Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA)
Improve your rainscreen installation skills
By Alex Tolle. This two-day course combines focused classroom instruction with hands-on practice to give attendees foundational knowledge of rainscreen assembly installation. For contractors and installers exploring rainscreen work, understanding how each layer of the assembly connects is an important place to start. And for those that want to make sure they ...
RAiNA’s 2026 Conference is a must-attend event for professionals
By Emma Peterson. Stay at the forefront of sustainable architecture and resilient construction by going to the 2026 RAiNA Conference! RAiNA (the Rainscreen Association in North America) is an organization that was established with the goal of sharing resources and technical support related to rainscreens for professionals in the ...
The metal event of the year is here!
By Emma Peterson. With more than 250 exhibitors, expanded educational programming and interactive experiences across the show floor, METALCON continues to be the industry's premier gathering for metal construction. METALCON, the only event in the industry dedicated solely to the application of metal in design and construction, is just around ...
METALCON marks 35 years as industry associations unite to advance metal construction
As the metal construction industry navigates shifting market conditions, evolving building codes, workforce challenges and increasing performance demands, METALCON 2026 will bring together the associations helping shape its future through education, technical expertise and collaboration. Celebrating its 35th anniversary October 7–9, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, ...
RAiNA Conference 2025
If you’re passionate about the future of sustainable architecture and resilient construction, the RAiNA Conference 2025: Rainscreen Proficiency – The Parts, Precision and Performance is a must-attend event. This conference offers a unique opportunity to hear from top industry experts about the crucial role of rainscreens in modern construction. Attendees ...
3 reasons why you should attend the RAiNA Conference 2025
By Jenny Yu. Learn firsthand from industry experts and be at the forefront of rainscreens in modern construction. Architects, builders and engineers will converge in Philadelphia this fall for the RAiNA Conference 2025, “Rainscreen proficiency – The parts, precision and performance,” a one‑day gathering devoted to the next generation ...
RAiNA written new Division 01 specification enhances performance standards for rainscreen wall assemblies
This new Division 01 specification will serve as a critical tool for architects, specifiers and contractors to achieve better performance outcomes in rainscreen wall assemblies. The Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) has released a new Division 01 specification to establish clear, unified performance requirements for rainscreen wall assemblies, addressing critical ...
RAiNA announces winners of inaugural RAiNA Awards, honoring excellence in rainscreen technology and sustainable architecture
The RAiNA Awards were established to celebrate projects that showcase the advantages of rainscreen technology. The Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) is thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural RAiNA Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in rainscreen design and innovation. The award ceremony, held November 7 in Chicago, celebrated projects ...
Learn how to create buildings that endure at this conference!
By Emma Peterson. The 2024 RAiNA Conference is the perfect place to brush up on your knowledge of sustainability in the industry! On November 7, 2024, you will want to be in Chicago, Illinois so you can watch the future of sustainable and resilient construction unfold at the Rainscreen Association ...
The Coffee Shops Welcome the Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA)!
In collaboration with and support from their membership, the industry and various trades, this association strives to be the recognized authority on rainscreen wall assemblies in North America. The Coffee Shops, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of ...
