Vancouver Luncheon: Evaluating Real ‘R’ Values of Exterior Insulated Wall Assemblies
January 29, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
Patrick Roppel , P.Eng. is a building science engineer and project manager with Morrison Hershfield in the Vancouver office. Patrick specializes in the analysis of building envelope performance through research and heat-air-moisture modeling. Thermal performance of the building envelope has not been a high priority in the past in our temperate climate; however the requirements of […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Contingency Reserve Fund Studies and Capital Planning
February 19, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
Contingency Reserve Fund Planning for Stratas is a hot topic in BC as our legislation is weak, resulting in the need for special levies to manage repairs and replacements. Reserve Fund planning is a form of Capital Planning which has been embraced by many commercial and institutional property owners for years. In Alberta , Ontario […]
Victoria Luncheon: The Mechanical Engineer’s Approach to the Envelope
February 27, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
The Ambrosia Centre
About the presenter: For the past 28 years, Tom Wilson, P. Eng has worked for large multi-discipline consulting engineering firms. He started his professional career as a junior designer in Winnipeg and in 1990 he moved to our West Coast environment where he joined Keen Engineer as a project manager. He became a principal of Keen and […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Design and Construction of Metal and Zinc Architectural Panels
March 19, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
The presentation is intended as an information primer for Designers , and Installers on the use, detailing and design considerations when using architectural metal and zinc specifically in exterior and interior applications. A number of internationally recognized signature building solutions featuring RHEINZINK lead the presentation followed by a brief history of zinc, its development and current manufacturing […]
Victoria Luncheon: Exterior Insulation Finish Systems – A Critical Review
April 2, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
The Ambrosia Centre
About the presenters : Chris Chown has been involved in many sectors of the construction industry for the past 30 years. He has focused on exterior finish systems for the last 15 and recently became the Western Canada Regional Sales Manager for Dryvit Systems Canada. He has hands-on involvement in EIFS and acrylic-cement coatings, including technical […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Mid-Rise Wood Frame Buildings – APEGBC Bulletin & Experiences from the Pacific Northwest
April 16, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
The Province of British Columbia, through the Building and Safety Policy Branch, has made changes to the BC Building Code that allow for the construction of wood frame structures for up to 6 stories. This change from 4 to 6 stories introduces additional complexities for the design and construction team particularly with respect to the […]
Vancouver Luncheon: New Window Regulations
May 21, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
Andrew Pape-Salmon is the Director of the Energy Efficiency Branch with the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. He is responsible for implementing the Province’s Energy Efficient Buildings Strategy (EEBS) which includes the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, support for green provisions in the BC Building Code, development of regulated standards for equipment and […]
Victoria Luncheon: Windows, Doors & Skylights, How Do We Comply With the New Regulations?
May 25, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
The Ambrosia Centre
About the presenter : Andrew Pape-Salmon is the Director of the Energy Efficiency Branch with the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. He is responsible for implementing the Province’s Energy Efficient Buildings Strategy (EEBS) which includes the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program, support for green provisions in the BC Building Code, the development of regulated […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Building Air Leakage
June 11, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
Steven Tratt is in charge of material sales and services for the Zerodraft division of Canam Building Envelope Specialists Inc. Zerodraft manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of weatherization materials including one and two component polyurethane foam insulating air sealants, door and window weather-stripping, fire stopping systems and air tightness testing equipment. Steven has had over […]
Victoria Luncheon: The Effective Use of Daylight in Buildings
September 21, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
The Ambrosia Centre
About the presenter: Tony Grice is a Senior Engineer with Applied Engineering Solutions who specializes in sustainable buildings, day lighting and electric lighting design. Some of his interesting lighting projects include: Alberta Pavilion at Expo 86, Canterra Office Tower, Sunlife Office Towers, Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre ( a world class heritage site in Alberta) , Jasper […]
BC Building Envelope Council One-day Conference & AGM “Building the Future”
September 22, 2009 @ 12:00 am
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
This one-day conference by the BC Building Envelope Council will cast a look forward to new technologies and research at the leading edge of the construction industry. Experts and researchers will share the latest methods and trends the building industry is moving towards; from green building updates and mechanical system strategies to test hut research […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Fundamental Physics of Heat, Air and Moisture Management
October 29, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
Maria Spinu joined Dupont in Wilmington , Delaware in 1990 and she currently leads Building Science and Sustainability for DuPont Building Innovations. Maria is a member of 90.1 ASHRAE Committee, CSI, BEC/AIA, etc. and Dupont is a cornerstone partner of AIA. Maria works with the Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EEB) Project, a global initiative of World […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Roofing: What You May Not Know…
November 19, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Plaza 500
Whether for new construction or re-roofing, there are many considerations involved when designing a roof. Numerous design nuances and issues exist that—when overlooked—can detrimentally affect both roof performance and ease of project completion. This presentation will provide an overview of critical items that many designers may not be aware of, but which should be accounted […]