Vancouver Luncheon: Improving Code Compliance for Energy Efficiency
January 15, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
About the Presenters: Toby Lau, P.Eng. and Dave Ramslie, MSc, LEED-AP Toby Lau, P.Eng. is the Codes & Standards Principal in the Power Smart group of BC Hydro. Toby and his team support the provincial and federal governments in the development and implementation of energy efficiency regulations as well as building energy codes. He is a […]
Victoria Luncheon: Demystifying Hazardous Materials
January 28, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
Harbour Towers
About the Presenter: Michel J. Crépeau, B.Sc., CIH, ROH, CHSC – Total Safety Michel J. Crépeau, B.Sc., CIH, ROH, CHSC is Technical Operations Manager with Total Safety Services Inc. (Total Safety) in Burnaby, BC. He has over 30 years of local, national and international experience in occupational hygiene/health & safety and environment, and has managed the […]
2015 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with Basements and Parkades
February 19, 2015 @ 7:00 am
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
Half-Day Workshop Online Webinar (video): 2015 Half-Day Workshop:Building Smart with Basements and Parkades Online Webinar (video) February 2015 Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), a branch of BC Housing. This half-day workshop focused on the design, construction, maintenance and remediation of basements and parkades in […]
Victoria Luncheon: Assessment, Renewals and Design of New and Existing Natatoriums
February 25, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
Harbour Towers
About the Presenter: Allan Martin, RRO, Principal – Morrison Hershfield Allan Martin has been involved in the construction industry for over 25 years as a tradesperson, educator, contractor and consultant. Allan joined Morrison Hershfield (MH) in 2004 and brings considerable experience as a building science consultant to our Building Science group in Vancouver. Before joining MH, […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Considerations for the Conservation of Heritage Masonry and Wood Windows
March 19, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
About the Presenter: Kurtis Topping, BASc, EIT, RRO, Read Jones Christoffersen Kurtis Topping, BASc, EIT, RRO is a Design Engineer with Read Jones Christoffersen, in their Vancouver office. Kurtis has been involved in a number of heritage conservation projects across British Columbia, with experience in the evaluation of heritage elements, and the design and implementation of heritage conservation […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Facade Design For Effective Thermal Performance Addressing New Code Requirements & Options To Meet ASHRAE 90.1
April 16, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
About the Presenters: John Kubassek, Engineered Assemblies and Darren Smith, Business Development Western Canada, Engineered Assemblies John Kubassek founded Engineered Assemblies in 2007. A unique background with experience from the “ground up” gives John the understanding of how systems are brought together from Design to Installation. John enjoys leading a team of the industry’s best individuals with a focus […]
Victoria Luncheon: Building Science at UVic: Energy-Efficient & Sustainable Built Environment
April 22, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
Harbour Towers
About the Presenter: Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, PhD, P.Eng – University of Victoria Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, PhD, P.Eng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Civil Engineering Program) at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. His research interests are in energy and moisture performance of building materials and envelope systems. Presently he is working on next […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Roof Membrane Substrates: Their Impact on Roof Membrane Performance and Building Envelope Technology
May 21, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
About the Presenter: John Rose, Manager – Lightweight Insulating Concrete, Siplast John Rose is the Manager for Siplast Lightweight Insulating Concrete Roof Insulation Systems. His career spans over 30 years in the roofing and the fire protection industry. Prior to joining Siplast in 1995, he worked for W. R. Grace involved with roofing, waterproofing and fire protection […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Service-Life Performance of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) in Building Envelope Construction
June 18, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
About the Presenter: Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, PhD, P.Eng – University of Victoria Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, PhD, P.Eng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Civil Engineering Program) at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. His research interests are in energy and moisture performance of building materials and envelope systems. Presently he is working on next […]
Victoria Luncheon: Building Enclosures for Tall Wood Buildings
July 15, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
Harbour Towers
About the Presenter: Warren Knowles, P.Eng – RDH Building Engineering Ltd. Warren Knowles is an engineer with a wide range of building science experience, particularly in recognizing the potential opportunities to optimize the performance of both existing and new building projects. He enjoys working with building owners and other project team members to collaboratively determine creative, […]
2015 BCBEC Conference & AGM Building Fundamentals – Put Into Practice
September 23, 2015 @ 12:00 am
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
BCBEC invites you to join us this September for our annual one-day symposium. This year we will examine how fundamentals in the building envelope industry are put into practice. Industry professionals will explore new and existing technologies, the legislated Building Act and case studies from a range of areas, including building energy requirements, below grade […]
2015 BCBEC Conference Speakers
September 23, 2015 @ 12:00 am
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Speakers’ Bios and Detailed Conference Presentation Summaries: (Updated September 19, 2015) Harold Louwerse Morrison Hershfield Ltd. Harold Louwerse, BTech, RRO is a field technologist with Morrison Hershfield Ltd. (MH) and works with the Building Science and Energy Division as a building science consultant and roof inspector. Harold has been involved in the construction industry in Alberta […]
Conference Presentations: 2015 BCBEC Conference & AGM Building Fundamentals – Put Into Practice
September 23, 2015 @ 12:00 am
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Conference Presentations: SPRAY WHAT? Harold Louwerse Morrison Hershfield Ltd. Sept 2015 BEC TALKS – BELOW GRADE: A CREEK RUNS Michael Blackman Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. Sept 2015 BEC TALKS – BELOW GRADE: DETAILING CONSTRUCTION AND CONTROL JOINTS William Tran Levelton Consultants Ltd. Sept 2015 AN OVERVIEW OF THE BUILDING ACT Jarrett Hutchinson Building & Safety […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Curtain Wall Failures & Methods of Retrofit
October 15, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
About the Presenter: Rob Wood, P.Eng. – C3 Polymeric Limited Mr. Wood is the President of C3 Polymeric Limited, a leading provider of curtain wall retrofits on occupied commercial buildings, and a member of The C3 Group of Companies. At C3, he has overseen the retrofit of five high rise office towers across Canada, including Toronto […]
Vancouver Luncheon: Case Studies in Window Condensation
November 12, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
The Italian Cultural Centre Society
About the Presenter: Alex McGowan, Levelton Consultants Alex McGowan has been a building-science consultant for 28 years. He is a member of ASHRAE Technical Committees 4.4 (Building Materials and Building Envelope Performance), 4.5 (fenestration), and 1.12 (Moisture Control in Buildings). He is the author of Chapter 26 of the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals (Heat, Air, and […]
Victoria Luncheon: Mid-Rise Wood Frame Construction
November 19, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
Harbour Towers
About the Presenter: Jieying Wang, PhD., Senior Scientist, Building Systems Department – FPInnovations Jieying Wang is a Senior Scientist in the Structural, Durability, and Sustainability Group of the Advanced Building Systems Department at FPInnovations in Vancouver BC. Since she joined FPInnovations (then operating as “Forintek Canada Corp.”) ten years ago, her research has focused primarily on […]
Victoria Luncheon: Historic Masonry Restoration
December 15, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
Harbour Towers
About the Presenter: John G. Cooke, P.Eng., FCSC, RSW, CAHP, Principal John G. Cooke & Associates Ltd. John Cooke graduated from University College Galway, Ireland with a Civil Engineering Degree in 1977. After working as an Engineer in Ireland he relocated to work in Canada, first in Calgary Alberta, and then in Ottawa where he currently […]