BESI Offers National Certification Course for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation

Feb. 18, 2011 - PRLog -- 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 1881 SE 17th Street Causeway in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  BESI provides the most comprehensive training for the inspection and remediation processes, offering a solution for the Defective (Chinese) Drywall crisis; the methodology is based on proven science and field experience.  

The certification for Defective Drywall inspection and remediation 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, preservation of evidence, warranty program, scientific data, 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; 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.

Graduates of this course have an opportunity to qualify their work for a 10-year, renewable warranty which provides coverage form $100,00 up to $500,000.  The warranty is offered through National Construction Warranty (NCW); BESI has been a NCW recognized training provider for inspectors and remediators dealing with Defective “Chinese” Drywall since our first certification course in October 2009.  

This two-day course is also accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits (Registration #10092301).  IAQ professionals needing recertification credits should attend the training, to gain valuable knowledge about this indoor air quality issue while receiving recertification credits.

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.

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Building Envelope Science Institute is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry.