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Bart Rowland, the Director of Product Management for Henry Company, joined us to discuss his webinar, “Overcoming Common Challenges with Blindside Waterproofing". Listen in as Bart discusses some of the biggest challenges that blindside waterproofing can assist with. Register for this FREE webinar

Not often discussed is the wood nailer and its role in the securement of the perimeter edge metal—a critical component to the strength and longevity of the roof. On October 29th at 2pm EST we have a free webinar that discusses this topic, "Wood Nailer Alternatives: Sustainable Solutions to Enhance Roof Perimeter Security and Strength". Eric Younkin, the head of the Products & Engineered Servic...

Chris Panczner, the Waterproofing Product Manager for Henry Company, joined us to discuss the upcoming webinar, "Why Instant-Setting Cold Fluid-Applied Waterproofing Systems is the Sensible Choice.” Listen in as Chris chats about what an instant setting membrane is and what it does, and the benefits of cold fluid-applied waterproofing systems. Register for this free webinar

On October 24th at 2pm EST we have a free webinar coming up, "Polyiso CI: The Next Generation Air & Water Barrier Solution.” Matt Stevens, Building Envelope & Architectural Consultant for Rmax, joined us recently to discuss the upcoming webinar. Listen in as Matt discusses what makes polyiso CI a great air and water barrier solution. Register for this FREE webinar

REI announced that its newest distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee has earned LEED v4 Platinum Certification, marking the first certified facility of its kind in the state. REI teamed up with Al. Neyer, a design-build developer, to create this sustainable center. Pat Moore, VP of Design for ANR Architects with Al. Neyer, joins us to discuss what went into this project and the future of buildi...

An upcoming webinar titled “A Guide for Building Enclosure Commissioning,” will provide an outline on the practice of BECx and its benefits with real world case studies. We were recently joined by the presenter, Adam Ugliuzza, Director of Enclosures at Sustainable Building Partners, to chat about what to expect during the discussion. Register today for this free webinar!

Jill Bloom, Group Publisher for Building Enclosure, sat down with IIBEC’s CEO/EVP, Brian Pallash, to chat about what to expect during this year’s IIBEC/OBEC BES show in Toronto. Listen in as Brian chats about all the educational opportunities available for attendees.

We have a free webinar titled “Building Science for Architects” coming up on September 11. Building Enclosure was joined by our presenters, Elizabeth Grant, Building & Roofing Science Research Lead at GAF | Siplast, and Andrea Wagner Watts, the Building Science Education Manager for GAF | Siplast, to chat about the upcoming webinar. Register for this FREE webinar

A major ruling handed down on July 26 by the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a landmark decision that will cut back on how federal agencies can interpret the laws and rules they administer. Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, explains how the ruling will impact the construction industry.

USGBC California has been focusing on directing education and certification to construction workers in the areas of wildfire defense and also new, extreme heat. USGBC California’s Executive Director Ben Staptleton joined us to chat about these programs and more.

The construction industry is currently grappling with significant challenges such as labor and materials shortages, all while trying to meet the rising demand for affordable housing and high-performance commercial and residential buildings. Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation at the International Code Council, joined us to chat about the development and impact of standards in ensuring compli...

We’re joined by Daniel Overbey. Dan is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Ball State University and the Director of Sustainability for Browning Day in Indianapolis. He joined us to chat about some trends in sustainability and how this ties into LEED v5. Sponsored by Versico Roofing Systems

Erin McDannald, CEO of Elevated, a smart building controls software company, recently joined us to chat about everything from smart buildings management to energy management and predictive maintenance.

Veronika Chwieroth, Senior Sales Design Specialist for GAF, and Jennifer Keegan, Senior Director of Building & Roofing Science for GAF, chat with us as they preview what to expect during their webinar as they discuss successfully implementing tapered design into roof assemblies. Register now to join us July 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT

We speak with Tom Harris, of Tom Harris PUR Consulting, about retrofit roofing. Resilient construction is a term being used these days to help define a direction for new construction. We need to build resilient structures. But what role does retrofit roofing play?

What are Atomic Habits and how can they help design firms? That’s the question Steve Burns, founder of The Well-Designed Firm and former Chief Creative Officer of BQE Software, is going to answer during our free webinar on July 18. Listen in as Steve gives us a preview of what to expect during the live webinar.

Gabe Maser, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and National Strategy for the International Code Council, sat down with us to talk about this year’s Building Safety Month and the role of building codes in ensuring safe and resilient communities.

The Foundation for Social Connection released a new report discussing evidence-based solutions to address the public health crisis of loneliness and isolation. Erin Peavey, Architect and Health & Well-being Design Leader at HKS, joins us to chat about what this means for the AEC industry.

GAF and Climate Resolve announced the results of a peer-reviewed study by Altostratus Inc. examining the effects of cool pavements in mitigating urban heat. Jeff Terry, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability at GAF, joined Building Enclosure to chat about this study and some of its biggest takeaways.

On June 13th we’ll be hosting a free webinar, “Managing Roofing Risks: Air and Vapor Control.” The webinar aims to equip listeners with the insights needed to make informed choices between air/vapor barriers and permeable vapor retarders for low-slope roofing. We’re joined by our presenter, Scott Wood, a Senior Building Scientist at VaproShield, to discuss what attendees will learn. Register for t...

Protecting your company’s information is not something to be taken lightly. Bill Collins, director of national accounts at Servco, and Hasshi Sudler, professor at Villanova University, share ways your firm can safeguard its information from cybercriminals and prepare for the event that you are hacked.

For building professionals interested in learning how to meet today’s more stringent performance standards without compromising appearance and daylight, we sat down to chat with curtain wall manager at Technical Glass Products, Chuck Knickerbocker. Listen in as Chuck discusses curtain wall considerations to meet performance requirements, how to achieve sleek profiles to maximize daylighting, and m...

On May 28th, we're hosting a free webinar, "Through-Wall Flashings and Transition Membranes: Selection & Installation.” This presentation will cover a detailed explanation of the challenges and solutions facing through-wall flashings and transition membranes. To talk about this upcoming webinar, we’re joined by Meagan Elfert, Vice President of York Flashings. Register for this free webinar tod...

Jill Bloom, Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, sits down with Stephanie Stubbs, VP of Technical Solutions at NIBS. Stephanie is here today to chat about NIBS' 50th anniversary, and the upcoming Building Innovation Conference. Building Innovation is one of the premiere meetings for all who impact the built environment to find solutions. Watch as Stephanie chats about what attendees can expect t...

The Biden-Harris Administration released Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector, a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from buildings by 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2050. To talk about this, Building Enclosure was joined by Carolyn Snyder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Buildings and Industry at the U.S. Department of Energy.