RCI Western Canada Chapter - 2019 Conference and AGM Resiliency, Sustainability, & Adaptability of Low Slope Roofing Systems Observations from the Field Climate Change and Roof Design Waterproofing and Railings Designing Lowslope Roofs for Wind Up-Lift Resistance Date: January 25, 2019 Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - Building Smart with Site and Foundation Drainage Foundation drainage problems and moisture accumulation can have various consequences, ranging from being a minor nuisance to resulting in serious structural damage and/or health issues. The causes of such moisture can be difficult to diagnose, and challenging and expensive to remediate due to…  Read more

Construction Specifications Canada Vancouver Chapter - Emerging Solutions, Products and Methods for Getting to Net-Zero Significant strides have been made in Canada with regards to the development of net-zero / zero carbon building policies and programs, ranging from provincial legislation to municipal policy to voluntary green building programs. These policies and programs have been primarily…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - Selecting Windows for the Step Code Learn how windows can optimize the energy efficiency of a house by diving into the technology behind the glass and the frame. Gain insight into how window U values and solar heat gain can impact code compliance and specific steps of the energy step…  Read more

British Columbia Building Envelope Council - Combustible Windows and Combustible Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction – Testing, Research, and Expanding Methods for Compliance We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials.…  Read more

RCI Western Canada Chapter - Litigation Basics and Case Studies Jerry Abendroth, RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CDT, Senior Facilities Consultant, Terracon Session 1 - Litigation Basics Session 2 - Roof Considerations and Related Case Studies Session 3 - Behavior of Sealants and Related Case Studies Session 4- Multifamily Construction and Related Case Study Session 5…  Read more

British Columbia Building Envelope Council - Building Smart with High Performance Concrete Envelopes This half-day workshop will focus on concrete envelopes for Part 9 and Part 3 construction. Energy and thermal requirements play an increasingly important role in residential construction. Industry experts will discuss the latest research on how concrete envelopes can help deliver results…  Read more

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC and BC Building Envelope Council - Air Tightness in Buildings This half-day seminar will be taking a holistic look at air barriers and air leakage. First looking at the history of air barriers, we will review the science behind it and the significance and/or consequences of their…  Read more

Presented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council 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.

Half Day Seminar: Part 5 – Beyond Air, Heat & Moisture This half day seminar looks at the Part 5 requirements going beyond heat, air & moisture in the BCBC & VBBL. Speakers specialized in their respective fields will cover fundamentals and discuss criterias for structural, acoustic & fire considerations for the building envelope. AIBC Learning…  Read more