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May 2021
Online Webinar – Design and Coordination: The potential impacts of design decisions on the building thermal performance
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Sophie Mercier, P.Eng. Principal, Evoke Buildings Engineering Sophie is a building envelope specialist with a 22 year history of working collaboratively and successfully with industry partners. Sophie brings strong technical skills in building science, materials, value engineering and integration of sustainable and energy efficient designs. This allows her to deliver balanced and relevant building envelope solutions, especially at the early stage of new construction projects where compliance with the Energy Step Code is considered. Adrian Politano,…
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BC Housing presents Building Smart – Cooling Strategies for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
Are you thinking of installing a heat pump or air conditioning unit? Learn about alternative strategies to address overheating concerns, and how to proceed if you decide to use a heat pump. This webinar will explore cooling solutions in multi-unit residential buildings, as well as: how to select the right contractor types of heat pumps heat pump design options installation considerations, including specifications for penetrating the building envelope This virtual event will be of interest to building and condo owners,…
More InfoOnline Webinar: Material shortage – daily changes and the effect on the industry at large
ABOUT THE PANELISTS: Josh Jensen, AScT, CHI, RRO, RRC – Partner/General Manager All Round Restorations Ltd. (Contractor) Josh has been in the building enclosure industry for 18 years. He spent over 14 years at JRS Engineering Ltd. and was the head of the roofing division before he moved to the contracting side of the industry. He has been with All Round Restorations since 2018. Dave Metzler, President Cascade Aqua-Tech (Distributor) Dave joined Cascade Aqua-Tech 24 years ago. He worked…
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BC Housing presents Building Knowledge – Best Practices for Accessory Dwelling Units
In many communities across BC, there continues to be an increased demand for rental housing and housing diversity. Despite the introduction of policies and zoning that support secondary suites and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), there has been a slow uptake of these housing options. A recent report Accessory Dwelling Units: Case Studies and Best Practices from BC Communities conducted by WCS Engagement and Planning, and BC Housing, examined the main barriers limiting the construction of this built form in B.C.’s…
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2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
BUILDING RE-IMAGINEDOnline Webinar BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current — and inspired! In this time of pandemic, it is more important than ever to stay connected to existing clients. As our world changes around us, there is an ever-increasing emphasis on energy demand and building envelope performance. In response, we have prepared an exciting program and range of topics for our 2021 Annual Conference and AGM to discuss these highly relevant upcoming developments. This half-day symposium on October…
More Info2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM: BUILDING RE-IMAGINED
2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM VIDEO AND PRESENTATIONS Follow this link for 2021 BCBEC Half-Day Webinar Video and Presentations BUILDING RE-IMAGINEDOnline Webinar BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current — and inspired! In this time of pandemic, it is more important than ever to stay connected to existing clients. As our world changes around us, there is an ever-increasing emphasis on energy demand and building envelope performance. In response, we have prepared an exciting program and…
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BUILDING RE-IMAGINED Friday, October 8th, 2021 Online Webinar 2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM FLYER: Click on picture for larger view (pdf) 2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM PROGRAM: Click on picture for larger view (pdf) Speakers' Bios and Presentation Summaries: 8:45 - 9:25 AMPresentation: High Performance Wall Assemblies – Setting a Higher Bar More stringent energy codes and a desire for high performance wall construction is challenging the industry to re-think the status quo. In an…
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2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM VIDEO Session 1: 00:03:09 Session 2: 00:58:02 Session 3: 01:44:44 Session 4: 02:28:58 AGM: 03:11:15 Oct 2021 2021 BCBEC HALF-DAY WEBINAR & AGM PROGRAM: Click on picture for larger view (pdf) Page Updated October 14, 2021 1:00 pm
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The Future of Construction is….Prefabrication! Hosted by Wood WORKS! BC
ATTEND IN PERSON FOR NETWORKING AND MEALS; ATTEND VIRTUALLY FOR IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE SESSION RECORDING! About this event The future of construction is increasingly moving toward more advanced prefabrication systems. Labour shortages, building performance expectations and regulations, new materials, and the growing ability to integrate the design process directly with the manufacturing facilities, is enabling buildings to be built smarter, faster, better performing and, more cost-effectively. This workshop will bring together manufacturers, end-users, contractors, and researchers to highlight…
More InfoOnline Webinar: Beneath the Façade-Life Cycle Costs for High Performance Exteriors
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: John M. Garbin John M. Garbin is the President/Chief Executive Officer of the EIFS Council of Canada (ECC), a national association that represents the EIFS industry stakeholders in Canada. The ECC serves as the “official voice” for the EIFS industry with a mandate to provide for its advancement and growth, through advocacy, education and marketing. John was recruited to take the helm of the ECC in 2007, having spent three decades in executive management positions with three…
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Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia Present THE ROLE OF BUILDING ENCLOSURE IN AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO DEEP RETROFITS
This webinar will provide an overview of the role of building enclosure within an integrated process for delivering energy and emissions reductions in existing Part 3 buildings. The webinar will present an overarching approach to deep retrofits that encourages practitioners to consider all of a building's systems, needs and priorities in a holistic way. It will introduce and present linkages between the holistic approach and the impending Engineers and Geoscientists BC Practice Advisory on Climate Change Considerations for Building Enclosure…
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Online Webinar: The Next Generation of Gas Heating, presented by Building Energy Solutions and FortisBC
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Mila Barbour is a Program Manager for the Innovative Technologies team on FortisBC’s Conservation & Energy Management department where she is responsible to lead the identification and evaluation of new emerging technologies to support emission reduction opportunities for FortisBC customers. Mila is a graduate from the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business Marketing & Sales Management program and has over 11 years of project management experience, leading a diverse range of projects and programs in…
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Online Webinar: Making the Case for a Strata Energy Advisor Program
Webinar Schedule: 11:45 am - 12:00 pm Login, Housekeeping 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Webinar, Including Q&A 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Virtual Networking, Additional Q&A 1:15 pm Webinar Ends ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Lisa Westerhoff, PrincipalIntegral Group With over ten years of industry experience, Lisa Westerhoff leads the Sustainability Policy and Planning team at Integral Group in Vancouver, where she works with local governments, universities, developers, and industry organizations to create policies and strategies for a low-carbon built environment. Lisa holds a Ph.D. in urban…
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BETAC Presents Two-Day Training Course Large Building Airtightness Testing
Building Envelope Technology Access Centre (BETAC) PresentsTwo-Day Training Course Large Building Airtightness Testing WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Differences between residential and commercial tests Building science and driving forces of air leakage Testing standards and code requirements Test considerations and planning Required materials and equipment First-hand experience with setup and use of blower door equipment Trouble-shooting common problems encountered during testing This workshop concludes with a full live test at the Centre for Applied Research in Sustainable Infrastructure of RRC Polytech…
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BCIT Building Science Open House
The BCIT Building Science class of 2022 will hold their Open House on Wednesday, May 11 from 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. The graduating students will be displaying their Term Projects in the High-Performance Building Lab (Building NW3) located just off Canada Way east of Willingdon Avenue in Burnaby (Map Diagram Below). Come and meet the graduating students, share beverages and snacks, and check out the latest student research and the Building Science program. Topics include: Performance Analysis of Vacuum…
More InfoRDH Learn Building Science presents: From Risk to Readiness
From Risk to Readiness:Practical Solutions for Meeting the Existing Building Retrofit Challenge About this event: Building investors are demanding action on environment, social, and governance matters, and governments are tightening energy and emissions regulations for existing buildings toward net-zero carbon goals. Meanwhile, many of our older buildings are being stressed by increasingly extreme weather events, and many are no longer meeting occupant needs. How can building owners and operators manage their portfolios and prioritize planned renewal work to best respond…
More InfoBCBEC Vancouver Luncheon Seminar: Performance Mock-Up Testing – Failures and Lessons Learned
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Brett Pattrick, P.Eng. Principal, Façade Specialist & Secondary Structures Team Lead Morrison Hershfield Brett Pattrick, P.Eng. is a façade specialist with over 16 years of experience specializing in façade design. He is a member of Morrison Hershfield’s façade engineering department and leads the secondary structures team within that group. Brett started his career working for a locally based engineering firm, providing structural engineering analysis for several local glazing contractors and suppliers. In 2010 he relocated to…
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RDH Learn Building Science presents: Trending Toward Tighter Buildings
About this presentation: The increasing demand for energy efficiency in buildings is driving a renewed focus on low air leakage rates. A high-quality air barrier is an essential part of an energy-efficient building in any climate zone, and air barriers come with many added benefits such as improved control of the building’s interior air quality, comfort, acoustics, and durability. Testing the air barrier is the only reliable way to determine the effectiveness of the installation, but airtightness testing on large…
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BC Housing’s Mobilizing Building Adaptation and Resilience (MBAR) initiative aims to prepare the building design and construction industry to cost-effectively meet the challenges of our changing climate. Join us to learn about the emerging functional needs of buildings and the new Climate Ready Housing Guide, which will be released soon. Building professionals can use the guide to adapt residential buildings to climate stressors and shocks. It will also help protect investments throughout a building’s lifespan. Understanding these concepts can help…
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Vancouver Luncheon Seminar: Pushing the Envelope With Fire Rated Glazing
About the Presenter: Ryan Dennett, President Greenlite Glass Systems Inc. Mr. Dennett has glazing in his DNA starting with his first job working at his family’s glazing company starting at the age of 16. Since then then he has followed his passions and successes which has led to the opening of Greenlite Glass in 2006. As a pioneer in Walkable fire rated skylights, Mr. Dennett continually finds himself in the center of innovation, glass design and manufacturing. Completed projects with…
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