• ABAA Contractor Webinar: Air Barrier Submittals – Shop Drawings, Design Intent, and the Risk of Detail Clarifications Becoming Changes

    This interactive panel discussion will address shop drawing submittals and their role in construction. The speaker panel will have representative from legal, architectural, installer, and general contractor backgrounds who will discuss responsibilities of each party, and what risks each party may be talking on, knowingly or unknowingly. The panel will also discuss best practices for […]

  • Testing the Boundaries: Quality Control Options for Air Barrier Installation 1.0 CEU/HSW

    Testing the Boundaries: Quality Control Options for Air Barrier Installation Air barriers separate conditioned air from unconditioned air, improving energy efficiency and limiting the risk of unintended moisture migration via airflow that may result in condensation within wall assemblies. But, as with any system, the performance of the air barrier depends on the quality of […]

  • Whole Building Airtightness Technician Training Course – Northbrook, IL

    WJE Northbrook 330 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook,, IL, United States

    Program Description The purpose of the ABAA Blower Door Technician Training Program is to educate both entry-level and more experienced blower door technicians on the planning, preparation, and execution of airtightness testing for commercial and large buildings in conformance with industry standard test methods. The training aims to equip blower door technicians with the knowledge […]

  • ABAA ExCom Meeting

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  • Online Field Auditor Training Certification Course

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 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 […]

  • BEC Portland Half-Day Symposium

    Register Now 11:00AM - 12:00PM     Lunch & Network 12:00 - 1:00PM     Presentation Brian Stroik, Trust But verify: Quality Control for your air barriers - 1.0 LU/HSW  Modern construction is more complex, with layered systems, tight schedules, and higher expectations. This session outlines how quality assurance programs and trade-specific quality control—starting before installation and […]

  • RAiNA 2025 Conference – Rainscreen Proficiency – The Parts, Precision and Performance

    This one-day event brings together architects, contractors, manufacturers, consultants, and other building enclosure professionals to explore the most current and critical topics in rainscreen performance and design. What to Expect: A robust agenda packed with technical presentations and real-world case studies Expert speakers from across the building enclosure industry Networking opportunities with professionals driving rainscreen […]

  • SeaBEC Air Barrier Symposium

    Register Now 12:15PM - 12:45PM     Sign-In & Welcome 12:45 - 1:45PM     Box Lunch & Presentation Brian Stroik, Building Enclosure Pre-Construction Meeting - 1.0 LU/HSW  Pre-construction meetings are critical to quality assurance and should be specified in the project manual. They align owners, designers, contractors, and manufacturers on expectations, installation practices, and warranties before field […]

  • What the Heck Happened, A Case Study in a New Building’s Stucco Gone Wrong 1.0 CEU/HSW

    What the Heck Happened, A Case Study in a New Building's Stucco Gone Wrong A recently constructed charter elementary school had a huge problem. Their new stucco of about 8 years was extensively cracked and the window perimeters were leaking into the classrooms. This case study will address the steps of investigation which included forensic […]