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June 2012
Vancouver Luncheon: Integral Waterproofing
The Topic: Use of integral crystalline waterproofing systems for below-grade concrete is one of the waterproofing options available, especially when blind-side application is necessary. However, there are many considerations to be taken into account during the design and construction of these systems. This case study presentation discusses integral concrete waterproofing that was used for a large multi-tower development at False Creek. Subjects discussed include the following: Systems research and options Warranty considerations Roles of the project team members Design &…
More InfoVictoria Luncheon: The Home as a System
About the Presenter: Murray Frank, Constructive Home Solutions Murray Frank is a founding director and Past President of BCBEC and has been an instructor in building science at colleges and universities in Vancouver and Victoria. Mr. Frank's combined technical expertise and practical experience help advance the understanding of construction and design issues in the various climates across the varied environments throughout Western Canada and North America. Constructive Home Solutions Inc. performs building envelope design and assessments. About the Topic: Everything…
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2012 BCBEC Conference & AGM Dealing With The Elements
This one-day conference by the BC Building Envelope Council will explore current elements in building enclosures design. The conference will focus on integrated energy efficient wall solutions, window systems and related regulatory issues. Local experts will discuss themes such as energy efficiency requirements, ventilation guidelines in residential construction, energy rating of windows, lateral load requirements for houses and design consideration for mid-rise wood-frame buildings. Funding Partners: Homeowner Protection Office, Branch of BC Housing and CMHC-SCHL Conference Presentations: CHOOSING WINDOWS: BALANCING U-VALUES, SHGC,…
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Victoria Luncheon: Integral Waterproofing
About the Presenter: Joel Schwartz , P.Eng., FEC, BEP, JRS Engineering Joel is a principal and senior building science specialist at JRS Engineering , with two decades of building envelope consulting experience throughout the coastal areas of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. He has presented at seminars and conferences for a variety of industry groups and professional associations, including APEGBC and the Seattle Building Envelope Council. Joel is a BC Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) past president and retired director, and serves on…
More InfoVancouver Luncheon: Sustainable Roof Details For Rainforest Coastal Climate
About the Presenter: Rob Harris, Technical Manager for the Roofing Contractors Association of BC Rob Harris started roofing as an apprentice in 1977, working through to journeyman status, foreman, repairman, and supervisory positions before leaving the trade to join RCABC in 1996. After three years at RCABC he left to enter the roof inspection and product quality control industries until 2005 and then returned to RCABC and was promoted to Technical Manager in 2011. About the Topic: Rob will be going over…
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Victoria Luncheon:
Choosing Windows: Balancing U-Values, SHGC, Comfort and Energy
About the Presenter: Brittany Hanam, RDH Building Engineering Brittany Hanam is a Building Science Engineer with RDH Building Engineering in Vancouver, BC. Brittany has several years experience as an engineering consultant on building enclosure, energy and green building issues. This work has included new construction design, thermal and hygrothermal modeling, forensic investigation, whole building energy simulation and several industry research studies. About the Topic: There can be many different factors involved in choosing the right windows for a particular building.…
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Victoria Luncheon: Building Enclosure Practice Guidelines
About the Presenter: Mike Wilson, M.Eng, P.Eng, BEP, RDH Building Engineering Mike Wilson is a Principal, Senior Building Science Specialist and Manager of the Victoria office of RDH Building Engineering Ltd. RDH focuses on the integration of building science engineering, architecture, construction management, and risk assessment services for the building enclosure on new construction projects and existing buildings with office in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. Mike has practiced as a licensed engineer for over 20 years in the provinces of…
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Vancouver Luncheon:
Glazing Installation: Structural vs. Building Envelope
About the Presenter: Mark Layton is the President and CEO of Layton Consulting, which he created in 1994. Layton Consulting Ltd. is a specialty structural engineering firm providing engineering services for both residential and commercial glazing manufacturers, builders and architects. Mark has over 28 years of structural design and consulting experience relating to building facades, cladding and curtain wall systems. He also specializes in the seismic design of non-structural building elements as well as the design of safety equipment and pre-fabricated…
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Victoria Luncheon: Passive House Lessons Learned
About the Presenters: Mark Bernhardt & Rob Bernhardt Mark Bernhardt is the President of Bernhardt Contracting Ltd., the general contractor for the first home targeting the International Passive House standard on Vancouver Island. Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. is primarily involved in commercial general contracting, with an interest in high performance construction. This project was taken on to demonstrate the application of passive house design and construction principles in the local market. Mark has overseen the day-to-day construction of the project. Rob Bernhardt is…
More InfoBCBEC 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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Victoria Luncheon: BCBEC and Vancouver Island Chapter of ASHRAE present: Specification and Installation of Windows in New and Existing Buildings
About the Presenters: Al Jaugelis and Gordon Kyle Al Jaugelis is a Fenestration Specialist with RDH Building Engineering Ltd. and the Technical Consultant for the Fenestration Association of BC. He played a key role in initiating the "Review of Window Energy Rating Procedures for Canada" research project and is the lead on a new guide, "Best Practices for Window and Door Replacement - Wood-Frame Buildings". Gordon Kyle has been a manufacturer's rep to builders and the construction community for 30 years. Since…
More InfoVancouver Luncheon: Building Enclosure Practice Guidelines
About the Presenter: Gilbert Larocque Gilbert Larocque is a registered professional engineer in BC and Ontario, and is a member of the Bar of British Columbia. He has over 30 years of engineering experience gained in the fields of aviation, project and program management, construction and building envelope. Gilbert provides guidance, and deals with professional and ethical practice-related issues within the professions of engineering and geoscience, including matters of practice overlap with other professions. He also provides staff support to numerous…
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Victoria Luncheon: Six-Storey Wood Frame Design Concerns and Considerations
About the Presenter: Leon Plett, MIStructE, Struct.Eng, B.Eng, P.Eng, LEED AP, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. Leon Plett is a Designated Structural Engineer and Project Engineer in the Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. Victoria office. A graduate of Lakehead University, Leon joined RJC as a Design Engineer in 2005. He has worked on a variety of challenging projects, including traditional concrete and wood frame structures, as well as seismic upgrades of heritage buildings. RJC has been significantly involved in the development of the…
More InfoVancouver Luncheon: NAFS and the 2012 BCBC – the New Omnibus Fenestration Standard
About the Presenter: Al Jaugelis, RDH Building Engineering Ltd. Al Jaugelis is a Fenestration Specialist with RDH Building Engineering Ltd. and the Technical Consultant for the Fenestration Association of BC. He played a key role in initiating the "Review of Window Energy Rating Procedures for Canada" research project and is the lead on a new guide, "Best Practices for Window and Door Replacement - Wood-Frame Buildings". About the topic: The 2012 BCBC references a new standard for fenestration performance and it…
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Vancouver Luncheon: A Look Into Shotcrete
About the Presenter: Gary Hawkins, Business Development Manager, Torrent Shotcrete Structures Ltd. Over 25 years in the construction industry. Gary is responsible for client relationships, estimating, and the daily running of the business, including its growth and branding to ensure the service provided is recognized to be of the highest calibre in our industry. Gary has owned and run large Formwork companies in the Vancouver area, and has been Operations Manager for a large general contractor, building water and wastewater…
More InfoVictoria Luncheon: Anatomy of a Roof Failure
About the Presenter: John Wells, RRO, Wells Klein Consulting Group Inc. John Wells is the Senior Partner and President of Wells Klein Consulting Group Inc. (formerly J.W. Wells Consulting Inc.). Previous to his now 21 year old consulting practice, John served as Technical Manager of RCABC from 1985 to 1992. John is a Registered Roof Observer (RRO), accredited by RCI, Inc, and is an accepted independent roofing inspector by the RCABC. John was the founding President of the BCBEC and served…
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Vancouver Luncheon: Hazardous Materials in Construction
Presenter: Jim Bagley, MCIOB, Levelton Consultants Ltd. About the Presenter: Jim Bagley is a Senior Project Manager with Levelton Consultants Ltd specialising in hazardous materials services. Jim has extensive experience assessing and managing hazardous materials in a wide range of contexts from single family residences to major infrastructure projects. About the topic: WorksafeBC regulations require that before any demolition or maintenance work is conducted, a qualified person must inspect the site and identify any Hazardous Building Materials (HBM) and safely contain…
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Victoria Luncheon: BCBEC and Vancouver Island Chapter of ASHRAE present: Panel Discussion on Compliance with ASHRAE 90.1 in the BC Building Code
About the Panelists: Alex McGowan, P.Eng., is Levelton's Vancouver Island Group Leader for Building Science with 25 years experience. He is a licensed professional engineer in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, and a member of the BC Building Envelope Council, the Ontario Building Envelope Council, and ASHRAE. He is the author of dozens of technical papers and journal articles related to building envelope performance, windows, and energy conservation in buildings. Mr. McGowan is a member of several ASHRAE and ISO…
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2013 BCBEC Conference & AGM Lessons From The Past – Roadmap For The Future
As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, BCBEC invites industry experts, partners and members to participate in this one-day symposium. Speakers from premier organizations and practitioners will deliver insightful perspectives on the future of building envelope design. The thought-provoking agenda will chart a roadmap for industry challenges and opportunities ahead. The symposium will look at the evolution of building envelope technologies and advanced practices, building science fundamentals, sustainability, and processes for optimizing building performance. Be part of this groundbreaking forum sharing…
More InfoAn Evening With Joe Lstiburek A Special Fundraising Event for the BCBEC Foundation (After the 2013 BCBEC Conference & AGM)
An interactive session with Joe Lstiburek and leading professionals to discuss building science trends and concepts. Attendees will gather for a two-hour open dialogue on preselected topics. The topics are selected upon consultation with speakers, event committee, and industry professionals in consulting, construction, and governmental sectors.
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