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 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 […]

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 […]

BECx Fundamentals: What It Is and Why It Matters This session provides a summary of Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx), focusing on its role in delivering the building owner's vision by achieving a high-performing, durable building envelope. It explores the structured BECx process, outlining how BECx providers, contractors, architects, and owners collaborate to meet performance goals […]

We are excited to host a free virtual educational webinar in November, but need your help.  Our speaker, Adam Ugliuzza, will be hosting an open forum, focusing on curtainwall details in real-world applications.  Send project-specific issues with an example picture or detail by October 31 to lhardman@airbarrier.org (redact sensitive information).  The webinar will be interactive, and […]

 Pitfalls and Challenges to Avoid in NFPA 285 Engineering Judgements Engineering Analysis is a necessary tool to provide the fire protection and safety of our buildings. The exponential number of wall assembly combinations and detailing of enclosure assemblies in the built environment prevents the opportunity to confirm fire performance through direct testing. This is especially […]