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2007 Program

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7:30 am – 8:15 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:15 am – 8:40 am
Conference Overview: Current Status Of Indoor Environmental Quality For Durable, Sustainable Buildings

The 'greening' of buildings is a hot topic among architects, developers, contractors and many more professionals associated with the construction and maintenance of new and existing buildings. There are more questions than answers due to the mass amounts of information (and misinformation) available to these professionals. With many new technologies, codes, practices and standards emerging, the building envelope, ventilation and moisture solutions conference is designed to give professionals a synopsis focusing on the most current solutions for durable and sustainable buildings. A review of health and legal issues, building envelope and diagnostic methods, ecoroofs, moisture control and ventilation and building commissioning will be the central issues explored.

Mike Schell, VP Marketing & Sales, AirTest Technologies Inc. (download presentation)

8:40 am – 9:20 am
Exposed To Claims – Uninsured – What To Do Next?

According to the media, attorneys and consultants, IAQ and mould and moisture problems continue to surface in public and commercial buildings, "affecting the health of its occupants", and "causing significant structural damage to the buildings and their contents". Faced with this dilemma, the liability and property insurance industry has responded by withdrawing coverage for mould and water ingress claims, leaving those responsible for the buildings' design and construction unprotected in a very hostile environment. It is of critical importance that regulatory authorities, builders, developers, property managers, designers and all those involved in the building and real estate industry be armed with the most recent and accurate information related to these problems to make effective risk management decisions. This panel will bring together technical, remedial and legal experts to discuss the design, construction, insurance and liability issues involved and to give some practical advice on how to navigate through these troubled waters.

William Kurceba, Vice President, Business Development, Marsh Canada (download presentation)

9:20 am – 10:00 am
Building Technologies That Break The Mould

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. New advanced electronic monitoring systems provide critical information on moisture levels that enable proper risk assessment and a proactive approach to building maintenance. 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, Gypsum wall boards, Exterior Sheathings and their paperless alternatives, cement and masonry, and building wraps used for air and vapor barriers. Roofing issues will be addressed including wind uplift test at FM, the acoustics, underlayments, overlayment to meet UL classifications, and moisture resistance.

Kimberly J. Tompkins, Architectural Sales Manager - Western Canada, Georgia-Pacific Canada, Inc. (presentation not available)
David Vokey, President, Detec Systems (download presentation)

10:00 am – 10:25 am
Coffee and Networking (Tabletop Tradeshow)

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10:30 am – 11:05 am
The Critical Building Envelope Details: Where Are The Problem Areas

The presentation will review the critical building envelope details that commonly suffer from excessive water penetration. The proper design of these details will be reviewed with respect to low-rise, high-rise, wood-frame and commercial construction. "Concero Cautus Fragmentum"...Join the Pieces Carefully.

Randy Smith, Principal, A.D. Williams Engineering Inc. (download presentation)

11:05 am – 12:00 pm
Applied Technologies: Moisture Control And Energy Recovery

Portable systems, traditional and new technologies, for the management of indoor air quality will be addressed. IAQ management of buildings during construction including an analysis of LEED projects will be of particular interest to architects, engineers, building owners and contractors. Also reviewed will be IAQ management after construction and will be of interest to insurance adjusters, property managers, building owners and restoration contractors.

Arthur Hallstrom, Air Handling Applications Engineering Team Leader, Trane (download presentation)
Duane Nagy, Applications Specialist, ICS Group Inc (download presentation)

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Tabletop Tradeshow and Networking Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:05 pm
Outside Air Ventilation For Buildings... What Your Mother Did Not Tell You

Outside air ventilation can account for 30 to 60% of the total heating and cooling costs for a building, yet it is one of the few parameters of building operation that is generally not measured or controlled.  This session will review current rules of thumb used in our industry that can result in tremendous over and under ventilation of buildings that can impact energy usage, comfort and in some cases can cause IAQ, mold and moisture problems.  This is an issue that affects all buildings and their operation. Based on the quality mantra “you cannot control what you do not measure”, Mike will review sensor approaches that can be used to provide real time and accurate feedback control to ensure a building always has appropriate economizer and outside air delivery that balances comfort, energy and indoor air quality concerns.

Mike Schell, VP Marketing & Sales, AirTest Technologies Inc. (download presentation)

2:05 pm – 2:40 pm
Investigative Tools For Diagnosing Mould Issues

This session will begin by presenting an overview to help better understand the factors that affect indoor air quality in addition to why mould develops in buildings. The presenter will discuss the diagnostic and risk management methods available to assess indoor air quality and mould. Further, he will demonstrate how to inspect, diagnose the extent of a mould issue and how to effectively mitigate a mould issue when it is identified.

Michael Glassco, National Operations Manager, Theodor Sterling Associates (download presentation)

2:40 pm – 3:15 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.

John McKay, Discipline Coordinator, A.D. Williams Engineering Inc. (download presentation)

3:15 pm – 3:50 pm
Ecoroofs: A Sustainable Development Strategy Suitable For Alberta

The Alberta Ecoroof Initiative is a collaborative partnership with technology and life sciences stakeholders joined to undertake local scientific research on the performance of green roofs in the province. The speaker in this session will provide an overview on green roof technology including a discussion on the associated benefits and findings as well as issues and considerations.

Kerry Ross, Intern Architect/Sustainability Coordinator, IBI Group Architects Engineers (download presentation)

3:50 pm – 4:00 pm
Conclusion and Closing Comments

 

 

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