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  • Code Compliance Paths for Air Leakage Through the Building Envelope

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    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 […]

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

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    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 […]

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

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    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 Architectural Details – Conveying Construction Drawing Clarity

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    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

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    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, […]

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

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    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 […]

  • Keynote Speakers

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    Wednesday, MAY 6, 8:00AM-9:00AM

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

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    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 […]

  • Contractor’s Panel: Strategies for Achieving Accurate Scopes and Bids

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    Presentation Overview Wednesday, MAY 6, 10:30AM-11:30AMNicollet BallroomThis is part 1 of Bid It Right: Inside Information from the Pros, a series of best practices.  Every project manager who’s run a few air barrier / WRB jobs has a mental list of lessons learned the hard way—where bids go sideways, sequencing breaks down, and “small” scope […]

  • Awards Ceremony

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    Wednesday, MAY 6, 11:30AM-12:00PM

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

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    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 […]