Construction Instruction

We’re thrilled to announce that Ava Williams has been promoted to Director of Business Operations at Construction Instruction! In this role, Ava will streamline internal processes, enhance efficiency, and drive strategic growth, ensuring that Ci continues to scale its impact in the industry. Her leadership will strengthen our mission to guide the residential construction industry toward zero defects and zero carbon, helping build homes that prioritize performance, durability, and occupant comfort and health. Please join us in congratulating Ava on this well-deserved promotion! We’re excited about the future and her continued impact on Ci and the greater residential construction community. #Leadership #BusinessOperations #BuildingScience #SustainableConstruction #HighPerformanceHomes #EnergyEfficiency #ConstructionInstruction

Should you put house wrap behind or in front of exterior insulation? Check out this quick tip from Mark LaLiberte. For more insights on #WaterManagement and driving change in #housing, join Mark at the DuPont Performance Building Solutions booth at 11 and 1 today. See you there. #BuildingScience #ConstructionQuality #IBS2025

Justin Wilson and Heidi Stockhausen (Kirchner), MBA talk static pressure and consistent exhaust fan flow to the outside at the Broan-NuTone booth. Learn more at booth C5907. #IBS2025 #ventilation #BuildingScience #VegasBaby

Bonjour from #IBS2025! Starting the day off right at Mon Ami Gabi with good friends - Greg Rex and Kevin. Looking forward to another great day on the show floor. See you there! #BuildingScience #Collaboration #Housing

#VegasBound for #IBS2025 and #KBIS. Catch up with Construction Instruction and Building Knowledge Canada on the show floor. No booth, but will travel. Also, be sure to look for (most) of our partners in the exhibit hall. Aeroseal Broan-NuTone Copperweld DuPont Performance Building Solutions Henkel JELD-WEN, Inc. KLAASWOOD Levven Louisiana-Pacific Corporation On3 Owens Corning Panasonic North America Partel RHEIA, LLC SPAN ThermoDrain

A seamless thermal layer starts with proper installation. Ci teamed up with ROCKWOOL North America to create this animation, showing how to install Comfortboard 80 over a typical wood-frame assembly. Proper detailing at inside and outside corners is key to maintaining a continuous insulation layer—improving energy efficiency, moisture management, and fire resistance. Head over to the Ci App to watch the full animation! #ContinuousInsulation #ROCKWOOL #BuildingScience #EnergyEfficiency #HighPerformanceHomes #ThermalPerformance

Flashing back to 2020 and getting ready for #IBS2025. Ci will be out in force for IBS and #KBIS -- catching up with friends, sharing #BuildingScience know-how, and looking for the coolest new products and companies to drive zero defects and #ZeroEnergy in #housing. Look for these folks on the show floor or reach out and schedule a time to connect. Justin Wilson, Mark LaLiberte, Andrew Oding, Betsy Scott, Ava Williams, Samuel Keefe, Frank Zigmond #FlashbackFriday #CiLive #HighPerformanceHomes #VegasBaby

Most people spend 90% of their time indoors, yet indoor air can be 2-5x more polluted than outdoor air. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can lead to health issues, discomfort, and reduced building performance. But with the right approach you can create a healthy, comfortable home! Here's how to get IAQ right: ✅ Source Control – Eliminate pollutants at the source (VOCs, mold, radon, combustion byproducts). ✅ Ventilation – Bring in fresh air while maintaining energy efficiency. Consider balanced systems like ERVs/HRVs! ✅ Filtration– Use high-MERV filters to remove airborne particles and allergens. ✅ Humidity Control– Keep relative humidity between 30-50% to prevent mold growth and respiratory discomfort. ✅ Air Sealing– Reduce leaks to prevent pollutants from entering and ensure controlled ventilation for healthier indoor air. Want to dive deeper into IAQ and ventilation? Watch our Getting It Right IAQ & Ventilation webinar, where we break down best practices for building healthy, high-performance homes. 📺 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g7Xu3bsJ #IndoorAirQuality #HealthyHomes #BuildingScience #HighPerformanceHomes #IAQ #VentilationMatters #HomeComfort

Thank you to all the builders and manufacturers who joined us for the first class of 2025, Advanced Building Science! We’re excited to have shared valuable insights into air, heat, and moisture flow, giving you with the knowledge and tools to make smarter decisions on designs, materials, and methods tailored to your specific climate zones. Looking forward to seeing how you apply these takeaways in your work! Stay tuned for more courses coming soon. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebRK6pw Vantage Homes, Riverwood Homes of Colorado, Inc., DuPont, HiLine Homes, OrePac Building Products, Symbolic Homes LLC, James Hardie, RHEIA, LLC, Magleby Construction, Beazer Homes, Parksite, Kent Architects, EcoSYNERGY, On Site Management Inc.

BAU 2025 Recap! BAU (Building Architecture & Systems) is one of the leading international trade fairs for the construction industry, and this year’s event took place in Munich, Germany, from January 13th-17th. Mark LaLiberte had the opportunity to attend BAU 2025, and he walked away with some incredible insights. He shared: "The show was an impressive blend of companies at the forefront of innovation, new technologies, and top-tier craftsmanship. It’s clear that many are already 5-10 years ahead in their focus on performance, health, and safety. The emphasis on engineering and quality was exceptional. Triple glazing or better was the standard for windows, exterior insulation is now a given, and HVAC with integrated ventilation is always considered in the design phase." Mark has included some photos showcasing windows and building science examples of high-performance systems that caught his attention.