BURSI Program Celebrates 50 Years

In 1972, Âé¶¹Ö±²¥app launched the Built-UpÌýRoofing Systems Institute (BURSI) to provide further education aroundÌýcommercial roofing to the design community. As the industry changed and singleÌýply was introduced as a commercial roofing membrane, BURSI was rebranded to theÌý“BetterÌýUnderstanding of Roofing Systems Institute.â€� BURSI is now celebrating 50 yearsÌýofÌýin-person classroom and virtual training.

These education programs are certified by the American InstituteÌýof Architects (AIA) and the International Institute of Building EnclosureÌýConsultants (IIBEC) and cover an array of topics from system selection toÌýsystems above the deck.

In-person spring BURSI sessions are back thisÌýyear at our Littleton, Colorado Research Center (JMTC) location! We are offeringÌýtwo Level One dates and a brand new Level Two course.

Level One provides an overview of variousÌýroofing components, system selection, demos, and a tour of our labÌýbuilding.ÌýÌý

Level Two will include an overview of variousÌýcodes, modification to a system, testing processes, resiliency consideration,Ìýtesting demos, and targeted building vertical design focus.

Level One
April 10-12, 2022
May 1-3, 2022

Level Two
May 22-24, 2022

ClassesÌýwill be limited to a max of 25 people and require proof of full vaccination forÌýCOVID-19. If you are a design professional and are interested in attending, please fill out our form here.

HaveÌýyou been part of the BURSI milestone history? Please share your stories with usÌývia BURSI@JM.com.