Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)

The Center of Excellence for the Air Barrier Industry

Upcoming Events

ABAA Spray Polyurethane Foam Training Course

February 14th - 16th, 2012
Hudson, OH
8:00

The next Spray Polyurethane Installer Certification Training course will be held on February 14-16th, 2012 in Hudson, OH.

This course is designed to teach experienced SPF installers how to create an Air Barrier using Spray Polyurethane Foam. For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: January 31, 2012

The Installer Certification Training course will take place February 14-15th from 8:00am - approx. 4:30pm and February 16th from 8:00am - 1:00pm.

The Quality Assurance Program Administrator course will take place on February 14th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Classroom & Hands on Training Location:
Giambrone Companies
10000 Aurora-Hudson Road
Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: 330-656-0700


Recommended Hotels:
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
9783 St. Rt. 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 422-1166

Wingate by Wyndham – Streetsboro
9679 St. Rt. 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 422-9900

Comfort Inn & Suites - Streetsboro
9172 Market Square Dr., Streetsboro, OH, 44241
Phone: (330) 422-6446

Holiday Inn Express - Streetsboro
9459 St. Rt. 14, Streetsboro, OH, 44241
877-660-8550


Airport: - -Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC)
*(40 min drive to training site/hotel)



*Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel costs.

Any questions? Please call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888


ABAA Self Adhered & Fluid Applied Training Course

March 6th - 8th, 2012
Emeryville, CA
8:00 AM

A Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Challenge course will be held on March 6th-8th, 2012 in Emeryville, CA.

This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: February 21, 2012.

The Installer Certification training course will take place on March 6th-7th from 8:00am to 4:30pm and on March 8th from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

The Quality Assurance Program Administrator course is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Classroom Location:
Association for Energy Affordability
2200 Powell Street, Room D
Emeryville, CA 94608
510-431-1795

Hands-On Location:
Allied Building Products
1077 Eastmore HWY
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-526-8411

Recommended Airport - Oakland International Airport

Recommended Hotel -
Hilton Garden Inn San Fransisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
1800 Powell Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
510-285-1706

Please complete and fax the registration form attached below.

Questions? - call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888


New 5 day Spray Polyurethane Foam Training Course

March 26th - 30th, 2012
East Windsor, NJ
8:00 am

A new Spray Polyurethane Foam Installer Training course will be held on March 26-30, 2012 in East Windsor, NJ.

This course is designed specifically for installers who are new to Spray Polyurethane Foam Installation.

Installers will learn:
Equipment care and troubleshooting, Building science,
Transition membranes,
Health & Safety,
Material Selection,
and much, much more!

Each day will include hands-on time with equipment and practice time spraying, providing students with a solid foundation in SPF installation.

Building Professionals SPF Training courses offer:
-50/50 ratio of hands-on to classroom training

-One Instructor for every 8 students with maximum 16 students/class

-A variety of mock-up situations (crawl-spaces, garage ceilings, cathedral ceilings)

-Troubleshooting equipment

-Exams Proctored for ABAA Certification


DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: March 12, 2012

Classroom & Hands on Training Location:
Coastal Insulation Corp.
100 Lake Drive
East Windsor, NJ 08520
(800) 535-0028

Recommended Hotel:
Holiday Inn
399 Monmouth St.
East Windsor, NJ 08520
888) 465-4329

Airport: - Newark International Airport

*Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel costs.

Any questions? Please call the Building Professionals Training office at 866-262-6322


BEST3 Conference: “High Performance Buildings — Combining Field Experience with Innovation”

April 2nd - 4th, 2012
Atlanta, Georgia



Time is running out to take advantage of the early bird rates for the National Institute of Building Sciences/Building Enclosure Council-Atlanta's "Building Enclosure Science & Technology" (BEST3) Conference, to be held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia, April 2-4, 2012. Registering now online could save you up to 35% over the cost of on-site registration.



For three days, BEST3 Conference presenters will delve into building systems that deliver high energy efficiency, good indoor climate and long-term performance. Presentations by building envelope experts will offer the latest research and practice on net-zero buildings, commissioning, foam insulations, quality management, vacuum insulated panels, whole systems design, interior and exterior insulation applications, methodologies, models and modeling.

Visit the conference website to check out the updated program for the sessions that BEST suit your learning needs and interests. Take note of the new addition to the program on Wednesday afternoon: Conference Track Chairs David Yarbrough and Mark Bomberg have assembled a "grand finale" international panel discussion on "Future Trends of Energy Efficiency in Building Enclosures: What Can Be Done, What Should Be Done, Are the National Programs Doing It?" Join the debate with experts David E. Claridge, John Straube, Jan Kosny and Mariusz Paszkowski.

Click to visit the Conference's web site


    ABAA Field Auditor Training

    April 10th - 12th, 2012
    Chicago, IL
    8:00 am

    The next Field Auditor Training course will be held on April 10th-12th, 2012 in Chicago, IL.

    Required Skills:
    •Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
    •A minimum of three years of related experience (construction/inspection/quality assurance) or any equivalent combination of training and experience with working knowledge in the areas of commercial waterproofing, roofing or building envelope experience
    •Ability to review commercial plans and specifications
    •Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook and electronic pictures and files.
    •Completion of the ABAA Auditor 2 day training session to educate auditors on ABAA standards, requirements, materials and audit process.
    •Successfully pass the qualifying certification exam and completion of the licensing process

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: March 30th, 2012.

    The Field Auditor Training course will take place on April 10th-11th from 8:00am to 4:00pm and on April 12th from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

    Classroom & Hands on Location:
    Hyatt Regency Chicago
    151 East Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60601
    312-565-1234

    Recommended Hotel:
    Hyatt Regency Chicago
    151 East Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60601
    312-565-1234
    www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com

    Recommended Airport - Chicago Midway International Airport

    Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel costs.

    Please complete and fax the registration form attached below.

    Questions? - call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888


    ABAA Self Adhered & Fluid Applied Training Course

    April 10th - 12th, 2012
    Chicago, IL
    8:00 am

    The next Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Challenge course will be held on April 10th-12th, 2012 in Chicago, IL.

    This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: March 30th, 2012.

    The Installer Certification training course will take place on April 10th-11th from 8:00am to 4:00pm and on April 12th from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

    Classroom & Hands on Location:
    Hyatt Regency Chicago
    151 East Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60601
    312-565-1234

    Recommended Hotel:
    Hyatt Regency Chicago
    151 East Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60601
    312-565-1234
    www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com

    Recommended Airport - Chicago Midway International Airport

    Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel costs.


    Please complete and fax the registration form attached below.

    Questions? - call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888


    ABAA Spray Polyurethane Foam Training Course

    April 10th - 12th, 2012
    Chicago, IL
    8:00 am

    The next Spray Polyurethane Installer Certification Training course will be held on April 10-12, 2012 in Chicago, IL.

    This course is designed to teach experienced SPF installers how to create an Air Barrier using Spray Polyurethane Foam. For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: March 30, 2012

    The Installer Certification Training course will take place April 10th-11th from 8:00am - approx. 4:00pm and April 12th from 8:00am - 12:00pm.

    Classroom & Hands on Training Location:
    Hyatt Regency Chicago
    151 East Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60601
    312-565-1234


    Recommended Hotel:
    Hyatt Regency Chicago
    151 East Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60601
    312-565-1234
    www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com

    Airport: - Chicago Midway International Airport(MDW)



    *Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel costs.

    Any questions? Please call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888


    ABAA Quality Assurance Program Administrator Training Course

    April 12th - 12th, 2012
    Chicago, IL
    1:00 pm

    The next Quality Assurance Program Administrator Training course will be held on April 12th, 2012 in Chicago, IL.

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: March 30th, 2012.

    The Quality Assurance Program Administrator Training course will take place on April 12th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

    Classroom Location:
    Hyatt Regency Chicago
    151 East Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60601
    312-565-1234

    Recommended Hotel:
    Hyatt Regency Chicago
    151 East Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60601
    312-565-1234
    www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com

    Recommended Airport - Chicago Midway International Airport

    Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel costs.

    Please complete and fax the registration form attached below.

    Questions? - call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888


    ABAA Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Training Course

    April 24th - 26th, 2012
    Sanford, ME
    8:00

    A Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Challenge course will be held on April 24-26, 2012 in Sanford, ME.

    This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: April 10, 2012.

    The Installer Certification training course will take place on April 24-25th from 8:00am to 4:30pm and on April 26th from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

    The Quality Assurance Program Administrator course is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

    Classroom Location:
    Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit
    900 Post Road, Wells, Maine 04090
    207-646-0555

    Hands-on Location:
    York Manufacturing Inc.
    43 Community Drive, Sanford, ME 04073
    1-800-551-2828

    Recommended Airport - Portsmouth Int’l Airport at Pease (KPSM))

    Recommended Hotels:
    Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit
    900 Post Road
    Wells, Maine 04090
    207-646-0555


    Please complete and fax the registration form attached below.

    Questions? - call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888


    ABAA Spray Polyurethane Foam Training Course

    May 15th - 17th, 2012
    Hudson, OH
    8:00 AM

    The next Spray Polyurethane Installer Certification Training course will be held on May 15th-17th, 2012 in Hudson, OH.

    This course is designed to teach experienced SPF installers how to create an Air Barrier using Spray Polyurethane Foam. For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: May 1st, 2012

    The Installer Certification Training course will take place May 15th-16th from 8:00am - approx. 4:30pm and May 17th from 8:00am - 1:00pm.

    The Quality Assurance Program Administrator course will take place on May 15th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

    Classroom & Hands on Training Location:
    Giambrone Companies
    10000 Aurora-Hudson Road
    Hudson, OH 44236
    Phone: 330-656-0700


    Recommended Hotels:
    Fairfield Inn by Marriott
    9783 St. Rt. 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241
    (330) 422-1166

    Wingate by Wyndham – Streetsboro
    9679 St. Rt. 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241
    (330) 422-9900

    Comfort Inn & Suites - Streetsboro
    9172 Market Square Dr., Streetsboro, OH, 44241
    Phone: (330) 422-6446

    Holiday Inn Express - Streetsboro
    9459 St. Rt. 14, Streetsboro, OH, 44241
    877-660-8550


    Airport: - -Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC)
    *(40 min drive to training site/hotel)



    *Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel costs.

    Any questions? Please call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888


    ABAA Self Adhered and Fluid Applied Training Course

    May 22nd - 24th, 2012
    Charlotte, NC
    8:00

    The next Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Challenge course will be held on May 22nd-24th, 2012 in Charlotte, NC.

    This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: May 8th, 2012.

    The Installer Certification training course will take place on May 22nd-23rd from 8:00am to 4:30pm and on May 24th from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

    The Quality Assurance Program Administrator course is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22nd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

    Classroom & Hands on Location:
    Carolinas Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Inc.(CRSMCA)
    710 Imperial Court
    Charlotte, NC 28273
    Phone: 704-556-1228

    Recommended Hotel:
    Holiday Inn Express
    805 West Arrowood Road
    Charlotte, NC 28217
    704) 971-8720
    *(5 min. drive from training site)
    (please reference ABAA when booking to receive discounted rate)


    Recommended Airport - Charlotte Douglas Int’l Airport (CLT)

    Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel costs.


    Please complete and fax the registration form attached below.

    Questions? - call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888


    ABAA Self Adhered and Fluid Applied Materials Training Course

    June 26th - 28th, 2012
    Emeryville, CA
    8:00 am

    A Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Challenge course will be held on June 26th-28th, 2012 in Emeryville, CA.

    This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: June 12, 2012.

    The Installer Certification training course will take place on June 26th-27th from 8:00am to 4:30pm and on June 28th from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

    The Quality Assurance Program Administrator course is scheduled for Tuesday, June 26th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

    Classroom Location:
    Association for Energy Affordability
    2200 Powell Street, Room D
    Emeryville, CA 94608
    510-431-1795

    Hands-On Location:
    Allied Building Products
    1077 Eastmore HWY
    Berkeley, CA 94710
    510-526-8411

    Recommended Airport - Oakland International Airport

    Recommended Hotel -
    Hilton Garden Inn San Fransisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
    1800 Powell Street
    Emeryville, CA 94608
    510-285-1706

    Please complete and fax the registration form attached below.

    Questions? - call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888


    ABAA Spray Polyurethane Foam Training Course

    September 18th - 20th, 2012
    East Windsor, NJ
    8:00 am

    The next Spray Polyurethane Installer Certification Training course will be held on September 18th-20th, 2012 in East Windsor, NJ.

    This course is designed to teach experienced SPF installers how to create an Air Barrier using Spray Polyurethane Foam. For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: September 4th, 2012

    The Installer Certification Training course will take place September 18th-19th from 8:00am - approx. 4:00pm and September 20th from 8:00am - 12:00pm.

    Classroom & Hands on Training Location:
    Coastal Insulation Corp.
    100 Lake Drive
    East Windsor, NJ 08520
    (800) 535-0028

    Recommended Hotel:
    Holiday Inn
    399 Monmouth St.
    East Windsor, NJ 08520
    (609) 448-7000

    Airport: - Newark International Airport

    *Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel costs.

    Any questions? Please call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888


    ABAA Self Adhered & Fluid Applied Training Course

    September 25th - 27th, 2012
    Hudson, OH
    8:00 am

    A Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Challenge course will be held on September 25th-27th, 2012 in Hudson, OH.

    This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: September 11, 2012.

    The Installer Certification training course will take place on September 25th-26th from 8:00am to 4:30pm and on September 27th from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

    The Quality Assurance Program Administrator course is scheduled for Tuesday, September 25th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

    Classroom & Hands On Location:
    Giambrone Companies
    10000 Aurora-Hudson Road
    Hudson, OH 44236
    Phone: 330-656-0700

    Recommended Airport - Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC)
    *(40 min drive to training site/hotel)

    Recommended Hotels:

    Fairfield Inn by Marriott
    9783 St. Rt. 14
    Streetsboro, OH 44241
    (330) 422-1166

    Wingate by Wyndham – Streetsboro
    9679 St. Rt. 14,
    Streetsboro, OH 44241
    (330) 422-9900

    Please complete and fax the registration form attached below.

    Questions? - call the ABAA office at 866-956-5888

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