RCI is an international
association of professional
consultants who are experts
in building envelope system
specification and design.
• Roofing
•Waterproofing
•Exterior Wall Systems
An International
Membership
RCI’s current membership numbers more than 2,700
Includes an international constituency residing in all 50
U.S. States, Canada, China, Australia and the United
Kingdom.
The RCI Mission
The mission of RCI is to ensure the credibility of the roofing,
waterproofing, and exterior wall consulting professions.
To provide for the
professional
development of our
current and future
members
To represent the
interests and
values of the
current and future
membership
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
Expanded Mission
While originally a roofingspecific association, in March
of 2006, RCI expanded its
mission and service scope to
include waterproofing and
exterior wall systems.
This action reflects the understanding
that roofing issues often influence the
entire building envelope.
In increasing frequency, RCI members
are called upon to address buildingwide concerns from below-grade to
rooftop.
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.
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.
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 designdevelopment, to post
construction, to demolition.
RCI’s Role Within the Industry
Setting Quality of Service Standards
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Code of Ethics
No Connection to Manufacturers
Manual of Practice
Registration Programs
• RRC, RRO, RWC, REWC, RBEC
RCI’s Role Within the Industry
Facilitate the Practice of Consulting
• Education/Information
• Peer Networks
• International
• Regional
• Chapter
• Research
RCI’s Role Within
the Industry
Promote the Practice of
Consulting
• Industry Exhibits
• Advertising/PR
• Referral Program
Professional Members’ Backgrounds
• Architects
• Engineers
• Roofing, Water
Proofing, and
Exterior Wall
Experience
• Specialization
Professional 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
Professional 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
Ethics
Adhere to
code of ethics
Committed to
continuing
education
Professional
Members’
Ethics Code
Strive to be
unbiased
Operate
without
conflict of
interest
Not
connected
with
manufacturer
or product
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:
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Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) ®
Registered Roof Observer (RRO) ®
Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC) ®
Registered Exterior Wall Consultants (REWCs) ®
Registered Building Envelope Consultant (RBEC) ®
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
• RCItems - enewsletter
• Technical Articles Library
• RCI-online.org
Educational Programs
RCI's Educational 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.
Educational 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.
Educational 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 …
Educational Programs
Annual events include:
• International Convention
& Trade Show
• Symposium on
Building Envelope
Technology
Educational Program Titles
Annual
International
Convention and
Trade Show
Annual
Symposium on
Building Envelope
Technolgy
Advanced Thermal
and Moisture
Advanced
Waterproofing
Construction
Specifications
and the Project
Manual
Exterior Walls
Science &
Technology
Green Roofing
for Design
Professionals
Roofing Basics
[e-learning]
Masonry
Wall Systems
Professional
Roof Consulting
Roof Asset
Management
Roof Technology
and Science I
Educational Program Titles
Rooftop Quality
Assurance - elearning
RRC (Registered
Roof Consultant)
Review and Update
Roof Technology
and Science II
Rooftop Safety
for Consultants
and Building
Owners
Rooftop
Quality Assurance
Stucco and Exterior
Finish Cladding
Systems
Vegetative Roofs for
the Design
Professional
Waterproofing
Wind Design for LowSlope Roofs:
Understanding ASCE 7-05
Wind Load Calculations
- e-learning
Wind Design for LowSlope Roofs:
Understanding ASCE 710 Wind Load
Calculations
Wind Design for LowSlope Roofs: FM Global
Guidelines and Best
Practice Considerations e-learning
More information:
www.rci-online.org or 800-828-1902
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204
Raleigh, NC 27607
800-828-1902
www.rci-online.org