Rainscreen Association in North America

What Rainscreen Association in North America does

Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) is an international not-for-profit industry association founded in January 2020 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. It operates as the leading authority on rainscreen assemblies in the North American market, providing a forum for designers, contractors, testing agencies, code bodies, and material suppliers to develop best practices, interpret and inform building codes, and address technical concerns related to rainscreen design and construction. The association develops standards (including the Standard for Rainscreen Terminology, D-188-002 Rev 3), publishes a 20+ term glossary, and delivers AIA-approved webinars and educational presentations on topics such as NFPA 285 compliance and code modifications.

RAiNA's core offerings include a tiered corporate membership program (Component/Material Supplier at $5,000/year, Testing Agency/Code Body at $2,000/year, Associate at $1,000/year, and Industry Professional at $500/year), an annual industry conference (RAiNA Conference 2026 scheduled for Portland, Oregon), an annual awards program, growing AIA-approved webinar programming, and a recently launched 2-day hands-on Rainscreen Installer Training course. Member-facing infrastructure includes an online member directory and event calendar hosted through a GrowthZone-powered portal. The association is governed by a Board of Directors and Executive Committee, with operational staff in the 1-10 range and administration handled via a single contact email and phone line.

The business model is a non-profit, subscription/membership-dues-driven structure with no external funding rounds, parent company, or subsidiaries. Revenue is generated through annual corporate membership fees, conference sponsorships, and training/event fees. The organization serves a diverse North American member base spanning manufacturers (e.g., CENTRIA, Owens Corning, ROCKWOOL, James Hardie, EQUITONE, tesa), engineering and consulting firms (SmithGroup, SGH, RDH Building Science), trade associations (PIMA, SMACNA, ABAA), and component suppliers/distributors across the building envelope industry.

Name

Rainscreen Association in North America

Legal name

Rainscreen Association in North America

Website

https://rainscreenassociation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) is a non-profit industry association founded in 2020 that serves as the leading authority on rainscreen assemblies. It provides forums, standards development, education, training, and code guidance to manufacturers, contractors, engineers, and design professionals across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Fees: RAiNA generates revenue through annual corporate membership fees categorized by member type. Companies join as members (not individuals) and pay annual fees based on their category, from Component/Material Suppliers at $5,000 to Industry Professionals at $500 per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RAiNA is an international not-for-profit industry association that provides a membership-based forum connecting architects, designers, contractors, manufacturers, testing agencies, and code bodies around rainscreen assemblies. It delivers corporate membership programs, an annual conference, installer training courses, standardized terminology documents, and educational webinars to advance best practices, codes, and technical knowledge for the rainscreen market in North America.

Product overview

RAiNA is a not-for-profit industry association founded in January 2020, serving as the leading authority on rainscreen assemblies in North America. The organization offers a unified portfolio of membership services, educational programs, and industry resources. Membership tiers range from $500 to $5,000 annually, providing access to the member directory, industry committees, training programs, and annual conferences. Core offerings include the RAiNA Conference (annual industry event), RAiNA Awards (annual recognition program), Rainscreen Installer Training (2-day hands-on certification course), standardized terminology documents (Standard D-188-002), and a comprehensive rainscreen glossary covering 20+ technical terms. The organization also provides AIA-approved webinars and educational presentations on code compliance and building performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RAiNA Corporate Membership Program Tiered corporate membership program for companies across the rainscreen supply chain (material suppliers, testing agencies, fabricators, contractors, AEC firms) that unlocks access to the member directory, industry committees, standards development, and collaborative resources.
• RAiNA Conference Annual multi-day industry conference that brings together architects, manufacturers, engineers, contractors, and code officials to explore advances in rainscreen design, performance, and policy. The 2026 edition is themed 'Weathering the Future - Rainscreen, Retrofit and Resilience' in Portland, Oregon.
• RAiNA Awards Program Annual awards program recognizing excellence and innovation across the rainscreen industry, with documented 2024 and 2025 recipients covering projects, products, and individuals.
• Rainscreen Installer Training 2-day introductory hands-on training course combining classroom instruction and mock-up wall practice, teaching building professionals the fundamentals of rainscreen systems including air/weather barrier application, cladding attachment, insulation, and cladding installation.
• RAiNA Standard for Rainscreen Terminology Standards document (D-188-002 Rev 3) that defines standardized terms for materials, products, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, systems, installation, and applications used in the rainscreen industry.
• RAiNA Webinars and Education Educational webinar series featuring AIA-approved presentations on technical topics such as NFPA 285 fire testing compliance, building code modifications, and rainscreen performance delivered to members and the broader industry.
• RAiNA Member Directory Online directory of RAiNA member companies including architects, design professionals, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, testing agencies, and material suppliers in the rainscreen industry.

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Air Barrier Association of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry professional member providing air barrier expertise relevant to rainscreen assemblies and building envelope performance.
• Association of the Wall and Ceiling IndustryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry professional member representing wall and ceiling contractors with interest in rainscreen installation practices.
• Facade Tectonics InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute focused on the art, science, and technology of the building skin, aligned with rainscreen facade expertise.
• Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association representing polyiso insulation manufacturers since 1987, advocating for energy-efficient construction and aligned with rainscreen insulation requirements.
• International Masonry InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry organization supporting masonry and related construction trades, relevant to rainscreen applications in masonry cavity wall systems.
• International Union of Bricklayers & Allied CraftworkersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union representing bricklayers and craftsmen working on rainscreen and masonry installations.
• Metal Construction AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation promoting metal construction products including metal panel cladding systems used in rainscreen assemblies.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Institute of Architects: The largest U.S. professional organization for architects, many of whom specify rainscreen assemblies. AIA is a much broader incumbent that influences building codes and design standards at scale, but does not specialize in rainscreen the way RAiNA does.
• Construction Specifications Institute: National association for construction specifiers that develops MasterFormat and related specifications standards widely used in rainscreen project documentation. CSI competes for specifier mindshare but operates across all building systems rather than specializing in rainscreen.

Direct peers

• Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association: Trade association representing polyiso insulation manufacturers, a core rainscreen insulation component. PIMA is a RAiNA partner with a directly overlapping membership base of building envelope material suppliers and shared interests in energy code and NFPA 285 compliance.
• Facade Tectonics Institute: Institute focused on the art, science, and technology of the building skin, including rainscreen facades. FTI is a listed RAiNA partner and pursues an overlapping mission of advancing facade knowledge, standards, and education across the architectural community.
• Metal Construction Association: Trade association promoting metal construction products, including metal panel cladding used heavily in rainscreen assemblies. MCA is a RAiNA partner and serves many of the same manufacturers, architects, and contractors in the metal rainscreen segment.
• International Masonry Institute: Organization supporting masonry and related construction trades, including masonry cavity wall applications that intersect with rainscreen design. IMI is a RAiNA partner and addresses a similar craft-labor and technical standards audience.
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association: Trade association for sheet metal and HVAC contractors, listed by RAiNA as a Testing Agency/Code Body member. SMACNA develops standards relevant to rainscreen subframing and sheet metal components, sharing a standards-development and contractor-focused mission with RAiNA.
• Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry: International trade association for wall and ceiling contractors and suppliers, including those who install rainscreen systems. AWCI is listed as a RAiNA member and represents a closely overlapping audience of contractors, distributors, and manufacturers in the rainscreen installation value chain.
• Air Barrier Association of America: Membership-based non-profit that develops standards, education, and certification for air barrier systems, which are a key component of rainscreen assemblies. RAiNA lists ABAA as a member, and both organizations target the same building envelope ecosystem of architects, manufacturers, and contractors.

Regional players

• Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association: Association representing metal building contractors and erectors with overlapping interest in metal cladding and rainscreen-related work. More regionally focused than RAiNA, but serves a comparable contractor audience in metal building envelope applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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