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February 2012
Vancouver Luncheon: Architectural Aluminum Coatings and AAMA Standards
About the Presenter: Andy Oei, Altech Custom Coaters Ltd., has been in the architectural coatings industry for the past 15 years, working with high performance coatings such as kynar and fluropolymer liquids and powder. As a member of the cladding association, Andy is an expert in the coating and refinishing of aluminum/steel and in understanding the AAMA specifications specific to architectural coatings. About the Topic: Recently the demands of coatings and what is expected of them is more and more…
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About the Presenter: Guido Wimmers Guido is a specialist in energy efficient and environmentally friendly architecture. Guido started to work on Low Energy and "Passive Houses" in 1999 in Europe. Since 2007 he is living in BC and has been invited to share his expertise with students of UBC, SFU and BCIT and has given numerous seminars and talks about the next leap in building technology at forums and international conventions. Guido is also co-author of the Passive Design Tool Kit…
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Vancouver Luncheon: Introduction: On-Line Masonry Details System
The Masonry Institute has developed a unique on-line system that provides designers with a wide range of masonry veneer design details. The presentation will provide examples of 2D drawings and 3D models. The models can be rotated and zoomed, and viewed as construction sequence layered images. Construction examples will also be shown to illustrate the details. Bill McEwen is a Professional Engineer, and has served as the Executive Director of the Masonry Institute of B.C. since 1995. He chairs the CSA…
More InfoVictoria Luncheon: Depreciation Reports
About the Presenter: Tony Gioventu is the Executive Director of the Condominium Home Owners' Association of B.C. (CHOA) . Tony brings 25 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, Tony is also the weekly Condo Smarts columnist for The Province, The Times Colonist, The Kelowna Daily Courier, and "24". Tony has served as a…
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Vancouver Luncheon: Understanding the Impact of the Depreciation Regulations of the Strata Property Act
About the Presenter: Tony Gioventu is the Executive Director of the Condominium Home Owners' Association of B.C. (CHOA). Tony brings 25 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 12,000 copies, Tony is also the weekly Condo Smarts columnist for The Province, The Times Colonist, The Kelowna…
More InfoVictoria Luncheon: Concrete Structures – Evaluation and Renewal
About the Presenter : Roger Steers is the Managing Principal of the Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. (RJC) Building Science and Restoration division in British Columbia. Roger graduated from the University of Alberta in 1998. He joined RJC in Edmonton and moved to the Vancouver office in 1994 upon completing his Masters in Engineering. Roger's work has included extensive experience with moisture and corrosion protection, repair and renewal of structures of all types About the Topic: Recognizing that the existing building inventory…
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Vancouver Luncheon:
First Canadian Place: Cladding Service Life & Renewal
About the Presenter: Mike Van Dusen completed Civil Engineering at the University of Waterloo in 1984 followed by his Masters of Engineering at the University of Toronto. He joined Halsall in 1985 and has enjoyed a career that has included focus on design, evaluation, repair and renewal of building envelopes. His responsibilities at Halsall have evolved over the years, including leading the Building Science team, directing Knowledge Management, and serving as Restoration Practice Leader. He has recently assumed responsibility as the…
More InfoVictoria Luncheon: Developing an Existing Buildings Code
About the Presenter: Steven Kuan, BC Building and Safety Standards Branch Steven Kuan is Senior Seismic Engineer with the Building and Safety Standards Branch in the Office of Housing and Construction Standards, the provincial office responsible for the BC Building Code. He has been leading one of the major projects in the Branch which is the development of a new regulatory framework for construction work in existing buildings. A structural engineer, Steven has over twenty years of experience in government, consulting…
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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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