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  • Code Compliance Paths for Air Leakage Through the Building Envelope

    Nicollet Ballroom

    Presentation OverviewTuesday, MAY 5, 8:30AM – 9:30AMNicollet BallroomIn 2012, the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) introduced the requirement for a continuous air barrier throughout the building thermal envelope. At the time, there was little guidance on how to verify that the requirement, but with each new version of the energy code, provisions are incorporated that […]

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

    Lakeshore Ballroom

    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, […]

  • Sealing the Deal: A Holistic Framework for Reliably Achieving High-Performance Airtightness

    Nicollet Ballroom

    Presentation Overview Tuesday, MAY 5, 10:00AM-11:00AMNicollet BallroomHigh-performance airtightness is fundamental for climate resilient buildings, reducing energy consumption, enhancing comfort, and improving indoor air quality. While codes increasingly mandate tighter envelopes, reliably achieving and verifying stringent targets, especially in complex structures, remains challenging. Supported by examples of field testing, this abstract outline a holistic approach for […]

  • Designing and Detailing Air Barrier Connections at Storefronts and Curtainwalls

    Lakeshore Ballroom

    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 […]

  • From the Window to the Wall – Bringing Together Heat, Air and Moisture Control at Openings in the Enclosure

    Nicollet Ballroom

    Presentation Overview Tuesday, MAY 5, 11:15AM - 12:15PMNicollet BallroomThis presentation will be 60 minutes on high performance enclosure design and how to navigate cladding and glazing support while maximizing building energy efficiency and structural longevity. Modern exterior enclosures are complex systems that need to factor in air and vapor control layers, insulation in multiple locations […]

  • Building Enclosure Commissioning vs Enclosure Testing

    Lakeshore Ballroom

    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

    Lakeshore Ballroom

    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 […]

  • Building Enclosure Architectural Details – Conveying Construction Drawing Clarity

    Nicollet Ballroom

    Presentation Overview Tuesday, MAY 5, 1:1PM-2:15PMNicollet BallroomDesigning an air-tight, water-tight, and energy-efficient building requires an understanding of the anatomy of the entire building enclosure to build structures that will perform as intended. A lack of understanding of these concepts translates into poor and incomplete architectural details, gaps in design information, and exterior wall components that […]

  • Pressure Sensitive Adhesives and Their Use in the Building Enclosure

    Nicollet Ballroom

    Presentation Overview Tuesday, MAY 5, 2:30PM -3:30PMNicollet BallroomPressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) play a pivotal role in advancing air barrier technologies within building enclosures, meeting the evolving demands for high-performance, energy-efficient structures. This session will focus specifically on the air barrier industry, providing an in-depth overview of the main types of PSAs used in these applications—acrylic, […]

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

    Lakeshore Ballroom

    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 […]

  • The Who, What, When, Where and Why of Waterproofing

    Nicollet Ballroom

    Presentation Overview Tuesday, MAY 5, 4:00PM-5:00PMNicollet Ballroom The presentation will provide a basic overview of below grade and elevated deck waterproofing and associated drainage systems. The difference between waterproofing systems and other building enclosure barrier systems is explored. An overview of the different types of waterproofing and their installation techniques is included. Several critical transitions to […]

  • Critical Mass: Scaling Passive House at Bunker Hill

    Lakeshore Ballroom

    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 […]

  • Board Meet & Greet

    Prairie Kitchen & Bar MN

    Tuesday, MAY 5, 6:00PM-9:00PM