BRITISH COLUMBIA BUILDING ENVELOPE COUNCIL
Current Events
BCBEC is pleased to announce the launch of the Fall/Winter 2021 issue of “BCBEC ELEMENTS MAGAZINE.”
Online Version of the magazine may be found here.
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BCBEC is pleased to announce the launch of the Spring/Summer 2021 issue of “BCBEC ELEMENTS MAGAZINE.”
Online Version of the magazine may be found here.
We would appreciate your feedback and comments regarding our new magazine:
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2020 BCBEC Half-Day Webinar & AGM Video and Presentations are now available online: 2020 BCBEC Half-Day Webinar & AGM Video and Presentations
BCBEC is pleased to announce the launch of the Fall/Winter 2020 issue of “BCBEC ELEMENTS MAGAZINE.”
Online Version of the magazine may be found here.
We would appreciate your feedback and comments regarding our new magazine:
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BCBEC is pleased to announce the launch of the Spring/Summer 2020 issue of “BCBEC ELEMENTS MAGAZINE.”
Online Version of the magazine may be found here.
We would appreciate your feedback and comments regarding our new magazine:
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March 30th, 2020 Message:
Out of an abundance of caution in light of the rapidly-changing news on COVID-19, BCBEC is taking a proactive step and cancelling/postponing the April 16 luncheon. The presentation topic will be deferred to a future luncheon. We will provide updates on upcoming luncheons as the situation unfolds.
In the mean time, please feel free to access free pdf information via our past seminars, conferences and webinar videos from the half-day workshops.
Past Seminars: Past Seminars by year
Past Conferences: Past Conferences by year
Past Half-Day Workshops (webinars): Past Half-Day Workshop Webinars
Thank you for your understanding.
2019 BCBEC Conference & AGM Presentations are now available online: 2019 Conference Presentations
BCBEC is pleased to announce the launch of the Fall/Winter 2019 issue of “BCBEC ELEMENTS MAGAZINE.”
Online Version of the magazine may be found here.
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BCBEC is pleased to announce the launch of the Spring/Summer 2019 issue of “BCBEC ELEMENTS MAGAZINE.”
Online Version of the magazine may be found here.
PDF Version of the magazine may be found here.
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Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and BC Housing
This workshop focused on innovation and building design considerations required for multi-unit buildings. It explored concepts and design rules of thumb to achieve higher standards for livability, high-performance sustainability with carbon neutrality, and durability of assemblies. Industry leaders discussed a variety of topics, including: wall, roof and attic performance, prefab assemblies, tall mass timber buildings, lighting and thermal comfort.
| 2019 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with High Performance Building Design |
Online Webinar (video) | February 2019 |  |
2018 BCBEC Conference & AGM Information and Conference Presentations are now available: Conference Information and Presentations
The 2019 Buildings XIV International Conference will be held December 9-12, 2019 at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater, FL
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 problems.
2019 Buildings XIV International Conference Flyer
2019 Buildings XIV International Conference Website
A written paper will be required for all presentations and the conference will present two tracks. The two tracks will focus on Principles (Devoted to Research and Development) and Practices (Focus on Practical Applications and Case Studies).
Papers should focus on the development of high impact technologies and processes to be life cycle cost effective, and reduce energy use and environmental consequences. Papers should demonstrate how their topics, on the thermal and moisture performance of the exterior envelope of whole buildings, will lead to high performance buildings. Papers on case studies need to be unique and new. Papers in the Practices Track should provide technologies ready for implementation; those in the Principles Track shall show the promise of short to mid-term adoption.
Suggested Paper and Presentation Topics
Abstracts are due October 26, 2018.Upon acceptance, papers will be due February 22, 2019.
Please Submit Abstracts at the Conference Paper Submission Site
BCBEC is pleased to announce the launch of the Fall/Winter 2018 issue of “BCBEC ELEMENTS MAGAZINE.”
Online Version of the magazine may be found here.
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Learn about changes in Part 9 of the BC Building Code that will come into force at the end of 2018. These changes will include new provisions for stairs, guards, sound transmission and seismic requirements, accessibility, energy and water efficiency standards, and other design elements.
This session will explore a variety of approaches to comply for each of the coming changes. The focus will be on the requirements that apply to single family and low-rise residential buildings.
The seminar was developed in collaboration with the Building and Safety Standards Branch, CHBA-BC, BOABC, EGBC, ASTTBC, AIBC, and new home warranty providers.
Download PDF File For Information On Several Locations and Dates:
Building Smart 2018 BC All Dates
Or visit BC Housing website here: Building Smart with 2018 BC Building Code Changes
Earlier this summer, the Zero Emissions Building Exchange (ZEBx) launched in Vancouver as a collaborative platform and a catalyst for market transformation in buildings. Its mission is to accelerate the implementation of attractive, cost-effective and exemplary zero emission buildings at scale.
ZEBx connects industry to solutions, increases capacity and drives economic growth in “clean” buildings. The organization leverages its extensive network and partnerships to offer opportunities for knowledge exchange, research, and training through a neutral, coordinated lens, from single family homes to high rise residential, institutional and commercial buildings.
ZEBx’s Fall 2018 calendar was recently launched and includes industry events and AIBC accredited courses. Some of which include:
• HVAC in Large Passive House Buildings
• Passive House Building Certification Course
• Advanced PHPP Course
• High Density Passive House Building Seminar
• BCIT’s popular Zero Energy Building training
• PHPP Users Vancouver Group
For a full list of upcoming events, visit zebx.org/events.
Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and resources by signing up for the ZEBx Monthly Newsletter!
In April 2017 the BC Government announced the BC Energy Step Code, a key step in meeting the objectives set out in the BC Climate Leadership Plan. And in August 2017 the Federal Government released Build Smart – Canada’s Building Strategy, providing a pathway for Canada to build drastically better buildings.
These policy initiatives and programs aim to make high-performance energy-efficient buildings the norm by 2030, and they identify the international Passive House Standard as one way to achieve that target. Becoming a certified Passive House professional will position you for future building expectations and help you lead the way in the building industry.
Whether you’re a designer, architect, planner, builder, policy maker or curious homeowner, they have a course to suit your desired skills and knowledge-level. Their courses run throughout the year in cities across Canada.
Passive House Canada course conductors are industry professionals immersed day to day in Canadian Passive House building projects, and all are accredited by the Passive House Institute in Germany.
They have trained thousands of students around North America, and lead the field nationally through continually updating and revising their course material to reflect the advancement of the Passive House Standard in Canada and internationally.
For More Information and Registration please visit Passive House Canada website.
BCBEC is pleased to announce the launch of the Spring/Summer 2018 issue of “BCBEC ELEMENTS MAGAZINE.”
Online Version of the magazine may be found here.
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Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and BC Housing
This half-day workshop focused on concrete envelopes for Part 9 and Part 3 construction. Energy and thermal requirements play an increasingly important role in residential construction. Industry experts discussed the latest research on how concrete envelopes can help deliver results as well as some of the most effective ways to meet the new BC Energy Step Code standards. Topics for discussion included precast concrete, sandwich concrete walls, insulating concrete forms, and cast-in-place concrete. The workshop program provided practical examples to illustrate thermal bridging considerations and to identify compliance paths for meeting the thermal performance requirements.
| 2018 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with High Performance Concrete Envelopes |
Online Webinar (video) | February 2018 | |
BCBEC is pleased to announce its newly renovated website! When BCBEC was preparing to host the 15th Canadian Building Science and Technology conference (CCBST), the board of directors agreed that our website needed a facelift. Our objective for the new website was to give the website a more modern appearance, while simplifying navigation to the up-to-date content and resources that our viewership was looking for. The updated site is more user friendly to assist us in achieving our goal of sharing knowledge related to the building science industry.
In addition to the information presented on our website, BCBEC organizes monthly luncheons which have been very well attended. We have recently started organizing half-day workshops in collaboration with BC Housing which are typically held in February. We have also been organizing events with AIBC and EGBC (previously APEGBC). In Spring of 2015, we launched our own magazine titled BCBEC Elements. The Building Research Committee (BRC) is an active committee of BCBEC that meets twice a year with a mandate to facilitate research into building envelope problems experienced in the coastal climate of British Columbia.
We hope you find our new site easy to navigate and resourceful. Please feel free to drop in your feedback or comments.
PEAK/BUILDINGS
Practical Energy and Advanced Knowledge – Buildings (PEAK/Building) is an updating and streamlining of the BERM program. Registration for the program begins in January, 2018.
The program is comprised of:
For More Information, please check the Douglas College website here.
Nov. 6 – 8th, 2017
The 15th Canadian Building Science and Technology Conference (CCBST) was held from November 6th through 8th, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver, BC. This three day conference featured a multi-stream technical program for building science practitioners and researchers and much more! Attendees comprised of existing and new BEC members from across Canada with international attendees as well. The audience included representatives from builders, developers, architects, engineers, renovators, trade contractors, warranty providers, building suppliers, manufacturers, government and industry associations, etc.
CCBST 2017 Conference Presentations may be found here.
BCBEC is pleased to announce the launch of the Fall/Winter 2017 issue of “BCBEC ELEMENTS MAGAZINE.”
Online Version of the magazine may be found here.
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Asbestos can be found in more than 3,000 building materials manufactured before 1990. Because it’s found in so many common building products, it can be a danger hiding in plain sight in many homes. And when it’s disturbed, anyone working on the project could be at risk.
For More Information: ThinkAsbestos.com
Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and BC Housing
This half-day workshop focuses on the thermal and moisture performance of highly insulated wall assemblies for new and retrofit buildings. Industry experts discuss the latest research with practical solutions for building durable assemblies. The use of low permeance materials, insulation strategies, drainage systems, ventilation gaps, cladding attachments and the selection of curtain-wall components to enhance thermal performance are addressed.
| 2017 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with Safe and Durable Wall Assemblies |
Online Webinar (video) | February 2017 | |