This one-day conference by the BC Building Envelope Council will focus on emerging trends in building enclosure design, integrated energy efficient solutions, thermal performance and regulatory issues. National and local experts will share lessons learned on themes such as building enclosure impacts on the energy performance of new and retrofit buildings, design considerations for wood-frame buildings, air barrier testing and commissioning of large buildings, and reserve fund case studies. Funding Partners : Government of British Columbia, Homeowner Protection Office, Branch…

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 Conference Presentations:   CHOOSING WINDOWS: BALANCING U-VALUES, SHGC,…

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, BCBEC invites industry experts, partners and members to participate in this one-day symposium. Speakers from premier organizations and practitioners will deliver insightful perspectives on the future of building envelope design. The thought-provoking agenda will chart a roadmap for industry challenges and opportunities ahead. The symposium will look at the evolution of building envelope technologies and advanced practices, building science fundamentals, sustainability, and processes for optimizing building performance. Be part of this groundbreaking forum sharing…

An interactive session with Joe Lstiburek and leading professionals to discuss building science trends and concepts. Attendees will gather for a two-hour open dialogue on preselected topics. The topics are selected upon consultation with speakers, event committee, and industry professionals in consulting, construction, and governmental sectors.

BCBEC invites you to participate in its annual one-day conference. The main theme of this event is the performance of the building envelope. Industry experts and educators will explore a variety of topics, including the implementation of the new NAFS window standards, the latest on tall wood buildings, historical restoration, attic ventilation in wet coastal climates, and other emerging trends. Be part of the conversation for practical expertise, new technologies, and research results. Funding Partners : Homeowner Protection Office, Branch…

BCBEC invites you to join us this September for our annual one-day symposium. This year we will examine how fundamentals in the building envelope industry are put into practice. Industry professionals will explore new and existing technologies, the legislated Building Act and case studies from a range of areas, including building energy requirements, below grade construction, spray foam insulation and the living building challenge. Be part of the conversation on building envelope fundamentals, new technologies, and research results. Event eligible…

Speakers' Bios and Detailed Conference Presentation Summaries: (Updated September 19, 2015) Harold Louwerse Morrison Hershfield Ltd. Harold Louwerse, BTech, RRO is a field technologist with Morrison Hershfield Ltd. (MH) and works with the Building Science and Energy Division as a building science consultant and roof inspector. Harold has been involved in the construction industry in Alberta and BC for over 15 years and joined MH in 2006. Harold has been heavily involved in design and field review of many institutional buildings…

Conference Presentations: SPRAY WHAT? Harold Louwerse  Morrison Hershfield Ltd. Sept 2015 BEC TALKS - BELOW GRADE: A CREEK RUNS Michael Blackman  Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. Sept 2015 BEC TALKS - BELOW GRADE: DETAILING CONSTRUCTION AND CONTROL JOINTS William Tran Levelton Consultants Ltd. Sept 2015 AN OVERVIEW OF THE BUILDING ACT Jarrett Hutchinson  Building & Safety Standards Branch Sept 2015 LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE APPLIED: INISIGHTS AND LESSONS FROM VAN DUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN VISITOR CENTRE Rebecca Holt & Harley Grusko  Perkins +…

Conference Presentation PDFs: (Updated September 15, 2016) Please note: presentation pdfs have been posted here.   Wednesday, Sept. 14th, 2016 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 900 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC 8:00 am - 4:45 pm This year, BCBEC has put together a compelling program for the 2016 Annual Conference and AGM. This one-day symposium provides the platform for industry wide knowledge exchange and thought-provoking conversation. BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current, and inspired. Take part in the discussion of lessons learned…

Conference Program: Click on picture for larger pdf view with links  (Updated July 11, 2016)       Speakers' Bios and Detailed Conference Presentation Summaries: (Updated July 5, 2016) Graham Finch RDH Building Engineering Ltd. Graham Finch, MAsc, P.Eng is a Principal and Building Science Research Specialist with RDH. He leads RDH's building science research group and is actively involved in numerous projects ranging from building and building products research to forensic investigations, building monitoring studies, hygrothermal modeling, and new construction. Graham…

OSMOSIS AND BLISTERING OF LIQUID APPLIED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANES - WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED IN THE PAST DECADE Graham Finch  RDH Building Engineering Ltd. Sept 2016 HOW TO BUILD A GLASS HOUSE Leonard Planalto  Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. Sept 2016 BREAKING GLASS Mark Brook  BVDA Facade Engineering Ltd. Sept 2016 DRAINAGE CAPABILITIES & HEAT LOSS OF DIFFERENT INVERTED ROOF ASSEMBLIES Mathew Pel  Morrison Hershfield Ltd. Sept 2016 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS - ROOF INSULATIONS Josh Jensen  JRS Engineering Sept 2016 A CASE STUDY:…

The 15th Canadian Building Science and Technology Conference (CCBST) was held from November 6th through 8th, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver, BC. This three day conference featured a multi-stream technical program for building science practitioners and researchers and much more! Attendees comprised of existing and new BEC members from across Canada with international attendees as well. The audience included representatives from builders, developers, architects, engineers, renovators, trade contractors, warranty providers, building suppliers, manufacturers, government and industry associations, etc.…

The 15th Canadian Building Science and Technology Conference (CCBST) was held from November 6th through 8th, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver, BC. This three day conference featured a multi-stream technical program for building science practitioners and researchers and much more! Attendees comprised of existing and new BEC members from across Canada with international attendees as well. The audience included representatives from builders, developers, architects, engineers, renovators, trade contractors, warranty providers, building suppliers, manufacturers, government and industry associations, etc.…

Thank you for the support of our sponsors! The sponsors below have made generous investments in support of building science in Canada and have helped ensure the viability of the Conference. Please take the time to check out the sponsors below and click on their logo for more information about their products or services.   CCBST2017 SPONSORS Diamond Level Sponsor $20,000   Platinum Level Sponsors $10,000   Gold Level Sponsors $7,000       Associate Level Sponsors $5,000    …

HISTORY The inaugural Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology was held in London, Ontario in March of 1982. The conferences continued biannually until the 6th Conference in 1992. These six were organized under the direction of Dr. Eric Burnett and Mr. Vlad Stritesky. In March of 1997 the conference (7th Conference) was re-energized under the Directorship of Mr. Hitesh Doshi and the 8th Conference was presented under the auspices of the Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) in February 2001,…

Stepping into the Future: Forging the Path Toward Better Buildings Friday, October 26th, 2018 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Click here for Directions: Getting to the Conference BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current — and inspired! As a new provincial Building Code cycle begins, there is an ever-increasing emphasis on energy demand and building envelope performance. In response, we have prepared an exciting program and range of topics for our 2018…

Friday, October 26th, 2018 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (Updated September 27, 2018 8:50am) Conference Program: Click on picture for larger view Speakers' Bios and Detailed Conference Presentation Summaries: Tim Ryce City of North Vancouver Tim Ryce is a Professional Engineer and Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of North Vancouver. He developed the City of Vancouver's first Green Homes Program in 2008, instituting North America's first mandatory building energy efficiency…

Step Code Implementation Issues Tim Ryce City of North Vancouver Oct 2018 Step Code Implementation Issues Norm Connolly City of New Westminster Oct 2018 Professional Practice Guidelines for Whole Building Energy Modelling Services Curtis Hepting EnerSys Analytics Inc. Oct 2018 Professional Practice Guidelines for Whole Building Energy Modelling Services Harshan Radhakrishan Engineers and Geoscientists BC Oct 2018 Adventures in Large Building Airtightness Testing: Lessons Learned from 7 years of Testing in Seattle Lorne Ricketts RDH Building Science Inc. Oct 2018…