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October 2019
Ecocity World Summit 2019
Are you passionate about building and living in sustainable cities? We invite you to join us at the Ecocity World Summit 2019 taking place October 7 - 11, 2019 in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. Ecocity World Summit is the longest running international conference on sustainable cities. Ecocity 2019’s theme Socially Just and Ecologically Sustainable Cities will be explored through insightful presentations, educational field trips, interactive workshops and collaborative discussions. Register by June 14, 2019 to take advantage of the early registration…
More InfoBC Housing Presents Building Smart: Designing Building Enclosures in Wood-Frame Multi-Unit Construction
Building Smart: Designing Building Enclosures in Wood-Frame Multi-Unit Construction Join us for this Building Smart seminar to learn about industry best practices for designing efficient, durable wood-frame building enclosures in new construction. Explore the latest edition of the Building Enclosure Design Guide now available online. Speakers will discuss the behaviour of wood as a material, the fundamentals of heat, air and moisture control, durability principles, and current building code energy provisions for the building enclosure. Practical enclosure details, assemblies…
More InfoBETAC Presents Three-Day Training Course Large Building Airtightness Testing
Building Envelope Technology Access Centre (BETAC) PresentsThree-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 (CARSI) at Red…
More InfoBCBEC Vancouver Luncheon – Meeting Increased Energy Demands with Aluminum Window Wall
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Amber Mengede, Technical Manager, Starline WindowsNFRC Certified Simulator Amber attended BCIT in 2012 to take the Architectural and Building Engineering Technology (ABET) Program. Amber completed the program with honours and was awarded both the VRCA's Economics / Construction Operations Award and placed first place for the "Most Professional" category in the Construction Institute of Canada Bid Completion. Upon graduation Amber worked for a window company as a Project Manager and Technical Sales Rep and joined Starline Windows…
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Wood WORKS! BC present 2019 Wood Solutions Conference
The event will be an exceptional learning opportunity on the very latest innovations and information on wood products and building systems – PLUS – attendees will be among the first to be informed about the early BC adoption of the 2020 NBCC which will increase the maximum height limit for wood buildings to 12 storeys, along with the opportunities and possibilities in this exciting new era of wood construction. Topics will include key drivers in building and design, including enhanced…
More Info2019 BCBEC Conference & AGM: Adapting to Change – Building Resilient Enclosures
Friday, November 8th, 2019 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Click here for Directions: Getting to the Conference BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current and inspired! In our pursuit to build higher, faster and more cost-effectively, we must adapt to changes in the building envelope industry: changes in building regulations, performance requirements, construction methods, climate conditions and more. This year’s conference provides a platform for industry-wide dialogue on these challenges as…
More Info2019 BCBEC Conference & AGM Sponsorship Opportunities
ADAPTING TO CHANGE – BUILDING RESILIENT ENCLOSURES Friday, November 8th, 2019 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm On November 8th, 2019 the BC Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) is celebrating their 31st year anniversary by hosting our Annual Conference and General Meeting. The conference includes presentations from various North American speakers about building related topics. There are a limited number of exclusive sponsorship opportunities available for organizations who would like to raise their profile…
More Info2019 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM SPEAKERS
ADAPTING TO CHANGE – BUILDING RESILIENT ENCLOSURES Friday, November 8th, 2019 JW Marriott Parq 39 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC 7:00 am – 5:00 pm 2019 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM Program: Click on picture for larger view (pdf) 2019 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM Presentations: Follow this link for PDF files from this event: 2019 Conference & AGM Presentations Speakers' Bios and Detailed Conference Presentation Summaries: Elyse Henderson, M.SC., CMVP, LEED Green Associate | Energy…
More Info2019 BCBEC CONFERENCE & AGM PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS: Modular Construction for Energy-Efficiency, Affordable Housing: Case Studies & Lessons Learned Elyse Henderson RDH Building Science Inc. Nov 2019 Mass Timber for Building Envelope Performance on the Path Towards Zero Carbon Emissions Eric Wood Morrison Hershfield Limited Nov 2019 SFU's New Engineering Building: A Case Study of Durability and Resiliency Using Insulated Precast concrete Panels Harold Louwerse Morrison Hershfield Limited Nov 2019 Building Envelope Acoustics: Common Challenges and Industry Best Practices Banda Logawa BKL Consultants…
More InfoBCIT and City of Vancouver Present: CESA 1500 – Passive House Tradesperson Course – Building Envelope Specialization
In cooperation with BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment, the City of Vancouver is giving skilled builders and tradespersons in their communities the opportunity to take this course on Passive House construction at a reduced cost. This five day course provides the knowledge and practical hands-on skills that building contractors, designers, consultants and advanced students need to build to the Passive House standard; an internationally recognized ultra-low energy standard. This course focuses on building enclosure optimization and provides a…
More InfoBC Housing Presents Building Smart with Sound Principles and Noise Control in Homes
Building Smart with Sound Principles and Noise Control in Homes This three-hour webinar will examine site assessment for noise sources and provide strategies to reduce noise intrusion including: Building enclosure design and construction to reduce community and traffic noise transmission into homes – including wood-frame exterior walls, window IGU selection and framing details Noise control between units – through common walls and floors as well as practical strategies and construction details to create quiet spaces inside homes Acoustics ratings such…
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2019 Buildings XIV International Conference
Inaugurated in 1979, the "Buildings Conference" takes place every three years allowing time to develop new research and technology applications and to document the findings. Attendance is international and draws heavily on the advanced technical knowledge of all our global experts. The "Buildings Conference" presents a great opportunity for product manufacturers, research groups, technical advisors, builders, designers and other consultants to discuss their work achievements, interest and awareness of buildings issues, and provides solutions to some of our major building…
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Two-Day LEEP Technical Forum – Vancouver
(click on the picture for larger view) Join us at one of the upcoming Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) Technical Forums taking place at six locations across BC this winter. Vancouver Date: Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17 Location: Marriott Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St. Burnaby Registration: https://havan.ca/event/leep-technical-forum/ Prince George Date: Monday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 21 Location: Sandman Signature Hotel, 2990 Recreation Pl, Prince George Registration: https://www.chbanorthernbc.ca/education Kamloops Date: Thursday, January 23 & Friday, January…
More InfoVancouver Luncheon Seminar: Below Grade Waterproofing Systems
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Philippe Henry, Owner/OperatorESP Engineered Site Products Ltd. With a background in science, sustainability and education, Philippe Henry entered the construction industry with an innate sensitivity to environmental stewardship and a strong focus on doing things right the first time. He believes that incorporating high quality materials and services integrated to a systematic quality assurance program translates into best practices for the industry. He draws from his diverse expertise to educate designers on novel technologies and services with…
More InfoTwo-Day LEEP Technical Forum – Prince George
(click on the picture for larger view) Join us at one of the upcoming Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) Technical Forums taking place at six locations across BC this winter. Vancouver Date: Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17 Location: Marriott Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St. Burnaby Registration: https://havan.ca/event/leep-technical-forum/ Prince George Date: Monday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 21 Location: Sandman Signature Hotel, 2990 Recreation Pl, Prince George Registration: https://www.chbanorthernbc.ca/education Kamloops Date: Thursday, January 23 & Friday, January…
More InfoBC Housing presents Building Smart with Changes to the BC Building Code
What’s New? Changes to the 2018 BC Building Code are coming and will be effective December 12, 2019. Join us to learn more. This workshop will cover new code requirements for: Encapsulated mass timber construction Secondary suites Roof-top enclosures and occupancies Recycling rooms Carbon monoxide levels BC Energy Step Code Presenters Don Pedde is a Senior Codes Administrator with the Building and Safety Standards Branch. Don has 33 years of experience in the building industry including work as a…
More InfoTwo-Day LEEP Technical Forum – Kamloops
(click on the picture for larger view) Join us at one of the upcoming Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) Technical Forums taking place at six locations across BC this winter. Vancouver Date: Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17 Location: Marriott Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St. Burnaby Registration: https://havan.ca/event/leep-technical-forum/ Prince George Date: Monday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 21 Location: Sandman Signature Hotel, 2990 Recreation Pl, Prince George Registration: https://www.chbanorthernbc.ca/education Kamloops Date: Thursday, January 23 & Friday, January…
More InfoTwo-Day LEEP Technical Forum – Victoria
(click on the picture for larger view) Join us at one of the upcoming Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) Technical Forums taking place at six locations across BC this winter. Vancouver Date: Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17 Location: Marriott Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St. Burnaby Registration: https://havan.ca/event/leep-technical-forum/ Prince George Date: Monday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 21 Location: Sandman Signature Hotel, 2990 Recreation Pl, Prince George Registration: https://www.chbanorthernbc.ca/education Kamloops Date: Thursday, January 23 & Friday, January…
More InfoTwo-Day LEEP Technical Forum – Nanaimo
(click on the picture for larger view) Join us at one of the upcoming Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) Technical Forums taking place at six locations across BC this winter. Vancouver Date: Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17 Location: Marriott Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St. Burnaby Registration: https://havan.ca/event/leep-technical-forum/ Prince George Date: Monday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 21 Location: Sandman Signature Hotel, 2990 Recreation Pl, Prince George Registration: https://www.chbanorthernbc.ca/education Kamloops Date: Thursday, January 23 & Friday, January…
More InfoBC Housing presents Building Smart with Seismic Requirements for Part 9 Buildings
Why do wood-frame buildings stand up in earthquakes? What makes some fall? How do the Part 9 prescriptive provisions for lateral load resistance help ensure that your building will resist the next seismic event? These questions and many more will be answered in this three-hour webinar led by a team of experts. Learn about BC Building Code’s (BCBC) 9.23.13 lateral provisions in detail; from braced wall bands, braced wall panels, anchorage to nailing provisions. Background information on the provisions will…
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