Points of view regarding CCDC documents and contracts…
January 12, 2006 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) developed the standard Canadian construction contracts. CCDC documents are drafted to fairly balance the various interests of the parties involved in a construction project. The CCDC members that develop these contracts are the national organizations representing the Engineering, Architecture, Legal and Construction associations. In building envelope remediation, General and […]
Parkades…let them leak…Wise advice?
February 9, 2006 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
The lower mainland is peppered with buildings that have been constructed atop a concrete parkade structure. More often than not, the parkade extends beyond the footprint of the building and has been waterproofed with an improperly applied, black, cheap, thin, liquid waterproofing membrane and covered with soil. In some instances removal of the soil to […]
Dr. Eric Burnett
March 9, 2006 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
Eric Burnett’s career began in South Africa as a structural engineer. So how did he end up in Canada as one of the most influential personalities in building science? This is a story best left to the man himself… In this luncheon meeting, Dr. Burnett looks back on his career and the development of building science […]
Ventilation Systems for Houses and Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
April 13, 2006 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
In 1980 David Hill opened Eneready Products Ltd., a small BC company that manufactures and supplies effective low capacity ventilation equipment and accessories. David has spoken at over 30 U.S. and Canadian housing conferences and been a supplier/designer of the HVAC system to Richard Kadulski’s BC’s Advanced House. He repeatedly stresses that appropriate layout and high quality […]
2006 BCBEC Full-Day Symposium/AGM From Research to Reality
May 25, 2006 @ 12:00 am
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver, BCIn this fast-paced construction industry, you need to stay current on new trends to ensure the effectiveness and durability of your buildings. There are many topics to investigate, and virtually no time to get up to speed. From Research to Reality is your one-stop solution for finding out about: wall-to-window interfaces and […]
When Codes Are Driving Changes!
September 7, 2006 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
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 […]
HPO Update and it’s Commitment to Maintenance Presented by John Bell, M.E.S.
September 28, 2006 @ 12:00 pm
The Ambrosia Centre
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 […]
Changes to the Part 5 and Part 9 of the Building Code and the Impact on the Building Evelope Industry
October 19, 2006 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
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 […]
Glass, Glazing and Window Energy Performance
October 26, 2006 @ 12:00 pm
The Ambrosia Centre
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. […]
Update in Research
November 24, 2006 @ 8:00 am
Plaza 500
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, […]
Green Roofs
November 30, 2006 @ 12:00 pm
The Ambrosia Centre
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 […]