Noncombustible material selection and installation are keys to meeting and exceeding fire performance goals  

The ROCKonnect Masterclass Series is back with an essential webinar for building and design professionals looking to learn about improving exterior wall cavity fire blocking assemblies – Advancing fire safety: best practices and innovations in exterior wall cavity fireblocking across the nation.

Earn 1.0 AIA credit when you join the session led by award-winning authors and industry experts in building for better fire resilience.

The session will emphasize the need to adhere to building codes and the advantages of using advanced fireblocking products that exceed standard fire performance requirements. 

Attendees will also walk away with:

  • An understanding of relevant building codes and regulations related to fireblocking in exterior cavities, and how to ensure that installations meet or exceed these standards
  • Knowledge about the different types of materials used for exterior wall cavity fireblocking, their properties, and their effectiveness in preventing fire spread
  • Awareness of best practices on installation techniques for fireblocking systems, including how to address common challenges to ensure critical functionality
  • Insight into recent advancements and innovations in fireblocking technologies, and how these new products and methods can enhance fire safety in modern buildings

  

Webinar Details

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025  

Time: 2PM ET/1PM CT/11 AM PT

Location: This event is virtual. Experience the learning live from the comfort of your own environment!  

Steven Gaynor – President, Pivoth Corp.

Steve is the managing director of Pivoth Corp., providing consulting services for building product manufacturers looking to enter or grow within the U.S. market. He comes with 20+ years of industry experience spanning project management with contractors, and directing programs with various rainscreen manufacturers.  

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Antoine Habellion, P.Eng – Technical Director of ROCKWOOL NA

Antoine oversees the Building Science and Technical Services departments at ROCKWOOL North America. With over a decade of experience designing residential and commercial building enclosures, he specializes in analyzing the thermal, hygrothermal, fire and acoustic performance of building assemblies.   

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Todd Kimmel - US Senior Manager of Sustainable Solutions, ROCKWOOL

Todd is the US Senior Manager of Sustainable Solutions and Chairperson of the Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA). He has over 20 years of experience working on façade systems and the building enclosure, holding technical and business development leadership positions for multiple leading product manufacturers. He is a certified passive house designer and currently sits on the board of directors for New York Passive House (NYPH).

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