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Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2025-08-12 10:00 - 2025-08-14 16:30 (America/Detroit)
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025
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Online ABAA Training course
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. Having the manual for the online training modules is not required, but highly recommended to have before writing the exam.

DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology and troubleshooting.
More Information

Not an Installer?
ABAA courses are open to everyone and are a great training opportunity for all, including General Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers sales rep, Architectural Reps, and anyone in the construction industry. There is NO experience needed to attend one of our great training courses.

Interested in Certification?
Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied installer training is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology, troubleshooting and hands-on training.
For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.
For companies seeking to become ABAA Accredited Contractor, it is ABAA policy that each company has at least 1 person trained in an ABAA Installer Training Course and certified as an ABAA Level 3 Installer, and at least 1 person trained in the Quality Assurance Program Administrator Course.

Questions?
Please email us at training@airbarrier.org
See you there!
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COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025 AT 10:00AM ET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS OF REGISTERING, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025

ABAA ASI Ad Hoc Group Meeting
2025-08-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-20 10:00 - 11:00
Conference Call
All times shown are in Eastern Time Zones

Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)
As the construction industry evolves, Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) is emerging as a crucial practice that building owners increasingly recognize for its value across new construction, retrofits, and existing buildings. With rising expectations for weathertightness and energy efficiency, the role of the building envelope in overall performance, operational costs, and occupant wellbeing has never been more critical. In this session, we will explore the foundations of BECx, which adapts the commissioning processes traditionally applied to MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, extending those principles to the building enclosure. Attendees will gain insights into the current state of BECx standards, certifications, and execution practices, which are rapidly evolving. This discussion will address the benefits of integrating BECx into the project to enhance building performance and meet modern energy demands. We will also highlight case studies showcasing successful BECx implementation, emphasizing the benefits of this proactive approach. Join us to deepen your understanding of BECx and equip yourself with the basic knowledge needed for implementation, ensuring your projects not only meet but exceed the growing expectations of building owners and occupants alike.
Learning Objectives:

Become familiar with the history, goals, and benefits of BECx
Explore existing BECx standards and references
Be able to identify BECx acronyms and discuss the role of those tasks
Review the importance of following a disciplined process

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Charlie O’Connor, IIBEC CBECxP, President, Advanced Enclosure Consulting
Charlie O’Connor holds a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Construction Management. He worked in project management in the curtainwall industry for 13 years prior to establishing Advanced Enclosure Consulting in 2012. Since then AEC has provided consulting and testing services for building envelope systems at airport terminals, hotels, multi-family, federal courthouses, education facilities, manufacturing plants, office towers, and secured federal facilities. Charlie is certified by the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants as a Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP). He also holds an ASHRAE Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) certification.

ABAA Conference Committee
2025-07-31 14:00 - 15:00

Case Study on ICF Panel Waterproofing Failures 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:00
Case Study on ICF Panel Waterproofing Failures
This is a case study on Construction Defects in a $1.3 million new home built with insulated concrete forms (aka ICF panels). ICF is becoming increasingly popular for custom homes and DIYers, but many details are hard to find, and many trades are unfamiliar with their unique requirements. In this session, we will walk you through the process from the first leak detection and all the way to litigation. We will describe our non-destructive testing, including leak detection, mold testing, blower door testing, infrared thermography and, my favorite part, destructive testing. The general contractor was new to building with ICF panels and made one major mistake: assuming they were effectively airtight and watertight. The significant defects included poorly installed foundation waterproofing, failure to flash the window/door rough openings, failure to install through-wall flashings and discontinuity between the roof and wall flashings. Generally, they failed to create a continuous exterior air and water barrier system at every opportunity. We will discuss the pros and cons of ICF construction and identify the necessary waterproofing and flashing requirements. We will also discuss the conflicts between the ICF requirements and those of other trades, including carpentry, masonry, windows, and roofing. We will review the necessary scope required to remediate the defects to give the homeowners a safe and dry home. We will then touch on our steps to prepare for a difficult litigation process.
Learning Objectives:

Explain key design and construction principles of insulated concrete form (ICF) assemblies.
Identify effective waterproofing methods for ICF foundations.
Describe proper flashing techniques for window and door openings in ICF walls.
Summarize testing, documentation, and reporting processes used to investigate and support claims involving construction defects.

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Michael Williams, RRC, RWC, RRO, RPA, RCIF, CCMI, BECxP, CxA+BE, CIT 1, President, Building Envelope Consulting
Michael Williams hand-nailed his first shingle roof in the summer of 1980 (when Jimmy Carter was still president) and has been in the roofing, waterproofing and building enclosure business ever since. He started his own roofing company in Nebraska in 1992, specializing in the installation of standing seam and architectural metal products. Michael sold his company and moved to the Washington DC area in 2000 and became a roofing and waterproofing consultant for a local engineering firm and over the next decade became an expert at built up and single ply roofing, exterior walls, plaza decks, coatings, flashing, air barriers, doors and windows. He established Building Envelope Consulting, LLC, in 2010.

ABAA Technical Committee Meeting
2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:00

ABAA Education & Training Committee Meeting
2025-07-28 15:00 - 16:00

NIST Clearing House for Infiltration Modeling Purposes (CHIMP) 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-07-24 13:00 - 14:00
NIST Clearing House for Infiltration Modeling Purposes (CHIMP)
Infiltration is the unintended and uncontrolled air leaking into a building through intentional and unintentional openings. While infiltration has been used to fulfill outdoor air requirements in buildings, it is not generally accepted as a “best practice” anymore. But how much infiltration can you expect in a building? Empirical models for infiltration are available but they were developed for low-rise residential buildings. This presentation will present novel ways of modeling infiltration in commercial buildings and the implications on energy use. CHIMP is the Clearing House for Infiltration Modeling Purposes, which provides a central resource where users can obtain information, data, and tools to facilitate the modeling of infiltration in a variety of analysis tools (e.g., CONTAM, EnergyPlus, etc). Since 2012, NIST has been developing models, datasets, and tools for estimating the effects of infiltration on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) related energy use. CHIMP is the one-stop shop for your infiltration modeling needs and is updated when new work is released.
Learning Objectives:

Understand what infiltration is
Understand the benefits of modeling infiltration properly
Understand where to find infiltration modeling tools
Understand how to incorporate novel infiltration modeling methods into your workflow

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Lisa Ng, PhD, Acting Division Chief, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Dr. Lisa Ng is the Group Leader of the Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Group at NIST and has over 13 years of experience in research in airflow and indoor air quality performance in buildings. Her work is focused on airflow and indoor air quality performance in buildings, with a focus on low energy buildings as well as energy efficiency design and operation strategies in general. She is active in the development of strategies for incorporating more accurate infiltration estimates in building energy models and the application of multizone airflow and indoor air quality (IAQ) models to a range of building performance issues. Lisa is an active member of ASHRAE and IBPSA, and has collaborated with the ABAA Research Committee on projects related to infiltration modeling and quantifying the impacts of improved airtightness on commercial and residential buildings.

ABAA Marketing Committee Meeting
2025-07-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-26 14:00 - 15:00

ABAA Whole Building Design Guide Meeting - Air Barrier Update: Draft Sections Discussion
2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:00

Online Field Auditor Training Certification Course
2025-07-22 10:00 - 2025-07-24 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, JULY 7, 2025
Download Registration Form
Online ABAA Training course
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. Having the manual for the online training modules is not required, but highly recommended to have before writing the exam.

DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes understanding the need for and function of an air barrier assembly, the ability to inspect installation and review materials for compliance with specifications, ABAA requirements, and manufacturer requirements, the ability to confirm proper installation through on-site testing, and the documentation required throughout the air barrier installation process.
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Not an Auditor?
ABAA courses are open to everyone and are a great training opportunity for all, including General Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers sales rep, Architectural Reps, and anyone in the construction industry. There is NO experience needed to attend one of our great training courses.

Interested in performing ABAA project audits?
Please contact the ABAA office for details at abaa@airbarrier.org

Questions?
Please email us at training@airbarrier.org
See you there!
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COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025 AT 10:00AM ET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS OF REGISTERING, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, JULY 7, 2025

Path to Net Zero: Beyond Handing Over the Keys 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00
Path to Net Zero: Beyond Handing Over the Keys
Net Zero is not a pass/fail scenario. We are designing our buildings to be able to make a net positive outcome, but if the true operational impacts are not baked into the design are these buildings being set up for failure? Do we have the opportunity to fine tune the operations and set points through partnerships to meet the design intent or is it too late? What if we can time travel back to the beginning and include key stakeholders in the goal setting? This session will present real world net zero design project examples pass and fail scenarios. The lessons learned, optimized process, and importance of communication. We will review why projects are not meeting their net zero objectives and what we can do to course correct. We will review the examples of successful delivery process and the players roles to make this project a success. This team will present post occupancy solutions like Whole Building Airtightness, deep data analysis, and predictive modeling solutions. The team will express the value of the Owners Project Requirements and demonstrate how key facility operators are to ensure net zero goals are met.
Learning Objectives:

Explore the challenges of pursuing Net Zero and how a well-designed building does not always operate as expected.
Discuss real-world examples of a Net Zero Energy designed project.
Investigate how to assess and refine strategies for post-occupancy performance.
Describe lessons learned from Net Zero challenges to help plan future building design and operation protocols.

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Adam Ugliuzza, Director of Building Enclosures, Sustainable Building Partners, LLC Adam brings 16 years of engineering experience focusing on building science and the building enclosure construction industry. Discipline expertise includes building enclosure consulting and commissioning services for new and existing construction, in addition to forensic investigations to determine root cause of building performance issues. He also brings industry leading expertise in large building whole building airtightness testing, which is at the forefront of high-performance building construction. Adam continues to work on projects across the United States and abroad providing professional building enclosure consultation in both the residential and commercial space for all types of construction, ranging from multi-family wood/timber framed buildings to high performance institutional/healthcare facilities to high-rise construction. Through this experience, Adam brings a unique approach to building enclosure consulting and testing, concentrating on enclosure interface coordination in design and construction phases of the project that overlays a holistic approach, critical to achieving high performance building construction; the goal to help ensure all the materials, systems, and assemblies are properly connected to provide continuous environmental control. His extensive testing knowledge allows him to be deliberate and methodical in his approach to interweaving functional testing to verify performance. Adam is also active in many industry associations including Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA), Passive House Institute US (PHIUS), Construction Owners Association of America (COAA), United States Green Building Council (USGBC), etc. and has co-authored numerous technical papers, guidelines and standards.

Justin Aruck, Director of Building Performance, Sustainable Building Partners, LLC Justin Aruck joined Sustainable Building Partners as Director of Building Performance in August of 2010. SBP is a full service energy efficiency and sustainable consulting firm serving the commercial and residential markets. Mr. Aruck has been in the energy efficiency consulting business for over twelve years. He is responsible for developing and overseeing work related to building energy efficiency and performance with an emphasis on energy modeling solutions. Justin is also involved in audit projects (ASHRAE Level I and III), building commissioning, utility/government incentive and/or rebate programs, and educational programs. Justin holds credentials including ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional, AEE Certified Energy Manager, BPI Multifamily Analyst, LEED-AP BD+C, LEED Homes Green Rater. Justin is a member USGBC National Capital Chapter, an Associate Member of the American Society and Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, and the USA chapter of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.

ABAA QAP Committee Meeting
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:00

ABAA Contractors Committee Meeting
2025-07-14 15:00 - 16:00

Sustainable Building Envelope Performance with Self-Sealing Fasteners & Anchors 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:00
Sustainable Building Envelope Performance with Self-Sealing Fasteners & Anchors
1.0 IIBEC credit and 1.0 GBCI credit
Sustainable building envelopes demand high performance from and proper installation of continuous insulation and air, water, and vapor control layers. What happens when thousands of holes are made in these materials as they are installed with blind fasteners, one layer on top of another by different subcontractors? Sequencing issues can generally not be avoided; instead, this course focuses on self-sealing fasteners as a solution to avoid damage and thermal bridging in insulation and control layers. Various fasteners and anchors are described, and recommendations are presented for how to specify and what testing data to look for.
Learning Objectives:

Describe the functions of a wall and the air, water, vapor, and thermal control layers that are essential to sustainable, energy-efficient buildings without excessive moisture penetration.
Explain how fastener penetrations can cause damage and permit air and water leaks through control layers, resulting in diminished moisture management and energy efficiency of the building envelope.
Select fasteners and anchors capable of self-sealing to manage moisture, increase energy efficiency, and ensure sustainable thermal performance of the building envelope.
Discuss strategies to easily specify fasteners and anchors tested in complete wall assemblies, including cladding attachment solutions to ensure sustainable long-term building envelope performance.

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Jason Wigboldy, Director of Business Development, Trufast & SPAX, Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US Inc
For over 24 years, Jason Wigboldy has led innovation and business development at TRUFAST Walls (formerly Rodenhouse Inc. prior to acquisition by Altenloh, Brinck, & Co. US). He grew up swinging a hammer and driving screws on commercial and residential jobsites in the Northwest and now applies his real-world experience along with a deep scientific understanding of the building envelope to innovate attachment solutions that address not only structural but also water and air penetration and thermal bridging. He is passionate about sustainable design and construction and has published editorial content on the topic in various trade publications throughout his career. Jason greatly enjoys collaborating with other thought leaders in the industry to develop simple but effective solutions that advance the industry toward true sustainability.

Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2025-07-08 10:00 - 2025-07-10 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025
Download Registration Form
Online ABAA Training course
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. Having the manual for the online training modules is not required, but highly recommended to have before writing the exam.

DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology and troubleshooting.
More Information

Not an Installer?
ABAA courses are open to everyone and are a great training opportunity for all, including General Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers sales rep, Architectural Reps, and anyone in the construction industry. There is NO experience needed to attend one of our great training courses.

Interested in Certification?
Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied installer training is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology, troubleshooting and hands-on training.
For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.
For companies seeking to become ABAA Accredited Contractor, it is ABAA policy that each company has at least 1 person trained in an ABAA Installer Training Course and certified as an ABAA Level 3 Installer, and at least 1 person trained in the Quality Assurance Program Administrator Course.

Questions?
Please email us at training@airbarrier.org
See you there!
Download Registration Form
COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025 AT 10:00AM ET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS OF REGISTERING, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025

Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roof Assemblies 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-07-03 13:00 - 14:00
Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roof Assemblies
In basic roofing design, vapor retarders and air barriers play a crucial role in reducing air leakage and enhancing the performance of the roof system. However, their benefits extend beyond simple air sealing. This course explores the impact of new innovative technologies, including permeable vapor retarders and air barriers, on moisture management, energy efficiency, and wind uplift resistance in low-slope roofing assemblies. Attendees will gain insights into moisture infiltration, air movement, and the risks associated with condensation buildup, material degradation, and loss of R-value in the roofing assembly. The presentation will cover strategies for the proper design and placement of a permeable vapor retarder to mitigate condensation buildup and premature roof failures. Recent research findings will highlight how advanced moisture control solutions, such as permeable vapor retarders, enhance long-term roof resiliency and durability, lowering the total cost of ownership.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the function of vapor retarders, permeable vapor retarders, and the main component layers in low-slope roof assemblies.
Examine vapor drive and how moisture vapor moves through roofing systems.
Assess the impact of permeable vapor retarders and air barriers on condensation buildup, thermal performance, and wind uplift resistance.
Identify common misconceptions about air and moisture control layers and how to effectively mitigate moisture-related roof assembly failures.

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Scott Wood, Senior Building Scientist, VaproShield
Scott D. Wood is the Senior Building Scientist with the VaproShield team. He provides lab testing and evaluations on competitor and VaproShield’s products including investigation/testing of properties for new product development and quality control. Mr. Wood provides technical support for the company’s representatives, client inquires and assists in development – updating product literature, AIA presentations and numerous publications. Scott has provided decades of building science thermography level I & II certifications to thousands and numerous construction defect investigations. His extensive background in building science has supported the many excellent presentations and papers he has provided domestically and internationally.

ABAA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-07-02 10:00 - 11:00

Unforeseen Impacts of Building Modifications to Envelope Assemblies 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:00
Unforeseen Impacts of Building Modifications to Envelope Assemblies
This presentation involves case studies involving renovations, additions, and changes of use to buildings which resulted in building envelope failures. Project examples will demonstrate how interior renovations and changes of use and occupancy can negatively affect envelope assemblies, and how risk can be minimized with proper design solutions, as well as making sure the end-user is aware of how their interior environmental requirements will affect the building they have decided to occupy. One case study involves a manufacturing facility that was constructed with a low sloped single-ply membrane roofing system. An expansion to the building and changes to its interior environments required elevated internal humidity levels with frequent air exchange rates. These modifications caused the assembly’s structural attachment to the roof deck and parapet walls to fail, increasing the risk of a blow-off which would have halted its production output and affected its financial bottom line. Additional case studies provide examples of how increases in interior vapor drive negatively affected other similar roofing assemblies, as well as opaque wall and glazing assemblies due to excessive condensation and deterioration of their system components. Analyses of these buildings were performed, identifying significant hygrothermal issues which initiated complex designs to repair the observed damage and deterioration.
Learning Objectives:

Recognizing during design how an exterior envelope system will perform after a building’s use and/or occupancy will be altered during a renovation or addition project.
Why continuous air and vapor control layers within roofing and wall assemblies are necessary to protect their various components, increase the lifespan of the assemblies, and benefit the overall well-being of a building’s users.
Selecting proper glazing systems, roofing membranes, air and/or vapor barriers, and insulation components, and the importance of transition details from the roof to the wall to maintain the continuity of these barrier systems for protecting the building from both water infiltration and vapor drive.
How hygrothermal analysis methods can be used to diagnose the negative effects of uncontrolled vapor drive, as well as inform design solutions for repairs.

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Michael Schulz, AIA, Associate, Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, Inc
Michael Schulz is a licensed architect with 26 years of experience who has worked on a diverse spectrum of projects, from corporate interiors to buildings to bridges. Michael joined Martin/Martin’s Investigative Group in 2012 to focus on the design, repairs, and rehabilitation of building envelope systems. He has led multiple projects involving waterproofing repairs, façade re-cladding, and re-roofing designs in response to failure investigations, and applies the knowledge gained from these experiences to consult with designers on their new construction projects by performing peer reviews, hygrothermal analysis, and design-assist services. Michael also has experience performing infrared thermography, providing third-party quality assurance testing, and is the current Chair of the Colorado Building Enclosure Council (COBEC).

ABAA Contractor Webinar: A Little Light Reading: A Contractor’s Guide to Specifications
2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:00
ABAA Contractor Webinar: A Little Light Reading: A Contractor’s Guide to Specifications
We are excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar presented by Amy Baker, a seasoned Registered Architect and Specifications Consultant with over 20 years of experience in the commercial construction industry.
Construction 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 hundreds of 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.
Learning Objectives:

Terminology & Navigation: Master the basic terminology used in specifications and discover where to find crucial information.
Quality Air Barrier Installations: Learn how specifications communicate ABAA QAP requirements and procedures for whole building air tightness testing.
Requesting Clarifications: Understand the proper procedures for requesting clarification when drawings or specifications are unclear or conflicting.
Coordination Across Trades: Identify key specification language that requires coordination between trades and understand its implications for your work.

Society of Building Science Educators Quarterly Seminar Series: Building Enclosures in Building Science Education
2025-06-20 13:00 - 14:00
The Society of Building Science Educators is thrilled to invite you to our second quarterly seminar series! We’re honored to have an incredible panel of experts— John Straube and Keith Simon—who will share their insights on building enclosures in building science education. Join us on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific (PDT) to celebrate the solstice and gain valuable knowledge from our distinguished guests. We can’t wait to connect with you—be sure to register in advance.
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Smokin' NFPA 285: Fire Safety in Exterior Walls 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-06-19 13:00 - 14:00
Smokin’ NFPA 285: Fire Safety in Exterior Walls
When considering the building enclosure, fire safety is an important design factor and needs to be considered hand-in-hand with energy code requirements. The NFPA 285 “Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components” is a common consideration with modern building assemblies that use combustible materials. This presentation will review the history and scope of the NFPA 285 test standard, and its adoption within the International Building Code (IBC). It will outline the criteria for compliance, as well as identify triggers and contributors under the standard. The presentation will review how the selection building components such as insulation, air/water resistive barriers and claddings, can affect the fire performance of an assembly, and identify solutions and common paths for compliance.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss the importance of fire and safety design considerations as it relates to the building enclosure
Discuss the history, scope and testing procedure outlined in the NFPA 285 test standard
Understand the requirements of NFPA 285 compliant assemblies and the implications of building materials selection
Identify passive design solutions to achieve compliance and resources available with compliant designs

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Keith Nelson, Commercial Application Leader and Fire Performance SME, DuPont
Keith P. Nelson joined DuPont in January 2023 with over 20 years of industry experience leading building enclosure consulting for design and construction projects across the US and internationally. He is a licensed Architect in multiple states and joined DuPont with strong experiences in building science, building enclosure forensics, enclosure commissioning, field performance testing, and is an industry leader in NFPA 285 compliance education. Keith leads and participates in multiple standard development organizations, including ICC 1125, ASHRAE 90.1, ASTM E06, and ASTM E05 and was elected to the ABAA Board of Directors in June 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
