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SUMMARY:CSI Indianapolis & BEC Indiana Air Barrier Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Earn up to 1.0 LU/HSW \nRegister Today \nProgram Agenda \n\nLocation: Blind Owl Brewery (5014 E 62nd St Indianapolis\, IN 46220) \nTime: 5:30-7:30PM \nEvent Co-Hosts: CSI Indianapolis & BEC Indiana \n\n\nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: \nConstruction specifications are assembled by design professionals to communicate product information\, qualitative standards\, and procedural requirements to the construction team. The resulting project manual\, a contract document which can be several hundred pages long\, takes time to break down and understand. This presentation is designed to help contractors effectively navigate construction specifications and understand where to find specific information on processes\, materials\, and quality expectations. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nUnderstand basic specifications terminology and where to look for different kinds of information.\nUnderstand how and where specifications communicate ABAA QAP requirements\, whole building air tightness testing\, and other air barrier installations requirements.\nUnderstand how to request clarification when drawings and/or specifications are in conflict or missing pertinent information.\nIdentify specification language calling for coordination across trades and what that means for GC’s and subcontractors.\n\nSPEAKER & BIO \nAmy Baker AIA\, CSI\, CDT\, SCIP – Architect & Specification Consultant \n\n\n\n\nAmy is a Registered Architect and Specifications Consultant with over 20 years of experience in commercial construction. She specializes in the technical development of projects with a passion for enclosure detailing\, building science\, codes\, and specifications. Amy is pleased to serve as Vice Chair of the Building Enclosure Council Greater Detroit Chapter (BEC-GD)\, Secretary of the Detroit Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)\, and Treasurer of the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA). She is also on RIB SpecLink’s Product Innovation Advisory Board\, where she contributes ideas for improving the functionality of one of the leading spec writing platforms in North America. Amy holds two degrees from Lawrence Technological University\, where she has been recognized as the university’s 26th Distinguished Architecture Award Recipient.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/csi-indianapolis-bec-indiana-air-barrier-presentation/
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SUMMARY:ABAA & BEC Oklahoma Air Barrier Symposium
DESCRIPTION:ABAA in partnership with BEC Oklahoma Air Barrier Symposium\nEarn up to 6.75 LU/HSW \nRegister Today \nProgram Agenda \n7:30 AM | Sign-In\, Welcome & Breakfast \n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Waterproofing Used as the Air Barrier on the Other Sides of the Building Enclosure\, 1.0 LU/HSW\nPresenter: John Posenecker\, PE\, Senior Principal\, Senior Engineering Consultant\, Building Enclosure Practice Lead\, Terracon\nThis presentation identifies the portions of the continuous air barrier that extend beyond above-grade walls\, roofing\, and fenestration systems. It provides an overview of below-grade and elevated deck waterproofing systems\, their installation challenges\, and performance testing methods. Participants will also review critical transitions to adjacent systems and examine key detailing strategies \n9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Break \n9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Building Enclosure Pre-Construction Meeting\, 1.0 LU/HSW\nPresenter: Brian Stroik\, FABAA\, CABS\, CRIS\, Performance Excellence & Quality Consultant\, American Contractors Insurance Group\nThis presentation examines the critical role pre-construction meetings play in quality assurance and why they should be specified in the project manual. Attendees will learn how these meetings align owners\, designers\, contractors\, and manufacturers on project expectations\, installation practices\, and warranty requirements before work begins. The session also demonstrates how effective planning and coordination help resolve issues early\, improve collaboration\, and reduce construction delays and risk. \n10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Break \n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | “By Others” – The Elusive Sub-Contractor Responsible for Transitions\, 1.5 LU/HSW\nPresenter: Andrew Dunlap\, AIA\, NCARB\, LEED AP\, Vice President | Building Technology Studio Leader\, SmithGroup\nAn in-depth look at the environmental separators for roof\, wall\, and below-grade assemblies with respect to water control\, air leakage control\, thermal performance\, and vapor control. This presentation focuses on two of the largest sources of building enclosure failures—roof-to-wall connections and wall-to-window transitions in curtain wall systems.\nParticipants will review critical details through a step-by-step examination of construction sequencing and system connections required to achieve airtight\, watertight\, and thermally protected assemblies. Real-world project photos and field conditions illustrate common installation errors and practical solutions. \n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch \n12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | A Sticky Subject – Adhesion of Air and Water Resistive Barrier Materials\, 1.0 LU/HSW\nPresenter: Brian Stroik\, FABAA\, CABS\, CRIS\, Performance Excellence & Quality Consultant\, American Contractors Insurance Group\nAdhesion is critical to the long-term performance of air and water-resistive barriers as they resist wind loads\, stack effect\, and building pressurization. This session reviews 15 years of field research evaluating adhesion performance across a variety of materials and substrates\, comparing real-world results with laboratory testing. Attendees will learn how this data supports better specifications\, installation practices\, and quality control in the field. \n1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Break \n2:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Locating That Elusive Point of Condensation: A Review of Hygrothermal Evaluation Fundamentals\, 1.25 LU/HSW\nPresenter: Andrew Dunlap\, AIA\, NCARB\, LEED AP\, Vice President | Building Technology Studio Leader\, SmithGroup\nThis presentation explores the hygrothermal modeling tools available to help designers develop high-performing building enclosures. Topics include interior and exterior climate conditions\, material permeance\, wall assembly configurations\, and transitions between adjacent construction.\nParticipants will examine the impact of selecting different modeling approaches—including one-\, two-\, and three-dimensional analyses\, as well as transient versus static modeling—to better understand moisture behavior and support informed building enclosure design decisions. \n3:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Happy Hour & Panel Set-Up \n3:30 PM – 4:30 PM |Panel Discussion – Building Enclosure: Wrapping Our Heads Around It\, 1.0 LU/HSW\nModerator: Larry Pickering\nSpeakers: Brian Stroik\, Andrew Dunlap\, John Posenecker \nRegistration Fees \nEarly Registration (through August 31): $55.00 per person\nRegular Registration (beginning September 1): $65.00 per person \nSponsorships Contact:\nTamara Foncerrada / tamara@airbarrier.org \nVenue\nPetroleum Club of Oklahoma City\n100 N. Broadway; Devon Room\, 35th Floor\nOklahoma City\, OK 73102
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/abaa-bec-oklahoma-air-barrier-symposium/
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SUMMARY:RAiNA Conference 2026 - Weathering the Future: Rainscreen\, Retrofit and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The Rainscreen Association (RAiNA) presents the 2026 RAiNA Conference\, taking place September 30\, 2026\, in Portland\, Oregon. Bringing together architects\, engineers\, consultants\, contractors\, manufacturers\, and other building enclosure professionals\, the conference offers a full day of technical education\, industry insights\, and networking focused on advancing rainscreen technology and best practices. \nThis year’s theme\, Weathering the Future: Rainscreens\, Retrofit and Resilience\, explores how rainscreen assemblies are helping the building industry respond to evolving performance expectations\, aging building stock\, and a changing climate. Sessions will examine innovative approaches to resilient design\, retrofit strategies that extend the life of existing buildings\, and emerging technologies that improve durability\, energy efficiency\, and long-term building performance. \nDate: Wednesday\, September 30\, 2026 \nLocation: Irving Street Studio\, 907 NW Irving Street\, Portland OR 97209 \nLearn More and Register \nThrough engaging presentations and panel discussions\, attendees will explore topics including rainscreen design and detailing\, retrofit and remediation strategies\, installation best practices\, water management\, fire performance\, sustainability\, and resilient building enclosure design. Every session is carefully selected to provide unbiased\, practical education that equips attendees with knowledge they can immediately apply to their projects.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/raina-conference-2026-weathering-the-future-rainscreen-retrofit-and-resilience/
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SUMMARY:ABAA & BEC Charleston Air Barrier Symposium
DESCRIPTION:ABAA in partnership with BEC Charleston Air Barrier Symposium\nEarn up to 7.0 LU/HSW \nRegister Today \nProgram Agenda \n8:00 AM – Sign In & Welcome | Breakfast \n8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Locating that Elusive Point of Condensation: A Review of Hygrothermal Evaluation Fundamentals (1.5 LU/HSW) \nAndrew Dunlap\, AIA\, NCARB\, LEED AP\, Vice President | Building Technology Studio Leader\, SmithGroup\n \nUnderstanding heat\, air\, and moisture movement is essential to designing durable\, high-performing building enclosures. This presentation explores hygrothermal modeling tools and demonstrates how climate conditions\, material properties\, wall assemblies\, and construction details influence enclosure performance\, while comparing one-\, two-\, and three-dimensional modeling and static versus transient analysis to support informed design decisions. \n10:05 AM – 11:35 AM | Air Barrier Field Testing of Various Air Barrier Materials During the Construction Process (1.5 LU/HSW) \nLaverne Dalgleish\, Executive Director\, Air Barrier Association of America \nLearn how field testing verifies that air barrier systems meet project specifications throughout construction. Using project photos\, videos\, and demonstrations\, this session covers quantitative testing\, qualitative assessments\, and visual inspections used to evaluate air leakage\, adhesion\, material thickness\, density\, and overall installation quality. \n11:35 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch \n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Pitfalls & Challenges in NFPA 285 Engineering Judgments (1.5 LU/HSW) \nKeith Nelson\, NCARB\, AIA\, CDT\, BCxP\, Commercial Application Leader\, DuPont  \nWhen direct testing isn’t feasible\, engineering analyses help demonstrate the fire performance of exterior wall assemblies. This presentation explains how qualified engineering judgments extend successful NFPA 285 test results to similar assemblies while examining the process\, limitations\, and code acceptance of these analyses. \n2:05 PM – 3:35 PM | Air & Vapor Considerations in Prefab Construction (1.5 LU/HSW) \nCorey Zussman\, AIA\, NCARB\, ALA (IL\, IN\, WI)\, QA/QC Vice President\, AECOM – Hunt Construction \nExplore the critical design\, fabrication\, transportation\, and installation considerations for air and vapor barrier systems in prefabricated cold-formed metal framing (CFMF) panel construction. Through real-world case studies\, attendees will examine design coordination\, construction tolerances\, sequencing\, transportation and storage practices\, and detailing strategies that contribute to successful enclosure performance. \n3:35 PM – 4:00 PM | Snack Break \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Through-Wall Flashings & Transition Membranes: Selection & Installation (1.0 LU/HSW) \nMeagan Elfert\, CDT\, MBA\, CBS\, Vice President\, York Flashings \nProperly designed and installed through-wall flashings and transition membranes are essential to maintaining the continuity and long-term performance of the building enclosure. This presentation reviews common challenges\, material characteristics\, compatibility considerations\, and installation best practices that help create durable\, resilient flashing systems while reducing maintenance and life-cycle costs. \nRegistration Fees: $150 \nSponsorships Contact:\nTamara Foncerrada / tamara@airbarrier.org \nVenue\nFounders Hall\n1500 Old Towne Rd.\nCharleston\, SC 29407
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/abaa-bec-charleston-air-barrier-symposium/
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