Articles by Lindsay Lewis

Chadwick Collins, SPRI’s Technical Director, tells us all about what SPRI’s been working on behind the scenes and some new updates, including the 2025 revision of the RD-1 standard, formally titled ANSI/SPRI RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

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Updates to RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.

April 20, 2025

Chadwick Collins, SPRI’s Technical Director, tells us all about what SPRI’s been working on and some new updates, including the 2025 revision of the RD-1 standard, formally titled ANSI/SPRI RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains.

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Call for Abstracts Open for the 2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show

Submission Deadline: April 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET

Lindsay Lewis

April 9, 2025

IIBEC is now accepting abstracts for the 2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show, taking place March 12–15, 2026, at the SAFE Convention Center in Sacramento, Calif.

Prepare for the CABS Exam at the 2025 ABAA Conference

This year’s conference features targeted learning experiences to help attendees succeed

Lindsay Lewis

April 8, 2025

The Air Barrier Association of America announced that the 2025 ABAA Conference is a prime opportunity for professionals to prepare for the Certified Air Barrier Specialist exam.

PODCAST

Balancing Resiliency with Affordable Building Solutions

Design Draw Build’s Director of Design-Build Integration, Justin Yonker, discusses how architects can focus on strategies that ensure long-term sustainability and adaptability without compromising on affordability.

Lindsay Lewis

April 3, 2025

PODCAST

Designing for Aging in Place

How thoughtful interior design in senior living enhances tenant satisfaction, reduces turnover, and increases net operating income—all while staying within budget.

Lindsay Lewis

March 30, 2025

How thoughtful interior design in senior living enhances tenant satisfaction, reduces turnover, and increases net operating income—all while staying within budget.

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Take Your Knowledge to the Next Level with Expert-Led Sessions at the ABAA Conference

Don't miss these sessions during day two of the conference

Lindsay Lewis

March 12, 2025

The Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) has announced some expert-led educational sessions during Day 2 of the conference on Wednesday, May 7.

PODCAST

Supporting Communities Devastated by Natural Disasters

Lindsay Lewis

March 11, 2025

PSMJ Resources, Inc. together with METALCON, is calling on industry partners to support the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, an organization focused on rebuilding communities affected by natural disasters. Founder and CEO, Frank A. Stasiowski, sat with us recently to discuss how the industry can help with this initiative.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Design

Part 2 of a 2-Part Series

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Part two of a round-up of women in the design, engineering and construction fields. Hear from multiple perspectives on what women are experiencing and where the industry is going.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Building Envelope Consultant Brings a New Perspective to the Industry

Phoebe McCartan

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Phoebe McCartan talks about being new in her field, and how sustainability is the core of her work.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Women Lead the Way in Creating Inclusive Spaces

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Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Yanitza Brongers-Marrero talks about how architecture shapes the way we want to function in the world.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU: 1 IIBEC CEH

On-Demand This presentation will discuss the opportunity, challenges and limitation present when considering acceptance of test data extended to support substitution or modification to an assembly.

The Critical Aspect of Air and Water-Resistant Barriers Within the Building Envelope

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH

On-Demand This course explores the critical nature of the air barrier with an emphasis on how a structure interacts with the environment around it. Gain knowledge on the trends in the marketplace, advancements in technology, and the importance of specifying the correct air and water resistive barrier for your project.

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Articles by Lindsay Lewis

Updates to RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

Call for Abstracts Open for the 2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show

Prepare for the CABS Exam at the 2025 ABAA Conference

Balancing Resiliency with Affordable Building Solutions

Designing for Aging in Place

Take Your Knowledge to the Next Level with Expert-Led Sessions at the ABAA Conference

Supporting Communities Devastated by Natural Disasters

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Design

Building Envelope Consultant Brings a New Perspective to the Industry

Women Lead the Way in Creating Inclusive Spaces

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