (214) 406-2739, cooper@inthedry.net

Bryan Staffel at (210) 863-8147, bstaffel@wje.com

Lunch and Learn - November 2026 (Monday, November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

See What Others Miss: Aerial Intelligence and Multi-Sensor Inspection for the Building Envelope

SPEAKER: Koby and Elizabeth Brown

Building enclosure professionals are increasingly called upon to assess facades, roofs, and building systems that are difficult, dangerous, or time-consuming to inspect through conventional means. Little Bird AI deploys FAA-certified drone platforms and multi-sensor payloads, including high-resolution visible-light cameras, radiometric thermal infrared sensors, and LiDAR, to deliver actionable intelligence that traditional inspection methods simply cannot match.

This session introduces roofing and building envelope consultants to the capabilities of high-tech aerial inspection technology: what it can detect, how the data is processed and delivered, and how it integrates into existing assessment and reporting workflows. Real-world case studies from Texas projects, including a large university student housing complex and a university center roof assessment, will demonstrate practical applications in facade condition assessment, moisture intrusion detection, storm damage documentation, and construction progress monitoring. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of when and how to deploy aerial intelligence on their own projects.

Objective 1: Identify Core Inspection Services

Participants will be able to distinguish between facade inspections, thermal infrared surveys, construction monitoring, and industrial/high-risk inspections, and match each service type to appropriate project scenarios such as pre-purchase assessments, post-storm damage documentation, or moisture intrusion investigation.

Objective 2: Describe Sensor Technology & Deliverables

Participants will understand the role of radiometric thermal cameras, high-resolution RGB sensors, photogrammetry, and 3D modeling in generating orthomosaic imagery, annotated deficiency reports, interactive models, and other client-ready outputs, and how these deliverables support professional decision-making.

Objective 3: Evaluate Regulatory & Credentialing Standards

Participants will be able to identify key professional standards relevant to sUAS operations, including FAA Part 107 certification, certified sUAS thermographer credentials, and insurance requirements — and apply this knowledge when vetting aerial inspection providers or incorporating drone data into their own scopes of work.

Objective 4: Apply Lessons from Real-World Case Studies

Drawing on documented projects including a Texas A&M University student housing complex facade and thermal roof assessment and a university center rooftop IR survey, participants will identify project conditions, constraints (such as restricted airspace), and deliverable types that make aerial inspection an appropriate tool in the building consultant's toolkit.

SPEAKER BIOS:

Koby Brown | Founder & CTO, Little Bird AI - Koby Brown is the founder, CTO, and lead drone pilot at Little Bird AI. An FAA Part 107 Certified commercial drone operator and Certified sUAS Thermographer, Koby brings technical depth and field experience to every project. His background as a software engineer lends a level of expertise to data processing & presentation far above the competition. He has led aerial and ground-based inspection missions across a wide range of building types, from active university campuses and historic structures to industrial facilities and industrial plants. Koby's expertise spans radiometric thermal analysis, photogrammetric 3D modeling, LiDAR processing, and complex airspace coordination. His commitment to safety, precision, and transparent deliverables has earned Little Bird the trust of consultants, contractors, and institutional clients throughout Texas.

Elizabeth Brown | Founder & CEO, Little Bird AI - Elizabeth Brown is the CEO of Little Bird AI, a Galveston, Texas-based aerial intelligence company specializing in multi-sensor building inspections. With a background in business operations and client engagement, Elizabeth leads project coordination, client relations, and business operations for Little Bird. She has been integral to growing the company's portfolio across Texas, working alongside building consultants, universities, and public institutions to deliver inspection data that supports informed decision-making. Elizabeth is passionate about making advanced data technology accessible and practical for the building enclosure industry.

Meeting Location: Grapevine Chamber of Commerce

Meeting Address: 200 Vine St E, Grapevine, TX 76051

Registration start time: 11:45 am

Presentation begins: 12:00 pm

Cost: $30 (chapter members) $40 (non-members)

Lunch Sponsor: