Alberta Building Envelope Council South

The deadline to purchase tickets for our October luncheon at Buildex is October 18th. There are limited tickets available. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/g_sa4u-h

Our October luncheon will be held at Buildex, and all attendees can also register for free trade show passes! Visit our website for more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/g_sa4u-h

While we wait for the winter issue of Building Science Perspective, why not enjoy one of our great articles from the spring edition? In this article, Ben Hildebrandt and Tyler Hermanson discuss deep energy retrofits on three single family residences in Calgary, each with a different approach to improving building enclosure thermal performance. Link to article: https://lnkd.in/g4R4Zk5A

While we wait for the winter issue of Building Science Perspective, why not enjoy one of our great articles from the spring edition? In this article, Ben Hildebrandt and Tyler Hermanson discuss deep energy retrofits on three single family residences in Calgary, each with a different approach to improving building enclosure thermal performance. Link to article: https://lnkd.in/g4R4Zk5A

Had one too many design discussions devolve into a design argument? Exhausted from having clients tell you they ‘are just not seeing it, man…’? If so, you’re in luck! Join ABEC South and guest speaker Justin Pockar for an entertaining discussion of design thinking, its applications, and how to perhaps incorporate them into your daily work. Examples from lunar landers to air tightness requirements will be covered to understand the importance of understanding design intent, process, and performance attributes. Participants will: - Increase their knowledge of design language, process and terminology. - Apply common design thinking processes. - Understand how failures in design thinking impact everything from aesthetic choices to the ever increasing scope of the energy codes. This luncheon will also be our Annual General Meeting, and will be held on September 25th at The Winston Golf Club (2502 6th St NE, Calgary), from 11am to 1pm. For more information and to register, visit the event page here: https://lnkd.in/gEtQemCK Photo by Jason Goodman on Unsplash

The spring 2024 edition of Building Science Perspective has been released! Thank-you to all our authors and sponsors. This magazine wouldn’t be possible without you! Ben Hildebrandt Tyler Hermanson Kevin McCunn Justin Phill Bas Baskaran Suzanne Checkryn, P.Eng., MBA Phil Parker Kashish Madaan Priya Latha Rob Pacholok   Alberta Construction Safety Association ALBERTA SOUND EXTERIORS LTD BOMA Edmonton Building Envelope Engineering Inc Cascade Aqua-Tech Ltd. Centra Windows Convoy Supply Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited Duxton Windows & Doors Entuitive Epic Roofing & Exteriors Innotech Windows + Doors James Hardie Keller Engineering Maxim Building Restoration Limited METAFOR Modern Cladding Finishes Ltd. Northern Exposure Decking PCL Construction RJC Engineers Sprayrack Sense Engineering Sure-Seal Contracting Ltd. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION Wade Consulting Inc.

What can performance monitoring tell you about your home? The authors of this article from the fall 2023 edition of Building Science Perspective discuss how data can be used to benchmark performance, detect and diagnose faults, and optimize operations to reduce energy consumption, peak demand, and consequently utility costs; thus making it a useful add-on to conventional practices of building operation and maintenance.

Shallow Energy Retrofits – Where to start on decarbonizing our existing buildings. Join us for our next luncheon presented by Heather Elliot, P.Eng., LEED Green Associate and Sam Lane at the Winston Golf Club (2502 6 Street Northeast, Calgary) on May 22nd @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm! Deep Energy Retrofits have caught on as a hot-topic for building owners looking to decarbonize their assets, but entry costs are perceived as high and many are struggling to take the first step. With decarbonization, the industry must take a tiered approach in order to establish where the most impact can be made. Heather and Sam will outline the process to initiate the process of reducing emissions and energy in existing buildings. Using their experience in retrofits from building envelope and sustainability perspectives, they will describe how to create a pathway to decarbonization that is intimately linked with capital planning, attention focused on the biggest offenders for emission, and upcoming regulatory policy. For more information and to register, visit the event page here: https://lnkd.in/gPs8ybZD

Another Brick in the Wall: Design, Detailing, and Inspection of Clay Brick Veneers Join us for our next luncheon presented by Mark D. Hagel at the Winston Golf Club (2502 6 Street Northeast, Calgary) on April 24 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm! The presentation reviews the components, details, and inspection of both full bed brick veneer and thin clay brick veneer installations. For more information and to register, visit the event page here: https://lnkd.in/giJ9MDnS

Join us for a seminar on window installation and water penetration testing presented by Stephen de Rocquigny! At this seminar we'll review window testing requirements, followed by live window installation and spray rack testing. The seminar will be followed by a plant tour of Centra Windows. When: May 15 @ 8:00 am - 1:30 pm MDT Where: 4705 102 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta Price: $150 for ABEC South members, and $180 for non-members. Thanks again Centra Windows for hosting and providing materials!