North Texas Chapter of IIBEC upcoming events

NTRCA Not So Mini Trade Show - August 20, 2026 (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:45:00 GMT

National Medal of Honor Museum: Building Enclosure Challenges and Solutions

SPEAKERS: Billy Jones (CDC), Dickson Fogleman (CDC), Chris Evans (KPost) and Jacob Douenias (Rafael Viñoly Architects)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas represents one of the most distinctive building enclosure projects completed in recent years. Designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects and opened in March 2025, the 102,000-square-foot museum is defined by a 200-foot by 200-foot exhibition hall that appears to float approximately 40 feet above the ground, supported by only five massive concrete megacolumns. While the architecture creates a powerful symbolic expression honoring Medal of Honor recipients, it also presented extraordinary building enclosure design and commissioning challenges.

This panelist discussion examines how the project team addressed the unique performance demands of an elevated structure in North Texas's mixed-humid climate. Topics include the design and commissioning of the museum's high-performance enclosure systems, with emphasis on air barrier continuity, water management, thermal performance, movement accommodation, and long-term durability. Particular attention will be given to the complex interfaces between the suspended structure, megacolumn penetrations, roof systems, curtain wall assemblies, metal panel cladding, and below-grade waterproofing.

The session will also highlight the Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) process performed throughout design, construction, and project closeout. Discussion will include performance mock-up testing, ASTM field testing for air and water infiltration, coordination of roofing and waterproofing systems, vapor control strategies, and quality assurance measures used to verify enclosure performance. Lessons learned from coordinating complex geometries, multiple trades, and prefabricated enclosure components during an accelerated construction schedule will be shared.

Attendees will gain practical insight into enclosure solutions applicable to museums, healthcare facilities, civic buildings, and other architecturally significant projects where long-term durability, resiliency, and performance are critical. The presentation emphasizes real-world commissioning experiences and best practices that can be applied to future high-performance building enclosure projects.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Identify the unique building enclosure challenges associated with elevated and architecturally complex structures, including continuity of the air, water, thermal, and vapor control layers.
Evaluate how Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx), performance mock-up testing, and ASTM field testing contribute to achieving long-term enclosure performance and risk mitigation.
Describe best practices for coordinating roofing, waterproofing, curtain wall, metal panel, and below-grade systems across complex building interfaces and multiple trades.
Apply lessons learned from the National Medal of Honor Museum to improve enclosure detailing, commissioning, and quality assurance on future high-performance projects in mixed-humid climates.

SPEAKER BIOS:

Billy Jones, RRC, RWC, RRO is a Principal at Curtainwall Design Consulting (CDC), where he helps lead the Building Enclosure Consulting Practice. With more than 18 years of building enclosure consulting experience, he specializes in roofing and waterproofing design, building enclosure commissioning (BECx), forensic investigations, quality assurance, and performance testing for complex projects. Billy has worked on healthcare, civic, higher education, hospitality, commercial, and mixed-use facilities, helping project teams deliver durable, high-performance building enclosure solutions.

Dickson Fogleman, AIA, LEED AP, BECxP is an Associate and Senior Enclosure Consultant at Curtainwall Design Consulting (CDC), where he manages the New Construction Consulting practice for the Texas market. With more than 15 years of building enclosure consulting experience, he specializes in unitized and site-fabricated façade systems, building enclosure commissioning (BECx), forensic investigations, quality assurance, and performance testing for complex projects. Dickson has consulted to owners and architects on museum, healthcare, civic, higher education, hospitality, commercial, and mixed-use facilities, helping project teams deliver durable, high-performance building enclosure solutions.

Chris Evans is the Vice President of Estimating at KPost Roofing & Waterproofing, where he oversees all project design and cost control initiatives. With more than 20 years of extensive experience in commercial roofing, including consulting, contracting, and manufacturer representation. Chris is a member of the KPost Executive Team and played a key role in overseeing the technical execution of the National Medal of Honor Project.

Jacob Douenias, AIA, NCARB, served as Project Manager for the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, relocating from New York to the project site to oversee construction administration through its completion in March 2025. He coordinated closely with the client, contractor, consultants, and fabricators to execute the Museum’s complex building enclosure and resolve design, performance, sequencing, and constructability challenges.

Jacob is a Senior Project Manager at Rafael Viñoly Architects, where he has worked for 11 years. With 13 years of professional experience, he has contributed to complex cultural, institutional, athletic, and residential projects across all phases of design, from programming and conceptual design through construction administration. His work focuses on technical coordination, construction documentation, regulatory approvals, and project delivery.

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

NWiR DFW Mini Retreat - September 11-12 (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

EVENT REGISTRATION: https://www.nationalwomeninroofing.org/events/dfw-council-mini-retreat

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, justin.cooper@ibroof.com

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

Lunch and Learn - October 2026 (Monday, October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 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)

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