Online Field Auditor Training Certification Course
2026-08-04 10:00 - 2026-08-06 16:30 (America/Detroit)
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
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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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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
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COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 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 17, 2026

Polyiso: The Next Generation Air and Water Resistive Barrier 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-08-06 13:00 - 14:00
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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Matthew Stevens, Associate AIA, CSI, CCPR, CDT, REWO, Building Envelope & Architectural Consultant, Sika Corporation

Matthew received his Master’s degree in Architecture from Texas Tech University and has over 25 years in the building industry. His experience includes architectural design, construction, consulting, as well as training and development roles. As a Building Envelope & Architectural Consultant at Rmax 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 in Texas. Matthew is also a committee member on several RAiNA committees.

ABAA QAP Committee Meeting
2026-08-07 10:00 - 11:00
Conference Call
All times shown are in Eastern Time Zones

ABAA ASI Ad Hoc Group Meeting
2026-08-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-18 11:00 - 12:00

Three Failures and a Save 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-08-13 13:00 - 14:00
The presentation will review building enclosure assemblies that have experienced failures as well as building enclosure assembly designs that would have resulted in failures and the changes to the design that avoided the failures. Basic building science and physics will be reviewed. Live hygrothermal analyses will be run to show which building enclosure assemblies work in their respective climate zones and which do not.
Learning Objectives:

Learn the importance proper moisture management strategies.
Learn about some pitfalls to avoid in proper moisture management.
Learn how important coordination is in the success of a project.
Learn how important supervision is in the success of a project.

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Len Anastasi, CSI, CDT, FABAA, WUFI® & WUFI® Advanced Certified, President, EXO-TEC Companies
Len Anastasi has worked in the construction industry for over 40 years in masonry, waterproofing and restoration work. He currently owns EXO-TEC Manufacturing, Inc. which manufactures specialty construction products, EXO-TEC Solutions, Inc. which performs marketing work for various quality and innovative manufacturers of construction products and EXO-TEC Consulting, Inc. which performs consulting services on building enclosure issues for building owners, managers, design professionals and lawyers. In his construction and consulting work, he has performed inspections and / or repairs on over 300 buildings as well as giving expert testimony in trials and reviews on dozens of legal cases. He is a member of ASTM’s E 06 Committee on Building Performance where he has authored both proposed standards as well as proposed changes to existing standards. He is a member of the Boston Society of Architects’ Building Enclosure Council where he has presented on several topics. He has also presented at the Build Boston Exposition, the Architecture Boston Exposition, the AIA National Convention, CSI National Convention, ABAA Annual Conference & Trade Show and at the National Institute for Building Sciences conferences. He has authored several articles and papers on building enclosure performance. He is a founding member, Fellow, past President and past Director of the Air Barrier Association of America ( ABAA ). He is the Chairman of the ABAA Conference Committee, a member of the Marketing Committee, the Technical Committee, Research Committee and chairs the Ad Hoc Committee for Technical Notes where he is currently authoring Technical Notes for the ABAA. He is also a member of the Construction Specifications Institute ( CSI ), current Northeast Region President of the CSI and Director for the Boston Chapter of the CSI. He is also a guest lecturer at the Boston Architectural Center.

ABAA x RAiNA Conference Committee Meeting
2026-08-13 14:00 - 15:00

Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2026-08-18 10:00 - 2026-08-20 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
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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, AUGUST 18, 2026 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 31, 2026

ABAA Marketing Committee Meeting
2026-08-19 15:00 - 16:00

Looking Beyond Code Language: Practical Limitations of Airtightness Testing 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-08-20 13:00 - 14:00
Air barrier requirements have been included in IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 for nearly two decades, but whole building airtightness testing has only recently become a code requirement in many jurisdictions. While both codes now require testing for certain building types, they provide multiple compliance paths and limited guidance on selecting the most appropriate testing method. Accepted standards include ASTM E779, ASTM E1827, and ASTM E3158, each with different procedures, building preparation requirements, weather limitations, and applications. Additional options allow testing of entire buildings, representative portions, or samples of dwelling units, creating uncertainty for owners, designers, contractors, and testing agencies. This presentation examines the code-referenced testing standards, explains the practical differences between them, and discusses when each method is most appropriate. Participants will gain an understanding of the limitations, costs, and challenges associated with various testing approaches and learn how building type, occupancy, and project conditions can influence testing strategy and results.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss different test methods for air barriers
Review recent code updates around air barrier testing
Show the benefits of multipoint testing
Convey the importance of proper training and certification for large building airtightness testing

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Denali Jones, P.E., Technical Director, Air Barrier Association of America
Denali is an engineer focused on building enclosures for his entire career. After working for a manufacturer he transitioned into consulting, working for one of the leading building science firms in North America for over a decade. Denali’s work focused on finding practical and performance driven solutions to complex enclosure problems, ranging from high-rise office towers to hospitals, multifamily, manufacturing facilities, and everything in between. He has extensive experience in all aspects of enclosure design, including roofing, glazing systems, horizontal waterproofing, below grade waterproofing, air barriers, and rainscreen wall assemblies with just about any type of cladding. Denali also is an industry leading expert in whole-building air leakage testing, having helped develop several test standards and code language around testing requirements. He was instrumental in developing ABAA’s whole-building air leakage testing training program and is the lead instructor for this program. Denali now serves as the technical director for ABAA, focusing on driving the adoption and advancement of air barriers both at a committee level as well as providing support for ABAA members in answering technical questions or delivering presentations and training.

CSI Indianapolis & BEC Indiana Air Barrier Presentation
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:30
Earn up to 1.0 LU/HSW
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Program Agenda

Location: Blind Owl Brewery (5014 E 62nd St Indianapolis, IN 46220)
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Event Co-Hosts: CSI Indianapolis & BEC Indiana

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Construction specifications are assembled by design professionals to communicate product information, qualitative standards, and procedural requirements to the construction team. The resulting project manual, a contract document which can be several hundred pages long, takes time to break down and understand. This presentation is designed to help contractors effectively navigate construction specifications and understand where to find specific information on processes, materials, and quality expectations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand basic specifications terminology and where to look for different kinds of information.
Understand how and where specifications communicate ABAA QAP requirements, whole building air tightness testing, and other air barrier installations requirements.
Understand how to request clarification when drawings and/or specifications are in conflict or missing pertinent information.
Identify specification language calling for coordination across trades and what that means for GC’s and subcontractors.

SPEAKER & BIO
Amy Baker AIA, CSI, CDT, SCIP – Architect & Specification Consultant

Amy is a Registered Architect and Specifications Consultant with over 20 years of experience in commercial construction. She specializes in the technical development of projects with a passion for enclosure detailing, building science, codes, and specifications. Amy is pleased to serve as Vice Chair of the Building Enclosure Council Greater Detroit Chapter (BEC-GD), Secretary of the Detroit Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), and Treasurer of the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA). She is also on RIB SpecLink’s Product Innovation Advisory Board, where she contributes ideas for improving the functionality of one of the leading spec writing platforms in North America. Amy holds two degrees from Lawrence Technological University, where she has been recognized as the university’s 26th Distinguished Architecture Award Recipient.

IFAD - Through Wall Flashing & Transition Membranes: Selection & Installation 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-08-26 10:00 - 11:00
Properly designed and installed through-wall flashings and transition membranes are critical components of a durable and effective building enclosure. This presentation provides a detailed overview of the challenges and solutions associated with flashing and transition membrane systems, including material selection, performance requirements, compatibility considerations, and installation best practices. Attendees will gain an understanding of the characteristics of various membrane materials, how they interact with other cavity wall components, and the role they play in creating resilient, long-lasting wall assemblies. The session will also explore strategies for minimizing life-cycle costs through proper design and specification.
Learning Objectives:

Understand how to design durable and resilient flashing systems that help minimize long-term maintenance and life-cycle costs.
Explain the key performance criteria used when specifying through-wall flashings and transition membranes.
Identify the characteristics, advantages, and limitations of various flashing and membrane materials.
Understand the importance of compatibility between cavity wall components and flashing systems to ensure long-term enclosure performance.

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Meagan Elfert, CDT, MBA, CBS, Vice President, York Flashings
With over a decade of dedicated service at York Flashings, Meagan Elfert, CDT, MBA, CBS currently serves as Vice President, bringing strategic leadership and a results-driven approach to York. She manages York’s sales team across all regions of the USA, ensuring that York remains a leader in the building products industry and reinforcing York’s reputation for quality and innovation. Meagan gives presentations on flashing and transition compatibility, sustainability, and performance to the AEC community across the country. She also provides educational sessions for contractors and performs job site visits to bring installers the latest technology and best flashing practices.

IFAD - The Interface: Roof-to-Wall Edition 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-08-26 11:15 - 12:15
Today’s buildings are more complex than ever, incorporating multiple layers of materials, numerous trades, tighter schedules, higher performance expectations, and greater cost sensitivity. Unlike the simpler building systems of the past, modern buildings must provide precise temperature and humidity control, superior indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and protection against condensation and mold. Achieving these goals requires a well-designed and properly constructed building enclosure.
While material and assembly performance is often based on published product data, that performance can be significantly reduced—or lost entirely—without effective transitions, terminations, and flashing details at critical interfaces. This presentation examines the evolution of building enclosure design and materials, with a focus on roof-to-wall transitions. Attendees will review ABAA Roof-to-Wall Conceptual Details alongside real-world case studies and performance testing, comparing historic and current detailing practices. The session will also explore how modern lightweight construction impacts the integration of roofing and wall assemblies, construction sequencing, scheduling, and overall building performance.
Learning Objectives:

Building Enclosure History and Design Principles: Participants of the session will review building construction practices of the past and present, specifically wall construction and roof construction. Building Science principles will be overlaid to better understand the importance of proper interfacing.
ABAA Roof to Wall Conceptual Details: Review details and discuss key aspects for interfacing strategies
Constructability and Construction Sequencing: Participants will review how performance-based interfacing details impact constructability and construction sequencing.
Case Studies: Project examples will be reviewed.

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Adam Ugliuzza, PE, CPHC, Partner, Building Enclosures Group, Sustainable Building Partners
Adam Ugliuzza brings 18 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; fundamental to an industry leading professional.

IFAD - Project Experiences With (or Without) Flashings 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-08-26 12:30 - 13:30
Today’s construction projects incorporate hundreds—if not thousands—of materials and products within the building enclosure. Among the most critical, yet often overlooked, components is flashing. Commonly referred to as “that little L” at the base of a wall or above an opening, flashings play a vital role in collecting and directing water back to the exterior. When improperly designed, detailed, or installed, the results can include water intrusion, material deterioration, costly repairs, and project delays. This presentation examines real-world project experiences from across North America, highlighting the consequences of missing, misplaced, or improperly installed flashings. Attendees will review common flashing materials, understand how flashing interfaces affect adjacent enclosure components, and explore case studies demonstrating the impact of flashing failures on building performance, owners, and contractors.
Learning Objectives:

Review common masonry through-wall flashing materials used in today’s construction market.
Understand how improperly installed flashings can negatively impact the performance of adjacent enclosure materials and systems.
Identify where continuous flashings are required within masonry, metal panel, and other wall assemblies.
Analyze project case studies demonstrating how flashing deficiencies can lead to water intrusion, rework, increased costs, and owner dissatisfaction.

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Melissa Payne, BECxP, CxA+BE, CDT, Building Enclosure Consulting – Forensics, Owner, Midwest Enclosure Consulting, LLC
Melissa I. Payne is the founder of Midwest Enclosure Consulting, LLC, established in September 2022, where she provides independent, third-party building enclosure consulting services. She works with clients across all phases of a project –design, construction, and operation – to mitigate risk and deliver effective, high-performing building envelope solutions.
Ms. Payne has a strong foundation in building envelope commissioning, commissioning authority services, building science, construction observation, performance testing, and project management. Her experience spans institutional, K-12, higher education, government, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial facilities.
With a background that includes owner representation, forensic investigation, commissioning provider services, and manufacturer-side consulting, Melissa brings a comprehensive, well-rounded perspective to the design and construction industry. She collaborates closely with owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, and enclosure trades to promote durable, high-performance building enclosures. Known for fostering collaboration, she focuses on bridging the gap between design and construction through design reviews, development of project-specific details, construction observation and documentation, and proactive risk mitigation strategies related to building enclosure systems.

IFAD - The Humble Drip Edge: Details that Quietly Complete High-Performance Envelopes 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-08-26 13:45 - 14:45
Drip edges have been in use for centuries, but we often take their quiet contribution to building performance for granted. While some designers resist using them due to their aesthetic impact, some critical components of the building enclosure will not function properly without them. This presentation will focus on the connection between drip edges and air tightness, and how external elements like flashing can improve the function of internal components.
Learning Objectives:

Identify locations in commercial building envelopes where drip edges aid in air tightness and overall building performance
Describe how design decisions such as material selection impact the way the water control layer is detailed
Explore details that successfully and unsuccessfully manage air, water and thermal control layers
Investigate the relationship between drip edges and the four primary control layers

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Chris Bubser, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Technical Architect, LHB Corp
Chris Bubser has spent half his career in architecture and half in construction, but has always gravitated towards the technical side of the industry. Chris has had the good fortune to work on a wide variety of commercial and residential building types around the midwest. While a Quality Manager at Mortenson Construction, he was responsible for setting up and managing all aspects of the QA/QC process on project sites, but specialized in coordinating building enclosure systems. Chris is currently a Senior Technical Architect at LHB, where he oversees document quality and detailing for their K-12 Education studio. He is Past-Chair of the Building Enclosure Council of Minnesota.

Lessons Learned on the Path to Airtight Buildings 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-08-27 13:00 - 14:00
Over the course of 14 years, Walsh Construction Company has been on a journey of learning and discovery regarding effective strategies to create airtight building enclosures. We have learned from our mistakes, learned from our partners and learned that air tightness is not just about the enclosure, but is heavily tied into mechanical system interface with the enclosure. This presentation will detail our progression regarding we have learned about air barrier strategies, quality control and how to integrate mechanical systems into the enclosure for overall whole building air tightness. We will look at a number of case studies, including air barrier strategies, test results and lessons learned along the way.
Learning Objectives:

Understand possible approaches to whole building air tightness
Understand the relative performance of different air barrier approaches
Understand the constructability of air barrier strategies
Understand the influence of mechanical systems on overall whole building air tightness

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Martin Houston, AIA, LEED AP, Director of Learning and Development, Walsh Construction Company
Marty Houston is the Director of Learning and Development at Walsh Construction Company, working to create a company wide training program that includes position-specific, soft skills and technical training for all employees within the organization. An architect licensed in three states, he previously served as the Quality Director at WCC, working with a team dedicated to creating durable and energy efficient projects for our clients.

NFPA 285 and Weather Resistive Barriers: Implications for Wall Design 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-09-03 13:00 - 14:00
Use of combustible building materials in wall assemblies increases the risk of fire in the built environment. The relationship between the weather barrier and NFPA285 compliance is often misunderstood. This course will cover the basics of the NFPA 285 test standard and the building code sections relevant to weather resistive barriers. It will also address the basics of test wall designs, including cladding, insulation, etc., how wall systems that include weather resistive barriers are analyzed for engineering evaluations and compliance strategies.
Learning Objectives:

Learn the basics of NFPA 285 and its role in wall assembly design.
Review the building code requirements related to weather-resistive barriers (WRBs).
Explore the basics of NFPA 285 test wall designs, including claddings, insulation types, and WRBs.
Understand how weather-resistive barriers are analyzed for engineering evaluations and compliance.

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Michael Hooper, BA. Tech. MBSc., Building Science Manager, Dörken Systems Inc.
Michael Hooper is a seasoned construction professional with over 16 years of experience in building science consulting, project management, and construction across residential, commercial, and renewable energy sectors. In his current role as North American Building Science Manager for Dorken Systems, Michael specializes in codes and standards for thermal and moisture protection, providing expert guidance on the design of building envelope solutions. His role includes educating industry professionals on building science principles, and their effects on durability, occupant comfort, energy efficiency, contractor training, technical support and Dorken’s sustainability initiatives. Michael’s academic credentials include a Master of Building Science from Ryerson University, where he gained interdisciplinary expertise in sustainable construction, energy-efficient design, and building failure analysis. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Construction Science and Management from George Brown College. He engages with industry through as a member of ABAA, RAiNA, Canadian Specifications Council, IIBEC and the Ontario Building Envelope Council.

ABAA Contractors Committee Meeting
2026-09-03 15:00 - 16:00

Online Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Installer Certification Training Course
2026-09-08 10:00 - 2026-09-10 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
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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 Spray Polyurethane Foam materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology, troubleshooting, and hands-on training.
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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?
For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience (a minimum of at least 1,500 hours directly in SPF experience is required) with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.
Completion the American Chemistry Council (ACC)’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI)’s Spray Polyurethane Foam Chemical Health and Safety Training.
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, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 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, AUGUST 21, 2026

The Power of 1,000 Blower Door Tests: Results Don't Lie 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
Blower door testing finally has an established market to analyze bulk data. Lets study this data collected over the past decade from over 1,000 commercial blower door tests and over 6,500 residential unit tests. Data will include pass and fail frequency, common leakage sources, infrared diagnostics, and more!
Learning Objectives:

Analyze pass and fail frequency of tests and the sources of failure
Learn which types of buildings and building products are top performers for airtightness
Identify 5 common architectural building features which lead to test failures
Refine air leakage diagnostic skills using infrared imaging, smoke tracers, and other common methods

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Mike Poirier, Vice President|Principal, QED Lab

Mike Poirier, FMPC, is Vice President of QEDLab and has more than 15 years of experience in building enclosure consulting, forensic investigations, and performance testing. One of the few professionals in the Pacific Northwest to hold a Level III Air Barrier Testing Technician certification, Mike has led more than 700 testing projects, completed over 10,000 window tests, and overseen testing of more than 21 million square feet of air barrier systems. His expertise includes building enclosure commissioning, waterproofing, air barrier performance, field testing, and technical consulting. Mike is also an accomplished technical author, equipment innovator, and industry educator dedicated to advancing building enclosure performance and quality assurance.

Whole Building Airtightness Technician Training Course - Daytona Beach, FL
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-18 | Salas O’Brien, 475 Fentress Blvd Suite A, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114, United States
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Registration Deadline: Friday, August 28th, 2026
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 and skills necessary to appropriately evaluate, prepare, test, analyze, and report on a building’s airtightness performance.
The ABAA Blower Door Technician Training Program is a 40-hour training program delivered over 5 days by subject matter experts retained by ABAA who are guided by detailed lesson plans. In addition to receiving instruction from experienced experts, the trainees will also have the opportunity to plan and carry out simulated building airtightness tests on physical mock-ups during the training program.
The program is intended to help prepare the trainees to become a Certified Blower Door Technician through ABAA’s certification program, but completion of the training program is not required for ABAA certification. The trainees will learn about the certification program and requirements during the training program.
For the purposes of demonstrations, activities, and simulations, this training program uses equipment from two widely used blower door fan manufacturing companies.
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Training Course Fees:

Members – $2,500.00
Non-Members – $2,850.00

Additional Fees:

Level 1 Registration & Exam – Members $495.00 Non-Members $695.00
Level 2 Registration & Exam – Members $595.00 Non-Members $895.00

Training Location:
Salas O’Brien,
Formerly, MIS – Moisture Intrusion Solutions
475 Fentress Blvd suite A
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: 386.682.3873
Registration is limited to 12 students. Sign up today and secure your spot!
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 28th, 2026
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ABAA & BEC Oklahoma Air Barrier Symposium
2026-09-15 08:30 - 17:30
ABAA in partnership with BEC Oklahoma Air Barrier Symposium
Earn up to 6.75 LU/HSW
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Program Agenda
7:30 AM | Sign-In, Welcome & Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Waterproofing Used as the Air Barrier on the Other Sides of the Building Enclosure, 1.0 LU/HSW
Presenter: John Posenecker, PE, Senior Principal, Senior Engineering Consultant, Building Enclosure Practice Lead, Terracon
This presentation identifies the portions of the continuous air barrier that extend beyond above-grade walls, roofing, and fenestration systems. It provides an overview of below-grade and elevated deck waterproofing systems, their installation challenges, and performance testing methods. Participants will also review critical transitions to adjacent systems and examine key detailing strategies
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Break
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Building Enclosure Pre-Construction Meeting, 1.0 LU/HSW
Presenter: Brian Stroik, FABAA, CABS, CRIS, Performance Excellence & Quality Consultant, American Contractors Insurance Group
This presentation examines the critical role pre-construction meetings play in quality assurance and why they should be specified in the project manual. Attendees will learn how these meetings align owners, designers, contractors, and manufacturers on project expectations, installation practices, and warranty requirements before work begins. The session also demonstrates how effective planning and coordination help resolve issues early, improve collaboration, and reduce construction delays and risk.
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | “By Others” – The Elusive Sub-Contractor Responsible for Transitions, 1.5 LU/HSW
Presenter: Andrew Dunlap, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Vice President | Building Technology Studio Leader, SmithGroup
An in-depth look at the environmental separators for roof, wall, and below-grade assemblies with respect to water control, air leakage control, thermal performance, and vapor control. This presentation focuses on two of the largest sources of building enclosure failures—roof-to-wall connections and wall-to-window transitions in curtain wall systems.
Participants will review critical details through a step-by-step examination of construction sequencing and system connections required to achieve airtight, watertight, and thermally protected assemblies. Real-world project photos and field conditions illustrate common installation errors and practical solutions.
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | A Sticky Subject – Adhesion of Air and Water Resistive Barrier Materials, 1.0 LU/HSW
Presenter: Brian Stroik, FABAA, CABS, CRIS, Performance Excellence & Quality Consultant, American Contractors Insurance Group
Adhesion is critical to the long-term performance of air and water-resistive barriers as they resist wind loads, stack effect, and building pressurization. This session reviews 15 years of field research evaluating adhesion performance across a variety of materials and substrates, comparing real-world results with laboratory testing. Attendees will learn how this data supports better specifications, installation practices, and quality control in the field.
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Break
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Locating That Elusive Point of Condensation: A Review of Hygrothermal Evaluation Fundamentals, 1.25 LU/HSW
Presenter: Andrew Dunlap, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Vice President | Building Technology Studio Leader, SmithGroup
This presentation explores the hygrothermal modeling tools available to help designers develop high-performing building enclosures. Topics include interior and exterior climate conditions, material permeance, wall assembly configurations, and transitions between adjacent construction.
Participants will examine the impact of selecting different modeling approaches—including one-, two-, and three-dimensional analyses, as well as transient versus static modeling—to better understand moisture behavior and support informed building enclosure design decisions.
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Happy Hour & Panel Set-Up
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM |Panel Discussion – Building Enclosure: Wrapping Our Heads Around It, 1.0 LU/HSW
Moderator: Larry Pickering
Speakers: Brian Stroik, Andrew Dunlap, John Posenecker
Registration Fees
Early Registration (through August 31): $55.00 per person
Regular Registration (beginning September 1): $65.00 per person
Sponsorships Contact:
Tamara Foncerrada / tamara@airbarrier.org
Venue
Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City
100 N. Broadway; Devon Room, 35th Floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2026-09-15 10:00 - 2026-09-17 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
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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
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COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 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, AUGUST 28, 2026

BE and the High C’s: Specification Writing with Enclosure Consultants in Perfect Pitch 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-09-17 13:00 - 14:00
The 4 C’s—Clear, Correct, Concise, and Complete—form the foundation of effective technical and specification writing. Building Enclosure Consultants (BECs), however, may not be fluent in the language of specifications, often viewing it as a misunderstood second language. As a result, the work of specification writing becomes doubly challenging when collaborating with BECs.
This session explores the range of building enclosure consulting scopes and processes that directly influence building enclosure specifications, including Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx), which is rapidly becoming both a high-performance building expectation and a code-driven requirement. To bring this sometimes-awkward working duet into perfect pitch, specification writers must learn to harmonize with BECs—using the 4 C’s as their common language—to clearly communicate enclosure intent, responsibilities, and performance requirements.
Learning Objectives:

Review the 4 C’s as presented by CSI. Consider additional C’s in the specification writing process. Present these concepts to Building Enclosure Consultants.
Analyze the Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) process from pre-design through the 10-month warranty walkover, and apply to the specification writing process.
Compare the range of BECx activities, tasks, and requirements from the governing standards and organizations of NIBS, ASTM E2813 and E2947, LEED v5, USACE, and ASHRAE 90.1, and 2021 IECC.
Interpret the variations of the typical building consultant’s scope and processes versus BECx, and the extent of building enclosure deliverables relative to the specification writing process.

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Pamela Jergenson, FCSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, BECxP, CxA+BE, CABS, Technical Director of Building Science Solutions Building & Construction, Intertek
Pam Jergenson is certified in several areas in the construction industry: building enclosure commissioning, air barriers; and construction documents, specifications, and contracts. Additionally, she is trained in Whole Building Airtightness Testing (WBAT) and licensed as an air barrier field auditor. With nearly 35 years of experience in building enclosures, her knowledge range includes project inception through construction and warranty phases for both new and existing building construction. Pam extends her work into building enclosure investigations and forensics, hygrothermal modeling, and building enclosure management and maintenance planning for building owners and sites across the region and the United States. Her responsibilities focus on professional development and associations by facilitating training and career pathing, conducting public speaking, working on technical committees; and reviewing guidelines, code, and related documents.
