ABAA ASI Ad Hoc Group Meeting
2025-06-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit)
Conference Call
All times shown are in Eastern Time Zones

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

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.

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
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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.
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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, 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

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.

ABAA Contractors Committee Meeting
2025-07-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-13 15:00 - 16:00

ABAA QAP Committee Meeting
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-18 12:00 - 13:00

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.

Online Field Auditor Training Certification Course
2025-07-22 10:00 - 2025-07-24 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, JULY 7, 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 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

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

ABAA Marketing Committee Meeting
2025-07-22 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 Education & Training Committee Meeting
2025-07-28 15:00 - 16:00

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

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

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.

Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2025-08-12 10:00 - 2025-08-14 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JULY 25, 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, 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

Development of Non-Destructive /Non-Invasive Techniques for Assessing Building Envelope Performance: Air Leakage & High Moisture 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00
Development of Non-Destructive /Non-Invasive Techniques for Assessing Building Envelope Performance: Air Leakage & High Moisture
Assessing the performance of building envelopes is becoming more important, especially when retrofitting existing buildings. Using non-destructive methods for these assessments is ideal because they are usually quicker and cheaper than destructive means. In this presentation we will discuss available non-destructive and non-invasive technologies for assessing the building envelope and then describe two novel techniques being developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The first is an application of background oriented Schlieren photography to enable visualization and even measurement of air flow from leakage points in the building envelope. The second technology uses radar to look inside the building envelope to measure the moisture content of wood sheathing, a critical layer when assessing the envelopes moisture durability. For each of these technologies we will explain how they work and our progress in developing them for eventual commercialization.
Learning Objectives:

Describe widely used non-destructive testing techniques to assess the building envelope.
Discuss why locating and sealing air leakage in building is important.
Explain how cameras can be used to see air leakage.
Explain how radar can be used to measure moisture content.

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Philip Boudreaux, R&D Staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Philip Boudreaux is an R & D associate staff member in the Building Envelope Materials Research Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His training and early career experience is in physics and optics and since 2008 has been working in the building research area. Over the past few years he has been able to apply his past optics expertise to buildings. He is working on non-intrusive testing techniques so that building performance assessment can be done easier, quicker, and cheaper. This will better enable building retrofits that save energy and decrease emissions.

Sealing Joints in the Building Envelope 1.0 CEU/HSW
2025-08-21 13:00 - 14:00
Sealing Joints in the Building Envelope
Joint failure is one of the most common—and costly—causes of moisture intrusion in buildings. This seminar addresses the often-overlooked disconnect between architects selecting joint sealants and engineers calculating joint movement. When the selected sealant’s movement capability isn’t aligned with actual joint movement, failure is inevitable. In Sealing the Building Envelope, participants will gain practical insight into common design oversights and how to avoid them. The program explores: *Why buildings leak: Forces behind moisture ingress and vulnerable locations in the building envelope *Joint types and common design pitfalls: From structural expansion joints to cladding interfaces *Sealant technologies: A comparison of traditional and innovative joint sealant solutions *Design versatility and performance metrics: Covering fire ratings, acoustics, thermal values, and more *Installation best practices: Including quality management strategies and the use of checklists
Learning Objectives:

Analyze how watertight, energy efficient, fire-rated expansion joints are the consequence of a process in which we: Design, Detail, Specify, Bid, Erect, Manufacture, & Install in 3-D.
Become familiar with product technologies and how to apply them.
Understand why it is critical to require certified performance reports in your specification.
Know that your next building can be a watertight structure.

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Glenn Leondike, Regional Sales Manager, Emseal Joint Systems
Glenn Leondike has accumulated over 13 years of valuable experience in the construction industry, specializing in waterproofing solutions. Prior to his tenure at EMSEAL Joint Systems, where he has excelled for over a decade, Glenn served as a waterproofing estimator at Chamberlain Roofing and Waterproofing. His extensive background in both technical expertise and project management has contributed significantly to the success of various construction projects throughout his career.

ABAA ExCom Meeting
2025-08-22 12:00 - 13:00
