Jay Saldana

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Achieving Certification Goals Through Roofing

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LEED v5 Is Changing the Sustainability Conversation — And Roofing Is Becoming a Critical Design Strategy

Lindsay Lewis

Jay Saldana

June 24, 2026

This discussion with Jay Saldana of Amrize/Elevate explores building enclosure commissioning, the upcoming LEED v4/v4.1 sunset, and Elevate's new LEED v5 Credit Guide for building professionals.

Insulation is No Longer Just Insulation

Jay Saldana

March 7, 2018

A well-designed enclosure must not only insulate, but must control moisture, air temperature and vapor

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

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

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

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

Articles by Jay Saldana

LEED v5 Is Changing the Sustainability Conversation — And Roofing Is Becoming a Critical Design Strategy

Insulation is No Longer Just Insulation

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