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RAiNA 2025 Conference - Rainscreen Proficiency – The Parts, Precision and Performance
2025-11-05 08:30 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | FL
This one-day event brings together architects, contractors, manufacturers, consultants, and other building enclosure professionals to explore the most current and critical topics in rainscreen performance and design.
What to Expect:

A robust agenda packed with technical presentations and real-world case studies
Expert speakers from across the building enclosure industry
Networking opportunities with professionals driving rainscreen innovation
Insightful discussions focused on the systems, materials, and design approaches that make rainscreen walls work

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!
RAiNA members have first access to sponsor this year’s conference. Remaining opportunities will open to the public starting on August 4, 2025. Sponsorship is a powerful way to position your brand at the center of the rainscreen conversation.
This conference is open to everyone in the industry—RAiNA membership is not required to attend.
We invite you to be part of this important gathering that’s advancing best practices, strengthening industry collaboration, and celebrating innovation in rainscreen assemblies.
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We look forward to welcoming you to Philadelphia this November!

SeaBEC Air Barrier Symposium
2025-11-05 15:15 - 20:00 | FL
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12:15PM – 12:45PM Sign-In & Welcome
12:45 – 1:45PM Box Lunch & Presentation Brian Stroik, Building Enclosure Pre-Construction Meeting – 1.0 LU/HSW
Pre-construction meetings are critical to quality assurance and should be specified in the project manual. They align owners, designers, contractors, and manufacturers on expectations, installation practices, and warranties before field work begins. This session explains how to structure effective meetings to resolve issues early, foster collaboration, and reduce delays, risks, and construction problems.
1:45 – 2:00PM Break
2:00PM – 3:00PM Presentation Andrew Dunlap, Locating That Elusive Point of Condensation: A Review of Hygrothermal Evaluation Fundamentals. 1.0 LU/HSW
This presentation will review the various types of Hygrothermal modeling tools available to assist designers in developing a building’s exterior enclosure. Variables such as the interior and exterior climate (temperature/humidity), material permeance, wall assembly types, and transitions between adjacent construction will be explored. Understanding the impact of the decision to use various modeling techniques such as 1D/2D/3D and transient versus static modeling will be discussed.
3:00 – 3:15PM Break
3:15 – 4:15PM Presentation Brian Stroik, Trust But Verify: Quality Control For Your Air Barriers – 1.0 LU/HSW
Adhesion is critical for barriers to resist wind, stack effect, and pressurization. This session reviews 15 years of field research on adhesion performance across materials Modern construction is more complex, with layered systems, tight schedules, and higher expectations. This session outlines how quality assurance programs and trade-specific quality control—starting before installation and continuing through completion—help ensure durable, high-performing air barriers
4:15 – 5:00PM Networking
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BEC Iowa Full-Day Symposium
2025-11-13 09:00 - 17:00 | FL
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FULL-DAY SYMPOSIUM ON AIR BARRIER AND BUILDING ENCLOSURE EDUCATION – Grimes, IA
Presented by the Air Barrier Association of America in Collaboration with BEC IOWA
Join us for a day of expert-led education featuring leading voices in building enclosures and air barriers. ABAA is proud to partner with BEC Iowa for this high-level event covering topics such as:

Building Envelope Guidelines for Mass Timber
Achieving a High-Performance Air Barrier System
Are You (and Your Building) Covered?
The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency: Understanding & Applying New Codes
The Big Disconnect: Roof to Wall Connections for Your Air Barrier
Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roof Assemblies

Presenters:
Pamela Jergenson, FCSI, Technical Director of Building Science Solutions, Intertek
Denali Jones, PE, Technical Director, Air Barrier Association of America
Keith Simon, FAIA, VP, Design Phase Services, Salas O’Brien
Scott Wood, Principal, SWA Consulting
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BEC / AIA Nebraska Full Day Symposium
2025-11-14 10:00 - 17:00 | FL
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FULL-DAY SYMPOSIUM ON AIR BARRIER AND BUILDING ENCLOSURE EDUCATION – Omaha, NE
Presented by the Air Barrier Association of America in collaboration with BEC/AIA Nebraska
Join us for a day of expert-led air barrier education featuring some of the industry’s leading voices in building enclosures, air barriers, and airtightness. As the recognized authority and voice of the air barrier industry, ABAA is proud to partner with BEC Nebraska to deliver this high-level educational event. Gain valuable insights and take part in discussions on topics such as:

Don’t Go There: Navigating the Real, Imperfect Air Barrier Details
ABAA QAP: Ensuring Quality in Air Barrier Installations
Building Envelope Guidelines for Mass Timber
Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx): Ensuring Durability, Health, and Performance
Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roof Assemblies

Presenters:
Pamela Jergenson, FCSI, Technical Director of Building Science Solutions, Intertek
Denali Jones, PE, Technical Director, Air Barrier Association of America
Keith Simon, FAIA, VP, Design Phase Services, Salas O’Brien
Scott Wood, Principal, SWA Consulting
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2025 BEC Austin Symposium - When the Envelope Breaks
2025-12-05 09:30 - 18:00 | FL
2025 BEC: Austin Symposium – When the Envelope Breaks
A conference on the current and future state of building, reuse, and deconstruction. This event isn’t just about avoiding breakdowns; it’s about safeguarding our resources and honoring the deep, often untold stories of the structures and materials that shape our society.
Keynote Speaker: Christine Williamson, Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech School of Architecture; @buildingsciencefightclub
Speakers:
Andrea Hellerman, AIA, Associate Director of Facade Engineering at WJE
Kelly Doran, CEO Ha/f Climate Design, Adjunct Professor at University of Toronto, and Senior Fellow at Architecture 2030
Stephanie Phillips, Senior Program Manager, Deconstruction & Circular Economy at City of San Antonio
Plus the return of the Mock-up Rodeo!
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Buildings XVI Conference Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings
2025-12-07 08:30 - 2025-12-11 19:30 | FL
Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings
December 8-11, 2025
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The Buildings XVI Conference brings together product manufacturers, research organizations, academia, builders, designers, architects and consultants to discuss their work achievements, interest and awareness of buildings issues, and to provide solutions and insight into some of our major building envelope problems.
“This conference draws heavily on the advanced technical knowledge of our global experts and takes place every three years, allowing time to develop new research and technology applications and to document findings,” said André Desjarlais, conference chairperson. “It’s a great opportunity for product manufacturers, research groups, technical advisors, builders, designers, and consultants to discuss their work achievements, interest, and awareness of buildings issues, and provide solutions to some of our major building problems.”
The conference is organized by ASHRAE along with Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
ABAA Pre-Conference Workshops Sunday, December 7 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Workshop 1 – Building Enclosures

Session 1: Update on the Current Codes What one Affect the Air Barrier Industry presented by Theresea Weston
Session 2: High Temp and Compatibility of Membranes presented by Benjamin Meyer
Session 3: ABAA Research – Yesterday. Today and the Future presented by Sarah Flock and Andrew Dunlap
Session 4: Warmer, Wetter, and Windier Future Proofing Your Building Enclosure for a Changing Climate presented by Jilian Burgess
Session 5: Whole Building Air Leakage Testing Updates presented by Denali Jones
Session 6: Low Carbon Buildings presented by John Straube

Workshop 2 – Demonstrations and Simulations

Session 1: Air Sealing Existing Buildings presented by Larry Harmon
Session 2: Air Leakage Modeling presented by Lisa Chen Ng
Session 3: What is CFM50 not telling you? From “One Number” to a Whole Building Peformance Approach presented by Jessica Meylor
Session 4: Real-Time Building Air Leakage Visualization: Demo and Research Progress presented by Philip Boudreaux and Gurneesh Jatana
Session 5: Buildings Move, Buildings Leak: Revisiting the Critical Link Between Engineering Mechanics and Enclosure Performance presented by Jon Porter
Session 6: Self-Adhered Membrane Applications: What Does It Really Mean to Stick presented by Cody Shelner

ABAA & CSI Houston - Air Barrier and Enclosure Education
2025-12-09 10:00 - 17:30 | FL
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A DAY OF AIR BARRIER & ENCLOSURE EDUCATION – HOUSTON, TX
Presented by the Air Barrier Association of America in Collaboration with CSI Houston
Join us for a day of expert-led education with leading voices in building enclosures, air barriers, and airtightness. ABAA is proud to partner with CSI Houston for this high-level event featuring best practices for achieving durable, continuous air barrier systems – reinforced through live, hands-on mock-up demonstrations.

Through Wall & Transition Membranes – Selection & Installation, 1.0 LU/HSW
Understanding Difficult Critical Transitions of Air, Vapor and Moisture Barriers, 1.5 LU//HSW
Don’t Go There: Navigating the Real, Imperfect Air Barrier Details, 1.0 LU/HSW
Air Barrier Mock-Up Demonstration, 2.0 LU/HSW

Presenters:
Meagan Elfert, CDT, MBA, CBS, Vice President, York Flashings
Corey Zussman, AIA, NCARB, ALA (IL, IN, WI), QA/QC Vice President, AECOM – Hunt Construction
Pamela Jergenson, FCSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, BECxP, CxA+BE, CABS, Technical Director of Building Science Solutions, Intertek
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BE Live - Key Factors for Enclosure Resilience: Heat, UV, Water and Air Performance
2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | FL
Key Factors for Enclosure Resilience: Heat, UV, Water and Air Performance
Designing Beyond Code for Building Resiliency and Durability
Sponsored by Air Barrier Association of America | Presented by Benjamin Meyer and Andrea Wagner Watts
Live Webinar Airing on December 9 at 01:00 PM ET
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In an era of increasingly severe storms, building resilience is paramount. This presentation explores how robust whole-building air barrier assemblies create a resilient shield against extreme environmental stresses. We will delve into designing high-performance building envelopes, integrating resilience through evolving code standards, and comparing past practices to future advancements.
The session will also examine various roof and wall assemblies, supported by lab tests and real-world data. Finally, we’ll cover essential quality assurance protocols, including building enclosure commissioning and whole building airtightness testing, to ensure your designs perform as intended.

Benjamin Meyer is the Building Enclosure Business Director with Siplast. Previous experience includes: enclosure consultant principal, technical management for enclosure products, architecture, real-estate development and construction management. He serves as a past Member of the LEED Technical Committee, Chair of the ASHRAE 90.1 Envelope Committee, and a Director of ABAA.

Andrea Wagner Watts is the Building Science Education Manager for GAF | Siplast Building & Roofing Science, engaging with industry professionals to provide guidance, technical support and education for roof and wall assemblies. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Andrea strives to improve the overall performance of the building enclosures through application innovation, product development and building science research. Andrea has published on building science, assembly interfaces, durability and resilience and holds multiple patents. She serves as an executive board member of ABAA, is the co-chair of their Technical Committee and chairs the ASTM E06 and D08 Task Groups on air barriers assemblies

ABAA & CSI Dallas - Air Barrier Rodeo
2025-12-10 10:00 - 17:30 | FL
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Air Barrier Rodeo: Bridging Knowledge with Practice – Dallas, TX
Presented by the Air Barrier Association of America in Collaboration with CSI Dallas
Join us for a day of expert-led education with leading voices in building enclosures, air barriers, and airtightness. ABAA is proud to partner with CSI Dallas for this high-level event featuring best practices for achieving durable, continuous air barrier systems – reinforced through live, hands-on mock-up demonstrations.

Through Wall & Transition Membranes – Selection & Installation, 1.0 LU/HSW
Understanding Difficult Critical Transitions of Air, Vapor and Moisture Barriers, 1.5 LU//HSW
Don’t Go There: Navigating the Real, Imperfect Air Barrier Details, 1.0 LU/HSW
Air Barrier Mock-Up Demonstration, 2.0 LU/HSW

Presenters:

Meagan Elfert, CDT, MBA, CBS, Vice President, York Flashings
Corey Zussman, AIA, NCARB, ALA (IL, IN, WI), QA/QC Vice President, AECOM – Hunt Construction
Pamela Jergenson, FCSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, BECxP, CxA+BE, CABS, Technical Director of Building Science Solutions, Intertek

Sponsorship Opportunities

Mock-Up Sponsor – $750
Lunch Sponsor – $500
Tabletop Sponsor – $250

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IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter Annual Meeting
2026-01-14 08:00 - 19:00 | FL
The Chicago Area Chapter of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (CAC) will be conducting our Annual Meeting and Program on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Agenda below.
Attendees will receive 6 IIBEC CEH and 2 AIA LU. **If you attended the “Failure is Not an Option” by Allison McSherry and Brian Mathus of K&H at the BES in October, then you are eligible for only 5 CEH**
The event will be followed by a cocktail reception and presentation of IIBEC-CAC awards.
IIBEC-Chicago Area Chapter Annual Meeting and Winter Program Agenda
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Hyatt at 2715 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Time
Event

7:00-8:00AM
Registration, Continental Breakfast, Table-top Exhibits, and Networking

8:00-8:15AM
Welcome, Announcements, and Table-Top Exhibitor Introductions

8:15-9:15AM
Tech Session #1: “Designing Against Wind Uplift: Best Practices for Paver and Vegetated Assemblies” by John Hamati of Eco Building Solutions

9:15-10:15AM
Tech Session #2: “Expansion Joint Complexities within Elevated Planters and Paver Plazas” by Lurita Blank and David Fortino of Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc.

10:15-10:40AM
Mid-morning Break and Table-top Exhibits

10:40-11:40AM
Tech Session #3: “What the Heck are Air Barriers, Vapor Barriers, and Water-Resistive Barriers?” by Laverne Dalgleish of ABAA

11:40-11:50AM
CRCA Update and Trade Show by Troy Wormley of CRCA

11:50-12:00PM
IIBEC Region III Update by Charles Sietmann, Region III Director

12:00-1:00PM
Luncheon

1:00-2:00PM
Tech Session #4: “Commercial Low-slope Roof Design and Installation – 10 (Roof System) Things to Think About in 2026” by Jason Wilen of Klein & Hoffman [AIA 1.0 LU]

2:00-3:00PM
Tech Session #5: “ Rooftop & Building Envelope Ice and Snow Management” by David Dellal of Floe

3:00-3:30PM
Mid-afternoon Break and Table-top Exhibits

3:30-4:30PM
Tech Session #6: “Failure is Not an Option” by Allison McSherry and Brian Mathus of Klein & Hoffman**

4:30-4:45PM
Chapter Business

4:45-6:00PM
IIBEC-Chicago Area Chapter Awards and Cocktail Reception Sponsored by Table-Top Exhibitors

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2026 CRCA Trade Show & Seminars
2026-01-14 10:00 - 2026-01-16 17:00 | FL
2026 CRCA TRADE SHOW & SEMINARS SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14:

​5 pm – Roofing Week in Chicago: Kick-off Cocktail Party at the Hilton Suites (Requires Advance Registration)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15:

11 am – 5 pm Trade Show Exhibitor Hours
9 – 11 am – CRCA’s Roofing Week in Chicago Keynote Breakfast: State of the Industry: Key Legal and Policy Issues Affecting Contractors (Trent Cotney, Adams & Reese LLP) ($60 per member, $90 per non-member – $30 to Roof Consultants, Code Officials, and Specifiers/Architects – Requires Advance Registration)
12 – 1 pm – What the Heck are Air Barriers, Vapor Barriers, and Water Resistive Barriers?(Laverne Dalgleish, Air Barrier Association of America)
1:30 – 2:30 pm – I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were You (Matt Dupuis, SRI Consultants)
3 – 4 pm – Growing a Sales Team (Ben Christiansen, GAF Materials Corporation)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16:

9 am – 1 pm Trade Show Exhibitor Hours
7 – 9 am – Safety Leadership & Soft Skills for a Resilient Workplace (Frank Marino, Safety Check)
9:30 – 10:30 am – Case Law Update: Lessons and Legal Insights for Contractors (Trent Cotney, Adams & Reese LLP)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Low Slope Technical Update (Mark Graham, NRCA)

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ABAA & AIA/BEC San Antonio Lunchtime CE
2026-02-11 12:30 - 15:15 | FL
ABAA in partnership with BEC San Antonio
Earn up to 2.0 LU/HSW
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Program Agenda
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration, Sign-In & Welcome
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Building Enclosure Pre-Construction Meetings
Presenter: Brian Stroik
1.0 LU/HSW
Pre-construction meetings are a critical component of effective quality assurance and should be clearly specified in the project manual. These meetings align owners, designers, contractors, and manufacturers on performance expectations, installation practices, sequencing, and warranty requirements before work begins. This session outlines how to structure effective pre-construction meetings to identify and resolve issues early, encourage collaboration, and reduce risk, delays, and construction-related failures.
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Break
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Through-Wall Flashings & Transition Membranes: Selection and Installation
Presenter: Craig Wetmore
1.0 LU/HSW
Effective water management depends on the proper integration of through-wall flashings with air barriers, weather-resistive barriers, and insulation systems. This session reviews common flashing types, material compatibility considerations, and key installation principles required to ensure continuity and drainage. Real-world project examples will highlight best practices for durable, high-performing transitions.
2:15 PM
Wrap-Up & Adjournment
Registration Fees:

AIA, Associate AIA Members: $15
Non-members: $25

Venue:
AIA San Antonio
1344 S. Flores Street
San Antonio, TX 78204

AIA Tampa Bay BEC Tampa Bay Air Barrier Symposium
2026-02-19 09:00 - 14:30 | Center for Architecture and Design Tampa Bay, 1208 North Howard Ave, Tampa Bay, FL, 33607, United States
Preventing Moisture Failure in Building Envelopes: Design, Construction & Field-Testing Strategies
Earn up to 4.5 LU/HSW
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Program Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 AM
Registration, Continental Breakfast & Welcome
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Air & Water Barrier Field Testing During Construction
Laverne Dalgleish, Executive Director, Air Barrier Association of America
This session reviews key methods for verifying air barrier performance during construction, including demonstrations of equipment and techniques used to measure air leakage, adhesion, and other material-specific tests to confirm compliance with project specifications.
9:30 – 9:40 AM
Break
9:40 – 10:40 AM
Building Envelope Case Study: From Initial Constructability Through Occupancy
Corey Zussman, AIA, NCARB
QA/QC Vice President, AECOM Hunt Construction
This case study follows a four-story university building from pre-bid constructability review through turnover, addressing air and vapor barriers, flashing, waterproofing, window installation, and roof transitions, with lessons learned from mock-ups, testing, and first-work-in-place reviews.
10:40 – 10:50 AM
Break
10:50 – 11:50 AM
It’s Not Raining—Why Is My Roof Leaking?
Laverne Dalgleish, Executive Director, Air Barrier Association of America
Moisture intrusion isn’t always caused by leaks. This session explores hidden moisture transport mechanisms, explains why perm ratings alone can be misleading, and demonstrates how water can enter assemblies—and how to prevent it.
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM
Break & Boxed Lunch Pickup
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Understanding Critical Transitions of Air, Vapor & Moisture Barriers
Corey Zussman, AIA, NCARB
QA/QC Vice President, AECOM Hunt Construction
This presentation identifies common critical transitions in complex building types and provides guidance on sequencing, detailing, and coordination to reduce constructability issues and potential rework, using drawings and construction photos from real-world installations.
Registration Fees:

Members: $30
Non-members: $50

Sponsorships Contact:
Tamara Foncerrada / tamara@airbarrier.org
Venue:
AIA Tampa Bay
Center for Architecture & Design, Tampa Bay
1208 North Howard Avenue
Tampa, FL 33607

ABAA, BEC Minnesota & CSI Minneapolis-St. Paul Full Day Symposium
2026-03-10 09:30 - 16:00 | Boy Scouts of America Base Camp, 6202 Bloomington Rd, Fort Snelling, MN, 55111, United States
ABAA in partnership with BEC Minnesota and CSI Minneapolis – St. Paul Full Day Air Barrier Symposium
Earn up to 4.0 LU/HSW
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Program Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 AM
Registration, Breakfast, & Networking
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Building Enclosure Architectural Details: Conveying Construction Drawing Clarity, 1.0 LU/HSW
Melissa Payne, BECxP, CxA+BE, CDT, BE Consulting – Forensics, Midwest Enclosure Consulting
Incomplete or unclear drawings often lead to performance issues in the field. This session reviews building science fundamentals and shows how to improve detail clarity at foundations, roofs, windows, penetrations, and material transitions to support durable, energy-efficient enclosures.
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Self-Adhered Membrane Applications: What Does It Really Mean to Stick? 1.0 LU/HSW
Cody Shelner, PE, Head of Marketing, Air & Waterproofing, tesa Air and Waterproofing
Self-adhered membranes are popular for their ease of use and reliability in air and moisture control. However, performance depends on more than peel adhesion. This session reviews the forces these membranes must resist—wind, stack effect, and pressurization—and explores how to properly evaluate long-term durability under real conditions. Learn why comprehensive performance testing is essential when specifying or inspecting these systems.
11:30AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Locating That Elusive Point of Condensation: A Review of Hygrothermal Evaluation Fundamentals, 1.0 LU/HSW
Andrew Dunlap, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Vice President | Building Technology Studio Leader, SmithGroup
This presentation will review the various types of Hygrothermal modeling tools available to assistance designers in developing a building’s exterior enclosure. Variables such as the interior and exterior climate (temperature/humidity), material permeance, wall assembly types, and transitions between adjacent construction will be explored. Understanding the impact of the decision to use various modeling techniques such as 1D/2D/3D and transient versus static modeling will be discussed.
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Break
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Failure is Not an Option: Air Barrier Continuity Strategies for Storefront & Curtain Wall Systems, 1.0 LU/HSW
Andrew Dunlap, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Vice President | Building Technology Studio Leader, SmithGroup
Wall-to-window transitions are a leading source of enclosure failures. This session provides a step-by-step look at sequencing and connection details, supported by real-world photos, to ensure airtight, watertight, and thermally protected assemblies.
3:00 PM
Teardown & Adjourn
Registration Fees:

BEC & CSI Members: $50
Non-members: $75

Sponsorships Contact:
Tamara Foncerrada / tamara@airbarrier.org
Venue:
Boy Scouts of America Base Camp
6202 Bloomington Rd.
Fort Snelling, MN 55111

SprayFoam Expo 2026
2026-03-22 09:00 - 2026-03-26 02:00 | FL
ABAA will be at the 2026 SPFA SprayFoam Expo from March 22-25, 2026! Come by and visit us at booth 4 tto connect with our team, learn more about our training and certification programs, and talk all things air barriers and spray foam.
Learn More about 2026 SPFA SprayFoam Expo

Symposium on Building Envelope Air Tightness: Design Strategies, Testing and Impacts
2026-03-22 09:30 - 2026-03-23 17:40 | FL
Symposium on Building Envelope Air Tightness: Design Strategies, Testing, and Impacts
(In-person only event)
Date: March 22, 2026 – March 23, 2026
Event Location: Hyatt Regency Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
Organized by: ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings
View the technical program Multiple ABAA members & Staff Presenting
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BEC Greater Detroit Presents ABAA Day Detroit 2026
2026-04-09 08:30 - 16:00 | FL
Earn up to 4.5 LU/HSW
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Program Agenda
8:30-8:45AM Check-in, Continental Breakfast, Sponsor Displays & Networking
8:45-9:00AM Opening Remarks
9:00-10:00AM
Airtightness Testing Goes Extreme 1.0 LU/HSW
Pamela Jergenson, FCSI, CCS, CxA, CABS, Technical Director, Building Science Solutions, Intertek
Incomplete or unclear drawings often lead to performance issues in the field. This session reviews building science fundamentals and shows how to improve detail clarity at foundations, roofs, windows, penetrations, and material transitions to support durable, energy-efficient enclosures.
10:00-10:30AM Morning Break, Sponsor Displays
10:30-11:30AM
Adventures in Hygrothermal Modeling 1.0 LU/HSW
Keith Simon, FAIA, Vice President, Design Phase Services, Salas O’Brien
This session demonstrates how hygrothermal modeling replaces rules of thumb with data-driven insights. Through case studies, it examines when perm ratings matter, how roof membrane color and cool roofing affect performance, and when high-temperature membranes are truly required for durability.
11:30AM-1:00PM Lunch Break, Sponsor Displays
1:00-2:00PM
Self-Adhered Membrane Applications: What Does It Really Mean to Stick? 1.0 LU/HSW
Cody Shelner, PE, Head of Marketing, Air & Waterproofing, tesa Air & Waterproofing
While self-adhered membranes are popular for their ease of use, performance depends on more than peel adhesion. This presentation reviews the forces these systems must resist—wind, stack effect, and pressurization—and explains why comprehensive performance testing is essential for long-term durability.
2:00-2:30PM Afternoon Break, Sponsor Displays
2:30-4:00PM
Understanding Difficult Critical Transitions of Air, Vapor, and Moisture Barriers 1.5 LU/HSW
Corey Zussman, AIA, NCARB, CABS, QA/QC Vice President, AECOM Hunt Construction
This presentation identifies challenging critical transitions in complex building types and provides tools to understand proper sequencing and detailing. Using construction drawings and real-world installation photos, it highlights strategies to prevent constructability issues and costly rework in the field.
4:00PM Closing Remarks

Registration Fee: $50
Venue:
University of Detroit Mercy
Student Union Building
Ballroom (2nd Floor)

Schwab/ABAA Virtual Air Barrier Installation & Quality Control Fundamentals Webinar
2026-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | FL
Presenter: Melissa Payne, BECxP, CxA-BE, CDT
CEU: 1 AIA LU/HSW
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Join us for an informative presentation that emphasizes the importance of proper air barrier application in enhancing building performance. Properly installed air barriers are critical in preventing air leakage, which can lead to energy inefficiencies, moisture issues, and compromised indoor air quality. We will delve into best practices for air barrier application, highlighting the techniques that ensure continuity and effectiveness. Attendees will learn about common challenges faced during installation and the vital role of quality control in maintaining the integrity of the air barrier system. Through real-world project photo’s, we’ll illustrate key application requirements for a variety of air barrier materials and exactly what to look for when performing quality control and site-testing.
Learning Objectives:

Identify and demonstrate the essential techniques for proper air barrier installation, ensuring continuity and effectiveness in various building applications.
Identify common pitfalls and obstacles in air barrier application, and learn strategies to overcome these challenges to maintain optimal performance.
Articulate the importance of quality control processes during installation, and learn specific inspection methods and testing protocols to ensure air barrier integrity.
Analyze real-world case studies to distinguish between effective and ineffective air barrier installations, understanding the long-term consequences of proper application and maintenance.

Ron Blank/ABAA Blown Away: Unmasking the Secrets of Whole Building Airtightness Testing
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | FL
Presenter: Denali Jones, P.E., ABAA
CEU: 1 AIA LU/HSW, 1 AAA, 1 AIBD, 1 BOMI, 1 FBPE, 1 ICC, 1 OAA, 1 SAA
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Whole building airtightness testing has been a code compliance option in the International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1 for some time. That compliance option was rarely used and only became mandatory as part of building owners’ requirements or a specific state or jurisdictional requirement that was limited to one or two states. As we moved towards Net Zero, building codes “tightened” up, and it is expected this will become a test that is mandatory on a more countrywide basis. It seems that time has arrived, with many states now requiring mandatory whole building airtightness testing. As we move toward those requirements, it is important to understand the latest in test methods, current and projected code requirements, how to specify the test properly, coordination needed with the construction team, and what type of pre-qualifications exist that you can rely upon.
Learning Objectives:

Identify the current building code requirements on both the national and local levels, plus the must-know details of eco-friendly building programs that are trending right now.
Articulate what the airtightness test provides and how those results can be used to improve the building enclosure.
Define the differences among the various test methods available as code or specification options.
Review guide specification sample language and typical pitfalls in current specifications.
Identify credentialing programs that can help you find pre-qualifications of testing personnel for large buildings.

ABAA Building Enclosure Conference 2026
2026-05-05 09:00 - 2026-05-06 18:00 | Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
ABAA’s annual Building Enclosure Conference will be held in Minneapolis, MN from May 5-6, 2025.
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Exhibit – Showcase your expertise in building enclosures, attract new leads and foster relationships.
Sponsor – Boost Brand visibility, support industry growth and create lasting connections with targeted audiences
Attend – Expand your knowledge, build connections and inspire new ideas in the air barrier industry.

CSI MSP/BEC MN present IMI/BAC Rodeo RoundUp on Building Envelopes and Hands-on Experience
2026-05-12 09:30 - 14:00 | International Masonry Institute Training Center, 5420 International Parkway, New Hope, 55428, United States
Earn up to 1.0 LU/HSW
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Program Agenda
9:30-10:30AM Vendor Tabletop Set-up
10:30-11:15AM Register and Vendor showcase
11:00-11:15AM Catered Lunch is served, Announcements and Assign attendees into teams
11:15AM-12:15PM
THROUGH-WALL FLASHINGS COMPATIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY & PERFORMANCE 1.0 LU/HSW
Robert Bleistein Jr., CSI, CDT, Regional Manager, York Flashings
This presentation will provide an overview of all flashing choices that can be selected and specified and provide information on how to make product selections and what materials are not compatible in a system. Real-life examples of various systems and transitions will provide attendees with an understanding of the successful construction of these components.
12:15-12:30PM Vendor Showcase & Moving Teams to First Workstation
12:30-1:30PM Rodeo Roundup moving between three work areas (15 minutes hands-on, 5 minutes transition/set-up)
1:30-2:00PM Review the Roundup, Q&A, Wrap Ip
2:00PM Meeting Adjourned

Registration Fee: Members $20, Non-Members $30
Venue:
International Masonry Institute Training Center
5420 International Parkway
New Hope, MN 55428

CSI Sacramento Symposium & West Region Conference
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-15 | FL
CSI Sacramento is joining forces with West Region this year for a two-day West Region Conference & Sacramento Chapter Symposium

The CSI Sacramento Symposium is coming back for its 4th year! This time, we’re partnering with CSI West Region to host a 2-day Symposium & West Region Conference!
Our event will offer expert presentations, invaluable insight from industry leaders, and cutting-edge construction technology that is shaping the future of the built environment.
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Denali Jones will be presenting “Achieving a High-Performance Air Barrier System”.

AIVC/TightVent/INIVE Ensuring Reliable Airtightness Measurements: Airtightness Tester Qualification Across Countries
2026-06-16 08:00 - 09:30 | FL
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The qualification of airtightness testers plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, consistency, and credibility of building airtightness measurements, which are essential for energy performance assessment, indoor environmental quality, and compliance with building regulations. Over the past decades, several countries and professional organizations have developed qualification and certification schemes for airtightness testers in order to improve measurement quality and increase confidence in reported results.
In some countries, qualification schemes are closely linked to regulatory requirements and mandatory testing procedures. In France, for example, the implementation of building energy regulations has been accompanied by approved qualification schemes for testers, certification procedures, and national databases collecting airtightness test results to support quality control and statistical analysis.
In other contexts, qualification schemes are developed and managed by professional associations. Examples include ATTMA (Air Tightness Testing & Measurement Association) in the United Kingdom and ABAA (Air Barrier Association of America) in the U.S., which promote technical competence, harmonized practices, and third-party quality assurance. These qualification frameworks are also used and referenced internationally.
This webinar will present and compare these different approaches to the qualification of airtightness testers.
This webinar is organized with the support of TightVent Europe (www.tightvent.eu) and AIVC (www.aivc.org). Both initiatives are facilitated by INIVE (www.inive.org).
Agenda (CET- Brussels, BE)

2:00PM | Introduction on the qualification of airtightness testers across 16 countries, Nolwenn Hurel (Cerema, France)
2:05PM | Qualification Process for Air Tightness Testers in the UK, Paul Carling (BCTA, UK)
2:20PM | Questions and answers
2:30PM | Qualification of airtightness testers in the USA – The ABAA experience, Laverne Dalgleish (ABAA, USA)
2:45PM | Questions and answers
2:55PM | Qualification of airtightness testers in France – Feedback after 15 years, Valérie Leprince (Cerema, France)
3:10PM | Questions and answers
3:30PM | End of webinar

Wagdy Anis Symposium on Building Science 2026
2026-06-25 08:00 - 18:30 | FL
The Boston Society of Architects (BSA) and Building Enclosure Council (BEC-Boston) presents the 2026 Wagdy Anis Symposium on Building Science, honoring the legacy of Wagdy Anis FAIA and his enduring impact on high-performance enclosure design.
This year’s theme, Off-Site Construction of the Building Enclosure: Precision, Performance, and Scalability, focuses on the role of prefabricated and modular enclosure systems in meeting increasingly rigorous energy, durability, and climate performance goals. As codes such as the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code continue to evolve, off-site construction offers new opportunities for improved quality control, airtightness, thermal performance, and construction efficiency.
Date: Thursday, June 25th, 2026 – All Day
Location: BSA Space – 290 Congress Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA
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The Keynote presentation will be delivered by Brian Stroik—ABAA member, Past Chair, and former Director. Brian’s leadership and contributions to the industry have helped shape the conversation around building performance, durability, and quality assurance, and we look forward to hearing his perspective.

RAiNA Conference 2026 - Weathering the Future: Rainscreen, Retrofit and Resilience
2026-09-30 08:30 - 19:30 | FL
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.
This 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.
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Location: Irving Street Studio, 907 NW Irving Street, Portland OR 97209
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Through 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.
