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HB One Backer on a product mock up with TYVEK housewrap and board

HydroBlok Introduces Revolutionary Direct-to-Stud Installation Wall Application

Evolving energy codes, labor shortages and growing CI requirements have contributed to builders assembling walls with more layers, more materials and more labor at exactly the moment skilled crews are hardest to find

July 19, 2026

HydroBlok, a manufacturer of lightweight, waterproof construction systems, introduces its HB One Backer CI panel has passed testing for direct-to-stud installation in non-shear wall applications — a breakthrough that removes another costly layer from the traditional

Sika Roofing's Projects of the Year 2025

Interactive Product Spotlight

April 25, 2026

Building Enclosure invites you to check out Sika Roofing's Projects of the Year 2025 Awards.

Siplast Welcomes Back Arkadelphia High School to the RISE Center

Arkansas-Based RISE Center Gives Students the Opportunity for Hands-on Learning

December 10, 2025

Siplast recently welcomed back 11th- and 12th-grade students from Arkadelphia High School to its state-of-the-art RISE Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

BITEC Launches New and Improved StrongHold Single-Ply Roofing Systems

This next generation of roofing membranes includes enhanced versions of the company's popular TPO, PVC, and KEE membranes

August 27, 2025

BITEC, Inc. announced the launch of a new and improved line of its StrongHold single-ply roofing systems.

Nominate Your Projects for the EBEC Award

Celebrate the Year’s Most Innovative Projects

August 20, 2025

Applications are now being accepted through September 30 for IIBEC’s 3rd Annual Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting (EBEC) Awards.

Western Specialty Contractors work on salt deteriation in Florida

Western Specialty Contractors Protects Office Building from Salt Deterioration

Western Specialty Contractors’ recently completed a four-month project to restore and waterproof the façade of 444 Seabreeze Blvd. in Daytona, Fla.

July 25, 2025

Western Specialty Contractors’ Orlando, FL recently completed a four-month project to restore and waterproof the façade of 444 Seabreeze Blvd. in Daytona, Fla.

Four Risks of Rooftop Solar and How to Combat Them

These guidelines will help commercial construction teams ensure that the building enclosures beneath these arrays are ready to handle the heat, weight, and wear

May 23, 2025

The demands of a solar-ready roof call for important material specifications to help mitigate long-term risks these installations create for waterproofing, insulation performance, fire resistance, and maintenance access.

SOPREMA Hosts Grand Opening of Ohio Headquarters

September 23, 2024

The intimate event brought together key stakeholders to mark a significant milestone in the company's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and growth in the United States.

PODCAST: How Instant-Setting Cold Fluid-Applied Waterproofing Systems Solve Problems

Lindsay Lewis

September 19, 2024

Chris Panczner, the Waterproofing Product Manager for Henry Company, joined us to discuss the upcoming webinar, "Why Instant-Setting Cold Fluid-Applied Waterproofing Systems is the Sensible Choice.” Listen in as Chris chats about what an instant setting membrane is and what it does, and the benefits of cold fluid-applied waterproofing systems.

Join Polyglass at World of Concrete 2023 for their Initial Debut

January 3, 2023

Connect with Polyglass experts to discuss industry-leading building envelope and waterproofing innovations and technology.

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EVENTS

Webinar BE University

9/20/22 to 9/3/26

Contact: Demi

Go with the Flow: Tapered Insulation Fundamentals

ON DEMAND: Tapered insulation systems add positive drainage to manage water flow, prevent water infiltration, as well as insulate buildings at the roof level.

Webinar BE University

12/16/25 to 12/16/26

Contact: Demi

When Green Turns to Blue: Integrating Roof Stormwater Management Solutions

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

On-Demand This presentation will explore how to identify projects that may be good candidates for on-structure or rooftop stormwater management, tools that can help meet water management challenges and how they can be incorporated into the overburden assemblies we already specify.

Webinar BE University

1/27/26 to 1/27/27

Contact: Demi

Lessons Learned from Electronic Leak Detection Testing and Continuous Monitoring

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

On-Demand This one-hour course will cover the lessons learned from over 20 case studies regarding Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) quality control testing as part of new construction, forensic testing in existing buildings with active leaks, and continuous moisture monitoring for conventional roofing. Participants will learn about the principles outlined in the ASTM Standard Guide D7877 and ASTM Standard Practice D8231 and will be able to identify common causes for moisture intrusion.

Webinar

4/9/26 to 4/9/27

Contact: Demi

Strategies for High-Performance Below-Grade Waterproofing

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.

Roof Design Considerations That Prevent Installation Failures and Change Orders

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.

Webinar BE University

6/17/26 to 6/17/27

Contact: Demi

High-Performance Waterproofing Solutions

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

On-Demand The session explores diverse technologies, including SBS-modified bitumen, PMMA liquid-applied systems, and specialty solutions for amenity decks and vegetated roofs. By examining robust detailing strategies for complex transitions—such as penetrations and the critical junction between post-applied and pre-applied systems—architects will learn how to eliminate technical gaps.

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