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September 2006
When Codes Are Driving Changes!
Oliver Drerup has been a residential building contractor for twenty seven years. Mr. Drerup has been involved with the 'R2000 Project' since its inception. He held the position of Co-ordinator of Technology for the Canadian Homebuilders Association from 1987-1990. He has played a pivotal role in establishing a similar program in Alaska and has consulted to a variety of national and international clients as a curriculum designer and trainer. A sought after lecturer, public speaker and facilitator, Mr. Drerup has delivered…
More InfoHPO Update and it’s Commitment to Maintenance Presented by John Bell, M.E.S.
About the topic: The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) was established in 1998 to administer the requirements set out in the Homeower Protection Act. Since then, thousands of dwelling units have been repaired with financial assistance for owners who required interest-free reconstruction loans to repair their homes. The HPO's mandate goes beyond providing financial assistance. It also includes licensing of residential builders and building envelope renovators, monitoring the performance of the home warranty insurance system, and education and training initiatives for…
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Changes to the Part 5 and Part 9 of the Building Code and the Impact on the Building Evelope Industry
The speakers will be Bob Thompson and Jeff Vasey of the Office of Housing & Construction Standards. Bob Thompson's subject will be "Changes to the Part 5 and Part 9 of the building Code and the impact on the building Envelope Industry". Robert (Bob) Thompson, is the Senior Codes Administrator, Building Policy Branch, Office of Housing and Construction Standards Province of BC. Since obtaining a Diploma Of Technology – Building (1970) from BCIT, Bob has held titles as Building Standards Officer, Sr. Building Standards…
More InfoGlass, Glazing and Window Energy Performance
About the topic: Glass and glazing systems need to be understood when selecting the appropriate products to address the needs of any project. In Victoria projects vary from clear glass to triple-glazed, double low-emissive glazing with inert gas-filled sealed units. This presentation discusses the implications of glass selection as it affects the building's energy performance. The visible transmission of light, as well as the invisible range needs to be considered when specifying fenestration. About the presenter: Alex McGowan is a professional engineer…
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Update in Research
Dominique Derome, PhD (building engineering), architect, engineer, is an associate professor in the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University. She is an Architect with 20 years of experience. She finished her PhD in building engineering in 2000 at Concordia where she teaches since 1995. Her research interest is the impact of heat, moisture, and air transfer on the performance of the building envelope due to different climatic loads, with special attention is given to experimental and modeling…
More InfoGreen Roofs
About the topic: Green Roofs Technology In the urban regions of British Columbia, increased population and infrastructure is resulting in an unsustainable increase in storm-water runoff and energy consumption. Green roofs have been used around the world for centuries, particularly in Western Europe, yet little is known about how they perform in localized climates. There is a pressing need to obtain objective evidence that the perceived benefits of this technology are valid in our region. BCIT's Centre for the Advancement…
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SOUTH EAST FALSE CREEK 2007, VANCOUVER OLYMPIC VILLAGE: DESIGN FOR NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS
Seminar Presentation: SOUTH EAST FALSE CREEK 2007, VANCOUVER OLYMPIC VILLAGE: DESIGN FOR NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS Albert Bicol Cobalt Engineering Jan 2007
More InfoBuilding Envelope Solutions Conference
Vancouver Building Envelope Solutions will provide insights into how's and why's of design problems and successes and examined new technologies and proven strategies to help you improve the service life of a building.
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GREEN ROOF TECHNOLOGY
Seminar Presentation: GREEN ROOF TECHNOLOGY Karen Liu BCIT Feb 2007
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Round Table Discussion: Highrise Multi-Residential Construction
A total of 6 experienced individuals, 3 contractors and 3 building envelope consultants, will be discussing building envelope details for highrise multi-residential buildings, and welcoming input from the room. The focus will be on problematic details and the impact of the decisions that are made early in the design process on the construction. Jay Young is a senior project manager with Cressey. Jay has gained extensive experience in the 26 years with the organization, starting as a carpenter/labourer, quickly moving to…
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The About-Face of Rain Screen
About the topic: Can you have face sealed and rain screen systems on the same building? If so is it a good idea? The general trend has been to move away from face seal assemblies and towards rain screen design. Mass wall approaches to water management also continue make up part of new and remediated envelope construction. Successful hybrid enclosures are possible to construct however they present challenges with the extraordinary attention by everyone involved, the rain screen portion of…
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BCBEC 2007 AGM & Conference “The Full Circle”
Registration form is NOW available! For information on the BC BEC 2007 AGM & Conference "The Full Circle" AGENDA please follow this link: BC BEC AGM 2007 Agenda For the Membership & AGM Registration Form please follow this link: BC BEC MEMBERSHIP & AGM 2007
More InfoGreen Roofs and Homeowner Protection in British Columbia
The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO ) is hosting a one-day conference entitled Green Roofs and Homeowner Protection in British Columbia on May 29, 2007 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver. This one-day conference is open to all interested parties who wish to discuss the issues and options for residential green roofs in B.C. taking into account our climate and homeowner protection requirements.
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GCA & WDMA-BC 16th Annual Golf Tournament
Friday, June 22nd Companies will gather from around the province to support the GCA Apprenticeship program initiatives. Help GCA-BC bring new talent into the Glazing trade and ensure your employees get their journeyman training. This year they will be having a $25,000 hole-in-one prize; PLAZMA TV's, BBQ's, there will be prizes for everyone. Registration also includes: a golf cart; dinner; green fees; snacks and much more. Make sure you, your employees, and your customers come out to this 'Event of…
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Update on Wood Treatment and Corrosion Resistant Fasteners
Professor John Ruddick from the Department of Wood Science at UBC specializes in enhancing wood durability through chemical and heat treatment. His research focuses on understanding the chemistry of fixation/stabilization of alkaline copper based wood preservatives and carbon based wood preservatives, factors influencing the performance of shell treated wood in residential construction and the protection of composite products such as OSB. As a Consultant with Mychem Wood Protection Consultants Ltd. He specializes in the detection of decay in commercial timber structures…
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About the presenter: Professor John Ruddick from the Department of Wood Science at UBC specializes in enhancing the durability of wood through chemical and heat treatment. His research focuses on understanding the chemistry of fixation/stabilization of both alkaline copper and carbon based wood preservatives, factors influencing the performance of shell treated wood in residential construction and the protection of composite products such as PSB. As a consultant with Mychem Wood Protection Consultants Ltd. he specializes in the detection of decay in…
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Design of Windows to Limit Condensation Issues
Pierre-Michel Busque, P.Eng., a building envelope engineer for Levelton Consultants Ltd. and Charlie Gould, Chief Engineer for Starline Architectural Windows Limited, will be discussing the potential for condensation on window frames in newly repaired and new buildings. Condensation problems with modern windows are most commonly caused by poor ventilation, poor heat flow, and inadequate sill design. Levelton and Starline have collaborated on several projects to investigate condensation problems and design retrofit programs. Their presentation will discuss numerical methods used to calculate heat flow…
More InfoEarthquakes and the Envelope
About the presenter: Mr. Kunimoto is a structural engineer, registered in BC, Washington State and California where he gained more than 20 years of experience with seismic requirements for buildings and structural requirements for the envelope. The two most powerful earthquakes hit California during Mr. Kunimoto's residency in the State. The assessment of the resulting building failures provided invaluable knowledge to engineers and architects about the seismic characteristics of old and recently-built structures. Since returning to Vancouver to assume control of…
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BCIT (Building SE2) 6:30 pm The Architectural and Building Engineering Technology program at BCIT is hosting an industry/student mixer evening. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with the students eligible for graduation in May 2008, as well as providing industry networking opportunities. For more information, please click: PDF
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Call for Papers – Symposium on Building Envelope Sustainability
Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, DC, USA This symposium is scheduled for April 30 - May 1, 2009 Call for Papers Deadline: November 1st, 2007 Please click for more information: PDF
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