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June 2022
RDH Learn Building Science presents: Trending Toward Tighter Buildings
About this presentation: The increasing demand for energy efficiency in buildings is driving a renewed focus on low air leakage rates. A high-quality air barrier is an essential part of an energy-efficient building in any climate zone, and air barriers come with many added benefits such as improved control of the building’s interior air quality, comfort, acoustics, and durability. Testing the air barrier is the only reliable way to determine the effectiveness of the installation, but airtightness testing on large…
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BC Housing’s Mobilizing Building Adaptation and Resilience (MBAR) initiative aims to prepare the building design and construction industry to cost-effectively meet the challenges of our changing climate. Join us to learn about the emerging functional needs of buildings and the new Climate Ready Housing Guide, which will be released soon. Building professionals can use the guide to adapt residential buildings to climate stressors and shocks. It will also help protect investments throughout a building’s lifespan. Understanding these concepts can help…
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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 InfoReal Estate Institute of Canada presents: Building Systems Technical Conference
Building Systems Technical Conference Brochure PDF Join us online on September 21, 2022, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT Presented by Professional Engineers and Industry Experts Register now to benefit from the early bird offer and learn more about the Conference! No one person is an expert in every type of building system. On September 21, 2022, the Real Estate Institute of Canada will hold a virtual conference on Building Systems. Join us for this informative and…
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BC Housing presents Building Smart: The Economics of Building with Mass Timber – Part One
What are the costs to build a 7-12 storey multi-family building with mass timber in BC? How will these buildings meet BC Energy Step Code requirements? Join us online for the answers to these questions with six industry specialists. Speakers will share highlights from their recent B.C. study on the economics of building with mass timber. Mass timber has the potential for increased building performance as well as operational and embodied carbon reductions. It also provides opportunities for including nature-centred…
More InfoBC Housing presents Building Smart: The Economics of Building with Mass Timber – Part Two
What are the costs to build a 7-12 storey multi-family building with mass timber in BC? How will these buildings meet BC Energy Step Code requirements? Join us online for the answers to these questions with six industry specialists. Speakers will share highlights from their recent B.C. study on the economics of building with mass timber. Part two of this webinar series focuses on energy modeling and cost analysis. It explains the methodology for mass timber estimating as well as…
More InfoCCBST 2022 – 16th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology
Ontario Building Envelope Council presents CCBST 2022 Healthy, Efficient and Resilient:Constructing Today’s Buildings for Tomorrow. For nearly 40 years and now in its 16th iteration, the Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology has been bringing together building science researchers, designers, material suppliers, and practitioners to discuss this ever-evolving field. This conference has been highly successful each time it has been held, earning a global reputation as a leading showcase for advances in design, construction, renovation, repair, and operation of…
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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 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Building Resilience for a Changing Climate Friday, November 4th, 2022 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current — and inspired! As we emerge from this time of pandemic, it is more important than ever to stay connected to existing clients as well as forge new relationships. As our world has changed around us, there is an ever-increasing emphasis on energy demand and building envelope performance. In response,…
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 …
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Buildings XV Conference: Call for Papers
Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole BuildingsAbstract Due September 30, 2021 The Buildings XV Conference brings together product manufacturers, research organizations, academia, builders, designers, architects and consultants to discuss their work achievements, interest and awareness of buildings issues, and to provide solutions and insight into some of our major building envelope problems. The conference is organized by ASHRAE along with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. “This conference draws heavily on the advanced technical knowledge of our global experts and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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2023 ICRI Spring Convention
2023 ICRI Spring Convention Concrete Protection From The Sea To Sky: Waterproofing and Corrosion Protection JW Marriott Parq Vancouver April 17 - 19, 2023 Plan to join the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) in Vancouver, British Columbia. Whether you are a novice or seasoned professional, this is your best opportunity to expand your understanding of concrete repair, protection and restoration through networking, technical sessions with PDH credits, and participating in ICRI committee meetings. You can expect another dynamic convention…
More InfoVancouver Luncheon Seminar: BC research reveals ICF water and air intrusion best practices
About the Presenter: Douglas Bennion Airfoam Industries Douglas Bennion is the Building Science and Code Compliance specialist for Airfoam Industries with a focus on product development, oversight of product testing and evaluation by building code agencies. With over 40 years of experience in concrete and construction experience, Douglas recently concluded a three year service as the chair of the ICFMA Technical Committee and currently sits on the ICFMA Board of Directors. Having written numerous magazine articles and technical bulletins 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:…
More Info2023 Half-Day Workshop Speakers
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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