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ABAA ASI Ad Hoc Group Meeting
2026-10-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) and 3 more dates
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Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2026-10-06 10:00 - 2026-10-08 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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!
Download Registration Form
COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

Raise Your Expectations of Continuous Insulation & Air Barrier Systems 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-10-08 13:00 - 14:00
Current construction practices have spurred innovation in continuous insulation and air barrier technologies. Specifiers need a solid grasp of continuous insulation
and air barrier fundamentals in order to ensure wall systems function as intended. This course will provide an overview of continuous insulation and air
barrier technology options for in-field and off-site construction. In addition, I will discuss critical considerations including material compatibility, whole system testing and warranty coverages for overall building protection and performance.
Learning Objectives:

Identify how current construction industry trends are impacting continuous insulation and air barrier products.
Evaluate the benefits of continuous insulation and air barrier systems including innovations that have increased the performance
Clarify how whole system testing for continuous insulation and air barrier systems can increase total building performance.
Recognize how to evaluate, meet requirements for, and understand benefits of continuous insulation and air barrier whole system warranties.

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Vanessa Henley, Category Manager, Facades, Tremco CPG Inc
Vanessa Henley is the Category Manager of Facades at Tremco CPG Inc. In their role, they determine the strategy for Tremco Insulation, Finishes, and Air Barriers. She manages the Facades team comprising product and technical experts. Vanessa has been a member of the Tremco product management team for four years and focused their career on product management and product development. She is an active member of the marketing committee for the Air Barrier Association of America.

Vapor Driving me Crazy! 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-10-15 13:00 - 14:00
This presentation will review the challenges presented when detailing an exterior wall with a reservoir cladding. Because reservoir claddings hold onto moisture by their nature, they create conditions that present different risks than typical drained cladding systems or rainscreen walls. The detailing of your air barrier, flashing, and insulation can all be affected based on this cladding type and your climate zone, plus the need to consider the structural support wall behind the various types of reservoir cladding. Stucco cladding on masonry in Florida is a different ballgame than a brick cavity wall on metal stud framing and sheathing in New Hampshire. How permeable should your exterior air barrier be? Should you use a vapor retarder on the exterior in a ‘mixed but mostly cold’ climate when the common practice is to have a vapor retarder on the inside of the wall? So many variables! This presentation will review different types of reservoir claddings, in different climate zones, and on different backup wall systems to understand how to bring it all together and keep your vapor from driving you crazy.
Learning Objectives:

Learn when a drainage plane and outboard WRB may be required by code behind reservoir cladding.
Learn how to avoid a double vapor barrier problem in mixed climates when using reservoir cladding in a cavity wall over stud framing and sheathing.
Understand how to transition from a mass masonry system to a drained, framing and sheathing system and what risks may come with that transition.
Learn about the building science behind detailing mass masonry walls with reservoir cladding in hot climates and what to consider with insulation location and facing.

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Jessica Saravia, AIA, CSI, CDT, CCS, NCARB, LEED AP, Technical Director, DMAC Architecture & Interiors
Jessica Saravia is Technical Director at DMAC Architecture & Interiors where she leads construction documentation, administration, and specification writing across all project types, sizes, and programs. Jessica is passionate about building performance and building science. She is the past Chair of the Leadership Group for the National AIA Building Performance Knowledge Community. In addition, she serves as Vice Chair on the National AIA Codes and Standards Committee and as Chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Building Enclosure Council. She lives in a 100-year-old house in Evanston with her husband, three kids, and two dogs.

Whole Building Airtightness Technician Training Course - Northbrook, IL
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-23 | WJE Northbrook, 330 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook,, IL, 60062, 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 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:
WJE Northbrook
330 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847.272.2400
Location Details:
Park in the lot off 255 Melvin Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062, The entrance door will be on the north side of the building, right by the parking.
Signs directing students will be posted

Registration is limited to 12 students. Sign up today and secure your spot!
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026

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Online Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Installer Certification Training Course
2026-10-20 10:00 - 2026-10-22 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
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 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!
Download Registration Form
COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 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, OCTOBER 2, 2026

ABAA & BEC Charleston Air Barrier Symposium
2026-10-29 08:00 - 17:00
ABAA in partnership with BEC Charleston Air Barrier Symposium
Earn up to 7.0 LU/HSW
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Program Agenda
8:00 AM – Sign In & Welcome | Breakfast
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Locating that Elusive Point of Condensation: A Review of Hygrothermal Evaluation Fundamentals (1.5 LU/HSW)
Andrew Dunlap, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Vice President | Building Technology Studio Leader, SmithGroup

Understanding heat, air, and moisture movement is essential to designing durable, high-performing building enclosures. This presentation explores hygrothermal modeling tools and demonstrates how climate conditions, material properties, wall assemblies, and construction details influence enclosure performance, while comparing one-, two-, and three-dimensional modeling and static versus transient analysis to support informed design decisions.
10:05 AM – 11:35 AM | Air Barrier Field Testing of Various Air Barrier Materials During the Construction Process (1.5 LU/HSW)
Laverne Dalgleish, Executive Director, Air Barrier Association of America
Learn how field testing verifies that air barrier systems meet project specifications throughout construction. Using project photos, videos, and demonstrations, this session covers quantitative testing, qualitative assessments, and visual inspections used to evaluate air leakage, adhesion, material thickness, density, and overall installation quality.
11:35 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Pitfalls & Challenges in NFPA 285 Engineering Judgments (1.5 LU/HSW)
Keith Nelson, NCARB, AIA, CDT, BCxP, Commercial Application Leader, DuPont
When direct testing isn’t feasible, engineering analyses help demonstrate the fire performance of exterior wall assemblies. This presentation explains how qualified engineering judgments extend successful NFPA 285 test results to similar assemblies while examining the process, limitations, and code acceptance of these analyses.
2:05 PM – 3:35 PM | Air & Vapor Considerations in Prefab Construction (1.5 LU/HSW)
Corey Zussman, AIA, NCARB, ALA (IL, IN, WI), QA/QC Vice President, AECOM – Hunt Construction
Explore the critical design, fabrication, transportation, and installation considerations for air and vapor barrier systems in prefabricated cold-formed metal framing (CFMF) panel construction. Through real-world case studies, attendees will examine design coordination, construction tolerances, sequencing, transportation and storage practices, and detailing strategies that contribute to successful enclosure performance.
3:35 PM – 4:00 PM | Snack Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Through-Wall Flashings & Transition Membranes: Selection & Installation (1.0 LU/HSW)
Meagan Elfert, CDT, MBA, CBS, Vice President, York Flashings
Properly designed and installed through-wall flashings and transition membranes are essential to maintaining the continuity and long-term performance of the building enclosure. This presentation reviews common challenges, material characteristics, compatibility considerations, and installation best practices that help create durable, resilient flashing systems while reducing maintenance and life-cycle costs.
Registration Fees: $150
Sponsorships Contact:
Tamara Foncerrada / tamara@airbarrier.org
Venue
Founders Hall
1500 Old Towne Rd.
Charleston, SC 29407

Online Field Auditor Training Certification Course
2026-11-03 10:00 - 2026-11-05 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
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 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!
Download Registration Form
COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 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, OCTOBER 16, 2026

Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2026-11-17 10:00 - 2026-11-19 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026
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, NOVEMBER 17, 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, OCTOBER 30, 2026

Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2026-12-15 10:00 - 2026-12-17 16:30
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026
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, DECEMBER 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 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026
