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February 2004
Envelope Performance and Moisture Issues in Multi Purpose Facilities
Victor Davies, Architect, and Tom Wilson of Keen Engineering will provide detailed information on how to design and construct robust envelope systems that will perform over time. Mixed use facilities will be emphasized.
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The Contractor’s Perspective on Building Envelope Issues
Hugh McLeod, Manager of Field Operations for MetroCan Construction Ltd., will discuss common problems and frustrations involving the building envelope, together with possible solutions and positive experiences.
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The luncheon features a panel discussion between key players in the restoration of buildings that have been designated as heritage sites. Pam Madoff, Councillor and Steve Barber, Heritage Planner, both of the City of Victoria, along with several members of the Heritage Advisory Committee will be participating along with the attendees.
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Seabird Island Sustainable Community Demonstration Project
BCBEC investigates a unique local development where new technologies and products including Healthy HousingTM and FlexHousingTM concepts, rainscreen wall assembly, and passive energy systems have been brought together to create housing that serves the needs of a First Nation community. Allan Dobie (MRAIC), CMHC Senior Research Consultant will provide detailed information on this 7-unit, mixed multi-residential community in Agassiz, BC. This project combines two decades of accumulated knowledge in how to apply sustainable building concepts to low-rise residential construction in the coastal…
More InfoSeabird Island Sustainable Community Demonstration Project
This month, BCBEC presents a unique development where new technologies and products including Healthy HousingTM and FlexHousingTM concepts, rainscreen wall assembly, and passive energy systems have been brought together to create housing that serves the needs of a First Nation community. Allan Dobie (MRAIC), CMHC Senior Research Consultant will provide detailed information on this 7-unit, mixed multi-residential community in Agassiz, BC. This project combines two decades of accumulated knowledge in how to apply sustainable building concepts to low-rise residential construction in the…
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Building Research Symposium and BCBEC Annual General Meeting
This year, BCBEC is presenting the Building Research Symposium along with the Annual General Meeting at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver on Thursday, May 13, 2004. BCBEC will also have the annual General Meeting at lunch time. Seminar Presentations & Documents: POURED-IN-PLACE CONCRETE WALL PERFORMANCE Dave Ricketts, BEP, P.Eng. RDH BUILDING ENGINEERING LTD May 2004 MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF RAINSCREEN WALLS Dave Ricketts, BEP, P.Eng. RDH BUILDING ENGINEERING LTD May 2004
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Exploring Condo Rot
This presentation by Dr. James Balderson will focus on the interplay of socio-economic and political forces affecting the performance of building envelopes. James Balderson developed an intense interest in the quality of residential construction soon after purchasing a brand-new leaky rotten condo in October 1991. His dramatic and emotionally charged presentation before the 1998 Barrett Commission received both local and national media coverage. James will share fascinating details of his on-going research into the origins of condo rot and the continuing leaky…
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Regional Differences in Enclosure Design
Mark will discuss how regional differences in climate affects building enclosure design. Comparisons will be made between Whistler and Vancouver.
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Upcoming Revisions to Parts 5 and 9 of the British Columbia Building Code
Bob Thompson will update us on some of the major changes that are anticipated for the upcoming revision of the BC Building Code Seminar Presentation & Document: NATIONAL BUILDING CODE CHANGES (three documents in one) Bob Thompson Building Policy Branch Province of B.C. Nov 2004
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Believe it or Not!
A Christmas Session. Unusual building envelope issues and quirky theories will be presented by the audience. Each entry would have about twenty minutes to present or brag about something. In keeping with the season's festive nature, a cash bar will be engaged.
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