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  • Catastrophic Failures and the Net Effect of Design and Construction Errors on Moisture Management

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    Presentation Overview Tuesday, MAY 5, 8:30AM – 9:30AMLakeshore BallroomThis seminar explores how seemingly minor design and construction flaws can compound into major building and HVAC system failures, often with costly consequences. While individual defects may appear insignificant in isolation, their combined effect across multiple systems frequently leads to catastrophic moisture problems, degraded indoor air quality, […]

  • Designing and Detailing Air Barrier Connections at Storefronts and Curtainwalls

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    Presentation Overview Tuesday, MAY 5, 10:00AM-11:00AMLakeshore BallroomAs building energy codes become increasingly stringent, improving the building enclosure to reduce air infiltration and thermal losses has become essential. One of the most common sources of uncontrolled air leakage is the transition between the air barrier and fenestrations or other wall openings. Although air barriers have been […]

  • Building Enclosure Commissioning vs Enclosure Testing

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    Presentation Overview Tuesday, MAY 5, 11:15AM-12:15PMLakeshore BallroomAs building performance expectations rise, confusion often persists between Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) and Building Enclosure Testing (BET). While both serve to verify performance, they are distinct processes that meet at key points in design and construction. This session clarifies the relationship between BET and BECx and shows how […]

  • Shadow Box Design – To Vent or Not to Vent

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    Presentation Overview Tuesday, MAY 5, 1:15PM-2:15PMLakeshore BallroomShadow boxes are commonly used in curtain wall construction but can be problematic if not designed and detailed correctly and appropriately for the climate. Much has been written about shadow box design, both successes and failures, but there is no consensus about how, or if, the cavity should be […]

  • Trade Partner Success depends on Quality Metrics and an Effective Quality Program

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    Presentation Overview Tuesday, MAY 5, 2:30PM-3:30PMLakeshore BallroomIn today's environment, having the trade partners take responsibility for the quality of their work and coordination with other trade partners that affect their work is critical for a successful project. Keeping quality on track with trackable and quantifiable quality metrics and deliverables is what we have been able […]

  • Critical Mass: Scaling Passive House at Bunker Hill

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    Presentation Overview Tuesday, MAY 5, 4:00PM-5:00PMLakeshore BallroomIn response to the dual challenges of a regional housing shortage and the urgent need for climate resilience, Leggat McCall Properties has committed to an ambitious initiative: achieving Passive House certification across all 15 buildings of the Bunker Hill Housing redevelopment in Boston. This commitment was made proactively—before Massachusetts […]

  • Marching Towards Mainstream: A General Contractor’s Perspective on Industry Adoption of Enclosure Commissioning and Consulting

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    Presentation Overview Wednesday, MAY 6, 9:15AM-10:15AMLakeshore BallroomOver time, the adoption of Building Enclosure Consulting and Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) continues to push further into the mainstream Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry. As with any changes that occur in the AEC Industry, evolution of practices can at times seem slow or challenging. Future states of […]

  • Air Barriers – They Might Be Continuous But Still In Danger of Allowing Building Component Damage

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    Presentation Overview Wednesday, MAY 6, 1:00PM-2:00PMLakeshore BallroomThe Energy Code does not identify where within the assembly the air barrier is to be installed. So, that is left up to the design professional based on the project type, geographic location, and their experience.  So where should the air barrier be placed within enclosure assemblies? Uncontrolled airflow […]

  • Within Tolerance – Why IRL Cross-Collaboration Matters More in the AI Age

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    Presentation Overview Wednesday, MAY 6, 2:15PM-3:15PMLakeshore BallroomAs artificial intelligence reshapes workflows across architecture, engineering, and construction, the demand for more sophisticated and adaptable building enclosures continues to grow. Yet, the built environment remains fundamentally human—designed for people, shaped by context, and realized through collaboration. This presentation offers a multidisciplinary perspective, drawing from the experiences of […]

  • Designing for Heat at the Edge: Validating Surface Temperature for Barrier Tie In

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    Presentation Overview Wednesday, MAY 6, 3:30PM-4:30PMLakeshore BallroomThe roof-to-wall interface is subjected to some of the most extreme environmental loads in the building envelope. At this transition, air and water control layers rely on flashing and tie-ins to maintain continuity between roofing and façade systems. These tie-ins often have upper service temperature limits ranging from 180 […]