About ABAA
ABAA VISION
We do air barriers right for energy efficiency, better buildings, and healthier communities
ABAA MISSION
To work together with our membership, industry and trade to be the recognized voice for air barrier knowledge and quality assurance
ABAA VISION
We do air barriers right for energy efficiency, better buildings, and healthier communities
ABAA MISSION
To work together with our membership, industry and trade to be the recognized voice for air barrier knowledge and quality assurance
Who We are and What We Do
The Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) is the leading authority on building enclosure systems, dedicated to promoting their benefits, educating the public, and advancing a professional air barrier trade nationwide. Through technical documents, expert guidance, and rigorous certification programs, ABAA ensures industry excellence and compliance with evolving standards. With webinars, a vast resource library, and networking events, ABAA fosters collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning to shape the future of energy efficient, airtight buildings.
Who We Serve
ABAA is the national voice of the air barrier industry and has raised the level of quality in the industry through a Quality Assurance Program and offers premier training, certification, product evaluations, contractor accreditation and site quality control audits. ABAA is active in the areas of research, education, standards development, building codes and technical resources for the air barrier industry. ABAA is focused on leading the industry into the future in a progressive and professional manner.
Air Barrier Material and Accessory Suppliers
Non-Air Barrier Material Suppliers
Air Barrier Equipment Suppliers
Building Supply Distributors
Air Barrier Installation Contractors
General Contractors and Construction Management Firms
Architects, Building Envelope Consultants, Government Agencies, Research Entities, Specification Writers, Testing Laboratories
Specification Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP)
Achievements and Goals
ABAA’s 2025 achievements highlight our continued commitment to education, quality assurance, and industry leadership. As we move into 2026, we are setting bold goals to expand opportunities for members, influence codes and standards, and further strengthen the building enclosure community.
2025 Achievements
Corporate membership reached a record-breaking 740 as of September 1, 2025.
Expanding Community
Over the past year, members gained valuable learning units through 132+ webinars, symposiums, and events.
Record Participation
New website with intuitive navigation and enriched content offerings.
New Website Unveiled
Searchable library surpasses 250+ articles of technical and educational content.
Bringing formation to your fingertips
Dedicated major resources to advancing building codes across jurisdictions.
Code Leadership
125+ committee meetings powering technical expertise, education, research, and quality programs.
Collaboration in Action
ABAA’s new standards body earned ANSI accreditation, boosting credibility and influence.
National Recognition
Rolled out a fully updated CABS Study Guide to strengthen industry knowledge and certification preparation.
Strengthening Professional Certification
ABAA’s QAP reaches new heights with 2,800 projects.
Record-Breaking Momentum
New ABAA Conference Foundation Track helps emerging professionals build essential air barrier skills.
Empowering Newcomers
2026 Goals
Innovating Testing Methods
Continue research into non-destructive thickness testing and advanced water intrusion studies.
Industry Resource
Ongoing publication of technical guidance, best practices, and installer support.
Digital Transformation
Introducing upgraded AMS to enhance member engagement and content availability.
Driving Change
Amplifying advocacy for air barriers, water resistive barriers, and whole building airtightness testing in building codes.
Strengthening Industry Knowledge
Enhancing programs to better serve architects and construction leaders.
Shaping the Future
Publish the first accredited standards to guide industry practice.
Expanding Learning Pathways
Increasing member-specific educational opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Expanding Awareness
Increase promotion of ABAA’s Quality Assurance Program to drive more accredited projects and ensure evaluated materials are specified in contracts.
Our History
Founded over two decades ago, the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) began with a group of professionals establishing field installation standards, which evolved into the Quality Assurance Program and later expanded into comprehensive certification programs supporting the entire building process.
ABAA Professional Programs
ABAA’s premier professional programs support education, proper installation, information sharing, and testing of air barriers.
A job site program that ensures proper materials, installation, and inspection of the air and moisture barrier system.
Become recognized as an air barrier expert to building stakeholders and demonstrate your knowledge in all things air barrier.
A training and certification program that ensures a person has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct a blower door test on a commercial building.
