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SUMMARY:Whole Building Airtightness Technician Training Course - Northbrook\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nFor the purposes of demonstrations\, activities\, and simulations\, this training program uses equipment from two widely used blower door fan manufacturing companies. \nMore Information \nTraining Course Fees: \n\nMembers – $2\,500.00\nNon-Members – $2\,850.00\n\nAdditional Fees: \n\nLevel 1 Registration & Exam – Members $495.00 Non-Members $695.00\nLevel 2 Registration & Exam – Members $595.00 Non-Members $895.00\n\n\nTraining Location: \nWJE Northbrook \n330 Pfingsten Road\, Northbrook\, IL 60062\nPhone: 847.272.2400 \nLocation Details:\nPark 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.\nSigns directing students will be posted \n \nRegistration is limited to 12 students. Sign up today and secure your spot! \nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, October 17\, 2025\n  \nRegister Today
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/whole-building-airtightness-technician-training-course-northbrook-il/
LOCATION:WJE Northbrook\, 330 Pfingsten Road\, Northbrook\,\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Courses
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SUMMARY:ABAA ExCom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Conference Call \nAll times shown are in Eastern Time Zones
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/abaa-excom-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:ABAA Committee Calls
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SUMMARY:Online Field Auditor Training Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY\, OCTOBER 17\, 2025\nDownload Registration Form \nOnline ABAA Training course \nPhysical 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. \n\nDESCRIPTION:\nThis 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. \nMore Information \n\n\nNot an Auditor? \nABAA 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. \n\nInterested in performing ABAA project audits?\nPlease contact the ABAA office for details at abaa@airbarrier.org \n\nQuestions?\nPlease email us at training@airbarrier.org \nSee you there! \nDownload Registration Form \nCOURSE BEGINS TUESDAY\, NOVEMBER 4\, 2025 AT 10:00AM ET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS OF REGISTERING\, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY\, OCTOBER 17\, 2025
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/online-field-auditor-training-certification-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Training Courses
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251104T200000
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SUMMARY:BEC Portland Half-Day Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \n11:00AM – 12:00PM     Lunch & Network \n12:00 – 1:00PM     Presentation Brian Stroik\, Trust But verify: Quality Control for your air barriers – 1.0 LU/HSW  \nModern construction is more complex\, with layered systems\, tight schedules\, and higher expectations. This session outlines how quality assurance programs and trade-specific quality control—starting before installation and continuing through completion—help ensure durable\, high-performing air barriers \n1:00 – 2:00PM     Presentation Andrew Dunlap\, Locating That Elusive Point of Condensation: A Review of Hygrothermal Evaluation Fundamentals. 1.0 LU/HSW\nThis presentation will review the various types of Hygrothermal modeling tools available to assist designers in developing a building’s exterior enclosure. Variables such as the interior and exterior climate (temperature/humidity)\, material permeance\, wall assembly types\, and transitions between adjacent construction will be explored. Understanding the impact of the decision to use various modeling techniques such as 1D/2D/3D and transient versus static modeling will be discussed. \n2:00 – 2:15PM     Break \n2:15 – 3:15PM     Presentation Brian Stroik\, A Sticky Subject – Adhesion Of Air and Water Resistive Barrier Materials – 1.0 LU/HSW \nAdhesion is critical for barriers to resist wind\, stack effect\, and pressurization. This session reviews 15 years of field research on adhesion performance across materials and substrates\, comparing real-world results with lab testing. Attendees will learn how this data informs specifications and quality control on job sites. \n1:00 – 2:00PM     Presentation Andrew Dunlap\, Failure Is Not An Option: Air Barrier Continuity Strategies for Storefront and Curtain Wall Systems 1.0 LU/HSW\nThis presentation will review the various types of Hygrothermal modeling tools available to assist designers in developing a building’s exterior enclosure. Variables such as the interior and exterior climate (temperature/humidity)\, material permeance\, wall assembly types\, and transitions between adjacent construction will be explored. Understanding the impact of the decision to use various modeling techniques such as 1D/2D/3D and transient versus static modeling will be discussed. \n4:15 – 5:00PM     Networking \nRegister Now
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/bec-portland-half-day-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:RAiNA 2025 Conference - Rainscreen Proficiency – The Parts\, Precision and Performance
DESCRIPTION:This one-day event brings together architects\, contractors\, manufacturers\, consultants\, and other building enclosure professionals to explore the most current and critical topics in rainscreen performance and design. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nA robust agenda packed with technical presentations and real-world case studies\nExpert speakers from across the building enclosure industry\nNetworking opportunities with professionals driving rainscreen innovation\nInsightful discussions focused on the systems\, materials\, and design approaches that make rainscreen walls work\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Now Available!\nRAiNA members have first access to sponsor this year’s conference. Remaining opportunities will open to the public starting on August 4\, 2025. Sponsorship is a powerful way to position your brand at the center of the rainscreen conversation. \nThis conference is open to everyone in the industry—RAiNA membership is not required to attend. \nWe invite you to be part of this important gathering that’s advancing best practices\, strengthening industry collaboration\, and celebrating innovation in rainscreen assemblies. \nRegister Today \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Philadelphia this November!
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/raina-2025-conference-rainscreen-proficiency-the-parts-precision-and-performance/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:SeaBEC Air Barrier Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \n12:15PM – 12:45PM     Sign-In & Welcome \n12:45 – 1:45PM     Box Lunch & Presentation Brian Stroik\, Building Enclosure Pre-Construction Meeting – 1.0 LU/HSW  \nPre-construction meetings are critical to quality assurance and should be specified in the project manual. They align owners\, designers\, contractors\, and manufacturers on expectations\, installation practices\, and warranties before field work begins. This session explains how to structure effective meetings to resolve issues early\, foster collaboration\, and reduce delays\, risks\, and construction problems. \n1:45 – 2:00PM     Break \n2:00PM – 3:00PM     Presentation Andrew Dunlap\, Locating That Elusive Point of Condensation: A Review of Hygrothermal Evaluation Fundamentals. 1.0 LU/HSW\nThis presentation will review the various types of Hygrothermal modeling tools available to assist designers in developing a building’s exterior enclosure. Variables such as the interior and exterior climate (temperature/humidity)\, material permeance\, wall assembly types\, and transitions between adjacent construction will be explored. Understanding the impact of the decision to use various modeling techniques such as 1D/2D/3D and transient versus static modeling will be discussed. \n3:00 – 3:15PM     Break \n3:15 – 4:15PM     Presentation Brian Stroik\, Trust But Verify: Quality Control For Your Air Barriers – 1.0 LU/HSW \nAdhesion is critical for barriers to resist wind\, stack effect\, and pressurization. This session reviews 15 years of field research on adhesion performance across materials Modern construction is more complex\, with layered systems\, tight schedules\, and higher expectations. This session outlines how quality assurance programs and trade-specific quality control—starting before installation and continuing through completion—help ensure durable\, high-performing air barriers \n4:15 – 5:00PM     Networking \nRegister Now
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/seabec-air-barrier-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:What the Heck Happened\, A Case Study in a New Building's Stucco Gone Wrong 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:What the Heck Happened\, A Case Study in a New Building’s Stucco Gone Wrong\nA recently constructed charter elementary school had a huge problem. Their new stucco of about 8 years was extensively cracked and the window perimeters were leaking into the classrooms. This case study will address the steps of investigation which included forensic discovery of the extent of the problems and the resultant decomposition damage and insect infestation which occurred due to the problem water infiltration. This will then address the assessment that the originally designed traditional three-coat stucco\, was mis-applied. Instead of applying the required second or brown coat\, the problem assembly jumped ahead and installed an extra-thick finish coat. This then caused excessive shrinkage\, extensive spider cracking\, and complete delamination of the finish coat from the stucco backup scratch coat. The cracks and the delamination allowed the free-flow of wind-driven rain to travel past the mis-flashed windows and into the children’s classrooms. To remove and reinstall traditional three-coat stucco with a color finish would not have fit into the summer construction schedule\, so instead\, a drainage back\, direct-apply\, DEFS to cement board stucco system\, along with new flashings and fluid-applied air and weather barrier was selected. This allowed the entire remediation project to occur within the summer construction season prior to the start of school. The result is a water-tight project\, that looks exactly like the original stucco intent\, but now is even better with reliable back-drainage\, flashings\, and of-course without the plaguing problems. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nReview the guidelines for traditional three-coat stucco.\nDescribe why too much of the stucco finish coat may cause a problem.\nClarify why flashings are needed at windows instead of relying on the integrity of the finish materials.\nContrast the differences between three-coat stucco\, EIFS\, and DEFS hard-coat to cement board systems.\n\nRegister Now \nGeorge David Schoenhard\, AIA\, ABAA\, REWC\, BECxA\, RRO\, CSI\, LEED AP\, OSHA\, Manager & Principal\, Design Support Services of Philadelphia\, LLC (DSS-Philly) \nGeorge David Schoenhard\, AIA has over 45 years’ experience in designing fine architecture\, with the last nine as the Principal of DSS-Philly\, one of the leading High-Performance Building Enclosure consulting firms in the Philadelphia region. He brings his decades of architectural experience to skillfully advise and design\, implement or remediate building enclosures on behalf of other architects\, owners and contractors. He is the inventor and developer of the high-performance Back-Lattice Wall Design. He actively researches comparative building enclosure assemblies\, speaks nationally\, presents ABAA Webinar’s\, and is an AIA Continuing Education Provider.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/what-the-hell-happened-a-case-study-in-a-new-buildings-stucco-gone-wrong-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T110000
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SUMMARY:ABAA ASI Ad Hoc Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Conference Call \nAll times shown are in Eastern Time Zones
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/abaa-asi-ad-hoc-group-meeting-23/
CATEGORIES:ABAA Committee Calls
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