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January 2012
BCBEC and HPO Present 2012 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart With Windows
Half-Day Workshop Online Webinar (video): 2012 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart With Windows Online Webinar (video) January 2012 This half-day workshop focused 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. Photos (L-R) Denisa Ionescu, Guest Speaker Michael Lacasse, Karen Hemmingson…
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BCBEC and HPO in partnership with RCI present Building Smart: 2013 Half-Day Workshop on Roof Installation
Half-Day Workshop Online Webinar (video): 2013 Half-Day WorkshopBuilding Smart: Roof Installation Online Webinar (video) February 2013 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 focused on roof system design and installation best practices for wood-frame single and multi-unit residential buildings.
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2014 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with Energy Efficiency Workshop
Half-Day Workshop Online Webinar (video): Please use Firefox web browser only to view this video 2014 Half-Day Workshop:Building Smart with Energy Efficiency Online Webinar (video) February 2014 Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), a branch of BC Housing. This half-day workshop focused on energy efficiency in new and retrofit buildings. Industry leaders provided insights into key issues, including insulation strategies, high performance walls and energy-efficiency code requirements. The workshop also…
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2015 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with Basements and Parkades
Half-Day Workshop Online Webinar (video): 2015 Half-Day Workshop:Building Smart with Basements and Parkades Online Webinar (video) February 2015 Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), a branch of BC Housing. This half-day workshop focused on the design, construction, maintenance and remediation of basements and parkades in residential buildings. Industry leaders discussed code requirements, soil condition assessments, building systems, remediation strategies, and depreciation reports. Presentations showcased recent research studies in single and…
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2016 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with Air and Vapour Barriers
Half-Day Workshop Online Webinar (video): 2016 Half-Day Workshop:Building Smart with Air and Vapour Barriers Online Webinar (video) February 2016 Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), a branch of BC Housing. This half-day workshop focused on the use of air and vapour barriers in single and multi-unit residential buildings. A panel of building envelope experts shared building science principles, design considerations and practical installation details. Speakers examined challenges and options for improving the durability,…
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2017 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with Safe and Durable Wall Assemblies
Half-Day Workshop Online Webinar (video): 2017 Half-Day Workshop:Building Smart with Safe and Durable Wall Assemblies Online Webinar (video) February 2017 Building Smart with Safe and Durable Wall Assemblies Brochure Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and BC Housing This half-day workshop focuses on the thermal and moisture performance of highly insulated wall assemblies for new and retrofit buildings. Industry experts discuss the latest research with practical solutions for building durable assemblies. The use of…
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2018 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with High Performance Concrete Envelopes
Half-Day Workshop Online Webinar (video): 2018 Half-Day Workshop:Building Smart with High Performance Concrete Envelopes Online Webinar (video) February 2018 Building Smart with High Performance Concrete Envelopes Program Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and BC Housing This half-day workshop focused on concrete envelopes for Part 9 and Part 3 construction. Energy and thermal requirements play an increasingly important role in residential construction. Industry experts discussed the latest research on how concrete envelopes can help deliver results…
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2019 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with High Performance Building Design
Half-Day Workshop Online Webinar (video) 2019 Half-Day Workshop:Building Smart with High Performance Building Design Online Webinar (video) February 2019 Workshop Presentation R30+ Effective Roofs in Residential Construction in B.C. Lorne Ricketts, RDH Building Science Inc. February 2019 Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and BC Housing This workshop will focus on innovation and building design considerations required for multi-unit buildings. It will explore concepts and design rules of thumb to achieve higher standards for…
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2020 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart for High Performance Buildings
NEW VIDEO OF WORKSHOP NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and BC Housing Join local and international industry experts as they share the latest research results, case studies, as well as successful design and construction practices. Learn about government initiatives to support more efficient, functional and resilient buildings. The event will provide opportunities for discussions about current issues facing industry practitioners such as: cost effective and energy efficient homes indoor air quality and…
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2021 Half-Day Workshop – Building Smart with Pre-Fab Construction
BCBEC, BC Housing and WoodWorks! BC present the 2021 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with Pre-Fab Construction The design and construction sectors are undergoing transformative change to address increasing energy performance, affordability and productivity. Wood products and systems increasingly play a role by providing practical solutions to address these and other considerations. This webinar brings together experts who are incorporating best practices in wood, performance and design for the future. If you have been wondering if there is a future for…
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2023 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart – The Evolution of Mechanical Solutions for Net Zero Envelopes
The Italian Cultural Centre Society Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Registration, Buffet Breakfast and Trade Show 7:00am - 12:00pm HALF-DAY WORKSHOP SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sponsorship Table (Including 2 Representatives) $500 SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION *limited spaces Additional Representative $100 plus GST per person ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP REPRESENTATIVE REGISTRATION HALF-DAY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION BCBEC Members $105 + GST Non-Members $120 + GST Students $30 + GST HALF-DAY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION This event is eligible for professional learning credits. Education Credits: AIBC Course Credits: 3.25 Core Learning Units BC Housing:…
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Speakers and Presentations Event Moderator: Graham Finch Graham Finch is a building science engineer who specializes in enclosure design, risk management, research, and investigation work for new and existing buildings. Graham also works with building product manufacturers and other clients on product research and development, and the creation of various industry guidelines and educational training initiatives. Much of this work is focused on higher performing building enclosures incorporated into net zero and passive house buildings. Graham is also a sessional…
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