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SUMMARY:Canada Green Building Council’s annual green building conference\, Building Lasting Change (BLC) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Building Lasting Change conference or BLC is the Canada Green Building Council’s annual green building conference. BLC appeals to a broad range of professionals involved in all aspects of green building – those working in the manufacturing\, design\, construction\, real estate and financial sectors. \nBLC’s success is built on the calibre of the speakers and presenters – industry leaders from Canada and around the world that are leading the transition to zero-carbon\, resilient and value-add assets.  BLC offers two different programming streams that explore the business case and the technical solutions needed to advance decarbonization goals and future-proof Canada’s built environment. \n What to expect at BLC\nEngage – There’s something for everyone at BLC. Kick off the conference in our National Issues Forum\, where the market can explore\, discuss and contribute to the conversations shaping Canada’s building and real estate sectors. \nConnect – BLC also offers opportunities to network with peers\, grow your green building community\, and connect with new business opportunities. Registered attendees can download the BLC conference app to find new connections and book meetings. \nLearn – With two conference streams to choose from\, attendees can explore the business case for green buildings or deep dive into the technical solutions leaders are using to decarbonize and add value to their projects. Together\, the streams and keynotes are designed to uncover actionable solutions that will make decarbonization part of your business plan. \nCelebrate – Conference goers can also choose to attend CAGBC’s Annual General Meeting (June 18) and the CAGBC Awards Gala (June 19) where we celebrate the leading projects and influencers in Canada’s green building community. \nProgram\nTo view the Program\, click on the following link: CAGBC’s Building Lasting Change (BLC) Program \nMORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION\nFor More Information & Registration register for this event\, click on the following link:CAGBC’s Building Lasting Change (BLC) June 18-20 2025\n \n 
URL:https://bcbec.com/event/canada-green-building-councils-annual-green-building-conference-building-lasting-change-2025/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Parq Vancouver\, 39 Smithe Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 0R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Luncheon Seminar: Paint Failures & Fixes: Best Practices for Durable Coating Systems
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n11:45 – 12:00   Registration & Housekeeping\n12:00 – 12:30   Lunch\n12:30 –    1:30   Presentation and Q&A\n   1:30 –    2:00   Networking (optional) \nAbout the Presenters:\n \nRob Akimow\, Executive Director\nMaster Painters and Decorators Association (MPDA) \nRob Akimow joined MPDA in January 2024 with over 15 years of experience in organizational leadership and stakeholder engagement. With a strong background in strategic operations and quality assurance systems\, Rob oversees the MPDA’s industry initiatives\, including paint inspection services\, contractor certification\, and standards advocacy. He is passionate about helping industry professionals improve outcomes through practical knowledge and effective collaboration. \n  \n \nMark Swiderski\, Lead Inspector\nMPDA Specification Services Inc. \nMark is a Certified MPI Architectural Coatings Inspector (#00204) with over 25 years of experience in commercial and institutional painting. He holds multiple industry certifications including ACT\, ACS\, MCS\, PQA\, and MCACI. Mark specializes in paint quality assurance and architectural coatings inspection\, providing technical leadership and expert guidance to contractors and consultants across British Columbia. \nAbout the Topic:\nPaint Failures & Fixes: Best Practices for Durable Coating Systems\nThe presentation will explore the root causes of common exterior paint failures and provide actionable guidance on surface preparation\, application techniques\, and troubleshooting methods. Drawing on MPI standards and real-world examples from MPDA’s inspection work\, this presentation will help consultants\, contractors\, and suppliers deliver more reliable paint performance on both new and repaint projects. \nBy the end of the session\, attendees will be able to:\n•  Identify common exterior paint failures and their causes\, including poor adhesion and premature degradation.\n•  Understand best practices in substrate preparation and environmental control to minimize paint deficiencies.\n•  Understand some basic methods for troubleshooting coating issues effectively using MPI standards.\n \n  \nSEMINAR PRESENTATION:\n\n\n\nPaint Failures & Fixes: Best Practices for Durable Coating Systems\n \nRob Akimow & Mark SwiderskiMaster Painters and Decorators Association (MPDA)\nJune 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://bcbec.com/event/vancouver-luncheon-seminar-paint-failures-fixes-best-practices-for-durable-coating-systems/
LOCATION:The Italian Cultural Centre Society\, 3075 Slocan Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5M 3E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vancouver Events,Workshops & Seminars
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