Allana Buick & Bers (ABB) applies years of technical knowledge gained through forensic building envelope analysis to assist project teams achieve high performance, low maintenance building enclosures that integrate seamlessly into the project architecture.
Therefore, as part of our continued technical learning, we share our gained knowledge in the format of seminars and training programs. Visit seminars.abbae.com to see seminar availability and sign-ups.
We offer continued learning seminars and training program, with AIA approved learning credits for each seminar. If you would like to request a program, please contact us.
AIA Approved Learning Seminars & Training Programs
ABB offers roofing, exterior wall, waterproofing, building performance, and building envelope programs. To schedule a a technical learning program for your office or in your area, please contact us.
Technical Learning Resources
- 2006 Design of Exterior Wall Assemblies
- 2007 Design of Exterior Wall Assemblies
- Avoiding Condensation Problems 2007 Pacific Building Trade Expo
- Air Barrier Assemblies and Continuous Insulation
- Avoiding Condensation in Low-Sloped Roofing
- Below Grade Waterproofing Bentonite Case Study Only
- Below Grade Waterproofing Introduction to Basic Types of Waterproofing and Vapor Barrier Systems
- Bentonite HDPE Composite Waterproofing Systems – Below-grade Applications, Failures, and Solutions
- Bentonite Presentation
- Bentonite Waterproofing Case Studies
- Building Envelope Commissioning
- Building Envelope Preventive Maintenance and Repair – Roofs, Solar, Curtain Walls, Exterior Cladding; and Budgeting Tips
- Building Performance Testing
- Building Skin Failures
- Built Up Roofs
- California Building Code + 2006 IBC Transition form 1997 UBC Building Envelope Issues
- Condensation Control Mechanisms in Exterior Wall Assemblies
- Cool and Green Roofs
- Critical Review of the Life Span of TPO and PVC
- Critical Review of the Life Span of TPO and PVC – Other roofs in Las Vegas
- Curtain Wall Failures
- Design of Exterior Wall Assemblies
- Drainage Materials for Garden Roofs
- Extreme Makeovers Hawaii Buildings, Facilities and Property Management Expo
- Fenestrations Vinyl Windows
- Forensic Analysis of Roofing Systems
- Fundamentals of Energy Conservation Design
- Green Roofs Dead or Alive
- Hawaii Air Barrier Requirements
- Hawaii Air Barriers and Continuous Insulation
- Hawaii – Air Barrier Assemblies and Continuous Insulation
- Hawaii – Alternative Energy Applications
- Hawaii – Critical Review of the Life Span of TPO and PVC
- Horizontal Above Grade Waterproofing
- Increasing Your Property Value Recognizing Leaks and Problems
- International Building Code Transition from 1997 UBC: Building Envelope Issues
- International Roofing Expo – Chapter 8 Drainage Part 2
- International Roofing Expo – Forensic Analysis Roofing Systems
- Life Cycle Cost Analysis
- Life Cycle Costing
- Life Expectancy and Longevity of Buildings and Assemblies
- Maintenance and Repair Strategies
- Marina Harbor Podium Deck Waterproofing – Cancun
- Moisture Movement and Condensation Control in Exterior Wall Assemblies
- Multi-ply Bituminous Waterproofing
- Performance Issues with Vinyl Windows
- Performance of Weather Resistive Barriers
- Plaza Deck Waterproofing and Design Considerations
- Proper Selection of Roof Types
- Proper Selection of Roof Types – 12 Roof Types Considered
- Recognize Leaks and Problems
- Reno – Mastering the Design Issues of Solar Photovoltaic Installations on An Existing Roof
- Retrofit Fire Protection Systems
- Retrofit Garden Roof
- Roofing and Waterproofing Construction Defects Money Decision Tools
- Roofing and Waterproofing Seminar – Vegas
- Roofing, Exterior Wall and Waterproofing Design Issues Construction Defects
- Roofs Can Last In Excess of 30 Years But Most Do Not
- Sealant Failure and Design Criteria
- Solar PV Design and Benefits for New Construction
- Strategies For Selection of Roofing Systems
- Sustainable Solutions
- Tampa FL – The Fundamentals of Energy Conservation Design
- The Time is Now – Structural Issues Building Envelope Components
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Understanding Common Roofing Issues & Replacement Options
- Understanding the Common Causes of Condensation Recognize Water Vapor
- Vinyl Glazing Case Study
- Waterproofing is Not Skin Deep
- A Critical Review of the Life Span of TPO, PVC and Other Single Ply Roof Membranes
- Avoiding Condensation in Low-Sloped Roofing Assemblies
- Bentonite HDPE Composite Waterproofing Systems Below-Grade Applications, Failures, and Solutions
- Building Envelope Commissioning
- Building Performance Testing Paper
- Common Defects and Failure Modes In Cement Plaster
- Condensation Control Mechanisms in Exterior Wall Assemblies
- Curtain Wall Failures – Design or Products
- Curtain Wall Issues, Problems, and Solutions
- Fenestrations – Vinyl Windows
- Horizontal Above Grade Waterproofing
- Mastering the Design Issues of Solar Photovoltaic Installations on an Existing Roof
- Performance of WRB In Stucco Assembly
- The Fundamentals of Proper Energy Conservation Design
- Don’t Soley Rely On Sub-contractors To Prevent Liability Proactively Mitigate Your Risk
- Optimizing Building Ventilation – Why And How?
- Mitigate Risk Of Defective Construction We Are Here To Support You
- HVAC Ventilation For Virus Control And Prevention
- Ductless Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems
- Window Condensation And Leak Issues
- Solar Thermal 101 An Introduction To STE
- Solar Photovolatics 101 Intro To Solar PV
- Solar Integration
- Prevent Cracking Plaster
- Painting Projects How Hard Can They Be?
- Demand Based Energy Conservation For Building Chilled Water Systems
- The Facts About Toxic Drywall
- Title 24: How It Affects Roofing
- HVAC Optimization
- Exterior Insulation And Finish Systems (EIFS 101)
- Construction Observations By Design Professionals