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2006 Program

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7:45 am – 8:20 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast



8:20 am – 8:30 am
Conference Overview: Current Status of Mould and Moisture Issues and Solutions

Over the past few years the mould associated with moisture problems in buildings has gained a reputation within the construction, design and building management industries as a difficult and complicated issue often associated with health complaints and resulting in significant liability. Much of this reputation is unwarranted and has been fueled by misinformation that has been spread both directly by the media and virtually by way of specialized Internet sites. This attention has created a growing public awareness and misunderstanding leading to a developing public relations nightmare. This overview will seek to demystify the mould issue by addressing the myths and misconceptions surrounding preventing, diagnosing and managing mould and moisture in buildings.

Chairman: Elia Sterling, President, Theodor Sterling Associates Ltd. (download presentation)

8:30 am – 9:00 am
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code – Mould Abatement

Mould issues and mould abatement are not specifically referenced under the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. However, there are specific sections of the legislation that must be addressed for employers and workers involved in mould abatement. Discussions will be held around the specific requirements under the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code as they relate to Mould Abatement. Discussions will also be held regarding complaints submitted to Alberta Workplace Health and Safety on mould issues.

Speaker: Kevin Smadis, Team Leader, Alberta Workplace Health and Safety (south region) (download presentation)

9:00 am – 9:50 am
Innovative Solutions for Mould and Moisture Control

A number of new and innovative technologies and products providing solutions for mould and moisture issues are now available to meet the needs of the construction, building and real estate industries. The solutions to be presented in this session range from proactive methods of detection and prevention using inspection combined with permanently installed moisture sensors to antimicrobial coatings designed to prevent mould growth if and when moisture occurs. This session will also focus on the issues surrounding moisture management in new construction.

Panel:
Gregg Lowes, Industrial Account Manager, Munter's Corporation (download presentation)
Gamal Mustapha, VP Engineering, Detec Systems (download presentation)

9:50 am – 10:20 am
Coffee and Networking (Tabletop Tradeshow)



10:20 am – 11:00 am
Mould and Moisture Control for Construction Materials

There are numerous and varied types of construction materials in use today. Moisture affects all materials differently; as well mould grows on some materials more consistently than on others. Different materials require different methods to control moisture and mould problems. This session brings together a panel of experts to discuss these issues with respect to some of the most common construction materials in use today in Alberta including dimensioned and engineered wood products, structural board and plywood, cement and masonry, and building wraps used for air and vapour barriers.

Panel:
Mohammed Ali, Senior Technical Product Training Manager, Georgia Pacific (download presentation)

11:00 am – 11:25 pm
Diagnostic Methods and A/E Design Solutions:
Why Does Mould Grow in Building Envelopes, How Do You Deal With It, and How Do You Design To Avoid It?

This session will begin by presenting an overview to help better understand mould in the building envelope, how best to avoid it in new construction and how to deal effectively with mould in existing buildings. The panel of experts will discuss the cost effective diagnostic and risk management methods available to prevent moisture intrusion and avoid mould problems as well as how to inspect, diagnose the extent of and effectively mitigate a mould issue when it occurs.

Panel:
Don Fillion, Principal, Western Health and Safety (download presentation)

11:25 am – 12:10 pm
Innovative Approaches to Indoor Air Quality and Moisture Management

Fueled by media hype and the efforts of a new and growing army of "Mould is Gold" consultants with the help of plaintiff's attorneys, the issue of IAQ and related mould and moisture problems has been spun as the new asbestos, a plague to commercial and public buildings and a threat to the health of occupants. Prudent property management companies have responded to this new and important challenge by implementing Pro-Active IAQ and Moisture Risk Management Programs across their portfolios of properties. This session will discuss innovative pro-active risk management technologies and programs that are being implemented for the construction, property management and real estate industries.

Panel:
Mike Schell, AirTest Technologies Inc. (download presentation)
Elia Sterling, President, Theodor Sterling Associates (download presentation)

12:10 pm – 1:30 pm
Tabletop Tradeshow and Networking Lunch

Tabletop tradeshow participants:

1:40 pm – 2:10 pm
A Building Envelope Forensic Investigation of a Multi-Family Housing Complex on a Military Base

This case study provides an overview of a comprehensive building envelope forensic investigation and mould and moisture evaluations of sixteen buildings with 90 new or partially constructed family housing units on a large military base. The investigation included a structural impact assessment utilizing non-intrusive infrared thermography techniques to locate water intrusion behind walls and other hidden areas. As a result of its evaluations, mould remediation plans were produced and mould and moisture remediation was conducted and verified.

Panel:
Don Empey, Building Envelope Specialist, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc.
Dianne Knutson, Senior Project Manager/Certified Industrial Hygienist, AMEC Earth & Environmental Inc. (download presentation)

2:10 pm – 2:45 pm
Ventilation, IAQ and Mould

Changes to ASHRAE ventilation and comfort standards and ongoing evolution of HVAC equipment, design, operation, inspection and maintenance procedures influence the Indoor Air Quality performance of buildings. The speakers in this session will provide an update on ASHRAE and overview current trends in permanent HVAC systems design and performance which impact IAQ. An overview of portable flame-free climate control equipment that improves indoor air quality and reduces moisture during construction and remedial applications will also be discussed.

Panel:
Tim McGinn, P.Eng., Associate, Cohos-Evamy (download presentation)
Duane Nagy, Application Specialist, ICS Group (download presentation)

2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Legal and Insurance Issues

Acccording to the media, attorneys and consultants, IAQ and mould and moisture problems continue to surface in public and commercial buildings, "taunting the health of its occupants." Coupled with this, the liability and property insurance industry has responded by withdrawing coverage for mould claims associated with moisture in buildings. It is of critical importance that builders, developers, property managers, designers — all those involved in the building and real estate industry — be armed with the most recent and accurate information related mould in buildings to make effective risk management decisions. This panel will bring together experts to discuss the insurance, warranty and legal issues involved.

Panel:
William Kurceba, Vice President/Business Development Leader, Marsh Canada Limited (download presentation)
John Singleton, QC, Partner, Singleton Urquhart (download presentation)

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Conclusion and Closing Comments

 

 

 
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