There is a lack of understanding in the building envelope industry on legal issues arising from Warranty Reviews and 2-5-10 Year Warranty Claims. John Mendes will present on legal issues arising from 2-5-10 Year Warranty Claims with a focus on end-of-warranty reviews by consultants. This presentation will also provide an overview of some legal issues pertaining to building owners arising from the warranty reviews and claims. John Mendes is a partner of Lesperance Mendes Law Firm , and has practised…

Most of the recent developments in Building Science have resulted from expensive monitoring of building assemblies in laboratory conditions. In the last decade, cost-effective instruments have become available that permit monitoring assemblies in situ. Through the data collected, practitioners can better understand the microclimates that are created when components join together in building assemblies. This luncheon will examine data collected in the field to suggest a cause for horizontal cracking of stucco applied on steel furring. A conceptual solution that…

This presentation deals with the evaluation and repair methods utilized on aged concrete parking  garages.  The evaluation stage focuses on the visual review of the concrete structure, destructive and non-destructive testing methods used to evaluate the condition of the concrete, and analysis and interpretation of testing results.  The presentation will also discuss available repair recommendations along with issues encountered during the restoration work. Roger Steers, M.Eng. P.Eng. LEED AP - Roger is a Managing Principal in the Building Science and Restoration…

This presentation provides a general review of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and major changes affecting real property contractors and a review of issues relating to in-progress construction contracts that straddle the July 1 st implementation date. There will be also a discussion on progress payments and construction holdbacks, HST implications for project bids tendered post July 1 st , winding down of the PST rules and the PST rebate for residential construction materials in inventory as of June 30…

ICBEST provides a worldwide forum for the exchange of information and discussion of recent developments in Building Envelope Engineering.  It aims to bridge the gap between researchers, engineers, designers and manufacturers to enhance the exchange of ideas between them.  An equally important objective is the application of new findings to the development of design, manufacturing and construction methods and the codification of information for practicing engineers and architects. BCBEC in cooperation with NRC-IRC is hosting the ICBEST 2010 conference.

This presentation sheds some light on two technologies pertaining to optimizing performance in commercial fenestration - structural thermal barriers for aluminum window framing and warm-edge spacer technology for insulating glass. The presentation includes the following discussion: 1. Discuss the various comfort and performance-related topics in fenestration systems including, overall U-factor, condensation resistance factor (CRF), sound transmission OITC (Outdoor Indoor Transmission Class) 2. Compare two methods for optimizing the performance of aluminum fenestration components through the application of thermal barriers in…

This presentation provides an overview on new RCABC Guarantee Standards for Plaza Deck Waterproofing. This entails a discussion on the various membrane systems, design requirements and waterproofing details that form part of the RCABC Guarantee Standard. Jim Watson, PRC, RRO - Jim has been active in the commercial roofing industry for over 40 years. He is a trade qualified journeyman. Jim was a President for 16 years of a RCABC member commercial contracting firm on Vancouver Island prior to his current…

The building enclosure is always evolving in response to the home owner's requirements and a number of those requirements are linked to Building Code(s) compliance. The speakers will present an overview of the Intertek testing facility, and provide examples of tests, marks and services of tested products. The presentation will also shed some light on the differences between testing and certification, and the steps involved in each, and the need to have an accredited laboratory approve various products. Jesse Cook and Cameron…

Please come and join BCBEC members and guests by taking in this informative luncheon topic that affects all of us in the design and construction community! The BC Building Code Appeal Board (BCAB) issued a contentious ruling on December 16, 2010. This ruling directly implies that no combustible insulation can be used in non-load bearing exterior wall assemblies of buildings required to be of non-combustible construction unless the wall assembly has been tested to CAN/ULC-S134, "Fire test of Exterior Wall…

The 2010 National Building Code of Canada now references the 2008 edition of the CSA standards for treated wood which has a new approach to classifying treatments for different end uses. Topics to be covered: Treated wood requirements in the 2010 NBCC, other situations where treated wood may be needed, overview of CSA O80 Series Wood Preservation (industrial preservative treatments, residential preservative treatments), understanding use categories 1 through 5A (Table 1 in CSA O80.1), products and their use categories for…

Policy makers around the world are looking at what impact buildings have on energy consumption. With the advent of new energy and building codes, the building industry is increasingly challenged to build more energy efficient structures while maintaining high structural, fire and safety standards. ASHRAE 90.1 explicitly calls for "ci" or continuous insulation as one strategy in improving the thermal efficiency of the building envelope. This presentation will focus on constructing energy efficient exterior walls with minimally thermally bridged claddings…

With new amendments to the Strata Property Act in British Columbia (Bill 8 - 2009) coming into effect soon, there seems to be a lack of understanding regarding the legal structure and property allocation of strata corporations. This presentation will discuss items that are routinely relevant and required for reserve fund studies. These are as follows: Property allocation and legal structure of strata corporations New amendment to the Strata Property Act in British Columbia Obligations triggered by the new requirements…

About the Presenter: Bruce Haden is a principal at Dialog, an integrated design firm with architecture, urban design, engineering and sustainable design capability. The firm has studios in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto. His architectural and urban design work has been recognized globally, particularly for the Governor General's and World Architecture Festival winning design of the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre in Osoyoos, BC. His design work ranges widely from wastewater treatment plants to cafes. Currently he is working on renovating a…