John was the founding President of the BCBEC and served as an elected director for 10 years, a past Vancouver chapter executive member of Construction Specifications Canada, past member of the Inter Governmental Roofing Advisory Group, past member of the RCABC Technical Committee, a Professional Member of the Roofing Consultants Institute, and two term President and long time director of the RCI Western Canada Chapter, and served two years (2010-2012) as an elected director of RCI Inc.
John has been a guest lecturer at the U.B.C. School of Architecture, BCIT, and the Roofing Institute. Wells has authored many technical articles in Roofing Trade Publications and is a regular speaker at Building Seminars and Technical Societies as well as National and International Roofing Conventions.
John's presentation is entitled "Anatomy of a Roof Failure" or "Things Ain't Always What They Seem to Be....." The presentation is based on the premature failure of a new single ply roof system on a high end high rise Victoria condo building. The roof failure resulted in interior water damage claims well in excess of $150,000 to an insurance company and the requirement of a replacement roof (costing well in excess of $100,000.00) on a building that was less than 6 months old.
For the purposes of this presentation, John will lead through the investigative processes that led to the conclusions for this failure. He will present and review information and gather clues which lead to a perhaps startling conclusion. It was not the conclusion that many wanted to hear!
Over 25 years in the construction industry. Gary is responsible for client relationships, estimating, and the daily running of the business, including its growth and branding to ensure the service provided is recognized to be of the highest calibre in our industry. Gary has owned and run large Formwork companies in the Vancouver area, and has been Operations Manager for a large general contractor, building water and wastewater treatment plants in Northern Alberta.
Concrete is the most versatile building material in the construction industry. There are many types of concrete technologies that continually increase the versatility of this widely used building material. One process that has been around for over 100 years is a method of placing concrete called “Shotcrete”. Shotcrete is a term used to describe pneumatically spraying concrete.
In BC, shotcrete has commonly been used in shoring walls and soil stabilization but there is a growing trend to use shotcrete in structural applications and building facades and foundations. Although the end result is very similar (and in many cases superior) to that of cast in place concrete, there are many different considerations to take into account when waterproofing a shotcrete wall versus a cast in place wall. Not all cast in place waterproofing systems and details are as effective in shotcrete applications as they are in cast in place (especially if the shotcrete methodology is not understood by the specifier). Alterations to details should be made in some cases to ensure the differences between shotcrete and cast in place are taken into account.
This presentation will cover a basic introduction to the shotcrete process including benefits of shotcrete, procedures, how it is different, things to note when specifying details for it and some local projects. The presentation will also cover Kryton details for shotcrete and in what ways they differ from the cast in place details as well as the benefits of using Kryton's KIM with shotcrete over membrane systems.
The 2012 BCBC references a new standard for fenestration performance and it "changes everything", introducing new concepts, new terminology, and giving architects and specifiers the ability to specify performance and quality attributes with greater precision than ever before.
For the first time the performance requirements for these listed fenestration products are covered by a single standards document: AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08, NAFS North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors and skylights . And unlike the venerable CSA A440-00, this standard specifically addresses "commercial" windows and doors used in Part 3 mid and high-rise buildings.
Recent regulatory changes allow for the construction of six-storey wood frame buildings. Our current economy requires a constant refinement of engineered designs to maximize structural efficiency while minimizing cost of construction. While there are many benefits to designing and constructing these types of structures, there also challenges which affect more than the structural and seismic requirements. The presentation will not only cover these considerations, but also the affected concerns of architects, engineers, interior designers and builders.
Gilbert provides guidance, and deals with professional and ethical practice-related issues within the professions of engineering and geoscience, including matters of practice overlap with other professions. He also provides staff support to numerous internal APEGBC and external committees, task forces and groups dealing with professional practice issues, including the Building Codes Committee, Building Enclosure Committee, Consulting Practice Committee, Temporary Structures Committee, Certified Professional Committee, Certified Professional Advisory Working Group, Sewerage Guidelines Task Force, Joint APEGBC / ASTTBC Board and the Environmental Operator Classification Program Classification and Certification Project. He also supports the Division of Environmental Professionals and the Municipal Engineers Division, and works closely with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, the Ministry of Health, WorkSafe BC and the BC Safety Authority.
This past October 2012, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia issued the Practice Guidelines - Building Enclosure Engineering Services (available at http://www.apeg.bc.ca) for use by APEGBC members and licensees. The presentation will discuss the history and rationale that led to the publication of the guidelines, and provide an overview of their contents and use. The logic and contents of the guidelines should be of interest to practitioners and building code authorities.
This two person panel discussion will provide practical information on the specification and appropriate installation of windows for Part 9 residential and small commercial buildings. This includes new construction and window replacement in existing buildings. The panel will present on two interrelated, but separate topics - attendees are welcome to stay for the first half or the full extended session.
The first half focuses on installation of windows in new and existing buildings. Al will present information from a consultant perspective, including an overview of the soon-to-be-released HPO guide, Best Practices for Window and Door Replacement - Wood-Frame Buildings. Gordon will provide a manufacturer perspective on best practices.
The second half focused on specification of windows for BC Building Code compliance, including the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) included in the 2012 Code; and proposed 2013 energy standards - National Building Code s.9.36 (for residential) and the National Energy Code for Buildings / ASHRAE 90.1-2010 (for commercial).
Thursday, February 21st, 2013
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
Vancouver, BC
Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), a branch of BC Housing in partnership with RCI.
This half-day workshop will focus on roof system design and installation best practices for wood-frame single and multi-unit residential buildings.
Workshop Presentations:
Bas Baskaran
National Research Council of Canada |
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Roofing Systems: Building Codes, Standards and Beyond |
Murray Frank
Constructive Home Solutions Inc. |
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An Overview of Attic Ventilation Requirements |
Rob Harris
Roofing Contractors Association of B.C. |
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Installation of Pitched Roofs - 101 |
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Larry Lemke
Marine Roofing
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Re-roofing Considerations |
Mark Lawton
Morrison Hershfield
Graham Finch
RDH Building Engineering Ltd.
Murray Frank
Constructive Home Solutions Inc.
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Evolution and Understanding of Attic Ventilation
Evolution and Understanding of Attic Ventilation
Evolution and Understanding of Attic Ventilation |
Moderator:
Josh Jensen
JRS Engineering |
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Industry Panel:
Final Questions and Discussions |
Victoria Luncheon:
Passive House Lessons Learned
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
Harbour Towers
Victoria, BC
About the Presenters: Mark Bernhardt & Rob Bernhardt
Mark Bernhardt is the President of Bernhardt Contracting Ltd., the general contractor for the first home targeting the International Passive House standard on Vancouver Island. Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. is primarily involved in commercial general contracting, with an interest in high performance construction. This project was taken on to demonstrate the application of passive house design and construction principles in the local market. Mark has overseen the day-to-day construction of the project.
Rob Bernhardt is a project manager with Bernhardt Contracting and is trained in passive house design. He has been responsible for the energy modeling for the building, passive house design requirements, researching materials and components and some project management.
About the presentation:
The presentation will focus on building envelope issues and solutions in constructing a two family residence in Saanich targeting certification by the Passive House Institute. The project is currently under construction. The goal is to deliver a building that is more affordable than a similar building constructed to conventional standards by investing in design and the quality of the envelope. In doing so, the mechanical system is simplified, creating cost savings. The project also sought to utilize commonly used materials and assemblies. Despite constraints imposed by the site and zoning, it is on track to achieve those goals.
Rob & Mark will describe the assemblies used, including locally fabricated wall panels and locally manufactured windows, constructed and installed to minimize thermal bridging and maximize energy performance and durability. In addition, the speakers will highlight lessons learned on achieving the required 0.6 ACH@50Pa air tightness rating. Their initial blower door test results are 0.27 ACH (pressurization) and 0.35 ACH (depressurization). Finally, the speakers will describe the simplified mechanical system that was possible due to the high performance building enclosure.
More information on the project, including construction details, can be found at: bernhardtpassive.com
Vancouver Luncheon:
Glazing Installation: Structural vs. Building Envelope
Thursday, January 17th, 2013
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
Vancouver, BC
About the Presenter:
Mark Layton is the President and CEO of Layton Consulting, which he created in 1994. Layton Consulting Ltd. is a specialty structural engineering firm providing engineering services for both residential and commercial glazing manufacturers, builders and architects. Mark has over 28 years of structural design and consulting experience relating to building facades, cladding and curtain wall systems. He also specializes in the seismic design of non-structural building elements as well as the design of safety equipment and pre-fabricated structures. He is a registered professional engineer in numerous provinces and states including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Ontario, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Arizona, Texas and New Jersey. Mark currently serves on the CSA task force committee on Building Guards and is a member of the Fenestration Association of BC.
About the Topic:
Mark's presentation will review structural glazing requirements and how they pertain to the building envelope. This will include both a basic understanding of various glass types, when they should be used and how to check for them. The goal of this presentation is to help bridge the gap between building envelope requirements and structural requirements of the glazing systems. Discussion will include an overview of structural connection details, component tie-in and other fastening that requires penetration of the building envelope. Glass guardrails, guard caps and handrail attachments will also be covered, with their respective requirements.
Victoria Luncheon:
Building Enclosure Practice Guidelines
Monday, January 14th, 2013
Harbour Towers
Victoria, BC
About the Presenter: Mike Wilson, M.Eng, P.Eng, BEP, RDH Building Engineering
Mike Wilson is a Principal, Senior Building Science Specialist and Manager of the Victoria office of RDH Building Engineering Ltd. RDH focuses on the integration of building science engineering, architecture, construction management, and risk assessment services for the building enclosure on new construction projects and existing buildings with office in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. Mike has practiced as a licensed engineer for over 20 years in the provinces of Nova Scotia, Ontario and British Columbia; providing consulting services in new construction, failure investigations, performance assessments, litigation support, and building rehabilitation.
About the Topic:
Mike's presentation will provide an overview of the recently published APEGBC Building Enclosure Practice Guidelines. The guidelines were developed by the Building Envelope Committee of APEGBC, of which Mike is a member. The committee reviewed the original 1999 document and other relevant documents, such as AIBC's Bulletin 34, endorsed by APEGBC, and the published document was reviewed and endorsed by both APEGBC and AIBC governing councils. The guidelines set out the standards of practice that a Building Enclosure Engineer should follow and meet when providing building enclosure engineering services for building projects. The guidelines reflect the current state of practice in jurisdictions where application of independent building science expertise is both mandatory and mature. The logic and contents of the guideline should be of interest to practitioners and building code authorities. Of particular interest to all stakeholders in the industry is the recommended practice associated with letters of assurance in relationship to enclosure engineering.
Victoria Luncheon:
Choosing Windows: Balancing U-Values, SHGC, Comfort and Energy
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Harbour Towers
Victoria, BC
About the Presenter: Brittany Hanam, RDH Building Engineering
Brittany Hanam is a Building Science Engineer with RDH Building Engineering in Vancouver, BC. Brittany has several years experience as an engineering consultant on building enclosure, energy and green building issues. This work has included new construction design, thermal and hygrothermal modeling, forensic investigation, whole building energy simulation and several industry research studies.
About the Topic:
There can be many different factors involved in choosing the right windows for a particular building. Balancing energy efficiency in the winter and summer, along with thermal comfort, can sometimes be a challenge. In Canada the Energy Rating (ER) for residential windows provides a single formula to rank the energy performance of windows. However, there has been much debate as to its validity for all conditions and all regions in Canada. This presentation will provide an analysis of the Canadian ER, its strengths and limitations, and how it can be used to select windows for residential buildings in Canada.
Vancouver Luncheon:
Sustainable Roof Details For Rainforest Coastal Climate
Thursday, November 15th, 2012
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
Vancouver, BC
About the Presenter: Rob Harris, Technical Manager for the Roofing Contractors Association of BC
Rob Harris started roofing as an apprentice in 1977, working through to journeyman status, foreman, repairman, and supervisory positions before leaving the trade to join RCABC in 1996. After three years at RCABC he left to enter the roof inspection and product quality control industries until 2005 and then returned to RCABC and was promoted to Technical Manager in 2011.
About the Topic:
Rob will be going over typically overlooked details that exist on the roof. He will discuss issues that typically come up before, during and after a roofing project with respect to RCABC requirements and standards as well as when these details are called upon for a warranty claim.
Victoria Luncheon:
Integral Waterproofing
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
Harbour Towers
Victoria, BC
About the Presenter: Joel Schwartz , P.Eng., FEC, BEP, JRS Engineering
Joel is a principal and senior building science specialist at JRS Engineering , with two decades of building envelope consulting experience throughout the coastal areas of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. He has presented at seminars and conferences for a variety of industry groups and professional associations, including APEGBC and the Seattle Building Envelope Council. Joel is a BC Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) past president and retired director, and serves on APEGBC's Building Envelope Committee and the AIBC-APEGBC EBES Specialist Designation Working Group.
About the Topic:
Use of integral crystalline waterproofing systems for below-grade concrete is one of the waterproofing options available, especially when blind-side application is necessary. However, there are many considerations to be taken into account during the design and construction of these systems. This case study presentation discusses integral concrete waterproofing that was used for a large multi-tower development at False Creek. Subjects discussed include the following:
- Systems research and options
- Warranty considerations
- Roles of the project team members
- Design & construction
- Post-construction and results
2012 BCBEC Conference & AGM
Dealing With The Elements
September 26th, 2012
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Vancouver, BC
This one-day conference by the BC Building Envelope Council will explore current elements in building enclosures design. The conference will focus on integrated energy efficient wall solutions, window systems and related regulatory issues. Local experts will discuss themes such as energy efficiency requirements, ventilation guidelines in residential construction, energy rating of windows, lateral load requirements for houses and design consideration for mid-rise wood-frame buildings.
Funding Partners: Homeowner Protection Office, Branch of BC Housing and CMHC-SCHL
Victoria Luncheon:
The Home as a System
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
Harbour Towers
Victoria, BC
About the Presenter: Murray Frank, Constructive Home Solutions
Murray Frank is a founding director and Past President of BCBEC and has been an instructor in building science at colleges and universities in Vancouver and Victoria. Mr. Frank's combined technical expertise and practical experience help advance the understanding of construction and design issues in the various climates across the varied environments throughout Western Canada and North America. Constructive Home Solutions Inc. performs building envelope design and assessments.
About the Topic:
Everything affects everything.
Making a home work as a system requires good design, great construction and diligent maintenance. If design, construction and maintenance do not respect the complex and often fragile "sum of the parts" that make up a modern home, that home can quickly fail to deliver a safe, comfortable, and sustainable living environment.
In Canada, homes began as simple structures that provided defense against predators and the hostile climate, and comfort was achieved by placing a huge hearth inside the home to consume massive energy. The evolution of homes in Canada is striving for ever-increasing comfort and safety while reducing the footprint on the environment. Homes are becoming increasingly complex as a result of answering this call.
This presentation will explore energy conservation, details for improved durability, advanced mechanical options, and renewable energy choices. The focus will be on balancing these choices based on homeowner priorities as well as the legacy of design and construction choices over the life of the structure. The construction industry is poised at the eve of significant change and this presentation will help builders and homeowners alike in the big picture of how homes work as a system and how that system is evolving.
Vancouver Luncheon:
Integral Waterproofing
Thursday, June 14th, 2012
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
Vancouver, BC
The Topic:
Use of integral crystalline waterproofing systems for below-grade concrete is one of the waterproofing options available, especially when blind-side application is necessary. However, there are many considerations to be taken into account during the design and construction of these systems. This case study presentation discusses integral concrete waterproofing that was used for a large multi-tower development at False Creek. Subjects discussed include the following:
- Systems research and options
- Warranty considerations
- Roles of the project team members
- Design & construction
- Post-construction and results
The Presenter:
Joel Schwartz , P.Eng., FEC, BEP, is a principal and senior building science specialist at JRS Engineering, with two decades of building envelope consulting experience throughout the coastal areas of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. He has presented at seminars and conferences for a variety of industry groups and professional associations, including APEGBC and the Seattle Building Envelope Council. Joel is a BC Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) past president and retired director, and serves on APEGBC's Building Envelope Committee and the AIBC-APEGBC EBES Specialist Designation Working Group.
Victoria Luncheon:
Developing an Existing Buildings Code
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Harbour Towers
Victoria, BC
About the Presenter: Steven Kuan, BC Building and Safety Standards Branch
Steven Kuan is Senior Seismic Engineer with the Building and Safety Standards Branch in the Office of Housing and Construction Standards, the provincial office responsible for the BC Building Code. He has been leading one of the major projects in the Branch which is the development of a new regulatory framework for construction work in existing buildings. A structural engineer, Steven has over twenty years of experience in government, consulting and academia.
About the Topic:
Applying the BC Building Code to construction work in existing buildings could be challenging for building owners, designers, contractors and building officials. It could be difficult and costly to renovate or change an existing building with outdated design standards and different construction techniques to levels of performance specified in the current code. Further, if only portions of an existing building are to be worked on, for example the building envelope only, how to apply the building code may not be straightforward. One main reason is that the building code is intended for new construction.
Developing a code specific for construction work in existing buildings is challenging as well. In addition to the technical requirements, such a code is desired to be practical and reasonable so to cover the many different scenarios, conditions and goals that would be presented by existing buildings projects. To that end, the development touches on several fundamental issues including acceptable performance levels for existing buildings.
The Building and Safety Standards Branch has been working on a new "Existing Buildings Code". The work has been concentrated on four main disciplines: fire safety, seismic, accessibility and energy efficiency. Concepts, approach and requirements of this draft regulatory framework, along with the challenges encountered, will be discussed.
Vancouver Luncheon:
First Canadian Place: Cladding Service Life & Renewal
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
Vancouver, BC
About the Presenter:
Mike Van Dusen completed Civil Engineering at the University of Waterloo in 1984 followed by his Masters of Engineering at the University of Toronto. He joined Halsall in 1985 and has enjoyed a career that has included focus on design, evaluation, repair and renewal of building envelopes. His responsibilities at Halsall have evolved over the years, including leading the Building Science team, directing Knowledge Management, and serving as Restoration Practice Leader. He has recently assumed responsibility as the President for Halsall Associates.
Mike is Professional Engineer in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. He served as a Director and Chairman for the Ontario Building Envelope Council from 1989 to 1994 and was awarded the Ontario Building Envelope Council President's Award in 2005/2006. He has contributed to various CMHC Best Practice Guides and delivered numerous industry presentations. Mike currently serves as a Director for the Building Envelope Council of the Ottawa Region.
About the Topic:
First Canadian Place in Toronto has been Canada's tallest skyscraper for over 35 years. It has recently undergone a $120M cladding renewal program to address problems that developed with the thin marble veneer cladding. This presentation will examine the lessons learned from the efforts applied to manage the deteriorating conditions, evaluation and testing undertaken to analyse how the cladding performed over its service life, and design of the replacement system. Points of interest will include how design standards have evolved over time, contrasting how risks were managed differently than its sister building in Chicago that was the subject of landmark litigation, how building science practitioners achieved tremendous success in the 1970's, and how modern laminated glazing has been employed to renew this landmark property.
Victoria Luncheon:
Concrete Structures - Evaluation and Renewal
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Harbour Towers
Victoria, BC
About the Presenter :
Roger Steers is the Managing Principal of the Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. (RJC) Building Science and Restoration division in British Columbia. Roger graduated from the University of Alberta in 1998. He joined RJC in Edmonton and moved to the Vancouver office in 1994 upon completing his Masters in Engineering. Roger's work has included extensive experience with moisture and corrosion protection, repair and renewal of structures of all types
About the Topic:
Recognizing that the existing building inventory in coastal British Columbia includes many mass-concrete buildings, this presentation will deal with the evaluation, repair and renewal methods for these types of structures, including parkades and residential towers.
The evaluation stage focuses on the visual review of the concrete structure and destructive and non-destructive testing methods used to evaluate the condition of the structure. The repair and renewal stage focuses on repair and protection options for the structure.
Vancouver Luncheon:
Understanding the Impact of the Depreciation
Regulations of the Strata Property Act
Thursday, April 12th, 2012
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
Vancouver, BC
About the Presenter:
Tony Gioventu is the Executive Director of the Condominium Home Owners' Association of B.C. (CHOA). Tony brings 25 years of experience in management, real estate development, construction, building operations, governance and strata property legislation to this position. In addition to acting as the editor of the CHOA Journal, a quarterly magazine published by CHOA with a province wide distribution of 12,000 copies, Tony is also the weekly Condo Smarts columnist for The Province, The Times Colonist, The Kelowna Daily Courier, and "24". Tony is the co-host of the AM650 Talk About Strata show, and has served as a director/committee member for the Homeowner Protection Office, BC Building Envelope Council, Canadian Standards Association, The Real Estate Council of BC, and continues to play an active role in research and development of building standards, legislation for strata corporations and consumer protection.
About the Topic:
Understanding the impact of the Depreciation Regulations of the Strata Property Act. The Myths, Exemptions, Reporting Requirements, Disclosure the Process. Is your Company Prepared to Deliver the product?
Victoria Luncheon:
Depreciation Reports
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Harbour Towers
Victoria, BC
About the Presenter:
Tony Gioventu is the Executive Director of the Condominium Home Owners' Association of B.C. (CHOA) . Tony brings 25 years of experience in management, real estate development, construction, building operations, governance and strata property legislation to this position. In addition to acting as the editor of the CHOA Journal, a quarterly magazine published by CHOA, Tony is also the weekly Condo Smarts columnist for The Province, The Times Colonist, The Kelowna Daily Courier, and "24". Tony has served as a director/committee member for the Homeowner Protection Office, BC Building Envelope Council, Canadian Standards Association, The Real Estate Council of BC, and is an active participant in research and development of building standards, legislation for strata corporations, and consumer protection.
CHOA is a non-profit association that has been assisting strata owners since 1976. With offices in New Westminster, Victoria and Kelowna CHOA provides service to its 135,000 members throughout the province, promoting an understanding of strata living and the interests of strata property owners. On average the association fields 250 calls a day from owners, strata council members, managers, agents plus general inquiries, and delivers over 100 seminars annually on topics including operations and administration. Tony is also a past Director at BCBEC holding the office of Treasurer for eight years.
About the Topic:
Tony will review recent Strata Property Act Regulations governing the requirements for Depreciation Reports. The presentation will review what a Depreciation Report is, what it should contain, what qualifications are required to complete a Depreciation Report, and how the report is intended to be used, interpreted and relied upon in the field of residential property ownership and management. Building Enclosure consultants are at the forefront of a significant demand for public services and Tony's presentation is sure to assist those interested in developing a deeper understanding of the interests behind those demands.
Vancouver Luncheon:
Introduction: On-Line Masonry Details System
Thursday, March 8th, 2012
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
Vancouver, BC
The Masonry Institute has developed a unique on-line system that provides designers with a wide range of masonry veneer design details. The presentation will provide examples of 2D drawings and 3D models. The models can be rotated and zoomed, and viewed as construction sequence layered images. Construction examples will also be shown to illustrate the details.
Bill McEwen is a Professional Engineer, and has served as the Executive Director of the Masonry Institute of B.C. since 1995. He chairs the CSA standard on Masonry Construction, and is a member of the Masonry Design, Masonry Connector and Concrete Block committees. He is the Chair of the Building Research Committee (BRC) of BCBEC, and is a LEED AP.
Victoria Luncheon:
Passive House Standard
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Harbour Towers
Victoria, BC
About the Presenter: Guido Wimmers
Guido is a specialist in energy efficient and environmentally friendly architecture. Guido started to work on Low Energy and "Passive Houses" in 1999 in Europe. Since 2007 he is living in BC and has been invited to share his expertise with students of UBC, SFU and BCIT and has given numerous seminars and talks about the next leap in building technology at forums and international conventions. Guido is also co-author of the Passive Design Tool Kit of the City of Vancouver and since 2010 he is one of the founding directors of the Canadian Passive House Institute and has already given several intensive Passive House courses across the country.
About the Topic:
This lecture will introduce you to the international Passive House Standard - about 25,000 Passive Houses are already built in over 20 countries and almost every climate zone including the arctic. Passive House is currently also gaining momentum in Canada and will become a popular energy efficient standard in the country.
Passive House building techniques result in an 80-90% reduction in annual heating energy without the need for expensive renewable energy systems and minimizing active components and maintenance thereof. Passive House combines superior thermal comfort, excellent indoor air quality and healthy living with scientifically proven building science and safe and durable construction.
Passive House technology is the key to environmentally friendly architecture and the economically the best way to build truly sustainable buildings.
Vancouver Luncheon:
Architectural Aluminum Coatings and AAMA Standards
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
Vancouver, BC
About the Presenter:
Andy Oei, , has been in the architectural coatings industry for the past 15 years, working with high performance coatings such as kynar and fluropolymer liquids and powder. As a member of the cladding association, Andy is an expert in the coating and refinishing of aluminum/steel and in understanding the AAMA specifications specific to architectural coatings.
About the Topic:
Recently the demands of coatings and what is expected of them is more and more demanding, especially when it comes to deciding what type of coating is appropriate for each location as each situation can be different. This luncheon will try and answer some of following questions and to give the participant some understanding about:
• The process of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) testing and the three different levels:
− 2603-02 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels;
− 2604-05 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels; and
− 2605-05 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.
• Durability of different products and the AAMA levels
• The process of painting aluminum
• On site coating products; the benefits and durability considerations.
BCBEC and HPO Present:
Vancouver Half-Day Workshop On Window Installation:
Building Smart With Windows
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
Vancouver, BC
This half-day workshop will focus on building enclosure and window installation requirements for thermal performance in new and retrofit buildings. Industry leaders will provide insights into key issues including window to wall interface, insulation strategies, thermal and condensation performance of windows, effectiveness in managing rainwater, building code, installation and energy efficiency standards.
Workshop Presentations:
Michael Lacasse
National Research Council Canada
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Evaluating window-wall interface details for effectiveness in managing rainwater and risk of condensation on windows |
Murray Frank
Constructive Home Solutions
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Windows: Filling the Void |
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Brian Hubbs
RDH Building Engineering Ltd.
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CSA A440.4 - Canada's National Window Installation Standard |
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Dave Ricketts
RDH Building Engineering Ltd.
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Best Practices for Window Replacement |
David Bruce
Ministry of Energy and Mines
Al Jaugelis
Innotech Windows and Doors
Kris Alexander
Long Life Windows & Doors
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Industry Panel:
Final Discussions and Closing Remarks
Industry Panel:
Final Discussions and Closing Remarks
Industry Panel:
Final Discussions and Closing Remarks |
Online Webinar (video) of the Half Day Workshop on Window Installation can be found here.
(L-R) Denisa Ionescu, Guest Speaker Michael Lacasse, Karen Hemmingson
(L-R) Home Improvement Expert Shell Busey, Denisa Ionescu, BCBEC President Jason Teetaert
Victoria Luncheon:
Provincial Government Energy Efficiency Policies
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Harbour Towers
Victoria, BC
About the Presenters:
Jarrett Hutchinson is the Manager of Building Policy and Codes Development for the Province of British Columbia. In his experience with multiple levels of government, Jarrett has actively worked with the development, interpretation, application and enforcement of codes and standards at municipal, provincial and national level. In addition to being a LEED®AP he is a Canadian Registered Building Official.
John Nicol is a Senior Policy Analyst with the Office of Housing and Construction Standards and is the project leader for Part 9 housing energy requirements as well as working on the current project to modernize the building regulatory system. John studied journalism at the University of Western Ontario and spent 20 years as a broadcast journalist and program manager with CBC. He also has an extensive background in strategic planning and executing public and stakeholder engagement activities.
Andrew Pape-Salmon P.Eng., MRM is the Director of the Energy Efficiency Branch with the Ministry of Energy and Mines, and responsible for energy efficiency provisions under the Clean Energy Act and standards under the Energy Efficiency Act, including requirements for windows, glazing and doors. He also provides oversight for the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, leads the Ministry's industrial energy efficiency strategy and promotes clean energy solutions for remote and First Nation communities.
About the Topic : Three provincial representatives will present the government's Clean Energy Act (CEA) and a number of regulations that support improved energy efficiency of building envelopes for new and existing buildings. The Energy Efficiency Branch is responsible for the Energy Efficiency Act which includes regulations for windows, doors and glazing assemblies (presented at November BCBEC luncheon), along with various energy using equipment. Andrew will present the policy background for those regulations under the CEA and the 2007 Energy Plan, seek input from the audience on compliance issues for windows and glazing assembles and present a proposal to improve compliance through administrative penalties. The Building and Safety Standards Branch of the Office of Housing and Construction Standards is responsible for the BC Building Code, safety standards and other areas. Jarrett and John will present the Province's process for developing new energy requirements for Part 3 and Part 9 buildings. John will also summarize the fall 2011 public review on housing energy efficiency and affordability issues and provide an overview of national energy efficiency proposals for housing, the latter being the subject of a public review in January 2012 by the Canadian Codes Centre.