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Structural Evaluations: What They Are & Why You Should Have One Done
2026-09-23 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
In this webinar you will learn what a structural evaluation is and what it should include so that it provides the information needed to prioritize the various conditions. We will discuss the various levels of assessments including Baseline, Preliminary and Detailed Assessments. We will also include examples of these types of reports.
We will briefly cover the Structural Integrity legislation in New Jersey (S2760 / A4384) and how it impacts associations that are required to have these inspections completed.
Presented by: Mark Yanchuk, PE, AIA, LEED AP
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One (1) hour Continuing Education Credits will be offered

About the Speaker

Mark Yanchuk, PE, AIA, LEED AP
Mark serves as the Vice President of Engineering & Architecture at Kipcon, bringing a versatile portfolio of professional credentials to the firm. He is a Registered Architect, Licensed Professional Engineer, and Special Inspector in the State of New Jersey. In addition, he is a LEED Accredited Professional and previously served as the administrator for a major LEED Gold–certified project in New Jersey.
Since joining Kipcon in 2010, Mark has become a key member of the firm’s leadership team. With 40 years of experience in the planning, design, and execution of both small- and large-scale capital construction projects, he combines technical precision with strategic vision to guide clients through every phase of the building process.

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Water Infiltration
2026-10-21 09:30 - 10:30
Water infiltration is a concern for many communities. It is an uncontrolled movement of water, water vapor, or moisture to areas of a building that is unwanted or undesirable. In this seminar we will discuss what water infiltration is, what it looks like in your building, how to identify problems, and give solutions for water infiltration issues.
Presented by: John Stevens
One (1) hour Continuing Education Credits will be offered
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About the Speaker

John Stevens
John brings nearly 40 years of engineering experience to Kipcon, where he has spent the majority of his career specializing in inspections for both new construction and existing buildings. His deep technical expertise allows him to quickly identify construction deficiencies and translate complex problems into practical, effective solutions. Beyond his inspection work, John understands the long-term value of proactive planning. He is well-versed in the importance of reserve studies, transition evaluations, and the proper maintenance of ownership assets—helping clients protect their investments and make confident, well-informed decisions.

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How to Read Blueprints
2026-11-18 09:30 - 10:30
If you are involved with the replacement and update of common elements of your community, the ability to read and understand blueprints is critical. This knowledge is needed not only when the plans are used for bidding projects but also during construction when the work is taking place.
In this webinar you will learn how to read and understand what is and what is not included with the blueprints.
Presented by: Melissa J. Wrubel, PE, RS
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One (1) hour Continuing Education Credits will be offered

About the Speaker

Melissa J. Wrubel, PE, RS
Melissa is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 35 years of experience in the field of commercial and planned residential design and development. She has worked with commercial clients, developers and multi-family communities to develop new projects, improve existing facilities, find cost-effective solutions to construction deficiencies, provide litigation support, and manage risk exposure.

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Community Association Transition: Exploring the Process and Minimizing Risks
2026-12-16 09:30 - 10:30
Learn the various parts of the Transition process from evaluating the adequacy of the reserve study included within the disclosure documents to the evaluation of your community’s common elements for proper construction. We will also discuss putting plans in place for future reserve funding to monitoring the structural adequacy of your buildings. We will also touch on the new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac building safety disclosures which relate directly to the ability to receive mortgages.
Presented by: Melissa J. Wrubel, PE, RS
Use This Link to Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nBjYxJFvQ3uewIsut8Oufw
One (1) hour Continuing Education Credits will be offered

About the Speaker

Melissa J. Wrubel, PE, RS
Melissa is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 35 years of experience in the field of commercial and planned residential design and development. She has worked with commercial clients, developers and multi-family communities to develop new projects, improve existing facilities, find cost-effective solutions to construction deficiencies, provide litigation support, and manage risk exposure.

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