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A Breakdown of Air Leakage Testing in LEED v5 BD+C

A building that leaks air wastes energy, struggles to maintain comfort, and accumulates moisture in ways that can undermine the envelope's long-term durability
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Daniel Overbey
June 29, 2026

For most of LEED's history, systematic field testing of air leakage was optional – something advanced teams did voluntarily, not something the rating system demanded.


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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 is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
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Jay Saldana
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.
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Last Chance to Nominate: Building Enclosure Leadership Award Deadline Extended to June 19

Building Enclosure Announces Final Extension for Leadership Award Nominations
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
June 16, 2026

The deadline to submit nominations for the Building Enclosure Leadership Awards has been extended to June 19, 2026, giving industry professionals one final opportunity to recognize the leaders shaping the future of the building enclosure industry.


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Gale Associates Managing Partner Steven Marshall and Director of Human Resources Lynette Young accepting the 2026 Wage Equity Impact Award

Gale Associates, Inc. Receives 2026 Wage Equity Impact Award

The Wage Equity Impact Awards recognize employers that have demonstrated a commitment to understanding and addressing gender and racial wage gaps through data analysis, transparency, and continuous improvement
June 15, 2026

Gale Associates, Inc. has been recognized by the Boston Women's Workforce Council (BWWC) with a 2026 Wage Equity Impact Award for its commitment to advancing pay equity and workplace opportunities through participation in the organization's 100% Talent Compact.


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The Foundry in Providence

Gale Associates, Inc. Opens Providence, Rhode Island Office

The new office strengthens Gale’s presence in the region and enhances the firm’s ability to serve clients throughout Rhode Island and Southern New England
June 1, 2026

Gale Associates, Inc. announced the opening of its new Rhode Island office at The Foundry in Providence, a nationally recognized historic landmark and one of the city’s most distinctive commercial campuses.


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LEED v5 and the Cost Impacts of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019

By hitching their wagon to the horse of Standard 90.1, LEED-related hard costs are rising and becoming increasingly misaligned with low-margin project cost models based largely on minimum energy standards within the project’s regulatory context
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Daniel Overbey
June 1, 2026

By hitching their wagon to the horse of Standard 90.1, LEED-related hard costs are rising and becoming increasingly misaligned with low-margin project cost models based largely on minimum energy standards within the project’s regulatory context.


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IIBEC Calls for Abstract for Presentations at the 2027 International Convention & Trade Show

Abstract submissions are due Monday, April 27, 2026
March 19, 2026

IIBEC is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2027 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX, March 18–21, 2027


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Register Now for IIBEC 2026

2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show Set for Sacramento, California, March 12–15
January 21, 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show, March 12–15 in Sacramento, California.


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Is Building Envelope Commissioning Required in LEED v5?

What does LEED v5 BD+C actually say about BECx and fundamental commissioning?
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Daniel Overbey
October 27, 2025

Under the LEED v5 BD+C prerequisite EAp3 Fundamental Commissioning, there are five specific requirements regarding building envelop commissioning.


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IIBEC’s CBECxP Certification Program Receives ANAB Accreditation

This prestigious accreditation confirms that the CBECxP program meets rigorous requirements for fairness, impartiality, and competency-based assessment
October 20, 2025

IIBEC announced that its Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP) certification program has been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board under the international standard ISO/IEC 17024.  


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April 9, 2026

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.

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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.

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