Alex Barrego

Alex Barrego is a Sr Product Manager at PrimeSource Building Products focused primarily on the building envelope and driving innovation for the brand Grip-Rite®. During his 10 years in the industry, Barrego has developed multiple industry-leading building envelope products focused around performance and efficiency.

The Economic Case for Climate-Resilient Construction

Our buildings are on the front lines of changing global climate

Alex Barrego

May 5, 2025

Understanding the true value of these construction shifts means looking beyond the price tag. When approached strategically, these solutions reduce long-term recovery costs, enhance property performance, and provide a critical hedge against the rising financial risks of a changing climate.

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

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

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.

Alex Barrego

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The Economic Case for Climate-Resilient Construction

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