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ABAA ASI Ad Hoc Group Meeting
2025-05-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit)
Conference Call
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Technical Advances in Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS) 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-05-15 13:00 - 14:00
Technical Advances in Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS) 1.0 CEU/HSW
This course aims to review various hybridized sheathing solutions and show how the integration of advanced technology has improved performance, capability, and sustainability of structural insulated sheathing (SIS).
Learning Objectives:

Identify the characteristics of various hybridized sheathing solutions that contribute to energy efficiency and reducing air loss.
Use SIS systems to assist project teams in meeting green building program goals and requirements.
Relay the benefits of fusion technology versus lamination/gluing.
Identify how fusion-based Magnesium Oxide SIS contributes to sustainability, constructability, and versatility.

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Fred Chacon, Dupont
Fred received his master’s degree in Business Administration from Regis University and has over 19 years in the building industry. His experience includes architectural design, construction, consulting, and training/development roles. As an Architectural Building Envelope Specialist, he works directly with Architects, Contractors, Consultants and Specifiers to select the optimal insulation for their projects while meeting applicable building codes. Fred is an active CSI member in the Denver chapter but also participates in other CSI events across the western half of the US.

ABAA Marketing Committee Meeting
2025-05-08 14:30 - 15:30
Face-to-Face in Denver, CO (Granite B/C Room).
All times shown are in Eastern Time Zones

ABAA Education and Training Committee Meeting
2025-05-08 13:00 - 14:30
Face-to-Face in Denver, CO with call-in option (Granite B/C Room).
All times shown are in Eastern Time Zones

ABAA Technical Committee Meeting
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00
Face-to-Face in Denver, CO with call-in option (Quartz A/B Room).
All times shown are in Eastern Time Zones

ABAA Contractors Committee Meeting
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00

ABAA Combined Meeting - Technical and Research Committee
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00

ABAA QAP Committee Meeting
2025-05-08 10:30 - 12:00

ABAA Research Committee Meeting
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00

ABAA Conference Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Installer Certification Training Course
2025-05-06 08:00 - 2025-05-08 16:00 | Hyatt Regency Denver, 650 15th St., Denver, CO, United States
DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Spray Polyurethane Foam materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology, troubleshooting, and hands-on training.

Due to limited capacity, ABAA’s training courses at the upcoming conference are now full.
We encourage you to join the waitlist to receive updates on availability and explore additional training opportunities.
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ABAA Conference Field Auditor Training Course
2025-05-06 08:00 - 2025-05-08 16:00 | Hyatt Regency Denver, 650 15th St., Denver, CO, United States
ABAA Conference Field Auditor Training Course
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.

Due to limited capacity, ABAA’s training courses at the upcoming conference are now full.
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ABAA Conference Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2025-05-06 08:00 - 2025-05-08 16:00 | Hyatt Regency Denver, 650 15th St., Denver, CO, United States
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, troubleshooting, and hands-on training.

Due to limited capacity, ABAA’s training courses at the upcoming conference are now full.
We encourage you to join the waitlist to receive updates on availability and explore additional training opportunities.
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CMU Lintels & Associated Veneer Lintels 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-05-01 13:00 - 14:00
CMU Lintels & Associated Veneer Lintels 1.0 CEU/HSW
This seminar will illustrate the many advantages that masonry lintels in CMU walls provide as they are proven as one of the most effective and efficient methods to span a masonry wall opening. Through the use of project case studies, the many benefits that masonry and the associated veneer lintels will be discussed that support efficient and sensible constructability while positively impacting project cost and schedule. Lessons learned will be shared on how loose or attached veneer lintels address moisture control and air control, movement, insulation continuity, and aesthetic issues.
Learning Objectives:

Review advantages of masonry lintels in CMU walls.
Understand how loose or attached veneer lintels work with masonry lintels in CMU walls for moisture, movement, and thermal control.
Explore various opening head detail examples for lessons learned.
Discover how masonry and veneer lentils support efficient and sensible constructability while positively impacting project cost and schedule.

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Jeff Diqui, International Masonry Institute

Mr. Diqui, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering with a major in Structural Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering. He has more than 29 years of experience that has been focused on the building enclosure. Experience has included forensic investigations related to moisture intrusion and structural related problems, structural design, building condition assessments, development of repair / rehabilitation designs, and construction observations. For over a decade, Jeff has been a frequent lecturer nationally to architects, engineers, specifiers, building envelope consultants, contractors, and building officials on subject matter pertaining to the importance of maintaining continuity of air, water, vapor, and thermal controls of the enclosure and the ever-important interface detail. Jeff is actively involved with the building science and architectural / engineering professions. He is Program Director for the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) – Chicago Chapter and Technical Roundtable Committee Member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) – Chicago Chapter.

BEC Wisconsin Brew+ LU: Roofing 101 A Discussion of Design & Construction Concepts
2025-04-30 15:30 - 18:30
Credits
1.0 AIA CEU
Location
Delafield Brewhaus
3832 Hillside Dr
Delafield WI 53018
Date & Time
April 30, 2025
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Admission
Free
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ABAA Ad Hoc Group Meeting
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:00

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.
