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Building-Envelope Inspection and Testing

Water leaks, air leakage, condensation and failed sealants are among the most common and costly defects in new buildings, and they are usually found only after handover. This programme gives engineers, inspectors and facility teams a practical method to inspect the building envelope, plan and witness field tests, interpret results and close out defects before they become claims.

Calendar04 - 08 October 2026LocationKuwaitTime5 Days
PriceUSD 4,300

Building envelope problems rarely come from one bad product. They come from interfaces: window-to-wall junctions, roof edges, penetrations, movement joints and transitions between trades. Design details are often incomplete, submittals are approved without checking continuity of the air and water barriers, mock-ups are skipped to save time, and field tests are specified but carried out too late, on the wrong areas, or without clear pass criteria. In hot and humid climates, high temperature differences and dust add to the problem, and defects appear as leaks, mould, high cooling loads and damaged finishes.

This programme follows the envelope through the project life cycle. It moves through five stages: understanding how the envelope controls water, air, heat and vapour; reviewing design and submittals for continuity; inspecting installation and mock-ups; planning, witnessing and interpreting field tests; and diagnosing defects in existing buildings and closing them out.

Built on recognised practice. The programme references widely used standards and guidance, including ASTM E2813 and ASTM E2947 on building enclosure commissioning, ASTM E779 and ISO 9972 for whole-building air leakage testing, ASTM E1186 for air leakage site detection, ASTM E783 and ASTM E1105 for field air and water testing of windows and curtain walls, the AAMA 501.2 field water hose test, and ASTM C1060 for infrared inspection of envelope insulation. Participants learn how to specify and apply them on site, not only what they say.

Decisions this programme improves. Which envelope details need a mock-up or a performance test; when and where to sample installed work for field testing; how to set clear pass and fail criteria in the specification; whether a failed test indicates a local defect or a systemic problem; what remedial work and retesting to require; and which evidence to keep for handover and warranty.

How it is delivered. Twenty hours across five sessions, built around one running case: a mid-rise building with curtain wall, punched windows and a flat roof, followed from design review through mock-up testing and field inspection to a leak investigation after handover. Participants review details, prepare an inspection and test plan, interpret test reports and thermal images, and write a defect close-out report.

In-house option. For organisations, the programme can be tailored to your own specifications, envelope systems, inspection and test plans and climate conditions, and delivered to design, construction, quality and facility management teams together so that everyone applies the same acceptance criteria.

Kuwait

Train in Kuwait City with access to Elite Academy’s full portfolio of professional programs. In a city known as a key Gulf business and government center with an established professional environment, organizations and professionals can join upcoming courses or request any program to be arranged locally. Professional training in Kuwait City is not limited to a specific group of subjects. Elite Academy makes its complete portfolio available in the city across management, business, technical and industry-focused disciplines. With a key Gulf business and government center with an established professional environment, Kuwait City provides an effective setting for international learning. Use the schedule below to view courses already planned for the destination, or contact our team to request another program and preferred dates in Kuwait City, subject to scheduling and delivery requirements.

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