Vancouver Chapter Breakfast Meeting Schedule 2010 / 2011

SEP 16, 2010

SPEC GOLF 2010
CSC Annual Golf Tournament

OCT 21, 2010

Building Material Red List
Max Richter, Associate
Stantec Architecture

The Red List for building materials is an idea that was introduced widely in 2006 through then Living Building Challenge building rating system. The Living Building Challenge standard surpasses the goals of the LEED rating system by striving for truly sustainable buildings, neighbourhoods and cities. A core element to the Living Building Challenge rating system is that building materials cannot be truly sustainable if they are toxic to human or environmental health at any point in their lifecycle.

The Living Building Challenge identifies 14 chemicals or materials in the Red List that cannot be included in a Living Building. The Red List is challenging to many building product manufacturers and suppliers because it requires them to investigate their materials and supply chains closely and also be more transparent with their sourcing and manufacturing process.The introduction of the Red List also signals a new relationship between product suppliers, manufacturers, specifiers and purchasers as the lifecycle of building materials gets investigated more deeply.

NOV 18, 2010

The Evolution of Glass and High Performance Coatings
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Bill Coady, CSI CCPR
Guardian Glass

This talk covers glass from its basic materials through the manufacturing process. It discusses
the various types of Low E technologies available and defines relevant energy terms.

• Selecting the right type of glass for each project.
• Understand the history of architectural glass
• Discuss the basic materials that combine to create complex architectural glass
• Clarify the types of LowE and Solar Control Glazings available and understand the difference between Pyrolytic and Vacuum Deposition coatings
• Understand the heat treating process, the differences between heat-strengthened and tempered glass, and how to properly use both types
• Define appropriate energy terms related to glass and glazing.
• Review current glass and market trends
• Discuss important design considerations and ideas related to the use of glass in architecture

DEC 16, 2010

O Tannenbaum Mini Trade Show and BC’s Wood First Legislation
Brian Hawrysh, CEO BC Wood and Werner Hofstatter, Wood Enterprise Coalition
+ Mini Trade Show

In October of 2009, the Government of BC established the Wood First Act with the purpose of putting Wood at the top of people’s mind every time they started to think about a construction project. Governments in BC invest billions of dollars in new buildings every year, including schools, recreation facilities, cultural centres, social housing projects and health care facilities. The speakers will be providing an update on the environmental, socio-economic and project benefits of using wood in your up- coming projects and on how the partners of the newly formed Wood Enterprise Coalition can be an invaluable resource.

This presentation will provide information on the rationale and objectives of the Wood First Act, among other wood-related topics. Other topics covered will include:

• Appropriate use in both structural and architectural applications of wood in construction
• Up-date on mid-rise construction in British Columbia
• BC’s demonstration projects showcasing innovative new building systems
• Support services available from WEC to design teams for applications of wood, and
• Other activities undertaken by the WEC in support of the Wood First Legislation.

PLUS

OUR ANNUAL MINI TRADE SHOW FILLED WITH NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND GIFT EXCHANGE

JAN 20, 2011

Common Tendering Mistakes and Tips for Avoiding Them
John Logan and Rachel MocklerJenkins Marzban Logan LLP

This will be a refresher for attendees on the recent tendering caselaw which includes the Tercon case and a general review of the principles to consider when dealing with tender issues.

The talk will cover the following issues:

• Review of the old tendering rules
• Review of the new tendering rules and new developments in caselaw
• Explaining the concepts of Contract A and Contract B
• When is a Contract A created?
• Privilege Clauses – meaning, examples and review of caselaw concerning privilege clauses
• Unfairness in tendering – what is unfair conduct?
• Limits of liability in tendering
• What is a material non-compliance?
• Most common tendering mistakes
• How to avoid the mistakes
• Questions and Answers session at the end

FEB 17, 2011

Community Centred Design
Darryl Condon, MAIBC, AAA, OAA, FRAIC, LEED AP
Hughes Condon Marler Architects

Darryl Condon is Managing Principal of Vancouver based Hughes Condon Marler Architects. He has been responsible for the design of a series of innovative and award winning sustainable community facilities across Canada, including the Vancouver Olympic Centre, West Vancouver Community Centre and the Whistler Public Library.

Using case studies of recent work, Darryl will outline aspects of the projects focused on the role they play in the development of strong, healthy and sustainable communities.

MAR 17, 2011

The Village on False Creek Building Tour
Roger Bayley, B.E., Structural PEng
Roger Bayley Inc.

Roger Bayley’s experience spans 40 years of senior-level project design and management. From 2006 to 2010 he was the design manager for the Millennium Water Olympic Village in Vancouver, Canada’s first LEED™ certified Platinum neighbourhood and the largest sustainable community in North America.

Roger created the Challenge Series, which documented the Olympic Village development process, and how the Village addressed issues such as climate change, passive design, healthy communities, and energy management with a neighborhood energy utility system. He will lead the group on an interactive walking tour to experience the design features of the Village.

APR 21, 2011

RCABC Plaza Deck Waterprooofing Standards
Jim Watson, Technical Manager
RCABC

This presentation is about the” new” (2010) RGC guarantee standards for waterproofing systems on plaza decks including hot fluid applied rubberized asphalt, which is the first liquid applied membrane system ever accepted in the RGC guarantee program. There will be a broader discussion on the various membrane systems, design requirements and waterproofing details that form part of the RCABC Guarantee Standard. This will include waterproofing systems with over burdens that are difficult to remove (slit-slab, etc.) and require permanent electronic monitoring systems placed on top (wet side) of the membrane.

Jim Watson has been active in the commercial roofing industry for over 40 years. He is a trade qualified journeyman. Jim was a President for 16 years of a RCABC member commercial contracting firm on Vancouver Island prior to his current position as RCABC Guarantee Corp (RGC) Technical Manager. Jim has been directly involved with RCABC for over 26 years. At RCABC today, Jim makes good use of both his paid and volunteer roofing industry experience by managing the associations guarantee program as well as providing technical services and advice on British Columbia roofing issues.

MAY 19, 2011

Design of the Onshore Works for the Port Mann/Highway 1 Project
Chris Mealing, PEng
Vice President, Hatch Mott McDonald
Project Manager, PMH1 Onshore Design Group

The onshore works of the Port Mann / Highway 1 project involve widening and reconstruction of 37 km of highway and numerous interchanges, with a construction cost in the order of $1.5 billion.

Chris Mealing has 18 years of design management, detailed design and construction experience in transportation and infrastructure projects. He has worked for design and construction engineering consultancies as well as major heavy civil contractors.

MAY 25-29, 2011

CSC National Conference 2011
“Juggling Changes”
Montreal, Quebec

JUN 16, 2011

Vancouver Chapter Social Event and Annual General Meeting
CSC Members Only (Location to be determined)