Events

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]