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| Session 1A - Polished Concrete From the Subtrades Poin moret of View less | Chris Henderson Owner BNE Contractors | BNE has been installing polished concrete and epoxy flo moreoring for over 30 years. Over those years BNE has worked from coast to coast installing polished concrete floors and coating for some of Canada’s largest retailers and general contractors. Chris will be sharing a lifetime of experience installing these types of floors sharing some of the frustrations along with some of the wins where everyone was willing to work together for a common purpose. A realistic approach to providing the right floor for the environment, Chris will detail how to specify the products based on how they are going to be utilized. Presentation agenda to include: • Introduction • What is Polished Concrete • Sealer or Densifier • Type or processes that can be used to achieve a polished concrete floor • What are the options you can choose? • Dyes / Stains • Aggregate exposure • Polish Levels • Joint filler for Saw Cuts “Most forgotten item in a spec” • Guard application and why it benefits the application • Where to install Polished Concrete and where not to • Restoration and new, the differences and look of each • Close out with questions if time permits. Chris Henderson President BNE Concrete Floors & Coatings Inc Chris spent 10 years in the Automotive Coatings and Metal Finishing industry before joining BNE in 2004. Originally hired as General Manager, he spent the next 4 years planning the succession, becoming President in 2008. Chris was instrumental in bringing polished concrete floors to the retail industry in Canada in 2005. Chris sits on the American Concrete Institute - ACI 310J – Decorative concrete committee who were part of the establishing a new specification which was published in 2021. Chris is a member of TEC Canada / Vistage International and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Accounting from Fanshawe College. less |
| Session 1B - The Importance of Pre-Construction Costing more in the Design Process less | Tara Myers, Kim McCarty, XCG Consulting | What you will expect to learn from this Session • How more did we get here – XGC • Classification of Budgets and Documentation • Contract Impact on Budgeting • Today’s Market – How to approach instability and flexibility with substitutions in specifications. • “Engineering for Value” • Communication within the pre-construction Team less |
| Session 1C - The Nagara Falls Historic, Former Power St moreation gets a new life less | Marcelo Gruosso, Parks and Transportation, Niagara Park mores Commission less | For 100 years, the “Canadian Niagara Power Company Ge morenerating Station” harnessed the powerful energy of the Horseshoe Falls and turned it into a great source of electricity. Now, years after its turbines came to a halt, the wonder of this hydropower pioneer has come back to life in an entertaining and educational experience that highlights both the remarkable history and unique architectural features of this 115-year-old engineering marvel. Marcelo Gruosso, Senior Director of Engineering, Parking and Transportation at Niagara Parks, will provide an overview of this incredible project, the challenges managed, the opportunities leveraged and a sneak preview of the next phase, set to open in July 2022. less |
| Session 2A - Building Safety, Lightning Protection - C moreSA B72:20 less | Simon Larter | The 2020 update to the Canadian lightning protection co morede, CSA B72, has brought the standard into the modern era. Marking the first major revision in over 30 years, the new code harmonizes with the US’s NFPA 780, and provides a consistent set of requirements for lightning protection in North America. This presentation provides a brief review of the lightning phenomenon before examining the new standard in detail. By the end, attendees will understand how to properly specify lightning protection systems in accordance with the new requirements, in order to reduce liability and enhance public safety. less |
| Session 2B - Centre Block Parliament Hill: A Collabora moretive Rehabilitation less | Duncan Broyd, HOK Architects, Principal in Charge, Cent morere Block; Justin Houle, PCL/ED, a Joint Venture, Superintendent, Centre Block; William Coleman, PCL/ED, a Joint Venture, Structural Lead, Centre Block less | This presentation is based on the recently submitted moreSchematic Design for Approval” report and drawings. It is the culmination of many years work by the Government prior to CENTRUS and PCL/ED coming on board in 2017. The presentation will include a discussion of the requirements for the project, the design vision and how the design team has responded. Key components are the approach to conservation and the heritage fabric, what needs to be done to update the historic building for structure, MEPC systems, and building code as well as creating an entirely new underground parliament welcome centre. As well as the new construction there will be extensive construction within Centre Block, firstly to remove hazardous materials and old systems, as well as over 12,000 heritage assets. There will then be a measured approach to the renovation, conservation or rehabilitation of the entire building. All of the heritage special rooms will look as they were intended but will have modern systems and infrastructure to support the operations of Parliament. The new welcome centre not only provides space for improved Parliamentary operations, and a method of connecting buildings on the hill, but also creates space for the Library of Parliament to provide additional programs for visitors. The PWC will be the start of all tours of CB and in addition will provide exhibit space, multipurpose classrooms and a theatre. A part of the new construction is a substantial area of new construction under Centre Block providing a connection between new and old. less |
| Session 2C - Harnessing Earth Energy - Geothermal Heati moreng and Cooling less | Sergio Almeida, P. Eng. Chief Technolgy Officer at Geo- moreXergy Systems less | Geothermal heating and cooling – more accurately know moren as GeoExchange or ground source energy – is positioned to play a leading role in the reduction of the carbon footprint for building energy (space and water heating, space cooling). The ground below our feet is a stable, consistent resource that is always available, regardless of the time of day or the atmospheric conditions, and we can utilize simple, proven technologies (i.e. heat pumps) to leverage that available energy. Sergio Almeida P. Eng. will be discussing the application of these technologies into building design and construction, leveraging extensive project experience to provide simple, practical examples to highlight the benefits and address the potential challenges. Presented By: Sergio Almeida, P.Eng. Chief Technology Officer Diverso Energy Sergio leads our technical and implementation team, ensuring seamless coordination with the client design and construction teams. Throughout his career in the design and delivery of building HVAC systems, Sergio has developed a specific expertise in delivering fully integrated geothermal systems that are proven to maximize the return. He capitalizes on his detailed knowledge of control systems and mechanical equipment to optimize system performance and find the greatest long?term value for building owners. Sergio has developed an expertise in integrated mechanical system design, effectively incorporating proven technologies into a variety of applications. Sergio capitalizes on his detailed knowledge of control systems and mechanical equipment and is able to optimize system performance and find the greatest long-term value for building owners. Sergio co-authored a technical paper titled “Ground-Coupled Heat Pump and Energy Storage” published in April 2013 edition of the ASHRAE journal, outlining the technical analysis of a unique combination of these proven technologies. Presenter Contact: sergio@diversoenergy.com / 1 800 520 3640 less |
| Session 3A - How to Properly Spec Whole Building Airti moreghtness Testing less | Greg Labbe, runs the research lab for Building Science moreGraduate Program at Ryerson University less | In recent years we have seen the incorporation of a new more testing process in commercial, institutional, and multi-family residential buildings - whole building airtightness testing (WBAT). Often part of a Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) this testing process measures the integrity of the air barrier system as a whole, or in a smaller sample size if desired, by quantifying the air infiltration rate. This process combined with qualitative diagnostics, such as thermal imaging and theatrical fog, provides an opportunity to catch air barrier deficiencies that are invisible to the naked eye, therefore increasing the energy efficiency and durability of a building during its operational life. With an abundance of testing standards and options to choose from, specifying the right testing protocol to produce the most valuable data can be a cumbersome task. This presentation will review the current state of WBAT in the industry, the various specifications that are available, and how to specify this work to achieve optimal results. Austin Todd Principal at Evergreen Building Science Inc. Austin, founder of Evergreen Building Science Inc., is a building science sustainability expert. His knowledge in construction and energy efficient buildings comes from a decade of formal education and hands-on experience. Before starting a career in building science, he worked in construction both as a labourer and in management, learning the ins and outs of the industry. Austin holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from George Brown College and a Masters degree in Building Science from Ryerson University. His graduate research was focused on guarded airtightness testing to quantify air leakage through party walls in Toronto homes (fun stuff, right?). Upon graduating from Ryerson he co-founded CoEfficient Building Science and most recently founded Evergreen Building Science – a building science consulting firm with a focus on large building and guarded airtightness testing, building envelope diagnostics, and general consulting to help advance standard industry practices. Greg Labbé Ryerson University Greg runs the research Lab for the Building Science Graduate Program at Ryerson University. He founded BlueGreen Consulting Group which specialises in non-destructive building envelope testing services. Services included whole building air tightness testing, air leakage detection, infrared inspections and in-situ window testing, balancing of ventilation systems as well as diagnostic services for condensation, ice damming and odour issues. Notable buildings tested include the OAA head office, 1 Bloor East, Toronto Western Hospital, the Evergreen Brick Works, the new Daniels Building and UofT’s Trinity College. Greg is the founder of Passive Building Canada’s High Performance Design meets Boots on the Ground event. He has contributed to Home Energy magazine and Green Building Advisor which nominated his blog to the “Blogs We Like” roll. He is also one of OHBA’s Institute of Building Excellence trainers, was a trainer for the Sustainable Builder Advisor certification offered by the Canadian Green Building Council. less |
| Session 3B - FOCUS! Method and Connecting with Your Au moredience. (Part 1) less | Peter Hiddema, Communication Skills Coach, Commanding P moreresence less | For subject experts and leaders there is a lot of pres moresure in choosing what to say, how much to say, and how to begin and how to end to ensure your message is effective, understood, and retained. That is why we created the FOCUS! Method which factors in the limitations of people's short-term memory. We can cause people to rehearse, replay, or have strong images connected to our messages that transfer the message from working memory to longer-term memory. Thereby improving the “stickiness” of your messages and presentations. The FOCUS! Method also provides a way for both introverts and extroverts to essentially “say less, and say it better”. It is a way to take complex thoughts and ideas and quickly and effectively present them in a way that is designed to be heard, retained, and persuasive. The Connecting With Your Audience unit will help the participants to understand the behavioural cues of when your message is being received when to slow down, and when you need to clarify your message. Participants will also learn how to speak effectively from notes and text while using a conversational style of speaking that will help to imprint their message. Peter Hiddema Communication Skills Coach Commanding Presence He is an expert trainer, coach and speaker on business communication skills & presentations skills, negotiation, collaboration, and conflict management and founder Common Outlook Consulting Inc. Since 1996 Peter has worked around the world with leading organizations. He began his career in banking before changing fields. Peter began his career in finance and banking. He worked with the Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto, Canada and London, England. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McMaster University, an MBA from Queen’s University (Canada), and an Executive Master’s Degree in Consulting and Coaching for Change from INSEAD (France). Peter speaks 4 languages, has lived in 6 countries on 4 continents, and has traveled through over 50 countries. He is curious by nature and considers himself a perpetual student in the school of life. less |
| Session 3C - How to Spec Division 25 | Ryan Hughson, Director of Business Development, Optigo moreNetwork less | What is Division 25? Division 25 is “Integration aut moreomation.” So that’s where all your technology — all the hardware and software, roles and responsibilities of the contractors, as well as the standards is going to be specified to build an IoT integration platform. It’s not just saying “Hey, I want this company in my building.” You want to draw a definitive line of demarcation between the traditional controls contractor and the systems integrator. Div. 23 is where you’ll specify all your equipment controls and edge devices. Div. 25 is that platform you build to bring in and integrate all those building technologies. Why should we care about Division 25? There’s been a shift in our industry, ever since our devices and systems started being integrated and connected through the Internet. This integration requires a new type of contractor with a different set of skills. Div. 25 is going to be more and more prevalent as smart building adoption grows. So, we have MSIs and consulting specifying engineers who are learning about and coming to understand Division 25 better. Outcomes of Presentation… What is a master systems integrator? Who is best suited for this position on your design/construction team? How the integration process works looking at future technologies and MSI? Learn what the system typology looks like Learn how everything integrates What the best consultants and engineers are doing? How can you establish security standards when IoT has no standard yet? Ryan Hughson Director of Business Development at Optigo Ryan is an expert in the world of building IoT and smart building networks, with almost two decades in the industry. Through his vast experience as a field technician, product manager, and quality assurance specialist, Ryan understands industry challenges and is dedicated to solving them. In his current position at Optigo, Ryan manages company partnerships and relations, working to deliver IoT-ready solutions for OT. less |
| Session 4A - Fire-Rated Glass & Framing 101 | Connor Martin, TGP | This course offers an in-depth look into fire-rated gl moreass and framing systems and their role in fire protection. Learning Objectives By completing this course, participants will: • Learn what questions to ask to ensure that the proper product is specified and installed • Gain a better understanding of the different categories of fire-rated glazing materials, and their role in fire-protection • Receive current information on how the latest codes and product developments impact design • Explore new trends in fire-rated glazing and innovative design options Connor Martin Connor Martin has represented Technical Glass Products (TGP) for 5 years, and currently supports design and construction activities across Canada. He has in-depth knowledge of building codes and fire-rated glazing systems. Connor’s last article, Styling with fire-rated glass can be read on the Construction Canada website - https://www.constructioncanada.net/styling-with-fire-rated-glass/. Technical Glass Products (TGP), a division of Allegion, is the recognized leader in the fire-rated glass and framing field, offering the FireLite® family of ceramic glazing, Pilkington Pyrostop® transparent wall panels, and Fireframes® fire-rated framing.Summary less |
| Session 4B - FOCUS! Method and Connecting with Your Aud moreience. (Part 2) less | Peter Hiddema, Communication Skills Coach, Commanding P moreresence less | For subject experts and leaders there is a lot of press moreure in choosing what to say, how much to say, and how to begin and how to end to ensure your message is effective, understood, and retained. That is why we created the FOCUS! Method which factors in the limitations of people's short-term memory. We can cause people to rehearse, replay, or have strong images connected to our messages that transfer the message from working memory to longer-term memory. Thereby improving the “stickiness” of your messages and presentations. The FOCUS! Method also provides a way for both introverts and extroverts to essentially “say less, and say it better”. It is a way to take complex thoughts and ideas and quickly and effectively present them in a way that is designed to be heard, retained, and persuasive. The Connecting With Your Audience unit will help the participants to understand the behavioural cues of when your message is being received when to slow down, and when you need to clarify your message. Participants will also learn how to speak effectively from notes and text while using a conversational style of speaking that will help to imprint their message. Peter Hiddema Communication Skills Coach Commanding Presence He is an expert trainer, coach and speaker on business communication skills & presentations skills, negotiation, collaboration, and conflict management and founder Common Outlook Consulting Inc. Since 1996 Peter has worked around the world with leading organizations. He began his career in banking before changing fields. Peter began his career in finance and banking. He worked with the Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto, Canada and London, England. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McMaster University, an MBA from Queen’s University (Canada), and an Executive Master’s Degree in Consulting and Coaching for Change from INSEAD (France). Peter speaks 4 languages, has lived in 6 countries on 4 continents, and has traveled through over 50 countries. He is curious by nature and considers himself a perpetual student in the school of life. less |
| Session 4C - Remote Sensing Technologies for the Built moreEnvironment less | Richard Borger and James Kretz, Mohawk College | Drone mounted technologies provide a unique platform t moreo deploy sensors to locations that are difficult or hazardous to access. The emergent world of remotely piloted aircraft is very dynamic, with new tooling and modified regulations being released at a high frequency. These challenges can be daunting to those interested in adopting the technology. During this session, we will seek to showcase aerial lidar technology and explore the application of the Phoenix Scout 32E and Emesent Hovermap. We will discuss the viability of these tools while exploring applications such as lidar scanning of remote terrain for land planning, mapping the upper Niagara River and International Control Dam, and structural analysis of critical infrastructure. Presented By: Richard Borger Professor – Building Science and Construction Services Mohawk College Richard Borger is a professor in the faculty of Building and Construction Sciences at Mohawk College where he teaches senior structural design courses and land surveying. Recently, he and his colleague Matthew Shelley founded the Unmanned and Remote Sensing Innovation Centre (URSIC) to support industry with the adoption and integration of emerging technology. Together, they have completed numerous projects with a host of industry partners, ranging from Emergency Services to building envelope inspection. The team at URSIC continue to contribute expertise to industry, assisting with regulatory compliance and the exploration of new and developing technology. James Kretz, Third-year student in Civil Engineering Technology at Mohawk College. James has worked as an Applied Research Assistant at URSIC since his first year at Mohawk College, and has supported a wide variety of projects, including terrestrial and lidar scanning, search and rescue operations, and land mapping. His on-site expertise and post-processing skills are essential to the success of these projects. Because of his experience using these disruptive technologies, James earned a co-op position at JNE Consulting in the Fall of 2021. less |
| Session 5A - Masonry Envelope Repair on Château Frontenac | John Cooke, FCSC, RSW and Pascal Laveille, John G Cooke more & Associates Ltd less | The presentation will cover an overview of topics conc moreerning the restoration of historic masonry structures. It will include understanding masonry buildings, repairing inappropriate interventions and damaged heritage materials, recognizing that short-term savings can lead to long-term costs, and performing seismic upgrades to unreinforced masonry structures. It will also discuss modern building materials used in historic structures and achieving compatibility between materials by specifying appropriate replacement masonry units (stone and brick) and mortar composition (lime mortars vs cement mortars) as well as, repointing techniques and methods of repairing existing stones. JOHN COOKE P. Eng., RSW, FCSC, CAHP President and Senior Conservation Engineer with John G. Cooke & Associates Ltd. has extensive experience and specializes in building envelope conservation and historic structure rehabilitation. His career has been distinguished by numerous awards and honorary appointments including the presidency of Construction Specifications Canada in 2006/07. John has collaborated with CSA A179 sub-committee to expand Annex A and D to better address the issue of Historic Mortars. He also teaches a post graduate course on Historic Masonry Conservation at Carleton University and sits on Algonquin College Masonry Program Advisory Board. PASCAL LÉVEILLÉ P.Eng., ing. Project Engineer with John G. Cooke & Associates Ltd. has 7 years experience in heritage conservation. Pascal has been involved in several award-winning structural rehabilitation projects including the West Block and Government Conference Center (Senate) restoration projects, as well as several other notable projects at the Quebec Citadelle and the Fairmont le Château Frontenac. less |
| Session 5B - The Future of Buildings: Tall Timber Buildings | David Moses, Principal at Moses Structural Engineers | Convergence of technologies and modern engineering are more changing the way we think of buildings. Wood buildings have traditionally been limited to 4-storeys under building codes in Canada and the US. But recent innovations in ‘mass timber’ products have created new possibilities for much taller wood buildings, including a recently completed 18-storey student residence on the campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Products such as glued-laminated timber and cross-laminated timber are large format elements that are prefabricated, CNC machined and can be installed quickly on site in almost any weather conditions. These and other innovative wood products are at the centre of a transformation in the construction industry where we expect higher quality, offsite fabrication along with faster and quieter site work with less construction waste. Mass timber is a carbon sink, acting to sequester carbon rather than releasing carbon into the atmosphere which would otherwise contribute to greenhouse gases. David will provide an overview of the shift in the construction industry and relate common assemblies and considerations for specifications. Presented By: David Moses Principle PhD, PEng, PE, LEED®AP David is the founder of Moses Structural Engineers, a Toronto-based firm whose core purpose is to have a “Lasting Impact” on our cities and communities. David was born in Ottawa, went to Queen’s University for undergraduate and Master degrees then left to Vancouver to pursue a PhD in timber engineering. After 10 years of studying, working and skiing in BC, David returned to Ontario and in 2010 opened the doors to his own company. David is a recognized leader, designer, teacher, researcher, writer and invited lecturer. He has over 25 years of experience in timber engineering and has been involved in hundreds of structural engineering projects across Canada and the United States, including many firsts: the first Canadian and Ontario Cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings, the first passive house in Canada and early CNC machining of heavy timber for construction. His company founded TimberFever®, a national design-build competition for students of architecture and engineering hosted at Ryerson University. Presenter Contact: dmosesstructures.com / 416.255.3337 (X2000) less |
| Session 5C - Let's Talk! Overcoming Common Hurdles Fac moreing Architectural Technical Representatives less | Moderator: Russ Snow, CTR; Steve Gusterson, FCSC CTR; moreKazim Kanani, FCSC CCCA, CSP; Colleen Barabonoff, RSW less | A product technical representative is considered to be morethe expert of the materials or services that they are representing and are an integral part of the construction industry. Their input is vital at all levels of the construction process, from design through to occupancy, however, there are still many hurdles that a product representative has to overcome to have their product specified or used on a project. There are a number of technical representatives out there today, all with a number of different tactics on how to get specified and used, some are good, and some are bad. Join Russ Snow, along with a panel of well-respected industry colleagues, for a lively discussion covering some of the hurdles that a product representative has to overcome, and provide some solutions to help both the seasoned veterans, and the young professionals that are providing the technical support for their companies. With a panel consisting of a RSW, a CTR, and a CCCA, this discussion is sure to be very informative and beneficial to all in attendance. Moderator Russell Snow, FABAA, BSS, CSP, CTR Regional Sales Manager for W. R. MEADOWS of CANADA. Russ’s main responsibility at W.R. Meadows, INC is to oversee the Canadian sales team, providing both sales and technical support on the complete product line. In addition to being the Sales Manager, Russ is also the Product Group Manager/ Building Science Specialist for W.R. MEADOWS, INC. responsible for the building envelope line of products. This involves leading the company in the development and growth of the Building Envelope product line, along with providing technical support to all members of the construction industry, including the W. R. MEADOWS sales team, both in Canada and the U.S. Other responsibilities include the development of specifications at the architectural/engineering level and the creation of presentations for continuing education programs through AEC Daily, the American Institute of Architects, and various other organizations. Russ has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, including building envelope, concrete restoration, and products used in the treatment of concrete. In addition to his responsibilities with W. R. MEADOWS, He is Past-Chair of the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA), along with a number of other responsibilities within ABAA. Since 1997, Russ has also been involved with Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) and is currently the 3rd Vice-President with a portfolio covering Legislative, Conferences, and Awards. In addition, Russ is also a member of the CSC Education Maintenance Team (EMT), Chair of the Technical Representative Course Committee, and a member of the Certified Specifications Practitioner (CSP) Sub-Committee. Russ also is a member of the ASTM E06 Performance of Buildings) and ASTM D08 (Roofing and Waterproofing) Committees. Panelist (CTR) Steve Gusterson CTR FCSC VP Sales, Central Region for Alumicor Limited. Steve has more than 40 years of experience in many aspects of the architectural aluminum framing systems industry and considers himself fortunate to be able to spend much of his time assisting design professionals and specifiers with product applications. He has served in several portfolios of the Toronto Chapter of CSC and continues to serve as an instructor and member of the TR sub-committee. In addition, he is a committee member of the Ontario Glass & Metal Association and serves on a Program Advisory Committee for Durham College. He can be contacted via e-mail at s.gusterson@alumicor.com. Panelist (RSW) Colleen Barabonoff, CSC RSW Owner of Book Spec Inc. Colleen is an independent specification writer, owner of Book Spec Inc in Calgary, Alberta. Colleen has been writing specifications since 2002 and has over 25 years of experience in our industry. She started her career as an architectural technologist in an architectural firm where she worked for 5 years on every phase of projects including design, working drawings, contract administration and building studies. Colleen has spent the last 20 years writing project and master specifications. She has drawing background combined with her specification writing experience contribute to a greater understanding of building science including building envelope detailing, material selection, material sustainability and material compatibility. Colleen has diverse experience in all building types including: schools, recreation facilities, industrial, healthcare, institutional, commercial, animal conservation, retail and less |
| Session 6A - A Discussion on Concrete Mix Design | Moderator: Craig Corner; Geoff Kinney; Jeff Haid; Guest more (Ready-Mix)H less | A concrete mix is a combination of five major elements morein various proportions: cement, water, coarse aggregates, fine aggregates (i.e. sand), and air. Additional elements such as pozzolanic materials and chemical admixtures can also be incorporated into the mix to give it certain desirable properties. While a concrete mix design is a process of selecting ingredients for a concrete mixture and deciding on their proportions. When designing a mix, you should always consider the desired strength, durability, and workability of the concrete for the project in question. In general, concrete mixes must follow the guidelines (CSA A23.1). A concrete mix can be designed using the tables and calculations provided in the standard. But is this all it takes? Tables? This Panel will discuss the various nuances of concrete mix design from good design to blatantly bad design, items we are looking to touch on include: - what does bad concrete mix design look like (test results?) - how to maintain quality and avoid problems - what should be included in the specifications, - should the mix design be reviewed and accepted by the Contractor and Consultant prior to plant mix? - Plant mixing how can quality control be enforced? Or proven? - Concrete delivery plan review - and final pour plan and finishing Moderator Craig Corner BNE Contractors Craig began working in the construction industry building metal architectural elements at a custom metal fabricator in London On. Following that he began working at BNE Contractors as a concrete Polisher / Epoxy installer, slowly working his way into Business Development and currently as Sales Manager for BNE Concrete Floors & Coatings. Craig is a member of TEC Canada attended UWO in Honours Poli Science Panelist Geoff Kinney, Executive Director for the Concrete Floor Contractors Association • Over 25 years experience designing, constructing and managing industrial, commercial, institutional concrete floor installations across North America. • American Concrete Institute (ACI) - Certified Flatwork Technician (1996–2021). • CSAO Construction Health & Safety Representative CHSR. • Member Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Concrete Floor Labour-Management Safety Committee (founding Chairman). • Voting member of Canadian Standards Association committee A23.1 Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction: 1994, 2000, 2004, 2009, 2014 & 2019 Standards (Technical Subcommittee Chairman: concrete placing, finishing & curing). • Member Ontario College of Trades “Cement Finisher Trade Board” (founding Chairman). • Expertise in concrete flooring, epoxy flooring, waterproofing & concrete restoration Contact Information: Tel: 416-843-6075 E-mail: gkinney@concretefloors.ca Panelist Jeff Haid President TriCon Haid Concrete Finishing Ltd Jeff Haid has worked in concrete construction for 35+ years and owned a concrete finishing company for 25+ years. His finishing company won the Golden Trowel in 2011 – North Dumfries Community Centre, 2013 – Mold Masters Sportsplex & 2017 – Steve Kerr Memorial Complex. His finishing company is a member of the CFCA and he is on the board of directors for the CFLRA. He is an ACI Certified Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician. less |
| Session 6B - Creating Smart Hospitals: Enhancing patien moret experiences, reducing staff workloads and i less | Jerry Folsom, Director, Smart Hospitals & Healthcare So morelutions – North America, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Siemens Canada Limited, Oakville ON less | Improving patient experiences, driving better operating more results, and enhancing clinical and operational staff experiences are central to Siemens' vision for the future of healthcare. To execute this vision, Siemens is using IoT technologies along with new integrated solutions to create smart hospitals using cost effective approaches. In this presentation, we will discuss a number of these approaches including how to enable visionary patient experiences, reduce clinical workloads, improve patient outcomes, and streamline to reduce costs. In this session, we will discuss a number of the approaches that can be used to create a smart hospital. One example that we will discuss is how a hospital used a renovation project as an opportunity to provide patients with the ability to control their environment. Working closely with the client and their nurse call vendor, Siemens provided an ability for patients to control HVAC, lighting, and shades with the nurse call pillow speaker. This method was easy to install and simple for the patient to understand and use. Ongoing, the solution is one that is easily used by the clinical and facilities team – there wasn’t a totally new system deployed that they had to learn. With this solution, the client was able to achieve their goal of giving patients control while keeping construction costs and ongoing expenses contained. Early feedback from patients and the clinical team is that the new solution has been well received and providing the expected benefits of improved patient experiences and reduced calls to clinical & facilities team members. In addition, the potential for reduced patient falls has been decreased due to patients not getting out of bed. All of this has been accomplished without adding major expenses to the project In addition to patient experience improvements, we will look at an example of how smart hospital capabilities were used to reduce operating costs. By leverage data, patient rooms are put into an energy saving mode when patients are discharged from the hospital resulting in operational savings. When patients arrive, the rooms are put into a mode that is comfortable for the patient. All of this is achieved using data without having to install additional equipment in patient rooms. Our session will look at a variety of methods that can be used to improve the patient experience, reduce operating costs, simplify ongoing maintenance, and reduce construction costs. Also, we will look at methods of engagement that provide an opportunity to achieve these results and reduce construction costs and risks. The focus of our session will be to demonstrate how you can cost effectively approach implementing a visionary smart hospital. At the end of the session participants will be able to: • Identify opportunities that exist to improve patient experiences and operating results • List technologies that can be used to enhance clinical and operational staff experiences • Describe how to the Internet of Things (IoT) and other technologies can be used to create smart hospitals • Identify concepts that can be helpful with clinical and operational staff conversations about benefits of smart hospitals and IoT technologies. Identify cost effective and innovative approaches that can be used to create smart healthcare facilities that reduce and/or implement construction costs Jerry Folsom Director, Smart Hospitals & Healthcare Solutions North America, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Siemens Canada Limited, Oakville ON Mr. Folsom provides direction regarding smart hospital and healthcare solutions working in conjunction with clients, Siemens global resources and ecosystem partners. His focus at Siemens is working with the pertinent groups to identify and deploy integrated solutions that impact patient experiences & outcomes, improve clinical processes and increase operational results. Prior to joining Siemens, Mr. Folsom was CEO of Allen Technologies, an early leader in the in-patient interactive patient care systems market to provide solutions to engage patients and impact the patient experience. While at Allen, he worked closely with Siemens to develop integrations that provided best-in-class capabilities that helped reduce patient falls, improve patient experiences and reduce energy consumption. He also brings an extensive background in solutions consulting with Deloitte Consulting, enterprise solutions development & management, integration design & deployment, product management and information technology with a keen focus on driving improvements and reliability cost-effectively. Education Texas A&M University – B.S. Industrial Engineering The University of Texas at Austin – M.B.A. less |
| Session 6C - Adapting Building Codes to Changing Clima morete Hazards less | Sihan Li, Mike Gibbons, and Jan Dale, RWDI | Current structural design codes in Canada assume that c morelimatic hazards do not change over time. This assumption of stationarity has been called into question due to climate change. An initiative from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), with funding support from Infrastructure Canada, aimed to determine how best to adapt the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) to address the impact of changing climatic hazards over time. RWDI investigated the impacts of changing wind and snow hazards across Canada, and how the NBC can be adapted to incorporate climate change. The result of this work is fourteen proposed changes to the wind and snow loading sections of the NBC, including a change from a uniform hazard to uniform risk design approach. This presentation will provide an overview of the proposed changes and outline what may change in future versions of the NBC. This will be an important presentation for construction specification professionals to understand how these changes may impact their future projects. Jan Dale M.E.Sc., P.Eng. Technical Director | Principal RWDI Jan leads a diverse global team of professionals who oversee our microclimate and snow service areas. His technical knowledge and extensive project experience make him an asset not only to our clients, but to our in-house research and development work. Although Jan’s current technical focus is on snow services, including drifting and falling snow, many of our clients’ projects have also been enhanced by Jan’s proficiency in wind tunnel development, cladding wind loading and structural wind loading. An established leader in the microclimate field, Jan trains and coaches every member of his team to push the boundaries of our services to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients. Mike Gibbons M.E.Sc., A.M.ASCE. Team Leader / Technical Director / Associate RWDI Mike leads the Applied Climatology and Wind Effects on Bridges teams at RWDI. He is also a Technical Director who has supported the success of RWDI’s clients’ projects on all seven continents. His unique set of skills and experience enable him to work across multiple technical sectors, from forensic investigation to renewable energy. Mike has particular expertise in the statistical analysis of meteorological data and the determination of code compliant design values. Among many other contributions, Mike creates wind, snow and temperature climate models that support the high quality of our wind, pedestrian and thermal comfort studies. Sihan Li Ph.D., CRM, A.M.ASCE. Senior Scientist / Catastrophe Risk Specialist Sihan is a technical expert in the numerical modeling of extreme natural hazards and their associated wind engineering and risk assessment in the current and changing climate. He has more than ten years of experience in extreme wind-storm-related hazard assessment, wind engineering, and risk assessment. Sihan’s unique set of skills and experience enable him to work across multiple technical sectors, from natural hazard assessment to structural risk quantification. He has particular expertise in natural hazard assessment, mitigation and risk management, wind engineering consultation and reliability evaluation for civil structures and infrastructure systems, and climate change evaluation. Sihan’s work appears in numerous publications. He is a peer reviewer for many highly regarded journals and has been invited many times as a member of the Thesis Evaluation Board for Ph.D. scholars. less |
| Session 7A - AWMAC – Who we Are and How We Can Help You! | Laurie Suikki, Association Manager AWMAC | The Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of more Canada (AWMAC) is the National voice of Canada’s architectural woodwork industry. For 50 years, AWMAC has been promoting the long-term growth and financial stability for the country’s diverse woodwork manufacturing sector. Discover how to define quality as it pertains to Architectural Woodwork and How to navigate AWMAC’s Latest Quality Standards Manual – NAAWS, 4.0 as Well as how specifying the GIS Program will help realize consistent quality Millwork project outcomes. Presented By: Laurie Suikki Laurie has been working in the construction industry for over 25 years and brings 15 years of experience specifically within the millwork sector. Along with her knowledge and understanding of woodworking, she also has many years of experience successfully maintaining and overseeing multiple construction projects, managing offices and working directly with architects, managers, and trades men. For the last 6 years Laurie has been the AWMAC Ontario Association Manager and has helped in the growth of the chapter as well as presenting numerous seminars to architects and designer in Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. less |
| Session 7B - Bidding and Tendering. What is the Law? | Lena Wang, Partner Associate and Jacob McClelland Assoc moreiate at Gloholt Bowles LLP less | The law on bidding and tendering is constantly evolving more in Canada. We will be talking about some of the principles coming out of the Supreme Court of Canada’s seminal Ron Engineering decision in 1981, and how those principles have been expanded upon over the last 40 + years. The goal of our presentation will be to provide owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and architects and engineers alike a general overview of the law as it stands today, and some practice tips on how to avoid costly litigation over issues like incomplete bid documents, compliance/non-compliance, exclusion and waiver of claims clauses, and the organizing principle of good faith in contractual performance. Lena Wang, Glaholt Bowles Construction Lawyers Partner Lena has experience working on a variety of disputes related to large infrastructure, industrial and commercial projects. Lena has represented owners, general contractors and architects in proceedings involving liens, trust claims, delay claims and professional negligence claims. She has appeared at all levels of Ontario courts, where she has experience representing clients in all stages of litigation at trial and on appeal. Lena is an Associate of Canadian Surety Bonding (A.C.S.B.), a designation conferred by the Surety Association of Canada. Lena is a section executive of the CBA's Construction and Infrastructure section. Representative Work: • Acted for subcontractor in claims related to P3 rail project • Acted for subcontractor in claims related to P3 hospital project • Acted for contractor in expansion and revitalization of Union Station • Defence of consultant in claims related to design of railway facility • Acted for contractor in dispute over settlement agreement • Acted for owner in successfully obtaining declaration of an expired lien • Acted for contractor on a motion for summary judgement • Advised owner and consultant on changes to contracts pursuant to the Construction Act Jacob McClelland, Glaholt Bowles Construction Layers Associate Jacob has experience advising and acting on behalf of various players within the construction industry, including owners, developers, project managers, general contractors, subtrades and suppliers. He has worked on cases involving large, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, and often appears before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and arbitral tribunals. Jacob is actively involved with various leadership organizations and has lectured on topics such as construction tendering and contracts, prompt payment and adjudication, and many of the legal implications surrounding COVID-19 and the construction industry. Representative Work: • Arbitration relating to the manufacture and supply of light rail vehicles to a major public infrastructure project • Complex multi-party litigation relating to the redevelopment and construction of a new hospital • Arbitration in respect of a tunneling project involving a general contractor and municipality • Counsel for other lawyers with respect to alleged professional negligence in handling of construction law matter Lena Wong Contact: lenawong@glaholt.com Jacob McClelland contact: jacobmcclelland@glaholt.com less |
| Session 7C - The Association for Materials Protection moreand Performance (AMPP): SSPC + NACE Internati less | Sam Scaturro - President & Civil Engineer, Alpine Paint moreing & Sandblasting Contractors less | Sam Scaturro, Chair of the Association for Materials Pr moreotection and Performance, and President & Civil Engineer at Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors, will share insights into how the combined knowledge resources of NACE, SSPC, and MPI is impacting, coating specifications, standards, and certifications for coating professionals worldwide. Sam Scaturro, President & Civil Engineer, Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors AMPP, Chairman of the Board SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist, Concrete Coatings Inspector NACE Certified Coatings Inspector less |
| Session 8A - Laser Scanning | Geoff Stoneham | This informational session looks at laser scanning as a more valuable add-on service for the AECO community. The session will cover the latest in scanning technologies and review use-cases in various scenarios. With a focus on construction projects, participants will also learn about the limitations, deliverables, costing and complexity, qualifying vendors, and finally - best practices when specifying scanning requirements. Geoff Stoneham Architectural Technologist Reprodux Geoff is a scanning consultant who provides models to architects, engineers, builders and owners across Ontario. While educated as an architectural technologist, Geoff has an extensive history in building documentation software for the construction sector, focusing on automation. Looking to leverage his experience and further develop Reprodux's offerings, he developed and launched their laser scanning initiative in 2017, delivering site documentation from scan to point cloud to CAD/BIM/IFC and analysis. less |
| Session 8B - The Benefits of Modular Construction | Sam Caltagirone and Emanuel Resendes, Ellis Don Construction | The construction industry is progressively moving from morethe jobsite to a manufacturing plant. The ability to shift parts of the building process off-site and then install those parts on-site, is not just a trend. It’s always been a part of the process, but it’s currently happening on a whole new scale. EllisDon’s Prefabrication and Modular Department, ED Modular ensures the latest knowledge, best practices and supplier contacts are applied to every project. Principle functions: 1) Improve the client experience through leveraging the benefits of prefabrication, such as safer and less crowded jobsites, cost certainty, compressed schedules, better quality, and less waste. 2) Spread the philosophy of prefabrication so that all projects, even those that use minimal prefabricated elements, take advantage of its driving principles including earlier decision making, standardized designs, and repeatable elements. 3) Establish relationships and partnerships with organizations involved in the manufacture, supply, and technological advancement of prefabrication and modular elements. Sam Caltagirone DIPL.T. Project Manger, ED Modular Sam joined EllisDon in 2020 as Project Manager in the Prefabrication and Modular Department. With over 25 years experience in construction management, 20 of which in the modular building industry, Sam has led numerous projects within the institutional, commercial and education sectors. Sam has established strong negotiating, budgeting, value engineering and team management skills throughout his career. His experience and extensive knowledge within the industry make him a valuable addition to the integration of modular and conventional construction industries. Emanuel Resendes B Arch Pre-Construction Manager, ED Modular Educated and trained as an Architect, Emanuel joined ED Modular from its inception in 2019, bringing over 25 years of professional experience in the Design-Build industry. His Project Architect experience spans all phases of residential, institutional, commercial and retail developments, with a particular interest in preconstruction and design development. After having worked with award winning architectural firms, Emanuel re-directed his focus in 2013 to build major offsite building components utilizing a manufacturing organizational structure. less |
| Session 8C - Moving from Energy Efficiency to a Low-Car morebon Built Environment less | Alexandra Thompson, Ph. D. Low Carbon Built Environment more Initiative Lead , Construction Research Centre, National Research Council Canada less | As the building sector moves towards meeting federal g moreovernment 2030 GHG emission reduction targets, National Research Council Canada (NRC) Construction Research Centre is providing research and development (R&D) to support industry and government in the transition from energy efficiency in buildings to embodied carbon. Working to de-risk new approaches to guiding carbon decision-making, NRC R&D studies will plot the changing emphasis from increasing energy efficiency through alterations to existing buildings, to reducing operational carbon in buildings, to standardized lifecycle inventory and whole-building life-cycle assessment guidelines for embodied carbon in buildings and finally lifecycle assessment in bridges. Updates from R&D are integrated into the National Master Specifications, National Building Codes, standards and guidance documents to accelerate uptake of new technologies and practices supporting reductions in GHG emissions. Alexandra Thompson, Ph.D. Low Carbon Built Environment Initiative Lead Construction Research Centre, National Research Council Canada Alexandra Thompson has a Ph.D in Human Factors and Environmental Psychology. She is currently developing the new Low Carbon Built Environment Initiative for NRC Construction Research Centre. She led the NRC’s High Performance Buildings Program, which won the 2021 NRC Outstanding Achievement award for Value for Canada. She was the Team Lead for the Lighting and Ventilation Quality group at NRC Construction and has published on user uptake of building technology, human responses to the environment and organisational productivity benefits of smart buildings, outlining the technical analysis of a unique combination of these proven technologies. Presenter Contact: alexandra.thompson@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca / 1-343-999-7471 less |
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