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Keith Simon and Stephen Shanks presenting webinar on the Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency in a webinar series for the Air Barrier Association of America.

This course equips owners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of commercial energy efficiency codes and their critical role in sustainable and energy-efficient building design. We will delve into the most recent and upcoming energy codes and standards, with a focus on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC, and explore their implications for building enclosure design and  performance. Through engaging case studies and real-world examples, participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing energy codes and BECx in their projects.

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About the Presenters

Stephen Shanks, CxA, BECxP, NDT Level III is a building scientist and commissioning provider with over 40 years of experience. He possesses a unique blend of expertise in physics and building construction. His knowledge and experience allow him to effectively bridge theory and practice. Stephen is a subject matter expert for Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx), Air Barriers, Whole Building Airtightness Testing (WBAT), and Thermal-Infrared (IR) Examinations. He is actively engaged in various industry standard and code development committees, including ASHRAE Technical Committees 4.4 Building Envelope Performance and 7.9 Building Commissioning, and ASTM Committee E06 Performance of Buildings. Stephen serves as a Vice President at Salas O’Brien.

An expert in building enclosure technology, Keith Simon, FAIA, BECxP, CxA+BE, CPHC, LEED AP, CEI addresses the critical and often unmet need for ensuring and improving building performance, resilience, and durability by guiding design teams, educating future architects, and facilitating interdisciplinary exchange. Keith serves as Vice President of Design Phase Services for Salas O’Brien.

About ABAA

The Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) is a national, not-for-profit trade association that consists of a wide cross section of stakeholders in the building enclosure industry. Their membership includes manufacturers, architects, engineers, trade contractors, researchers, testing & audit agencies, consultants and building owners.

About Salas O’Brien

Salas O’Brien is an engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for the past ten years on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.

For more details or to set up an interview, please contact Stacy Lake, Director of Corporate Communications.