2. RCI is an international association of professional consultants who are experts in building envelope system specification and design.
Roofing
Waterproofing
Exterior Wall Systems

3. An International Membership
RCI’s current membership numbers approximately 3,500.
Includes an international constituency residing in the 50 U.S. States, Canada, China, Australia and the United Kingdom.

4. The RCI Mission
To represent the interests and values of the current and future membership
To provide for the professional development of our current and future members
To convey the association's perspective to the public and to the roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall industries
To support professionalism, ethical behavior, education, career opportunities and research in the roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall, and related industries
The mission of RCI is to ensure the credibility of the roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall consulting professions.

5. Expanded Mission
While originally a roofing-specific association, in March of 2006, RCI expanded its mission and service scope to include waterproofing and exterior wall systems.

6. This action reflects the understanding that roofing issues often influence the entire building envelope.
In increasing frequency, RCI members are called upon to address building-wide concerns from below-grade to rooftop.

7. Consultants understand the greater picture – they design solutions with the entire building envelope in mind.
Consultants routinely investigate and specify transitions between systems, such as roofing and masonry.

8. Daily experience with maintaining, repairing, and replacing the spectrum of roofing systems enables a consultant to provide unbiased recommendations regarding system performance and return on investment information.

9. The single most important building envelope consultant characteristic is his or her unique perspective in the complex building life cycle. RCI’s consultant members are involved with every facet of the building life cycle, from commissioning and pre-design services, to design-development, to post construction, to demolition.

10. RCI’s Role Within the Industry
Setting Quality of Service Standards
Code of Ethics
No Connection to Manufacturers
Manual of Practice
Registration Programs
RRC, RRO, RWC, REWC, REWO, RBEC

11. RCI’s Role Within the Industry
Facilitate the Practice of Consulting
Education/Information
Peer Networks
International
Regional
Chapter
Research

12. RCI’s Role Within the Industry
Promote the Practice of Consulting
Industry Exhibits
Advertising/PR
Referral Program

13. Consultant Members’ Backgrounds
Architects
Engineers
Roofing, Water Proofing, and Exterior Wall Experience
Specialization

14. Consultant Members’ Services New Construction
Consultants work in the interest of the owner and design team to plan design solutions for new construction
Optimize life-span and costs
Choose best materials and applications
Design for energy efficiency, environmental considerations
and code requirements
Understand specialized considerations
Prepare construction documentation

15. Consultant Members’ Services Maintenance and Repairs
Consultants work in the interest of the owner to offer the best maintenance and repair solutions
Perform evaluations of existing construction
Improve life-span
Establish management protocols
Regular Inspections
Asset Management
Perform forensic investigation of failures
Serve as expert witnesses

16. Consultant Members’ Ethics Code
Adhere to code of ethics
Operate without conflict of interest
Not connected with manufacturer or product
Strive to be unbiased
Committed to continuing education
Ethics

17. Professional Registration Programs
Answering the need to establish a standard of qualifications and practice in an unregulated industry, RCI developed the following standard setting programs:
Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) ®
Registered Roof Observer (RRO) ®
Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC) ®
Registered Exterior Wall Consultants (REWCs) ®
Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO) ®
Registered Building Envelope Consultant (RBEC) ®

18. Professional Registration Programs
Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) ®
Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) are consultants with distinction among their peers. They have proven themselves ethically sound and professionally adept through written exam, character reference, and documented experience. The demand for the RRC title by private clients and public agencies continues to grow rapidly as the industry recognizes the value of the RRC's quantified skill-set.

19. Professional Registration Programs
Registered Roof Observer (RRO) ® Registered Roof Observers (RROs) are quality assurance observers who, like RRCs, have successfully completed an elaborate examination process. The RRO title is evolving as the preferred standard of practice for quality assurance professionals.

20. Professional Registration Programs
Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC) ®
Registered Waterproofing Consultants (RWCs) are waterproofing professionals who have proven themselves ethically sound and professionally adept through written exam, character reference, and documented experience.

21. Professional Registration Programs
Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC) ®
Registered Exterior Wall Consultants (REWCs) are exterior wall professionals who have proved themselves ethically sound and professionally adept through written exam, character reference, and documented experience.

22. Professional Registration Programs
Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO) ®
Registered Exterior Wall Observers (REWOs) act as impartial on-site inspectors for the design team. The observer’s vigilance helps keep construction on track with milestone tasks, deadlines and budget. A REWO’s daily reports will typically include written notes, photography, measurements, and material samples.

23. Professional Registration Programs
Registered Building Envelope Consultant (RBEC) ®
The Registered Building Envelope Consultant (RBEC) designation will be awarded to those who have earned the Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), and Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC) registrations.

24. Information Source
RCI’s technical journal, Interface, is published 11 times per year. It is regarded by many as the industry’s premier source of relevant technical information.
Other information sources from
RCI include:
The Guide – membership handbook
Technical Articles Library
RCI-online.org

25. Education Programs
RCI's Education Programs have earned an industry-wide reputation for presenting top-quality, comprehensive education.
Individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds can gain new insight and professional development in the continually evolving world of roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall technology.
Of attendees polled, 99% describe the programs as "worthwhile" and say they would attend future educational events.

26. Education Programs
RCI offers over 30 educational events each year, plus regional and chapter programs.
Lecture hall seminars are offered at varying locations throughout the United States and Canada.

27. At your own pace … on your own time … at your fingertips …
Education Programs
RCI e-learning programs allow students to study without the expense or time commitment of travel.
At your own pace … on your own time … at your fingertips …

28. Education Programs Annual events include:
International Convention & Trade Show
Symposium on Building Envelope Technology

29. Education Program Titles
Annual International Convention and Trade Show
Annual Symposium on Building Envelope Technolgy
Architectural Sheet Metal Flashing Design
Building Envelope Quality Assurance
Exterior Concrete Wall Systems
Exterior Wall Quality Assurance
Exterior Walls Technology and Science
Litigation Support Services for Building Envelope Experts
Masonry Wall Systems
Metal Roofing
Professional Building Consulting
Roof Systems Thermal and Moisture Design

30. Education Program Titles
Roof Technology and Science I
Roof Technology and Science II
Rooftop Quality Assurance
RRC (Registered Roof Consultant) Review and Update
Stucco and Exterior Finish Cladding Systems
Vegetative Roofs for the Design Professional
Waterproofing
Wind Design for Low-Slope Roofs: Understanding ASCE 7-05 Wind Load Calculations - e-learning
Wind Design for Low-Slope Roofs: Understanding ASCE 7-10 Wind Load Calculations
Wind Design for Low-Slope Roofs: FM Global Guidelines and Best Practice Considerations - e-learning

31. More information: rci-online.org or 800-828-1902
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204 Raleigh, NC rci-online.org