2005 Program
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7:45 am – 8:30 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 8:40 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)
8:40 am – 9:20 am
New Health Information and Assessment and Remediation Guidelines for Mould
New medical reports on the health effects of mould and damp buildings from the Institute of Medicine and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine will be discussed. Association websites covering the prevention of mould on wallboard and lumber will be referenced. In addition, new standards and guidelines recently published for the control and prevention of mould issues in the building envelope and mechanical systems during construction and remediation and cleaning of mould in existing buildings will be presented. These will include the Canadian Construction Association new Mould Guideline which now has the most immediate legal force in the construction industry, the new Health Canada Mould Remediation Guideline and the New Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Remediation Standard (S-520).
Speaker:
Robert Baker, P. Eng ASHRAE, BBJ Environmental Solutions (download presentation)
Michael Krause, CIH, ROH, Senior Industrial Hygienist, Veritox (download presentation)
9:20 am – 9:40 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:
Jason Teetaert, Application Engineer, Detec Systems (download presentation)
9:40 am – 10:05 am
Coffee Break, Tabletop Exhibit and Networking
10:05 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)
Dale Kempster, Technical Director of Schluter Systems (Canada) Inc. (download presentation)
Theresa Weston, Ph.D., Market/Product Development, Dupont (download presentation)
11:00 am – 11:20 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.
Speaker:
Michael Glassco, Operations Manager, Theodor Sterling Associates (download presentation)
11:20 am – 12:00 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. (download presentation)
Michael Smith, Associate, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Tabletop Exhibit and Networking Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Building Durability for Sustainable Development
There has been increased awareness by developers and the public about the advantages of constructing and residing in buildings meeting the new standards of sustainable design and construction. These standards are more demanding than existing building code requirements with respect to environmental and energy performance requirements. Improved Indoor Air Quality, mould and moisture control and building durability are consistently cited as the key advantages of living and working in sustainable buildings. This panel will discuss the new sustainable building industry standards such as Green Globes, Go Green, the BuiltGreen Alberta program.
Speaker:
Blair McCarry, Principal, Keen Engineering (download presentation)
2:00 pm – 2:40 pm
Managing Mould and Indoor Air Quality in Buildings Proactively
Prudent private sector property management firms and many public sector facilities including health care have responded effectively to the new and important challenge of managing the risks associated with indoor air quality and mould issues by implementing proactive programs. This session will discuss how to proactively address these issues so that risk is managed effectively and in a cost effective manner.
Speaker:
Tony Canevaro, President, Quality Climate Control (download presentation)
Mike Schell, ATI Airtest Technologies Inc. (download presentation)
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm
Legal and Insurance Issues
According 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:
Tom Reeves, Director Home Warranty Operations, Lombard Insurance Company of Canada (download presentation)
John Singleton, QC, Partner, Singleton Urquhart (download presentation)
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Conclusion and Closing Comments
Elia Sterling, President, Theodor Sterling Associates
updated October 28, 2005