Events Search and Views Navigation
January 2021
Online Webinar: Embodied Carbon – The Blind Spot of the Building Industry
11:45 am Registration, housekeeping 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Presentation (approx. 40-45 min.) followed by Q&A 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Webinar still open, general discussion among attendees 1:15 pm Webinar Ends ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Anthony Pak, P.Eng., MSc Principal at Priopta and Founder of CLF Vancouver Anthony is the Principal at Priopta, a leading firm with deep expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for buildings. Priopta empowers architects and engineers with the data and knowledge they need to reduce embodied carbon.…
More InfoMarch 2021
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…
More InfoApril 2021
Online Webinar: Fluid Applied Roofing
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Kyle Tusim, Architectural Specialist Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance Kyle is a design specialist who works with design professionals by understanding concepts, interpreting them and aligning solutions effectively. Kyle has over a decade experience as a senior superintendent and leverages his construction experience to assist designers with practical solutions. ABOUT THE TOPIC: An introduction to the basics of fluid applied roofing technology, including technical data and examples of restoration projects using fluid applied membranes. REGISTRATION:…
More InfoMay 2021
Online Webinar – Design and Coordination: The potential impacts of design decisions on the building thermal performance
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Sophie Mercier, P.Eng. Principal, Evoke Buildings Engineering Sophie is a building envelope specialist with a 22 year history of working collaboratively and successfully with industry partners. Sophie brings strong technical skills in building science, materials, value engineering and integration of sustainable and energy efficient designs. This allows her to deliver balanced and relevant building envelope solutions, especially at the early stage of new construction projects where compliance with the Energy Step Code is considered. Adrian Politano,…
More InfoJune 2021
Online Webinar: Material shortage – daily changes and the effect on the industry at large
ABOUT THE PANELISTS: Josh Jensen, AScT, CHI, RRO, RRC – Partner/General Manager All Round Restorations Ltd. (Contractor) Josh has been in the building enclosure industry for 18 years. He spent over 14 years at JRS Engineering Ltd. and was the head of the roofing division before he moved to the contracting side of the industry. He has been with All Round Restorations since 2018. Dave Metzler, President Cascade Aqua-Tech (Distributor) Dave joined Cascade Aqua-Tech 24 years ago. He worked…
More InfoOctober 2021
2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM: BUILDING RE-IMAGINED
2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM VIDEO AND PRESENTATIONS Follow this link for 2021 BCBEC Half-Day Webinar Video and Presentations BUILDING RE-IMAGINEDOnline Webinar BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current — and inspired! In this time of pandemic, it is more important than ever to stay connected to existing clients. As our world changes around us, there is an ever-increasing emphasis on energy demand and building envelope performance. In response, we have prepared an exciting program and…
More Info2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS
BUILDING RE-IMAGINED Friday, October 8th, 2021 Online Webinar 2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM FLYER: Click on picture for larger view (pdf) 2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM PROGRAM: Click on picture for larger view (pdf) Speakers' Bios and Presentation Summaries: 8:45 - 9:25 AMPresentation: High Performance Wall Assemblies – Setting a Higher Bar More stringent energy codes and a desire for high performance wall construction is challenging the industry to re-think the status quo. In an…
More Info2021 BCBEC Half-Day Webinar & AGM Video & Presentations
2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM VIDEO Session 1: 00:03:09 Session 2: 00:58:02 Session 3: 01:44:44 Session 4: 02:28:58 AGM: 03:11:15 Oct 2021 2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM PROGRAM: Click on picture for larger view (pdf) Page Updated October 14, 2021 1:00 pm
More InfoNovember 2021
Online Webinar: Beneath the Façade-Life Cycle Costs for High Performance Exteriors
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: John M. Garbin John M. Garbin is the President/Chief Executive Officer of the EIFS Council of Canada (ECC), a national association that represents the EIFS industry stakeholders in Canada. The ECC serves as the “official voice” for the EIFS industry with a mandate to provide for its advancement and growth, through advocacy, education and marketing. John was recruited to take the helm of the ECC in 2007, having spent three decades in executive management positions with three…
More InfoFebruary 2022
Online Webinar: The Next Generation of Gas Heating, presented by Building Energy Solutions and FortisBC
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Mila Barbour is a Program Manager for the Innovative Technologies team on FortisBC’s Conservation & Energy Management department where she is responsible to lead the identification and evaluation of new emerging technologies to support emission reduction opportunities for FortisBC customers. Mila is a graduate from the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business Marketing & Sales Management program and has over 11 years of project management experience, leading a diverse range of projects and programs in…
More InfoMarch 2022
Online Webinar: Making the Case for a Strata Energy Advisor Program
Webinar Schedule: 11:45 am - 12:00 pm Login, Housekeeping 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Webinar, Including Q&A 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Virtual Networking, Additional Q&A 1:15 pm Webinar Ends ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Lisa Westerhoff, PrincipalIntegral Group With over ten years of industry experience, Lisa Westerhoff leads the Sustainability Policy and Planning team at Integral Group in Vancouver, where she works with local governments, universities, developers, and industry organizations to create policies and strategies for a low-carbon built environment. Lisa holds a Ph.D. in urban…
More InfoMay 2022
BCBEC Vancouver Luncheon Seminar: Performance Mock-Up Testing – Failures and Lessons Learned
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Brett Pattrick, P.Eng. Principal, Façade Specialist & Secondary Structures Team Lead Morrison Hershfield Brett Pattrick, P.Eng. is a façade specialist with over 16 years of experience specializing in façade design. He is a member of Morrison Hershfield’s façade engineering department and leads the secondary structures team within that group. Brett started his career working for a locally based engineering firm, providing structural engineering analysis for several local glazing contractors and suppliers. In 2010 he relocated to…
More InfoSeptember 2022
Vancouver Luncheon Seminar: Pushing the Envelope With Fire Rated Glazing
About the Presenter: Ryan Dennett, President Greenlite Glass Systems Inc. Mr. Dennett has glazing in his DNA starting with his first job working at his family’s glazing company starting at the age of 16. Since then then he has followed his passions and successes which has led to the opening of Greenlite Glass in 2006. As a pioneer in Walkable fire rated skylights, Mr. Dennett continually finds himself in the center of innovation, glass design and manufacturing. Completed projects with…
More InfoNovember 2022
2022 BCBEC Conference & AGM: Building Resilience for a Changing Climate
2022 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM Presentations: Follow this link for PDF files from this event: 2022 Conference & AGM Presentations Building Resilience for a Changing Climate Friday, November 4th, 2022 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Click here for Directions: Getting to the Conference Updated November 9, 2022 2:25pm BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current — and inspired! The building envelope is key to a building’s overall…
More Info2022 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM SPEAKERS
Building Resilience for a Changing Climate Friday, November 4th, 2022 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Updated November 9, 2022 2:30pm 2022 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM Flyer Click on picture for larger view (pdf) 2022 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM Presentations: Follow this link for PDF files from this event: 2022 Conference & AGM Presentations 2022 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM Program: 7:00 - 8:00 am REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST & TRADESHOW…
More Info2022 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS: High Performance Enclosure Details and Constructability Morgan McDonaldLedcor Construction Dan GeddesFlynn Canada Nov 2022 Building Resiliency - It's Not Just a Mechanical Issue Marie-France Venneri& Marc Trudeau AME Group Nov 2022 Updated Code Changes for Large Buildings in Vancouver Patrick Enright City of Vancouver Nov 2022 Impacts of Overland Flooding on Below-Grade Structures Karen Savage& Diane Meehan Horizon Engineering Nov 2022 Resilient Building Deep Retrofit Strategies: Making The Case For A Multi-Unit Residential Building …
More InfoJanuary 2023
Vancouver Luncheon Seminar: Design Tools to Optimize High-Rise Passive House Buildings
About the Presenter: Cody Akira Belton, AScT, PTech, CPHD Passive House Specialist, Building Enclosure Consultant Morrison Hershfield Cody is a Passive House Specialist with Morrison Hershfield’s Building Specialty Services team. He has served as a Building Enclosure Consultant for over 14 years, with mature engineering knowledge in building science and experience developing building enclosure design packages for various building typologies, ranging from single-family homes to high-rise buildings. Cody has been a strong Passive House advocate since 2010 and eagerly promotes…
More InfoFebruary 2023
Vancouver Luncheon Seminar: City of Vancouver Rainwater Management Policy – Why and What; and an open discussion on How as it pertains to the building envelope and details
About the Presenter: Christopher Radziminski, Building Policy Engineer City of Vancouver Chris works in Development, Buildings & Licensing at the City of Vancouver and is a Professional Engineer, a Professional Biologist and a certified Small Water System Operator. He works closely with Phillip White, Manager of Plumbing and Mechanical Inspections, on the development and implementation of policies in the Vancouver Plumbing By-law (VBBL Book II), and his presentation will reflect both of their work. His background includes a B.Sc. in…
More InfoMarch 2023
Vancouver Luncheon Seminar: EIFS – Much More Than Just a Pretty Face
About the Presenter: Andre Turrin, Technical Director DuROCK Alfacing International Limited Andre Turrin joined DuRock Alfacing in 1997 and in 2006 he assumed the role of Technical Director for the company. DuRock is a founding member of the EIFS Council of Canada (ECC) and Andre represents DuRock on the ECC Board of Directors. Andre is a member of the ECC Technical Committee and he is a member of the ULC Task Group on EIFS that developed the three CAN/ULC-S716 EIFS…
More InfoVancouver Luncheon Seminar: Dynamic Glass Envelope Systems: What, Why and How
About the Presenter: Brodie Albright, National Account Executive, Canada View, Inc. Brodie Albright has been working in the clean tech sector for more than 15 years and contributed to the installation of the very first electrochromic window in Canada. Brodie joined View in 2018, to build View’s Canadian team and business growth, overseeing sales, project execution, hardware and software development, and education of the consultant ecosystem. Prior to View, Brodie worked 8 years at SWITCH Materials, a BC-based startup created…
More Info