ABAA

ABAA Ad Hoc Group Meeting
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit)
Conference Call
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Designing for Sustainability in Division 8: Architectural Aluminum Framing 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-04-24 09:00 - 10:00
“Designing for Sustainability in Division 8: Architectural Aluminum Framing” will give attendees an overview of how standard architectural aluminum framing products offered in Division 8: Glass & Glazing can be a key element of a design team’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)* strategy. Standard components offered in architectural aluminum framing products can be major drivers for potential points in three categories: Energy and Atmosphere; Materials and Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality.
Total building construction costs and LEED strategies do not need to work against each other. A cost effective LEED strategy can be achieved in part by gaining an understanding of the proper application of many standard components and how they are best utilized. For example, improvements in thermal technology, along with higher performing insulated glass units, will increase the thermal performance of glazed elevations and enhance energy optimization. Additionally, proper use of shading devices allows for expanded glass areas, resulting in greater views and harvesting of natural light. Shading of the glazed area permits the use of glass with higher visible light transmission while reducing solar heat gain. And today, commercial windows are offered with triple glazed insulated glass units along with baffles in the aluminum profiles’ cavities to prevent heat transfer through convection. This allows for leveraging Thermal Comfort and Enhanced Indoor Air Quality without sacrificing energy performance.
Learning Objectives:

Understand Differences Between Product Certification and Whole Building Certification
Understand Environmental Product Declarations and Building Product Disclosures
Understand how Framing System Energy Performance Impacts Whole Building Sustainability Performance
Evaluate Strategies for Daylighting, Views, Shading and Sound Transmission and Their Impact on Sustainability Performance

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Sneh Kumar, Kawneer
Sneh Kumar is the Global Director of Sustainability and ESG for Arconic’s Building and Construction Systems (BCS) that includes Kawneer. Sneh is responsible for the development and execution of company’s sustainability & ESG strategy aimed at aiming to accelerating our journey from being a sustainable product manufacturer to a company that holistically cares for our planet and people across the entire value chain. With more than 20 years in the building products industry, Sneh has been involved in the commercialization of over 40 high-performance building facade products and has received multiple patent grants. Sneh has been actively involved with industry associations, architects, and customers; and has served on the Board of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). He is an invited speaker, presenter, and panelist at National, International, and Regional Conferences.

CSI Chicago Chapter Meeting
2025-04-22 - 2025-04-23
Andrea Wagner Watts will be presenting at the CSI Chicago Chapter Meeting on April 23, 2025
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Polyiso: The Next Generation of Air and Water Resistive Barrier 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-04-17 09:00 - 10:00
In this course, we’ll learn about the science behind thermal, air, and moisture control for steel stud construction. We’ll interpret the code requirements for building envelope design and performance and discover how polyiso meets requirements and outperforms traditional methods for optimum control. We’ll examine how professionals are looking to a better future, and understand building sustainability and longevity.
Learning Objectives:

Understand Building Sustainability and Longevity
Learn About the Science Behind Thermal, Air and Moisture Control for Steel Stud Construction
Interpret the Code Requirements for Building Envelope Design and Performance
Discover How POLYISO Meets Requirements and Outperforms Traditional Methods for Optimum Control

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Matt Stevens, Associate AIA, CSI, CCPR, CDT, REWP, Sika Corporation
Matt received his Master’s degree in Architecture from Texas Tech University and has over 20 years in the building industry. His experience includes architectural design, construction, consulting, and training/development roles. As a Building Envelope & Architectural Consultant he works directly with Architects, Contractors, Consultants and Specifiers to select the optimal insulation for their projects while meeting applicable building codes. He is an active member that serves on the boards of several CSI and BEC chapters as well as RAiNA.

Air Barrier Rodeo
2025-04-02 - 2025-04-03
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Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing, Waterproofing, and the Building Envelope
2025-03-05 08:00 - 09:00
This one hour course will cover Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes.

Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2025-02-28 05:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-21 05:00 - 11:30
Physical installer manuals will be sent out. Those who register early will have a better chance of receiving their manual prior to the start of training.
