The CSI National Institute of Building (NIBS) Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) Liaison participates in meetings of the BETEC and discussions of the publications or standards promulgated by that council. The liaison ensures CSI engagement with the council and represents the interests of CSI members that may be affected by those publications or standards. There will be a single BETEC liaison who is a CSI member.
Deliverable #1: Participate in review and development of drafts authored by the NIBS BETEC committee, and associated discussions regarding issues of importance to BETEC.
Deliverable #2: Submit commentary to BETEC and participate in development of drafts by that council. Seek input from CSI staff on any issues where there is no clear guidance provided by CSI Guiding Technical Principles or prior professional experience.
Time Commitment: The full BETEC Council meets twice yearly, once in January at the NIBS annual conference in Washington, and a second time in the spring/early summer. Preparation time for these meetings will vary but can be as much as 8 hours per meeting.
Competencies: Professionals from all disciplines with knowledge and experience relating to solving major energy-related regulatory and technical issues, focused on the building envelope. Familiarity with the codes and standards that govern building envelopes and energy efficiency is not required but will be preferred. CSI certification holders will be preferred.
Who Can Apply? CSI Members not serving as a current volunteer and who have not served as a volunteer in the past year.
Location: Virtual with travel twice per year (January and spring/early summer)
Sign Up Deadline: 10/16/2019 at 12 pm Eastern Time
Term Start Date: Term begins on date of acceptance of offer to serve.
Term End Date: Term ends 3 years from the date of acceptance and may be reappointed once for a maximum of no more than 6 years of service.
Years of Experience: 1 - 3 years of subject matter experience
Volunteer Hours: 40 hours