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  • Bridging Old and New: Best Practices for Building Envelope Tie-Ins

    Nicolett Ballroom

    Presentation Overview Wednesday, MAY 6, 9:15AM-10:15AMNicollet BallroomSuccessfully integrating new buildings with tie-ins into existing structures presents unique challenges especially when it comes to ensuring the performance and continuity of the building envelope. This technical presentation explores the design and evaluation strategies required to create durable, technically sound connections between new and existing wall and roof […]

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

    Lakeshore Ballroom

    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 […]

  • Keeping the Water Out: In Pursuit of a Caulk-Free Building

    Nicolett Ballroom

    Presentation OverviewWednesday, MAY 6, 1:00PM-2:00PMNicollet BallroomThis course explores the evolving strategies and technologies behind building envelope design, focusing on long-term solutions to prevent water infiltration without relying on traditional caulking methods. Through technical analysis, case studies, and real-world examples, participants will gain insight into the design, documentation, and evaluation of resilient exterior systems that prioritize […]

  • Expansion Joints – A Continuous Disconnect in the Building Envelope

    Nicolett Ballroom

    Presentation OverviewWednesday, MAY 6, 2:15PM-3:15PMNicollet BallroomThe presentation will provide a basic overview of a building’s structural expansion joints as they slice through to the building envelope’s air, moisture (water and vapor), and thermal control layers. Expansion joints are one of building envelope’s most misunderstood components that are required to accept a broad range of movements […]

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

    Lakeshore Ballroom

    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 […]