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Enclosure Experts, the podcast presented by Building Enclosure, is the go-to resource for architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants who design and deliver high-performance building enclosures. Each episode explores critical topics in the building envelope industry, from air barriers and insulation to roofing, facades, and waterproofing systems. Featuring expert interviews, technical insights, and the latest building science trends, this podcast helps professionals stay ahead of evolving codes, sustainability standards, and construction practices. Whether you’re solving moisture problems, boosting energy efficiency, or improving durability, Enclosure Experts delivers practical knowledge to strengthen your projects and your business.
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Enclosure Experts, the podcast presented by Building Enclosure, is the go-to resource for architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants who design and deliver high-performance building enclosures. Each episode explores critical topics in the building envelope industry, from air barriers and insulation to roofing, facades, and waterproofing systems. Featuring expert interviews, technical insights, and the latest building science trends, this podcast helps professionals stay ahead of evolving codes, sustainability standards, and construction practices. Whether you’re solving moisture problems, boosting energy efficiency, or improving durability, Enclosure Experts delivers practical knowledge to strengthen your projects and your business.
Matt Stevens, Building Envelope & Architectural Consultant with Sika, joined us recently to talk about his webinar, “Polyiso CI: The Optimal Air & Water-Resistive Barrier Solution”. Listen in as Matt chats about how foil-faced polyiso insulation plays a major role in this discussion, and some common misconceptions about using continuous insulation, and how polyiso challenges those assumptions.
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Sean Walker, Product Manager with Citadel Architectural Products, joined us recently to chat about his webinar, “Pane-Less: The Glazing Infill Panel Advantage”. Listen in as Sean talks about what glazing infill panels are and why they’ve become such a valuable option in today’s building envelope design.
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Building Enclosure sits down with Stevan Vinci, our 2025 Building Enclosure Leadership Award Winner, to celebrate his outstanding contributions to the industry. Stevan shares his professional journey, his passion for building science and sustainability, and the experiences that have shaped his global impact.
We’re joined by Matt Braun and Jason Conley—both Building Design Managers for GAF—to explore the critical role of roof systems in resilient building design. Matt and Jason share practical strategies and key design considerations that help roofs resist wind, manage water, and ensure buildings remain operable in the aftermath of a storm.
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Jason Wilen, an associate principal at Klein and Hoffman in Chicago, joined us on behalf of the Coalition for Sustainable Roofing to chat about the organization and what they’re working on lately. Listen in to hear about some of COSUR’s key issues and how they work with manufacturers to better our industry.
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Catch an exclusive preview of the upcoming webinar “Development and Adoption of Air Leakage in Building Codes” featuring Theresa Weston, building science research professional and owner of The Holt Weston Consultancy. Theresa shares her expertise on how air leakage control requirements have evolved in ASHRAE 90.1 and the IECC, the differences between model codes and adopted regulations, and the challenges states face when implementing energy efficiency codes. Listeners will gain valuable insight into future trends shaping code adoption.
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Get an exclusive preview the live webinar “Designing Roofs to Withstand Nature’s Worst”. Presenters Andrea Wagner Watts, Building Science Education Manager for GAF | Siplast, and Erin Andes, Director of Design Outreach for GAF | Siplast, share insights into designing resilient commercial roofs. They also explore updates to ASCE 7-2022 wind requirements, the importance of edge metal codes, and strategies for withstanding severe hail events.
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Mark Graham, Vice President of Technical Services for the National Roofing Contractors Association, joined us to talk about some current, technical events going on in the commercial roofing industry. Listen in as Mark talks about the new code adoptions in Wisconsin and New York, and more.
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David Mercer, Regional Sales Manager for Carlisle Architectural Metals, joined us to discuss his webinar, “Fit to Be Clad. Evaluating, Selecting and Pricing Architectural Metal Cladding Systems”. Listen in to hear David talk about how material choices—such as aluminum, galvanized steel, and zinc—affect long-term performance and cost in architectural cladding systems.
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Chadwick Collins, SPRI’s Technical Director, joined us recently to chat about what SPRI has been working on lately and some standards that are being revised. Listen in to hear what the association has been doing behind the scenes.
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Brad Van Dam, Vice President of Growth, Carlisle Architectural Metals, joined us to chat about his webinar, “Loss Mitigation Through Building Design: Edge Metal Insights to Reduce Risk and Raise Resilience”. Listen in to hear how recent increases in natural disaster events influenced building code requirements for roof edge securement.
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Matt Copeland, founder of Copeland Building Envelope Consulting, and Jennifer Keegan, Senior Director of Building & Roofing Science for GAF, joined us recently to discuss their webinar, “Understanding & Designing for Moisture Movement”. Listen in to hear some of the most common challengers designers face when addressing moisture movement in buildings.
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Joanna Giovanoli, Senior Marketing Manager for the Infrastructure and Wire & Cable markets at Dow, joins us to chat about the strategy behind high-performance building enclosures, and the advanced materials hidden within our walls, floors and foundations.
Building Enclosure's Publisher, Jill Bloom, sits down with IIBEC's President and CEO, Brian Pallasch, to discuss IIBEC's highly anticipated Building Enclosure Symposium, set for October 26–28 in St. Louis. The event will also showcase 30 exhibitors, offering attendees direct access to the latest materials, systems, and technologies in the building enclosure industry. Listen in to hear more.
Andrea Wagner Watts, Building Science Education Manager for GAF | Siplast Building & Roofing Science, and Benjamin Meyer, Building Enclosure Business Director with Siplast, joined us recently to talk about their webinar, “Future-Proofing Buildings with Whole-Building AWBs.” Listen and watch as Andi and Benjamin discuss why resilience is becoming a core priority in modern building design, particularly in light of increasingly severe weather events.
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Steve Burns, Founder of The Well-Designed Firm, joins us to chat about his webinar, "The 60-Minute MBA for Architects". Listen in as Steve discusses why a “business-thinking” mindset is essential for architects, and the most common business blind spots architects tend to have, and how can they begin to address them.
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Jeff Henry, Metal Construction Association's executive director, joined us to chat about the formation of the new Metal Resilience Council. Listen as Jeff explains what inspired the formation of the council, and how metal construction uniquely contributes to resilience in the face of climate-related threats and natural disasters.
Many of tariffs announced earlier this year by the Trump Administration are set to take place this month and there are some indications that a comprehensive deal with China could be in the works. Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, explains the recent news and potential impact on the roofing industry and other skilled tradespeople.
“You’re going to see more and more trade deals, similar to what we saw with the (United Kingdom) just a few weeks ago … and the chaotic nature that we saw at the beginning of Q2 I think is going to start dying down,” Cotney said.
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Don Allen, executive director of the Steel Framing Industry Association, joined us to chat about his webinar, “Sustainable Steel Framing in the Building Envelope.” Listen in as Don goes over some of the biggest misconceptions architects and engineers still have about steel framing in terms of sustainability, and how design professionals can take full advantage of steel’s sustainability benefits in their upcoming projects.
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Albert Carrillo, CEO of the Western Wall & Ceiling Contractor Association, joins us to chat about his webinar, “Sealed and Delivered: The Role of Water-Resistive Barriers.” Listen in as Albert goes into detail about some key building code requirements for water-resistive barriers in exterior wall assemblies, and how building codes influence their selection and installation.
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Enclosure Experts - the Podcast powered by Building Enclosure
Enclosure Experts, the podcast presented by Building Enclosure, is the go-to resource for architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants who design and deliver high-performance building enclosures. Each episode explores critical topics in the building envelope industry, from air barriers and insulation to roofing, facades, and waterproofing systems. Featuring expert interviews, technical insights, and the latest building science trends, this podcast helps professionals stay ahead of evolving codes, sustainability standards, and construction practices. Whether you’re solving moisture problems, boosting energy efficiency, or improving durability, Enclosure Experts delivers practical knowledge to strengthen your projects and your business.
