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SUMMARY:Path to Net Zero: Beyond Handing Over the Keys 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Path to Net Zero: Beyond Handing Over the Keys\nNet 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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore the challenges of pursuing Net Zero and how a well-designed building does not always operate as expected.\nDiscuss real-world examples of a Net Zero Energy designed project.\n Investigate how to assess and refine strategies for post-occupancy performance.\nDescribe lessons learned from Net Zero challenges to help plan future building design and operation protocols.\n\n Register Now \nAdam 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. \n\nJustin 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.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/path-to-net-zero-beyond-handing-over-the-keys-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T224419
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Building Envelope Performance with Self-Sealing Fasteners & Anchors 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Building Envelope Performance with Self-Sealing Fasteners & Anchors\n1.0 IIBEC credit and 1.0 GBCI credit \nSustainable 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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe 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.\nExplain 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.\nSelect fasteners and anchors capable of self-sealing to manage moisture\, increase energy efficiency\, and ensure sustainable thermal performance of the building envelope.\nDiscuss strategies to easily specify fasteners and anchors tested in complete wall assemblies\, including cladding attachment solutions to ensure sustainable long-term building envelope performance.\n\n\nRegister Now \nJason Wigboldy\, Director of Business Development\, Trufast & SPAX\, Altenloh\, Brinck & Co. US Inc \nFor 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. \n 
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/sustainable-building-envelope-performance-with-self-sealing-fasteners-anchors-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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SUMMARY:Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roof Assemblies 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roof Assemblies\nIn 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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the function of vapor retarders\, permeable vapor retarders\, and the main component layers in low-slope roof assemblies.\n Examine vapor drive and how moisture vapor moves through roofing systems.\n Assess the impact of permeable vapor retarders and air barriers on condensation buildup\, thermal performance\, and wind uplift resistance.\n Identify common misconceptions about air and moisture control layers and how to effectively mitigate moisture-related roof assembly failures.\n\nRegister Now \n \nScott Wood\, Senior Building Scientist\, VaproShield \nScott 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.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/addressing-condensation-in-low-slope-roof-assemblies-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T140000
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CREATED:20250528T212533Z
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SUMMARY:Unforeseen Impacts of Building Modifications to Envelope Assemblies 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Unforeseen Impacts of Building Modifications to Envelope Assemblies\nThis presentation involves case studies involving renovations\, additions\, and changes of use to buildings which resulted in building envelope failures. Project examples will demonstrate how interior renovations and changes of use and occupancy can negatively affect envelope assemblies\, and how risk can be minimized with proper design solutions\, as well as making sure the end-user is aware of how their interior environmental requirements will affect the building they have decided to occupy. One case study involves a manufacturing facility that was constructed with a low sloped single-ply membrane roofing system. An expansion to the building and changes to its interior environments required elevated internal humidity levels with frequent air exchange rates. These modifications caused the assembly’s structural attachment to the roof deck and parapet walls to fail\, increasing the risk of a blow-off which would have halted its production output and affected its financial bottom line. Additional case studies provide examples of how increases in interior vapor drive negatively affected other similar roofing assemblies\, as well as opaque wall and glazing assemblies due to excessive condensation and deterioration of their system components. Analyses of these buildings were performed\, identifying significant hygrothermal issues which initiated complex designs to repair the observed damage and deterioration. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Recognizing during design how an exterior envelope system will perform after a building’s use and/or occupancy will be altered during a renovation or addition project.\n Why continuous air and vapor control layers within roofing and wall assemblies are necessary to protect their various components\, increase the lifespan of the assemblies\, and benefit the overall well-being of a building’s users.\n Selecting proper glazing systems\, roofing membranes\, air and/or vapor barriers\, and insulation components\, and the importance of transition details from the roof to the wall to maintain the continuity of these barrier systems for protecting the building from both water infiltration and vapor drive.\n How hygrothermal analysis methods can be used to diagnose the negative effects of uncontrolled vapor drive\, as well as inform design solutions for repairs.\n\n\nRegister Now \nMichael Schulz\, AIA\, Associate\, Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers\, Inc \n Michael Schulz is a licensed architect with 26 years of experience who has worked on a diverse spectrum of projects\, from corporate interiors to buildings to bridges. Michael joined Martin/Martin’s Investigative Group in 2012 to focus on the design\, repairs\, and rehabilitation of building envelope systems. He has led multiple projects involving waterproofing repairs\, façade re-cladding\, and re-roofing designs in response to failure investigations\, and applies the knowledge gained from these experiences to consult with designers on their new construction projects by performing peer reviews\, hygrothermal analysis\, and design-assist services. Michael also has experience performing infrared thermography\, providing third-party quality assurance testing\, and is the current Chair of the Colorado Building Enclosure Council (COBEC). \n 
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/unforeseen-impacts-of-building-modifications-to-envelope-assemblies-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T120000
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CREATED:20250430T193041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193041Z
UID:990000047-1750849200-1750852800@airbarrier.org
SUMMARY:ABAA Contractor Webinar: A Little Light Reading: A Contractor’s Guide to Specifications
DESCRIPTION:ABAA Contractor Webinar: A Little Light Reading: A Contractor’s Guide to Specifications\nWe are excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar presented by Amy Baker\, a seasoned Registered Architect and Specifications Consultant with over 20 years of experience in the commercial construction industry. \nConstruction 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 hundreds of pages long\, takes time to break down and understand. \nThis presentation is designed to help contractors effectively navigate construction specifications and understand where to find specific information on processes\, materials\, and quality expectations. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nTerminology & Navigation: Master the basic terminology used in specifications and discover where to find crucial information.\nQuality Air Barrier Installations: Learn how specifications communicate ABAA QAP requirements and procedures for whole building air tightness testing.\nRequesting Clarifications: Understand the proper procedures for requesting clarification when drawings or specifications are unclear or conflicting.\nCoordination Across Trades: Identify key specification language that requires coordination between trades and understand its implications for your work.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/abaa-contractor-webinar-a-little-light-reading/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T140000
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CREATED:20250529T205141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T185416Z
UID:990000074-1750338000-1750341600@airbarrier.org
SUMMARY:Smokin' NFPA 285: Fire Safety in Exterior Walls 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Smokin’ NFPA 285: Fire Safety in Exterior Walls\nWhen considering the building enclosure\, fire safety is an important design factor and needs to be considered hand-in-hand with energy code requirements. The NFPA 285 “Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components” is a common consideration with modern building assemblies that use combustible materials. This presentation will review the history and scope of the NFPA 285 test standard\, and its adoption within the International Building Code (IBC). It will outline the criteria for compliance\, as well as identify triggers and contributors under the standard. The presentation will review how the selection building components such as insulation\, air/water resistive barriers and claddings\, can affect the fire performance of an assembly\, and identify solutions and common paths for compliance. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss the importance of fire and safety design considerations as it relates to the building enclosure\n Discuss the history\, scope and testing procedure outlined in the NFPA 285 test standard\nUnderstand the requirements of NFPA 285 compliant assemblies and the implications of building materials selection\nIdentify passive design solutions to achieve compliance and resources available with compliant designs\n\n\nRegister Here \nKeith Nelson\, Commercial Application Leader and Fire Performance SME\, DuPont \nKeith P. Nelson joined DuPont in January 2023 with over 20 years of industry experience leading building enclosure consulting for design and construction projects across the US and internationally. He is a licensed Architect in multiple states and joined DuPont with strong experiences in building science\, building enclosure forensics\, enclosure commissioning\, field performance testing\, and is an industry leader in NFPA 285 compliance education. Keith leads and participates in multiple standard development organizations\, including ICC 1125\, ASHRAE 90.1\, ASTM E06\, and ASTM E05 and was elected to the ABAA Board of Directors in June 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from Ball State University in Muncie\, Indiana.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/smokin-nfpa-285-fire-safety-in-exterior-walls-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T140000
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CREATED:20250512T171514Z
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UID:990000048-1749733200-1749736800@airbarrier.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Air Barriers 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Air Barriers\nThis presentation provides an overview of the performance requirements of air barrier materials\, assemblies\, and systems\, and includes a discussion on relevant building code requirements. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Describe the benefits or air barriers and the impacts on energy\, moisture\, sustainability and comfort\n Understand Air Barriers in relation to the building enclosure\n List performance requirements of Air Barrier materials\, assemblies and systems\nUnderstand building code requirements and gain knowledge in market forces driving energy efficient buildings.\n\n\nRegister Now \nRyan Dalgleish\, COO\, ABAA \nRyan has been involved in the building envelope and building performance areas of construction in both the commercial and residential sectors for over 20 years.\nRyan is a trainer and facilitator\, as well as having performed a number of management roles for over 2 decades. He is also actively involved in research\, training development and delivery\, certification management and helping industries increase their professionalism. Ryan acts in the position of Chief Operating Officer for the Air Barrier Association of America.\nRyan obtained credentials in Adult Education\, Leadership and Organizational Excellence from the University of Manitoba and has been mentored and trained by some of the best building scientists in the world. Ryan is a certified Net Zero building instructor\, teaches master builder courses to builders across the country and is a frequent speaker at various technical presentations dealing with the building enclosures to various building official associations\, city departments\, and chapters of the Building Enclosure Councils\, American Institute of Architects\, Construction Specifications Institute and a number of local home builder associations. \n 
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/introduction-to-air-barriers-1-0-ceu/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T140000
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CREATED:20250425T170043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T195618Z
UID:990000038-1749128400-1749132000@airbarrier.org
SUMMARY:Designing Wall Systems for Specific Climate Zones 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Copying and pasting a wall or roof assembly that works in one part of our country into a project in another part of the country could be not just problematic\, but potentially catastrophic. This presentation will use data and hygrothermal modeling to articulate what happens when tried and true assemblies from one part of the country get moved to a very different climate. More importantly\, we’ll cover strategies to mitigate these issues. While many may be familiar with a Class I Vapor Retarder (“vapor barrier”) in the wrong part of an assembly\, we’ll also cover the impacts of insulation type\, the overreaction to perm ratings\, light-colored roofing membranes\, and reservoir claddings such as stucco and unit masonry. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Learn climate-specific design strategies for durable construction.\n Learn to avoid common mistakes that can lead to mold\, rot\, mildew\, corrosion and decay.\n Understand how hygrothermal modeling can be used in the design process to ensure durability.\n Learn how material properties (permeability\, heat capacity\, density\, conductivity\, and porosity) impact wall assemblies.\n\n\nRegister Now \nJohn Posenecker\, P.E.\nSenior Principal and Regional Facilities Manager\, Terracon Consultants\, Inc. \nMr. Posenecker joined Terracon in March of 2015 and is a registered mechanical engineer. He is a Board Member and Technical Committee Co-Chair for the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) and is on the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) National Board. His experience includes the design\, construction\, testing and forensic investigation of building envelope systems. Mr. Posenecker has participated in a wide variety of projects associated with enclosures that include containment systems for commercial nuclear power plants; noise control systems for commercial and institutional projects; and waterproofing systems for wide variety of commercial high-rise and low-rise buildings.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/designing-wall-systems-for-specific-climate-zones/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T140000
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CREATED:20250425T165700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T202852Z
UID:990000037-1748523600-1748527200@airbarrier.org
SUMMARY:Tales from the Clipboard: Season 2 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Have you been a participant to a flawed decision in air barrier design and building enclosure improvements? These “gifts” or lessons grow the collective base of functional air barrier retrofit processes and procedures…providing we share our findings. It is from these moments that we are able to grow and utilize building science principles to avoid significant building degradation and functional installation processes. Let’s share the information so others do not have to make the same mistakes and frustrations. We do have to be on the edge in order to move forward. It shows us what is possible. Without these small steps forward we are stuck at idle. Everyone has to learn each of their own lessons\, but if we can help someone avoid the same mistakes\, they can then learn their own lessons to share with others while avoiding costly mistakes. This is a continued excerpt from some of the discovered failings from 20 years of energy audits\, and air barrier inspections. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstanding high pressure flows towards low pressure\nExplain why liquid applied membranes need to be applied at design temperatures\nExplain what will happen if an air barrier and thermal barrier is poorly defined in steel stud construction.\nDescribe basics of a large building blower door test and what could happen if not prepared.\n\n Register Now \nTorrance Kramer\, CEM®\, BECxP\, BPI® BA MF\, LEED® AP President\, Accurate-Airtight Exteriors \nTorrance Kramer is a Certified Energy Manager and is passionate about reducing energy cost and increasing building integrity for his clients. He has completed thousands of comprehensive energy audits on all types of buildings over the last 20 years. Through this it became evident that there was a lack of understanding in the field of building envelope integrity. This led Torrance to focus on specializing in air barrier testing\, repairs\, and general envelope commissioning for the last 15+ years. For the last 10 years\, he has managed and operated Accurate-Airtight Exteriors which provides consulting\, training\, testing\, and repairs of building air and thermal barriers.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/tales-from-the-clipboard-season-2/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250528T120000
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CREATED:20250429T194610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T194610Z
UID:990000044-1748430000-1748433600@airbarrier.org
SUMMARY:ABAA Contractor Webinar: Air Barrier Flashing Detailing
DESCRIPTION:ABAA Contractor Webinar: Air Barrier Flashing Detailing\nThe realities of construction\, including construction and substrate material tolerances\, an unlimited amount of project-specific detailing\, and different product types and manufacturers\, will directly affect the installation of air barrier detailing and flashings. How the Designer and Contractor detail and install the flashing must consider the realities of construction and product detailing. \nWe will review the many aspects of construction\, what to account for when detailing and installing flashings\, and understand why specific details are needed. Understanding what to account for will provide better design\, documentation\, estimating\, and installation. \nHSW Justification: \nThe health and welfare of the building and its occupants will depend partly on correctly estimating and installing air barrier details. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify typical areas of concern about the design and installation constructability and coordination between all the trades and adjacent building components.\nDiscuss the need for a mock-up and apply testing to the mock-up to confirm assumptions in sequence.\nCreate a sequence and action plan for detailing and materials.\nLearn how to prevent constructability/compatibility issues before construction.\n\nPresented by: Corey Zussman\nQAQC Vice President – AECOM Hunt
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/abaa-contractor-webinar-air-barrier-flashing-detailing/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250522T140000
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CREATED:20250425T165141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T202743Z
UID:990000036-1747918800-1747922400@airbarrier.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) for the Building Enclosure 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:This course provides a complete overview of spray polyurethane foam (SFP) technology and applications for residential and commercial buildings. It covers a brief history\, types of products and installation equipment. A review of chemical safety and environmental impact is provided\, along with SPF performance for heat\, air and moisture control. Examples of residential and commercial applications are provided\, with references to compliance with US building codes. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nReview of SPF development history and product types and applications for residential and commercial construction.\nDiscuss health and safety aspects of SPF\, including chemical safety\, fire safety and environmental impacts.\nDefine performance of SPF materials in regard to heat\, air and moisture control in the building enclosure\n Review ICC building code requirements for SPF insulation and roofing systems\n\n\nRegister Now \nRichard Duncan\, Ph.D. Engineering\, Professional Engineer (PA)\nTechnical Consultant\, Envelogic \nRick has more than 30 years experience in mechanical\, architectural and materials engineering\, developing a wide range of building materials and products for the building enclosure. From 2008 to 2024\, he serviced as Technical and Executive Director for the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA). Prior to joining SPFA\, Rick served as Global New Product Director for CertainTeed/Saint Gobain Insulation. He has a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering ( U of Maryland) and master of science in Mechanical Engineering (Bucknell)\, and a PhD in Engineering Science and Mechanics (Penn State). He is a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/introduction-to-spray-polyurethane-foam-spf-for-the-building-enclosure/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T224419
CREATED:20250407T150713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T151324Z
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SUMMARY:Technical Advances in Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS) 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:Technical Advances in Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS) 1.0 CEU/HSW\nThis course aims to review various hybridized sheathing solutions and show how the integration of advanced technology has improved performance\, capability\, and sustainability of structural insulated sheathing (SIS). \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Identify the characteristics of various hybridized sheathing solutions that contribute to energy efficiency and reducing air loss.\nUse SIS systems to assist project teams in meeting green building program goals and requirements.\n Relay the benefits of fusion technology versus lamination/gluing.\n Identify how fusion-based Magnesium Oxide SIS contributes to sustainability\, constructability\, and versatility.\n\n\nRegister Today \n\n  \n  \n\nFred Chacon\, Dupont\nFred received his master’s degree in Business Administration from Regis University and has over 19 years in the building industry. His experience includes architectural design\, construction\, consulting\, and training/development roles. As an Architectural Building Envelope Specialist\, he works directly with Architects\, Contractors\, Consultants and Specifiers to select the optimal insulation for their projects while meeting applicable building codes. Fred is an active CSI member in the Denver chapter but also participates in other CSI events across the western half of the US.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/technical-advances-in-structural-insulated-sheathing-sis-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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SUMMARY:CMU Lintels & Associated Veneer Lintels 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:CMU Lintels & Associated Veneer Lintels 1.0 CEU/HSW\nThis seminar will illustrate the many advantages that masonry lintels in CMU walls provide as they are proven as one of the most effective and efficient methods to span a masonry wall opening. Through the use of project case studies\, the many benefits that masonry and the associated veneer lintels will be discussed that support efficient and sensible constructability while positively impacting project cost and schedule. Lessons learned will be shared on how loose or attached veneer lintels address moisture control and air control\, movement\, insulation continuity\, and aesthetic issues. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Review advantages of masonry lintels in CMU walls.\n Understand how loose or attached veneer lintels work with masonry lintels in CMU walls for moisture\, movement\, and thermal control.\n Explore various opening head detail examples for lessons learned.\n Discover how masonry and veneer lentils support efficient and sensible constructability while positively impacting project cost and schedule.\n\n  \n\nRegister Today \n\n  \nJeff Diqui\, International Masonry Institute\n\nMr. Diqui\, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering with a major in Structural Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering. He has more than 29 years of experience that has been focused on the building enclosure. Experience has included forensic investigations related to moisture intrusion and structural related problems\, structural design\, building condition assessments\, development of repair / rehabilitation designs\, and construction observations. For over a decade\, Jeff has been a frequent lecturer nationally to architects\, engineers\, specifiers\, building envelope consultants\, contractors\, and building officials on subject matter pertaining to the importance of maintaining continuity of air\, water\, vapor\, and thermal controls of the enclosure and the ever-important interface detail. Jeff is actively involved with the building science and architectural / engineering professions. He is Program Director for the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) – Chicago Chapter and Technical Roundtable Committee Member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) – Chicago Chapter.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/cmu-lintels-associated-veneer-lintels/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T100000
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SUMMARY:Designing for Sustainability in Division 8: Architectural Aluminum Framing 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:“Designing for Sustainability in Division 8: Architectural Aluminum Framing” will give attendees an overview of how standard architectural aluminum framing products offered in Division 8: Glass & Glazing can be a key element of a design team’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)* strategy. Standard components offered in architectural aluminum framing products can be major drivers for potential points in three categories: Energy and Atmosphere; Materials and Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality. \nTotal building construction costs and LEED strategies do not need to work against each other. A cost effective LEED strategy can be achieved in part by gaining an understanding of the proper application of many standard components and how they are best utilized. For example\, improvements in thermal technology\, along with higher performing insulated glass units\, will increase the thermal performance of glazed elevations and enhance energy optimization. Additionally\, proper use of shading devices allows for expanded glass areas\, resulting in greater views and harvesting of natural light. Shading of the glazed area permits the use of glass with higher visible light transmission while reducing solar heat gain. And today\, commercial windows are offered with triple glazed insulated glass units along with baffles in the aluminum profiles’ cavities to prevent heat transfer through convection. This allows for leveraging Thermal Comfort and Enhanced Indoor Air Quality without sacrificing energy performance. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand Differences Between Product Certification and Whole Building Certification\nUnderstand Environmental Product Declarations and Building Product Disclosures\nUnderstand how Framing System Energy Performance Impacts Whole Building Sustainability Performance\nEvaluate Strategies for Daylighting\, Views\, Shading and Sound Transmission and Their Impact on Sustainability Performance\n\n  \nRegister Now \n  \nSneh Kumar\, Kawneer \nSneh Kumar is the Global Director of Sustainability and ESG for Arconic’s Building and Construction Systems (BCS) that includes Kawneer. Sneh is responsible for the development and execution of company’s sustainability & ESG strategy aimed at aiming to accelerating our journey from being a sustainable product manufacturer to a company that holistically cares for our planet and people across the entire value chain. With more than 20 years in the building products industry\, Sneh has been involved in the commercialization of over 40 high-performance building facade products and has received multiple patent grants. Sneh has been actively involved with industry associations\, architects\, and customers; and has served on the Board of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). He is an invited speaker\, presenter\, and panelist at National\, International\, and Regional Conferences.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/designing-for-sustainability-in-division-8-architectural-aluminum-framing/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T224419
CREATED:20250311T173731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T151247Z
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SUMMARY:Polyiso: The Next Generation of Air and Water Resistive Barrier 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Understand Building Sustainability and Longevity\n Learn About the Science Behind Thermal\, Air and Moisture Control for Steel Stud Construction\n Interpret the Code Requirements for Building Envelope Design and Performance\n Discover How POLYISO Meets Requirements and Outperforms Traditional Methods for Optimum Control\n\n\nRegister Now \nMatt Stevens\, Associate AIA\, CSI\, CCPR\, CDT\, REWP\, Sika Corporation \nMatt received his Master’s degree in Architecture from Texas Tech University and has over 20 years in the building industry. His experience includes architectural design\, construction\, consulting\, and training/development roles. As a Building Envelope & Architectural Consultant 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 as well as RAiNA.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/polyiso-the-next-generation-of-air-and-water-resistive-barrier/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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