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SUMMARY:ABAA & CSI Charlotte Full Day Symposium
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE – Details Coming Soon\nABAA in partnership with CSI Charlotte\nEarn up to 5.5 LU/HSW \nProgram Agenda \n8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Locating that Elusive Point of Condensation: A Review of Hygrothermal Evaluation Fundamentals (1.5 LU/HSW) \nAndrew Dunlap\, AIA\, NCARB\, LEED AP\, Vice President | Building Technology Studio Leader\, SmithGroup\n \nUnderstanding 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. \n10:05AM – 11:35 AM | Air Barrier Field Testing of Various Air Barrier Materials During the Construction Process (1.5 LU/HSW) \nLaverne Dalgleish\, Executive Director\, Air Barrier Association of America \nLearn 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. \n11:35 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch \n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Pitfalls & Challenges in NFPA 285 Engineering Judgments (1.5 LU/HSW) \nKeith Nelson\, NCARB\, AIA\, CDT\, BCxP\, Commercial Application Leader\, DuPont  \nWhen 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. \n2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Break \n2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | Through-Wall Flashings & Transition Membranes: Selection & Installation (1.0 LU/HSW) \nMeagan Elfert\, CDT\, MBA\, CBS\, Vice President\, York Flashings \nProperly 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.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/abaa-csi-charlotte-full-day-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:ABAA & BEC Charleston Air Barrier Symposium
DESCRIPTION:ABAA in partnership with BEC Charleston Air Barrier Symposium\nEarn up to 7.0 LU/HSW \nRegister Today \nProgram Agenda \n8:00 AM – Sign In & Welcome | Breakfast \n8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Locating that Elusive Point of Condensation: A Review of Hygrothermal Evaluation Fundamentals (1.5 LU/HSW) \nAndrew Dunlap\, AIA\, NCARB\, LEED AP\, Vice President | Building Technology Studio Leader\, SmithGroup\n \nUnderstanding 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. \n10:05 AM – 11:35 AM | Air Barrier Field Testing of Various Air Barrier Materials During the Construction Process (1.5 LU/HSW) \nLaverne Dalgleish\, Executive Director\, Air Barrier Association of America \nLearn 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. \n11:35 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch \n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Pitfalls & Challenges in NFPA 285 Engineering Judgments (1.5 LU/HSW) \nKeith Nelson\, NCARB\, AIA\, CDT\, BCxP\, Commercial Application Leader\, DuPont  \nWhen 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. \n2:05 PM – 3:35 PM | Air & Vapor Considerations in Prefab Construction (1.5 LU/HSW) \nCorey Zussman\, AIA\, NCARB\, ALA (IL\, IN\, WI)\, QA/QC Vice President\, AECOM – Hunt Construction \nExplore 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. \n3:35 PM – 4:00 PM | Snack Break \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Through-Wall Flashings & Transition Membranes: Selection & Installation (1.0 LU/HSW) \nMeagan Elfert\, CDT\, MBA\, CBS\, Vice President\, York Flashings \nProperly 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. \nRegistration Fees: $150 \nSponsorships Contact:\nTamara Foncerrada\ntamara@airbarrier.org \nVenue\nFounders Hall\n1500 Old Towne Rd.\nCharleston\, SC 29407
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/abaa-bec-charleston-air-barrier-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Preserving an Icon while Re-envisioning the Enclosure of the United State Air Force Academy Chapel 1.0 CEU/HSW
DESCRIPTION:How does one address an iconic building’s systemic water infiltration issues while preserving its unique character? \nThe multi-denominational United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel\, designed by Walter Netsch of Skidmore Owings and Merrill and completed in 1963\, exemplifies modernist architecture with its minimalist style and use of contemporary materials. The Chapel received the AIA’s National Twenty-five Year Award in the 1990s for its architectural significance\, is a National Historic Landmark as part of the Academy’s Cadet Area\, and holds the distinction of being the most visited man-made structure in Colorado. \nThe design of the Chapel\, both inside and out\, draws inspiration from European cathedrals\, the surrounding mountainous landscape\, and the industrial exterior of modern aircraft used by the Air Force. With its lack of right angles and orthogonal planes\, the building enclosure tested the limits of contemporary material understanding during its era. Despite its brilliance\, Netsch’s creation has experienced persistent water leakage to the interior since its construction. \nThe exterior features a patchwork of aluminum extrusions and glass that serves as the single barrier against water intrusion. After decades of leaks\, dating to before the Chapel’s official opening\, and numerous repair attempts addressing only the symptoms\, the Air Force embarked on the monumental task of tackling the root causes of the water leakage and applying our current understanding of building enclosure detailing to the historic building. \nCurrently under construction\, the design process took nearly three years to finalize. The case study presented will explore the design challenges of integrating a modern rainscreen system behind a replication of the existing aluminum cladding. Presenters will discuss the decision-making process leading to unique solutions for this distinctive building\, including how these solutions were validated and refined through full-scale mock-ups. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the causes of water leakage issues in a significant\, historic modernist structure\n Analyze the building enclosure design and water management system of the existing building compared to the repair design\n Discuss determination and implementation of the design-phase laboratory performance mock-up process for the repair design\nEvaluate the results and lessons learned from the mock-up construction and testing to inform the final repair design\n\nRegister Now \nBryan Rouse\, AIA\, Associate Principal\, Wiss\, Janey\, Elstner Associates\, Inc \nSince joining Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) as a summer intern in 1995\, Mr. Rouse’s career has focused on the investigation and repair design of the building enclosure. His work has touched the exterior facades of hundreds of buildings ranging from single-family homes to historic structures of masonry\, glass\, and metal. Mr. Rouse is a member of AIA\, a licensed architect in six states\, and served as Chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Building Enclosure Council. He has guest-lectured at the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign and presented to multiple industry organizations. Mr. Rouse held a lead role in the development of the Cadet Chapel recladding design and now serves as project manager for WJE’s role in the ongoing renovation work.
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/preserving-an-icon-while-re-envisioning-the-enclosure-of-the-united-state-air-force-academy-chapel-1-0-ceu-hsw/
CATEGORIES:CEU Webinars
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SUMMARY:ABAA ASI Ad Hoc Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Conference Call \nAll times shown are in Eastern Time Zones \n 
URL:https://airbarrier.org/event/abaa-asi-ad-hoc-group-meeting-73/
CATEGORIES:ABAA Committee Calls
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