The luncheon features a panel discussion between key players in the restoration of buildings that have been designated as heritage sites. Pam Madoff, Councillor and Steve Barber, Heritage Planner, both of the City of Victoria, along with several members of the Heritage Advisory Committee will be participating along with the attendees.

This month, BCBEC presents a unique development where new technologies and products including Healthy HousingTM and FlexHousingTM concepts, rainscreen wall assembly, and passive energy systems have been brought together to create housing that serves the needs of a First Nation community. Allan Dobie (MRAIC), CMHC Senior Research Consultant will provide detailed information on this 7-unit, mixed multi-residential community in Agassiz, BC. This project combines two decades of accumulated knowledge in how to apply sustainable building concepts to low-rise residential construction in the…

About the topic: The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) was established in 1998 to administer the requirements set out in the Homeower Protection Act. Since then, thousands of dwelling units have been repaired with financial assistance for owners who required interest-free reconstruction loans to repair their homes. The HPO's mandate goes beyond providing financial assistance. It also includes licensing of residential builders and building envelope renovators, monitoring the performance of the home warranty insurance system, and education and training initiatives for…

About the topic: Glass and glazing systems need to be understood when selecting the appropriate products to address the needs of any project. In Victoria projects vary from clear glass to triple-glazed, double low-emissive glazing with inert gas-filled sealed units. This presentation discusses the implications of glass selection as it affects the building's energy performance. The visible transmission of light, as well as the invisible range needs to be considered when specifying fenestration. About the presenter: Alex McGowan is a professional engineer…

About the topic: Green Roofs Technology In the urban regions of British Columbia, increased population and infrastructure is resulting in an unsustainable increase in storm-water runoff and energy consumption. Green roofs have been used around the world for centuries, particularly in Western Europe, yet little is known about how they perform in localized climates. There is a pressing need to obtain objective evidence that the perceived benefits of this technology are valid in our region. BCIT's Centre for the Advancement…

About the topic: Can you have face sealed and rain screen systems on the same building? If so is it a good idea? The general trend has been to move away from face seal assemblies and towards rain screen design. Mass wall approaches to water management also continue make up part of new and remediated envelope construction. Successful hybrid enclosures are possible to construct however they present challenges with the extraordinary attention by everyone involved, the rain screen portion of…

About the presenter: Professor John Ruddick from the Department of Wood Science at UBC specializes in enhancing the durability of wood through chemical and heat treatment. His research focuses on understanding the chemistry of fixation/stabilization of both alkaline copper and carbon based wood preservatives, factors influencing the performance of shell treated wood in residential construction and the protection of composite products such as PSB. As a consultant with Mychem Wood Protection Consultants Ltd. he specializes in the detection of decay in…

About the presenter: Mr. Kunimoto is a structural engineer, registered in BC, Washington State and California where he gained more than 20 years of experience with seismic requirements for buildings and structural requirements for the envelope. The two most powerful earthquakes hit California during Mr. Kunimoto's residency in the State. The assessment of the resulting building failures provided invaluable knowledge to engineers and architects about the seismic characteristics of old and recently-built structures. Since returning to Vancouver to assume control of…

About the presenter: Andrew Pape-Salmon is a professional engineer with a Masters in Resource Management who specializes in energy efficiency technologies and management practices, community energy planning and renewable energy supplies. He is the acting Director of the Alternative Energy Policy Branch with the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. He is the point person on energy efficiency policy and programs for the provincial government. Recently, he has been developing proposals for energy efficiency standards within the BC Green Building…

About the presenters: Clair Wakefield is a professional engineer with a lifetime of experience in acoustics. Clair obtained his Bachelor and Masters of Applied Science degrees in mechanical engineering from UBC. He is the principal of Wakefield Acoustics Ltd. a local engineering firm specializing in Architectural Acoustics and Building Noise Control. They also consult for public sector transportation projects including highway and airport noise impact assessment. Duane Marriner earned his honours physics degree from UVic and a Masters of Applied Science in…

About the presenter: As a founding member of BCBEC and its' first president in 1988 John Wells has been responsible for the dissemination of a considerable amount of knowledge in the building envelope field, not only in the Lower Mainland and BC but across Canada and the US. Mr Wells has contributed a great deal to the development of roofing practices through his involvement with the Roofing Contractors Association of BC (RCABC). John has been in private practice for the last 16…

About the presenter: Bill McEwen is a Professional Engineer who has over twenty-five years of experience in the Canadian masonry industry. This includes technical and management positions with producers of concrete block and clay brick, and serving as the Executive Director of both the Masonry Institute of B.C. and the B.C. Chapter of the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association since 1995. He chairs the CSA A371 committee on Masonry Construction, and is a member of the CSA S304.1 Masonry Design, and CSA…

About the presenter: For the past 28 years, Tom Wilson, P. Eng has worked for large multi-discipline consulting engineering firms. He started his professional career as a junior designer in Winnipeg and in 1990 he moved to our West Coast environment where he joined Keen Engineer as a project manager. He became a principal of Keen and assumed the responsibility of their local Victoria office in 2000. Later Tom joined the AME Group as a director responsible for the operation and management…

About the presenters : Chris Chown has been involved in many sectors of the construction industry for the past 30 years. He has focused on exterior finish systems for the last 15 and recently became the Western Canada Regional Sales Manager for Dryvit Systems Canada. He has hands-on involvement in EIFS and acrylic-cement coatings, including technical services, marketing, distribution and system development. Currently he is involved with the national listing program for contractors and conducts training programs for qualified applicators. He…

About the presenter : Andrew Pape-Salmon is the Director of the Energy Efficiency Branch with the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. He is responsible for implementing the Province's Energy Efficient Buildings Strategy (EEBS) which includes the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program, support for green provisions in the BC Building Code, the development of regulated standards for equipment and manufactured building components under the Energy Efficiency Act, a net zero energy homes and buildings program and last but not least…

About the presenter: Tony Grice is a Senior Engineer with Applied Engineering Solutions who specializes in sustainable buildings, day lighting and electric lighting design. Some of his interesting lighting projects include: Alberta Pavilion at Expo 86, Canterra Office Tower, Sunlife Office Towers, Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre ( a world class heritage site in Alberta) , Jasper Train Station, Calgary Olympic Saddledome and many more. Tony was elected as one of the top ten leaders in the Alberta Construction Industry in 2005…

About the presenter: John Mendes is a partner of Lesperance Mendes Law Firm, and has practiced in the areas of construction, commercial, and condominium law since his call to the Bar in 1986. Prior to establishing Lesperance Mendes in 1997, John was a partner in a large Vancouver firm and the chairperson of its construction law group. John was awarded a Master of Laws degree by Queen's University in 1986. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from UBC in 1984…