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February 2013
BCBEC 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…
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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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Vancouver Luncheon: EIFS – The Cladding With The Lowest Carbon Footprint… & What’s The Deal With Glass-Box Syndrome?
About the Presenter : Kevin Day, Dryvit Canada Kevin Day is regarded as a leading expert on EIFS, and is widely recognized for his extensive cladding engineering experience. Kevin is also a popular public speaker, having traveled across North America to communicate best building practices . Key contributions in the EIFS field include: articles such as Designing EIFS for a Predictable Service Life (2001), Practical Requirements for Rainscreen EIFS (2002), Chairman of ULC-S716 from 2000 – 2007, member of steering committee…
More InfoVictoria Luncheon: Introduction to the Component Modelling Approach
About the Presenter: Ray McGowan, National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) Mr. McGowan manages the commercial fenestration energy rating program at NFRC, the Component Modeling Approach . Mr. McGowan works with many fenestration trade organizations such as ANSI, the National Institute of Building Science, ASHRAE as a voting member of ASHRAE SSPC 90.1/Envelope SC and ASHRAE Fenestration Technical Committee (TC 4.5) - Vice-Chair and TC 4.2 Research SC chair. Mr. McGowan previously consulted for the ENERGY STAR ® program, marketed commercial…
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Victoria Luncheon: The High Performance Wall
About the Presenter: Gord Cooke, P.Eng., Building Knowledge Canada Inc. Gord Cooke is a Professional Engineer with over 25 years experience in the residential building industry. He is an effective and passionate educator and advocate for implementing better building practices and products. He has developed and delivered numerous technical and sales training courses across Canada and the US. He combines aspects of advanced building science, indoor air quality, mechanical systems and energy efficient building programs, to assist builders and contractors…
More InfoVancouver Luncheon: Depreciation Reports – The Final Countdown
About the Presenter: Tony Gioventu, Condominium Home Owners' Association of B.C. (CHOA) Tony Gioventu is the Executive Director of the Condominium Home Owners' Association of B.C. (CHOA). Tony brings 30 years of experience in management, real estate development, construction, building operations, governance and strata property legislation to this position. In addition to acting as the editor of the CHOA Journal, a quarterly magazine published by CHOA with a province wide distribution of 13,000 copies, Tony is also the weekly Condo Smarts…
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Vancouver Luncheon: CCDC Documents
About the Presenter: Pierre E. Gallant, Architect, AIBC, AAA, FRAIC Morrison Hershfield Principal, Vice-President Pierre brings to Morrison Hershfield over 30 years of experience. He has been involved in building designs from concept to details, through the construction process. His design work has included new commercial, institutional and residential complexes as well as major building retrofits for the control of air and water leakage. His strengths include the technical co-ordination of the design team as well as significant understanding and…
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Victoria Luncheon: The Final Countdown – Now What?
About the Presenter: Tony Gioventu, Condominium Home Owners' Association of B.C. Tony Gioventu is the Executive Director of the Condominium Home Owners' Association of B.C. (CHOA). Tony brings 30 years of experience in management, real estate development, construction, building operations, governance and strata property legislation to this position. In addition to acting as the editor of the CHOA Journal, a quarterly magazine published by CHOA with a province wide distribution of 13,000 copies, Tony is also the weekly Condo Smarts columnist…
More Info2014 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with Energy Efficiency Workshop
Half-Day Workshop Online Webinar (video): Please use Firefox web browser only to view this video 2014 Half-Day Workshop:Building Smart with Energy Efficiency Online Webinar (video) February 2014 Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), a branch of BC Housing. This half-day workshop focused on energy efficiency in new and retrofit buildings. Industry leaders provided insights into key issues, including insulation strategies, high performance walls and energy-efficiency code requirements. The workshop also…
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Vancouver Luncheon: An Introduction to the Wall Thermal Design Calculator
About the Presenter: Peter Moonen, Canadian Wood Council Peter Moonen is a third generation British Columbian who, like many in the province, has his roots in the forest sector. A technical communications specialist, he has spent the last 23 years in the forest industry, dealing with internal and external communications pertaining to regulatory, environmental, sustainability, economic, production and operational issues. He is Coordinator of Sustainability and Special Projects for WoodWORKS!, a program developed by the Canadian Wood Council to build a…
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Victoria Luncheon: Building Construction Market Update
Panelists: Greg Baynton, Vancouver Island Construction Association Wilf Scheuer, Pro-Starr Mechanical Carol Frketich, CMHC BC Market Analysis Centre Moderator: Andrew Pape-Salmon P.Eng., MRM, RDH Building Engineering Ltd. About the Presenters: Greg Baynton is the CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association, representing 500 members of the construction community on Vancouver Island. Wilf Scheuer is the founder and president of Pro Star Mechanical Technologies Ltd which has been in operation on Vancouver Island for over 25 years. Wilf has been a long term…
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