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June 2023
Vancouver Luncheon Seminar: Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) – Building Envelopes for a Sustainable Future
Agenda 11:45 – 12:00 Registration & Housekeeping 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 Presentation and Q&A 1:30 – 2:00 Networking (optional) About the Presenter: David Stevenson, Sales Manager and Site Advisor Insulspan Dave has been with Insulspan for nearly 25 years, initially manufacturing the equipment that is currently used to laminate and press the panels, then onto the shop floor where the panels are custom cut and pre-fabricated, and from there to the job site where they are installed. For several years now, Dave has…
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Vancouver Luncheon Seminar – Combustible Window Frames: A New Energy Efficiency Option for Noncombustible Buildings
COMBUSTIBLE WINDOW FRAMES: A NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY OPTION FOR NONCOMBUSTIBLE BUILDINGS Wednesday, September 27, 2023 11:30am – 2:35pm The Italian Cultural Centre Society Vancouver, BC Agenda 11:30 – 12:00 Registration & Housekeeping 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – 1:50 Important change to the restrictions on combustible window frames in the 2020 NBC 1:55 – 2:35 Net-Zero-Ready Towers with Combustible Glazing Please join us for our in-person September luncheon at the Italian Cultural Centre. This event was planned in conjunction with the EGBC Building Enclosure Committee and…
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2023 BCBEC Conference & AGM: Back to Basics and Beyond
2023 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM PRESENTATIONS: Follow this link for PDF files from this event: 2023 Conference & AGM Presentations Friday, October 20th, 2023 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Click here for Directions: Getting to the Conference Updated October 17, 2023 5:20am Back to Basics and Beyond BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current — and inspired! With ever-increasing demands to design and construct higher performing buildings, and…
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2023 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM PRESENTATIONS: Follow this link for PDF files from this event: 2023 Conference & AGM Presentations BACK TO BASICS AND BEYOND Friday, October 20th, 2023 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Updated September 27, 2023 6:40am 2023 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM Flyer Click on picture for larger view (pdf) 2023 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM Program Click on picture for larger view (pdf) Speakers Information…
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PRESENTATIONS: Worst to Best - Retrospect of Evolution of Building Performance in BC Dave RickettsRDH Building Science Oct 2023 The Dangers of a Black Box - Are You Getting Garbage Out? Leonard Pianalto RJC Engineers Oct 2023 Risks of Interior Low-e Coating in Double-glazed Windows Hamid Heidarali Hamid Design Build Oct 2023 VBBL Embodied Carbon Policy & BC Energy Step Code and VBBL Compliance for 7 to 12 Storey Residential Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC) Buildings …
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Vancouver Luncheon Seminar – PMMA Technology
Agenda: 11:45 – 12:00 Registration & Housekeeping 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 Presentation and Q&A 1:30 – 2:00 Networking (optional) About the Presenter: Brent May, BComm, R.R.O., Sr. Territory Manager - BC & YT Siplast Canada Brent May is Siplast Canada's Sr. Territory Manager for British Columbia and the Yukon. He has been working in the Roofing and Building Envelope Industry for 20 years with experience on the contracting side as an estimator and project manager. He has been with Siplast since 2016. Brent…
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Vancouver Luncheon Seminar – Whole Building Air Leakage Testing – What Are We Actually Testing
Agenda: 11:45 – 12:00 Registration & Housekeeping 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 Presentation and Q&A 1:30 – 2:00 Networking (optional) About the Presenter: Dan Gronross Axiom Builders After over 14 years in the Building Envelope Consulting side of the construction industry, Dan Gronross made a switch to the construction side of the table. Dan helps Axiom Builders navigate the building code changes, embodied carbon requirements and the constructability of the next generation of high performance buildings. About the Topic: Whole Building Air Leakage…
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Call for Presenters!
Call for Presenters! Are you passionate about sharing your expertise and insights with an engaged audience? Do you have a unique perspective or innovative ideas that you believe can make a difference? Do you have suggestions for topics or content you'd like see at our events? We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete this form. The BC Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) is thrilled to announce our call for presenters for our 2024 Annual Conference…
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Victoria Luncheon Seminar – Whole Building Air Leakage Testing – What Are We Actually Testing
Location: Victoria, Vancouver Island Hotel Grand Pacific, Vancouver Island Ballroom 463 Belleville Street Victoria, BC Agenda 11:45 – 12:00 Registration & Housekeeping 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 Presentation and Q&A 1:30 – 2:00 Networking (optional) About the Presenter Dan Gronross Axiom Builders After over 14 years in the Building Envelope Consulting side of the construction industry, Dan Gronross made a switch to the construction side of the table. Dan helps Axiom Builders navigate the building code changes, embodied carbon requirements and the…
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2024 Engineers and Geoscientists BC Annual Conference and AGM
Engineers and Geoscientists BC are excited to announce our 2024 Annual Conference and AGM will be held in person and live streamed on October 16-18, 2024, at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia. Engineers and Geoscientists BC's premier conference brings new and seasoned engineers, geoscientists, and working professionals together for two days of expert-led sessions on industry innovation, technical competence, and regulation in British Columbia. Join us for Continuing Education (CE) sessions, inspirational keynote speakers, valuable networking opportunities, and…
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2024 FGIA FENBC Region Technical Summit
Registration is now open for the annual Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) FENBC Region Technical Summit, taking place November 5-6 in Surrey, BC. This two-day event will feature a welcome reception at a local restaurant, commercial and residential topic coverage, a Product Showcase and opportunities to engage with industry leaders. The November 5 welcome reception will take place at 4:30-6 p.m. at Charcoal and Woodz restaurant. The following day will begin with a continental breakfast at 7 a.m.…
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2024 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM PRESENTATIONS: Follow this link for PDF files from this event: 2024 Conference & AGM Presentations Updated January 10, 2025 10:55am Friday, November 15th, 2024 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Click here for Directions: Getting to the Conference RENEW RESTORE REINVENT EXTENDING THE LEGACY OF EXISTING BUILDINGS BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current and inspired! In our endeavor to build sustainably and economically,…
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Updated November 7, 2024 10:10am *TABLES SOLD OUT* 2024 BCBEC Conference & AGM Sponsorship Opportunities Friday, November 15, 2024 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 continue to strengthen our building envelope community as we continue to emerge from the issues from the pandemic, it is more important than ever to stay connected to existing clients as well as forge…
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2024 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM PRESENTATIONS: Follow this link for PDF files from this event: 2024 Conference & AGM Presentations RENEW RESTORE REINVENTEXTENDING THE LEGACY OF EXISTING BUILDINGS Friday, November 15th, 2024 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Updated January 10, 2024 11:00am 2024 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM Full Program Click on picture for larger view (pdf) 2024 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM Schedule Click on picture for larger view…
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PRESENTATIONS: Lessons learned from 20 years of leak detection data Jason TeetaertSMT Research Nov 2024 Building envelope retrofit abroad: parallels with New Zealand and different perspectives Shawn McIsaacOculus Building Science and Facades Nov 2024 Protecting Reinforcing Steel from Corrosion: A Comprehensive Analysis of Corrosion Protection Systems Used in Concrete Repair Wesley Narciso JRS Engineering Nov 2024 Calibrated Energy Models for Retrofit Planning: Case Studies for Social Housing Maddy Kennedy-Parrott RDH Building Science Nov 2024 The Accidental…
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Vancouver Luncheon Seminar – Fundamentals of Below Grade Waterproofing Systems
Agenda: 11:45 – 12:00 Registration & Housekeeping 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 Presentation and Q&A 1:30 – 2:00 Networking (optional) About the Presenter: Harold Louwerse, P.L.Eng, RRO Stantec Harold is a Practice Lead for Stantec's new Building Specialty Services division in Western Canada, overseeing the Building Science, Energy Modeling, Façade Engineering, Facility Assessment, Building Commissioning, and Technology specialties. As a Professional Licensee of Engineering and a Registered Roofing Observer, Harold is knowledgeable and experienced in cladding, glazing, roofing, insulation and below grade waterproofing systems.…
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Vancouver Luncheon Seminar – Beneath the Surface: Podium Membrane Replacements and Sustainable Design Considerations for New Construction
Agenda: 11:45 – 12:00 Registration & Housekeeping 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 Presentation and Q&A 1:30 – 2:00 Networking (optional) About the Presenter: Heather Reid, P.Eng., Impact Initiatives Lead | Sustainability PCI Developments Heather Reid is a building enclosure engineer with over 20 years’ experience in various specialties in the construction industry in both Canada and the US. She is currently leading Sustainability Initiatives as an Owner Representative for PCI Developments. Formerly in her role as a Principal at RDH Building Science, she specialized…
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Vancouver Luncheon Seminar: Closed Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam; much more than an Insulation
Agenda: 11:45 – 12:00 Registration & Housekeeping 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 Presentation and Q&A 1:30 – 2:00 Networking (optional) About the Presenter: Michael J. Pace, C.E.T., BSS Building Resource Incorporated Michael Pace is the owner and president of Building Resource Incorporated (2002), manufacturer’s agent for specialty construction products. He is a Certified Engineering Technologist and a Building Science Specialist (BSS 2008). Michael has extensive experience promoting specialty construction products in Canada and the USA in various market segments including building restoration, machinery grouting,…
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CALL FOR PRESENTERS! Are you passionate about sharing your expertise and insights with an engaged audience? Do you have a unique perspective or innovative ideas that you believe can make a difference? Do you have suggestions for topics or content you’d like see at our events? We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete this form. The BC Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) is thrilled to announce our call for presenters for our 2025 Annual Conference…
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Victoria Luncheon Seminar – Fundamentals of Below Grade Waterproofing Systems
Update: This particular Luncheon has been moved from April 30th to May 8th. Our apologies for the inconvenience. Location: Victoria, Vancouver Island Hotel Grand Pacific, Vancouver Island Ballroom 463 Belleville Street Victoria, BC Agenda 11:45 – 12:00 Registration & Housekeeping 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 Presentation and Q&A 1:30 – 2:00 Networking (optional) About the Presenter: Harold Louwerse, P.L.Eng, RRO Stantec Harold is a Practice Lead for Stantec's new Building Specialty Services division in Western Canada, overseeing the Building Science, Energy Modeling,…
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