North Texas Chapter of IIBEC upcoming events

2026 NTC-IIBEC Top Golf Event! (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for a full afternoon of networking, education, awards, and great food at Top Golf, featuring the design, fabrication, construction, and consulting teams from a major healthcare campus project (Cook Children’s Health Care System).

Agenda:

11:00 AM – Arrival, Registration & Networking
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Lunch + Panelist Discussion, Awards & Education Updates
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Continued Networking, Games & Top Golf Fun

Panel Discussion Highlights: "From Design to Delivery: Real Lessons in Prefabricated Panels"

Moderated storytelling and live Q&A with the full project team as they walk through the complete journey of prefabricated panels, from design intent through fabrication, installation, and final watertight details.

You’ll learn:

Communicating challenges from design to fabrication of prefabricated panels
Quality assurance measures in a prefabrication facility
Overcoming fabrication to installation hurdles
Real-world solutions using BIM (Building Information Modeling) and IPD (Integrated Project Delivery)
The critical importance of mockup testing, even after all quality checks are met

Hear lessons from the team about what didn’t work in the prefab plan, necessary pivots and successes, failed mockup testing, and how the team successfully delivered roofing tie-ins and transition joints. Have an opportunity to meet the team(s) and gain knowledge throughout the day!

This is a valuable opportunity to gain practical insights while enjoying lunch, awards, education updates, and an afternoon of Top Golf in a relaxed setting.

For Sponsorship Opportunities Click Here!

In addition to our normal sponsorships, this year we are also helping sponsor students from UTA to attend this event. Please consider sponsoring a student through the link above.

2026 Top Golf Event Sponsorship!! (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for the Upcoming NTC-IIBEC Top Golf Event on May 20, 2026!

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Student Sponsors ($95): Sponsor five students to get your name on the sponsorship sign

Bay Sponsors ($350): Branded bay for networking

Lunch Sponsors ($750): Logo displayed, includes one $95 entry fee

Drink Sponsors ($750): Logo displayed, includes one $95 entry fee

Award Sponsor ($500): Logo displayed, includes one $95 entry fee

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

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Construction Defects

SPEAKER: Ben Warden, Construction and Commercial Litigation Attorney

SPEAKER BIO: Ben Warden is a Construction and Commercial Litigation Attorney at Duane Morris LLP, where he represents clients in complex disputes across a wide range of industries. His practice focuses on construction law, commercial litigation, and risk management, advising contractors, developers, and businesses through all phases of dispute resolution, including negotiation, arbitration, and trial. Ben is known for his strategic approach to high-stakes matters, combining deep industry knowledge with practical legal solutions to help clients mitigate risk and achieve favorable outcomes. He works closely with clients to understand their operational challenges, providing tailored counsel that aligns with both legal objectives and business goals. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-warden-871a38a7/

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: