Archives: Seminar Listing for 2007 Show
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Day 1
100 - Interior Design Roundtable: The Changing Landscape of Interior Design in Calgary — The Challenges and How to Deal with Them
With the most new office space in the country being built in Calgary, future tenants are relying on the professional experience of their Real Estate Associate, Interior Designer and General Contractor to ensure the efficient completion of their project. The challenges these three professionals face and how they work together to solve these issues are the main focus of this roundtable discussion. Issues for discussion include:
- Decreasing office space availability
- Decreasing labour force
- Increasing construction costs
- Increasing environmental demands
All have an impact on how interior design projects are approached, executed and implemented.
Bill Brooks
Amy Mortimore
Bryan Walsh
Jerilyn Wright
Moderator: Bill Brooks B.Comm, Society Editor, The Calgary Sun and Development Coordinator, The Calgary Health Trust [read bio]
Presenters:
Frank Manganaro, President, Persimmon Contracting Ltd. [read bio]
Bryan Walsh, Vice-President, CB Richard Ellis [read bio]
Jerilyn Wright B.I.D. L.I.D., Jerilyn Wright & Associates [read bio]
101 - Go Green: Preparation and Compliance with the National Industry Standard for Environmental Management in Commercial Buildings and High Rise Residential Buildings
This workshop will prepare responsible and professional property managers to develop an environmental management system for their building and for certification against the National Industry Environmental Standard as approved by BOMA Canada.
Presenters:
Bruce MacKenzie, MacKenzie Management
William Partridge, CAE, Executive Vice President, BOMA Calgary
103 - Setting the Record Straight! The Myths and Facts of Green Roofs
The renewed technology of green roofs has multiple social and environmental benefits both to the public and private sectors. Larger projects can often involve a whole host of professions and trades — architects, landscape architects, municipal planners, drainage & structural engineers, horticulturalists, building/roofing contractors, landscape contractors...It has become a major building trend globally.
The speaker in this session will provide an overview on green roof technology including a discussion on the myths and misperceptions associated with green roofing. Also covered will be the benefits and findings, issues and considerations, life cycle costs as well as a number of cold-climate green roofs case studies.
Presenter: Kerry Ross, Architectural Consultant, IBI Group [read bio]
104 - Acoustics 101: The Basics of Noise Assessment and Control
This short course is intended to give people in the architectural and building industries a basic understanding and overview of sound, and how it relates to the performance of the built environment. It is set up to give an awareness of the principles of noise control.
This course is intended for all who wish a better understanding of how sound works in buildings, and how buildings work with sound.
Topics include:
- What is noise (sound)?
- How is noise measured? How does it transfer?
- Concepts of Interior Noise Assessment: reverberation, absorption and transmission, airborne and structure-borne noise
- Spectral analysis
- Rating systems
- Basics of Noise Control: partitions, ventilation, masking
Presenters: Richard Patching, M.Eng., P.Eng., Patching Associates Acoustical Engineering Ltd. [read bio]
106 - Colour Trends in Living Spaces
Discover the latest colour and design forecasts as well as the origins of the trends that inspired them. In this session you will also gain greater knowledge of the emotional impact of the leading colour families based on recent research conducted by the speaker, Leatrice Eiseman.
Presenter: Leatrice Eiseman, ASID, IDSA. FGI. CMG
Biography: Lee is author of seven books on colour, the latest; Colour Messages and Meanings. She is colour consultant to many industries, the executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute as well as the Eiseman Center for Colour Information and Training on Bainbridge Island WA. Fortune Magazine has named her one of the ten top decision makers internationally
108 - Building Envelope Failures in Alberta: What Continues to Go Wrong and Why?
The presentation will outline 3 – 5 case studies from high-rise, low-rise, commercial and residential construction failures. We will look at building envelope failures in terms of what was found and their corresponding causes. It is important for the attendees to see not only how the failure manifested itself, but the sequence of events that resulted in the failure. The goal is to improve the construction process by learning from past failures.
Presenters: Randy Smith, Principal, A.D. Williams Engineering Inc. [read bio]
109 - The Real Estate Outlook for the Calgary Market: Today, Tomorrow and What is in the Future
A panel of leading real estate senior executives will offer their insights on the strategic issues facing the real estate market in Calgary and Alberta as a whole. Specific references will be made to the office, industrial, retail and multi-unit residential markets. The panelists will discuss where they see the real estate cycle leading over the next four quarters, and how long this continued growth will continue. Employment, population growth and economic growth for the Calgary market will be presented.
Moderator:
Mr. Liam Brunner, B.Econ., AACI, P.App., Vice President & Manager, Alberta, Valuation & Advisory Services, Capital Markets Group, Cushman & Wakefield LePage Inc. [read bio]
Presenters:
Office: Chris Howard, Vice President, Aspen Properties Ltd. [read bio]
Retail: Darryl Schmidt, Director of Leasing, Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd.
Multi-Unit Residential: Mr. Tim Sommer, Associate Vice President, Investment Sales, Capital Markets Group, Cushman & Wakefield LePage Inc.
Industrial: Iain Ferguson, Senior Associate, Industrial Sales and Leasing, CB Richard Ellis Alberta
110 - Practices in Managing Others
How do they do it? It seems like some managers have a “way with people” that allows them to get the most out of others. So, how do they do it? What gives them the ability to get peak results from others without appearing to work too hard? Successful mangers the world over have found that it less about ability than it is about doing the right things — and doing them well. This program will help you discover the right things and learn how some of the most noted managers in the world do them.
Topics
Managers, supervisors, and soon-to-be leaders attending this fast-paced seminar will:
- Develop positive practices to overcome any obstacles placed in the path of the team’s success — no matter who put them there.
- Decipher the difference between agreement and support — and practice the seven steps to build true team consensus.
- Gain a new understanding of what motivation really is.
- Recognize the pitfalls and possibilities of managing peers and friends.
- Understand the numerous roles excellent mangers play.
- Study the qualities of successful leaders outside the business world and commit to applying the same powerful approaches to your environment.
- Decide on the discipline style that works best for each person on your team.
- See delegation in action and learn what keeps us from delegating well.
- Learn what makes a team goal something we reach instead wish for.
Benefits
More productive staff, greater efficiency, a happier work environment — excellent managers accept these things as a matter of fact. You owe it to your team to practice the best skills with them that you can. Learn those skills and discover how to practice them at this tip-filled seminar.
Presenter: Kevin Lust, Founder, Lust Development Group, Management Consultant, Professional Trainer
Biography: Kevin Lust is a results-driven trainer with a style all his own. If you want action steps and how-to's and the inspiration to practice them, you can count on Kevin for all three. As a management consultant and professional trainer, Kevin has offered his life-changing lessons across 17 countries on four continents, delivering over 1500 seminars. He helps audiences of all sizes and backgrounds to improve their skills in management, communications, customer service, personal finance and personal development. He addresses thousands of people each year. Before founding the Lust Development Group, Kevin enjoyed a successful career in the banking industry as a commercial lender, credit analyst and as the Director of Personnel and Training for a major regional bank holding company. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration and studied communications on a graduate level. He is a graduate of the National School of Human Resources of the American Bankers' Association. Kevin has authored the best-selling audio program "Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors". His latest work is audio album, "Financial Fitness: How to Budget Your Time, Your Money, and Your Life”.
111 - Alberta Building Code 101 — A Basic Introduction to the 2006 Alberta Building Code
The latest version of the Alberta Building Code is in-force in Alberta as of September 2, 2007. The Alberta Building Code 2006 includes a number of technical changes from the Alberta Building Code 1997 as well as an objective based format. This session will familiarize the participants with some of the more important technical changes as well as provide a brief overview on the use of the objective based codes in the latest Alberta Building Code.
Presenters:
Brian Alford, Manager of Training, Safety Codes Council
Ata Khan, M.R.A.I.C., Chief Building Administrator, Alberta Municipal Affairs & Housing, Safety Services
Chris Salvian, P.Eng., Building Technical Advisor, Alberta Municipal Affairs & Housing, Safety Services [read bio]
112 - Project Management 101: 12 Steps to Ensure Success and Avoid Construction Disputes
More than ever before, companies need to be able to respond quickly, focus resources and deliver projects on time and within budget. If you are a building owner or manager, you need to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies to help you be an effective project manager/team leader.
From this mini-course you will learn:
How to properly initiate a project; define and validate project goals, requirements, and objectives; people, process, and product management; quality planning and control; contract and procurement management; and manage performance, relationships and expectations. There will be a review of the key responsibilities in project plan development; project plan execution and integrated change control. The key elements of cost and schedule management; how to apply practical risk management techniques in the planning and control of your project and how to keep your team committed throughout the project will also be discussed. Handouts will be provided.
Presenter: Doug Land, Vice President, Atocrates Inc.
Biography: Doug is currently Senior Vice President with the Atocrates Project Management Group and teaches Project Management in a variety of settings, including corporate and academic. He also teaches Procurement and Contract Management throughout British Columbia, Canada, to provincial government procurement specialists. Doug is also the Western Canadian Program Director of the Masters Certificate in Project Management, through the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto and a member of the faculty. As a “people builder” first and a business builder second, Doug’s wealth of experience is enthusiastically and effectively shared with a variety of audiences throughout Canada and the USA. Doug is a strong proponent of the role of a disciplined project management methodology in the success of any project or organization, and uses every opportunity to share his passion with audiences in both the public and private sectors. Doug has held senior management positions in both public and corporate environments, as well as being owner / operator of his own businesses. He has effectively managed many construction projects as well as large community development projects in a cross-cultural environment. He has also led a number of business development projects, all of which enables him to relate the theory of Project Management skills, and the importance of good communications, to everyday work situations in a variety of settings. Combining his business experience with his training skills, he has helped many individuals reach new levels of excellence. A natural facilitator, Doug likes to “coach” and mentor his students and does so in a very entertaining and stimulating way. He is a graduate of the Banff School of Advanced Management, the McLaughlin Centre for Project Management and is a member of PMI.
113 - Conflict Resolution: A Legal Perspective
Time is of the essence so construction conflicts need quick resolution. The traditional "sue-'em" approach is giving way to senior level negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
This seminar will look at the nature of conflict and will canvass several ways to resolve conflict. It will include techniques you can use on a daily basis to nip conflicts in the bud, but will also cover what happens when you can't:
- When and where to mediate and what style of mediation to use;
- When and where to arbitrate, what rules to apply, and what type of arbitration to have;
- Mini-mediations and mini-arbitrations;
- Litigation, when you’re in for the long haul!
There will be time for questions and discussion.
Presenter: Jim McCartney BA, LLB, CWM, C.Med, Resolution Associates [read bio]
114 - The Colours of the Future Office
This session discusses colour as the foundation of great interior design, especially in the power to evoke emotions and reactions. Join Leatrice Eiseman as explains the significance and impact of the newest colour and design trends as they might be utilized in the office.
Presenter: Leatrice Eiseman, ASID, IDSA. FGI. CMG
Biography: Lee is author of seven books on colour, the latest; Colour Messages and Meanings. She is colour consultant to many industries, the executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute as well as the Eiseman Center for Colour Information and Training on Bainbridge Island WA. Fortune Magazine has named her one of the ten top decision makers internationally.
116 - Building Envelope Retrofits and Energy Considerations for Older Buildings
Restoring and retrofitting existing buildings for improved energy efficiency and performance is fast becoming common in across Canada and the US. Many of our existing buildings however, were never designed or constructed with energy efficiency and performance as a focus. As a result, restoration of these buildings requires careful design, detailing and construction with special attention paid to the architectural, building envelope and mechanical systems. The panel of experts will present design challenges, building envelope issues and construction considerations for the restoration of existing buildings as well as a case study of the Harry Hays building.
Presenters:
John Gough, Architect AAA, MRAIC, LEED AP Architect-Associate, Cohos-Evamy Integratedesign
David Maksymec, D.IPL.A.T, Associate Architecture, Cohos-Evamy Integratedesign
John Murray, President & CEO, Mold Squad Corporation
Randy Smith, Principal, A.D. Williams Engineering Inc. [read bio]
117 - Best Practices in Delivering Customer Service
Today’s discerning customer demands service at a level never before expected. As standards rise, so must our performance. To continue to survive and grow in any business, employees, managers, and even owners have to demonstrate the qualities of the best customer-service driven organizations. This program will show you what they are doing and tell you how to do it yourself.
Topics
The best practices in customer service will help you to:
- Define your customer as you never have before.
- Hear the six demands your customers bring with them — and what happens when you do not meet them.
- Understand the communication cycle and how barriers can break the process down.
- Learn five techniques practiced by the world’s top organizations to build rapport with even the most difficult customer.
- Demonstrate the verbal and non-verbal skills the experts say set us apart.
- Transform yourself from untrained, habitual listener to polished, professional communicator.
- Discuss why customers get upset and learn 10 positive steps to take when they do.
- Discover what trigger words are and why they are lethal to positive perception.
Benefits
Bring the top behaviors in world-class customer service to your own doorstep as this fast-paced, practical program shares the lessons you need to transform your customers view of your service. They’ll soon say your business is a positive example that should be included in this seminar.
Presenter: Kevin Lust, Founder, Lust Development Group, Management Consultant, Professional Trainer
Biography: Kevin Lust is a results-driven trainer with a style all his own. If you want action steps and how-to's and the inspiration to practice them, you can count on Kevin for all three. As a management consultant and professional trainer, Kevin has offered his life-changing lessons across 17 countries on four continents, delivering over 1500 seminars. He helps audiences of all sizes and backgrounds to improve their skills in management, communications, customer service, personal finance and personal development. He addresses thousands of people each year. Before founding the Lust Development Group, Kevin enjoyed a successful career in the banking industry as a commercial lender, credit analyst and as the Director of Personnel and Training for a major regional bank holding company. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration and studied communications on a graduate level. He is a graduate of the National School of Human Resources of the American Bankers' Association. Kevin has authored the best-selling audio program "Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors". His latest work is audio album, "Financial Fitness: How to Budget Your Time, Your Money, and Your Life”.
118 - Alberta Building Code 2006, Division B, Part 9: Changes and an Overview of the 2006 Code for Small Buildings
The latest version of the Alberta Building Code is in-force in Alberta as of September 2, 2007. Part 9 of the Alberta Building Code 2006 includes a number of technical changes from the Alberta Building Code 1997 as well as an objective based format. This session will familiarize the participants with some of the more important technical changes in Part 9.
Presenters:
Brian Alford, Manager of Training, Safety Codes Council
Ata Khan, M.R.A.I.C., Chief Building Administrator, Alberta Municipal Affairs & Housing, Safety Services
Chris Salvian, P.Eng., Building Technical Advisor, Alberta Municipal Affairs & Housing, Safety Services [read bio]
Day 2
BOMA Breakfast
Why Can't We Hire and Retain Good People?
BOMA will host a breakfast to discuss this timely topic. A keynote presentation by Susan Quinn, MBA, CHRP, Instructor, Mount Royal College, Bissett School of Business. With particular emphasis on commercial real estate, and its supporting industries, Susan will identify emerging trends in recruiting, how your recruiting strategies support organizational goals, how to best attract and keep employees, and how to build commitment and create bottom line results for the organization through your employees.
201 - Project Management 201: Trouble Shooting and Managing Project Risks
Effective project management includes the ability to anticipate and forestall problems that could derail your project. The project manager’s success is often linked to his or her ability and skill in managing risk and minimizing the impact of changes to both the project scope and product scope. Usually this ability is developed and the skills honed only through prolonged exposure to the project management environment. This course will give you a head start at developing the necessary trouble-shooting skills you need.
You will learn:
- The key elements of the Project Management Body of Knowledge, and how to use them as a tool for tracking and monitoring the health of a project;
- The six detailed processes critical to effective risk management;
- The most effective strategies and techniques to use to avoid problems and mitigate risk;
- What to look for and what questions to ask to get a true picture of the status of your project(s).
Presenter: Doug Land, Vice President, Atocrates Inc.
Biography: Doug is currently Senior Vice President with the Atocrates Project Management Group and teaches Project Management in a variety of settings, including corporate and academic. He also teaches Procurement and Contract Management throughout British Columbia, Canada, to provincial government procurement specialists. Doug is also the Western Canadian Program Director of the Masters Certificate in Project Management, through the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto and a member of the faculty. As a “people builder” first and a business builder second, Doug’s wealth of experience is enthusiastically and effectively shared with a variety of audiences throughout Canada and the USA. Doug is a strong proponent of the role of a disciplined project management methodology in the success of any project or organization, and uses every opportunity to share his passion with audiences in both the public and private sectors. Doug has held senior management positions in both public and corporate environments, as well as being owner / operator of his own businesses. He has effectively managed many construction projects as well as large community development projects in a cross-cultural environment. He has also led a number of business development projects, all of which enables him to relate the theory of Project Management skills, and the importance of good communications, to everyday work situations in a variety of settings. Combining his business experience with his training skills, he has helped many individuals reach new levels of excellence. A natural facilitator, Doug likes to “coach” and mentor his students and does so in a very entertaining and stimulating way. He is a graduate of the Banff School of Advanced Management, the McLaughlin Centre for Project Management and is a member of PMI.
202 - Architectural Roundtable: FACT or FICTION? Achieving a Net Zero Footprint in Design, Architecture and Construction
In our contemporary world debate rages on the nature, severity and implications of climate change + global warming. Undeniably central to the equation is the role of buildings and construction regarding environmental impact, energy consumption and resource depletion. While buildings prove a major factor in the ecological footprinting of cities, they also offer a remarkable opportunity to turn the tide. Architects and builders are actively pursuing goals of net zero impact and carbon neutrality in design and construction. Significant strides are being realized and impressive innovation being exercised in the quest for built environments that do no harm, or that give back even more than they take. The Architectural Roundtable team considers the situation at hand, points to obstacles and opportunities on the path, and underscores initiatives underway that reach towards Net Zero. Achieving Net Zero: Fact or Fiction?
Brian R. Sinclair
Bill Black
Birol Fisekci
Jim Sawers
Tom Sutherland
Moderator: Professor Brian R. Sinclair, FRAIC AIA (Intl), Presidential Advisor on Design + Sustainability, University of Calgary [read bio]
Presenters:
William (Bill) Black LEED AP, National Director, Strategic Business Solutions – Haworth [read bio]
Birol Fisekci, President and CEO, Bordeaux Developments Corporation [read bio]
Jim Sawers, LEEP AP, Director of Campus Engineering, University of Calgary [read bio]
Tom Sutherland, LEED AP, Partner, Cohos Evamy Integratedesign [read bio]
203 - Insurance Coverage for Building Envelope Failures
Leaking windows, seeping walls and mould remediation causes damage to tenant furnishings and improvements as well as costly, sometimes crippling, repair bills. Insurance coverage for these claims can seem as porous as the building.
Building owners and managers will learn the basics as to the coverage available under a commercial property policy for the costs of repairing and replacing common property. and the degree to which a general liability policy covers claims by tenants for the costs of repairing and replacing their property.
General contractors, construction managers and trades will learn the degree to which a general liability policy covers the claims of building owners and managers for the costs of repairing and remediating the building.
Presenter: Heather Sanderson, Counsel, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP [read bio]
204 - Utilizing Best Practices & Design Details for an Attractive, Sustainable Stucco Building
This session will educate attendees on the importance of following the National Building Code and Best Practice Guides in order to achieve problem free stucco buildings and/or projects. This session will demonstrate that following the Code and proper design details “typical” stucco challenges; such as water intrusion, cracking and colour problems, can be alleviated. At the end of the seminar attendees will be able to examine their designs to ensure the appropriate components and design details have been incorporated to help reduce problems with stucco applications.
Stucco topics include:
Accessing Stucco Problems, The Code & Solutions
- Identify causes behind “typical” stucco problems in buildings & projects with stucco finishes/systems.
- Water Intrusion
- Cracking
- Colour Problems
- Review code requirements
- Examine proper design details
- Evaluate photos of quality jobs that did not experience problems..
Presenter: Craig Broder, Technical Representative, Imasco Minerals Inc. [read bio]
205 - Modular Interior Construction: Design, the Bottom-Line & the Environment
Discover why material choices are not enough to create a truly environmentally sustainable workspace.
You will explore and discuss the evolution of the Modular Interior Construction industry from being movable parts and pieces to a design opportunity offering end-users better return on investment and an environmental choice that does not simply create a better class of waste.
- Further your understanding of the definition of Modular Interior Construction and why it is a method embraced in Europe
- Identify the reasons why conventionally built interiors shorten the life cycle of buildings
- Observe the design benefits that come from the schedule acceleration of modular interior construction during initial construction and the control you hold in future renovations
- Explore the environmental sustainability of reducing material waste, greenhouse gasses, energy and real estate footprint during the initial construction of modular interiors
- Recognize the importance of downstream environmental sustainability through the ongoing reuse of architectural and technology elements and how this is more powerful than simply recycling or using recycled materials alone
- Leave with a deeper knowledge of the importance of a holistic approach to environmental sustainability of modular, agile interiors
- Identify the financial (and potential tax) benefits of modular interior construction
Presenter: Kristin Moore, Environmental Lead, DIRTT Environmental Solutions
Biography: For over ten years Kristin Moore has been involved in Modular Architectural Interiors. She is one of the founding leaders of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, helping to develop the company’s environmental operations and philosophy. Previous to DIRTT, she led dealer and training departments at SMED International/Haworth Inc. Kristin is a working advocate of sustainable initiatives as it relates to building green interiors. She is Environmental Lead at DIRTT, involved in helping navigate clients, architects, and designers toward environmentally sustainable solutions, without compromising the design aesthetic or the client’s bottom-line. To demonstrate an apples-to-apples comparison of conventional interior construction to modular interior construction, Kristin uses a data tool that not only takes into account the financial cost of each approach, but also the environmental cost. The numbers aren’t based on some generic imaginary space. She uses the client’s precise space in their precise location. The data tool, called ICEberg®, is a finalist in the 2007 CoreNet Global Innovation Award. Kristin is a LEED® Accredited Professional (since 2004), and has been involved in several LEED projects across Canada and the United States including the new Exelon Tower in Chicago (LEED Platinum) and Johnson County in Olathe, Kansas (LEED Gold).
206 - Occupational Health and Safety: What Can Go Wrong in My Building and What Can I Do to Fix it?
Join us in a dynamic session that will give you an idea of the tools needed to run a successful safety management system. This session is the third in a series of interactive sessions and will featuring presenters, a panel of experts and case studies in building operations and performance based on the Go Green program. Panel speakers will include, Trisha Gains of McLennan Ross; Mike Doherty, President ESPS Electrical Safety Program Solutions Inc.; Jim Harvie, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre; and more. The panellists will be answering and discussing the following crucial questions:
- How do I know what I don’t know?
- What are the key compliance issues?
- What are my risks/liability exposures?
- How do I create a management plan?
- What staff training may be required for compliance?
- What do I need to know about the pending CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard and other regulatory changes?
Presenters: Trisha Gains, McLennan Ross;
Mike Doherty, President ESPS Electrical Safety Program Solutions Inc.;
Jim Harvie, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
207 - After the Dust Settles: A Retrospective Study of a LEED Silver Building. The Canmore Civic Centre — How Does It Measure Up a Few Years Later?
Certified as LEED Silver in 2003, the Canmore Civic Centre is one of Alberta’s frontrunners in terms of green building design. Having been in operation for a few years now, it is possible to look at its performance in terms of building maintenance, energy efficiency, sustainability, and community and environmental benefits. In a panel presentation, representatives from the Town of Canmore will present a operational and building maintenance review as well as overall benefits gained while Marshall Tittemore Architects will share lessons learned in terms of considerations for long-term performance and sustainability.
Presenters:
Lloyd Smith, Supervisor of Facilities, Town of Canmore
Bill Marshall, Architect, AAA, MAIBC, OAA, MRAIC, Principal, Marshall Tittemore Architects
John Souleles, Architect, AAA, MRAIC, LEED A.P, Marshall Tittemore Architects [read bio]
208 - Innovations in Lighting Technologies: Incorporating New Lamp and Ballast Technologies into the Fixture. How Does it Look and Perform Together?
There have been many advances in light source technologies in the last few years but without a delivery system; the luminaire (or fixture as it is most often called); these new technologies cannot be used. These luminaires need to perform properly, which means getting light where it is needed, and look good by either blending into the architecture or acting as an architectural element. Then there is the whole issue of control: switching and dimming with these technologies. This session will examine the important aspects of luminaires and controls that must be considered when using these new light sources and technologies.
Presenter: Owen Stevens, LC, Canlyte, Inc.
209 - EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finish Systems) From the Inside-Out
The seminar will explain the concept of EIFS, where and when to use this building cladding, and look at common components and systems.
From EPS board to the finish coat will be discussed and detailed. In addition drainage system concepts will be discussed along with alternate systems.
Presenter: Larry Nudds, Acrylic Manager & Technical Representative, Imasco Minerals Inc. [read bio]
210 - Building Envelope Solutions for Mould and Moisture
This session will begin with an overview of the factors affecting indoor air quality — insofar as why mould develops in buildings. The panel of experts will discuss the practical diagnostic and risk management methods available to assess indoor air quality and prevent moisture intrusion, thus preventing reoccurrence of mould. In addition, they will cover how to inspect, diagnose the extent of a mould issue, assess the risk to the building occupants, and how to effectively manage a mould issue when it is identified.
Presenters:
Michael Glassco, National Operations Manager, Theodor Sterling Associates
Chris Love, General Manager, Halsall Associates
211 - Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings — Improving Your Bottom Line
This seminar will focus on the benefits and opportunities associated with identifying energy efficiency measures in facilities. From a property management perspective the utilization of energy efficiency measures has several benefits: reduction in utility consumption costs, increased equity value, enhanced leasibility and a positive environmental corporate image. The presentation focuses on the basic requirements of a good, unbiased energy assessment and the importance of a holistic approach incorporating building envelope, mechanical systems and electrical systems.
The presentation will provide an overview on available technologies utilizing the “Conservation Measures by Category” approach identifying the most viable alternatives in today’s competitive environment.
The success of an operation and corporate image can be directly correlated to a property manager’s or owner’s knowledge of specific, viable energy efficiency options for a facility. This seminar will enable the audience to understand the value of accurately identifying existing facility system efficiencies and to prioritize the viable available options for implementation.
Presenter: Jeremy Miles, LEED, Commercial Supervisor, Energy Management Services, ATCO EnergySense [read bio]
212 - Office Lighting and LEED CI, a Benchmark Toward Quality and Sustainability
The Canada Green Building Council LEED CI rating system puts much emphasis toward lighting, it can be used as a benchmark for all your office lighting projects. Guidelines for quality lighting coupled with high performance luminaire systems help designers create more productive and energy efficient spaces for the people who work in them. Learn the dimensions of good office lighting, see examples of new lighting equipment, be informed about new guidelines that will help create more pleasing spaces to work in.
Presenter: Janine Mighton, Communication Manager, Canlyte Inc.
214 - Indoor Air Quality and Moisture Management for Healthy Buildings
Healthy, sustainable buildings are a hot topic among property owners, manager, architects, developers, contractors and many more professionals associated with the construction and maintenance of new and existing buildings. When it comes to building and managing healthy buildings two issues stand out in importance above all others- Indoor Air Quality and Moisture. There are more questions than answers surrounding these issues due to the mass amounts of information (and misinformation) available to these professionals. With many new technologies, codes, practices and standards emerging, this IAQ, ventilation and moisture solutions seminar is designed to give professionals a synopsis focusing on the most current solutions for managing IAQ and moisture in new and existing buildings. The seminar will address new concepts in ventilation, proactive IAQ management and building envelope moisture risk management designed to help you achieve healthy, durable, sustainable buildings.
Presenters:
Elia Sterling, President, Thodor Sterling Associates
David Vokey, President, Detec Systems Ltd.
215 - Alberta Building Code 2006, Division B, Part 3: Changes and an Overview of the 2006 Code for Commercial Buildings
The latest version of the Alberta Building Code is in-force in Alberta as of September 2, 2007. Part 3 of the Alberta Building Code 2006 includes a number of technical changes from the Alberta Building Code 1997. This session will familiarize the participants with some of the more important technical changes in Part 3.
Presenters:
Brian Alford, Manager of Training, Safety Codes Council of Alberta
Ata Khan, M.R.A.I.C., Chief Building Administrator, Alberta Municipal Affairs & Housing, Safety Services
Chris Salvian, P.Eng., Building Technical Advisor, Alberta Municipal Affairs & Housing, Safety Services [read bio]
