Presentation OverviewWednesday, MAY 6, 3:30PM-4:30PMNicollet BallroomThis presentation is on Air Barrier key requirements for inspecting and installing building envelope materials. Attendees will learn what to look out for before, during, and after the air barrier is installed.Learning Objectives: Preinstallation AVB substrate inspections Mock Up Suggestions and Preinstallation Meeting actions Quality Assurance and Quality Control of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, MAY 6, 11:30AM-12:00PM
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 […]
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 […]
Presentation OverviewWednesday, MAY 6, 8:00AM-9:00AMNicollet BallroomOn today’s projects, contractors and trades are asked to interpret incomplete details, suggest substitutions, support testing, and troubleshoot performance issues—often under schedule pressure. Those day-to-day decisions can create liability when a loss occurs and trigger insurance coverages such as Builder’s Risk, General Liability, and Professional Liability. This session outlines key differences […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesday, MAY 5, 8:00AM-8:30AM
