IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter’s “Roof Technology & Science I” Course was held virtually over 4 afternoons in November 2023 (November 9, 10, 23, and 24). The course was a great success with 2 presenters and 22 attendees. IIBEC SOC would like to thank our presenters Burt Carver, Owner of Apex Building Sciences Inc. and Peter Saunders, Building Science & Technical Services Lead of Henry Canada.

This four-day course is a first component of a two-part series covering, in detail, aspects of the technology and science of roofing. It covers the history and evolution of roofing up to present-day common applications. It features terminology and technical information regarding roof decks and structures, roof insulation, bitumen membranes, built-up and modified bitumen membranes and flashing systems. An understanding of heat transfer theory, moisture, thermal design, and the calculation of U-factors will also be presented.

In addition to the course, IIBEC SOC offered a review of the RRO application process and requirements on Thursday November 23rd before the Roof Technology and Sciences I course to go over the following:

• Focus on test preparation materials and resources with attention to general exam sections & objectives
• Review of the RRO Handbook
• Study topics
• How to complete the RRO application and registration process

A special thanks to Shawn Irani from TSS Building Science Inc., Blair Gamracy from Synergy Partners, John Mills and Gary Hamilton from Fishburn Sheridan & Associates for assisting with the review.

Our virtual facilitation over the four afternoons was provided by David Agnew from WSP, Meagan Kikuta from Tremco Roofing, Blair Gamracy and Adam Thompson from Synergy Partners.

The Southern Ontario Chapter has a corporate sponsorship program and we would like to thank them for their support:

• Nusens
• Artistic Skylight Domes
• Nortex Roofing
• Dean Chandler Roofing

Upcoming Events:

IIBEC SOC Christmas Lunch is December 7th and is almost sold out 

IIBEC SOC Diversity and Inclusion Forum will be held January 31st at the Ontario Science Centre 

Annual General Meeting will be held February 8th – more details coming soon

On June 28th, 2023, the Southern Ontario Chapter of IIBEC held their annual golf tournament at the scenic Royal Ontario Golf Club in Milton, Ontario.

Lunch and registration started at 12:30 pm followed by a 1:30 pm shotgun start. The day started off hazy with the wildfire smoke, but eventually cleared in the late afternoon. It was a successful day with 144 golfers attending the sold out event. Dinner was followed in the clubhouse with the following winners announced:

• Closest to the Pin were Tyler Glebeshow and Emily Park
• Longest Drive was Corey Jeffrey.
• First Place Team; Damien Emmerson, Justin Swanski, Patrick Grubb, Tyler Glebeshow

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for the 50/50 draw for Jayne’s Fund – $795 will be going towards Jayne’s Fund. This fund was created by the Hounslow family in memory of their daughter Jayne Anne Hounslow. The fund will help remove financial barriers for children wanting to participate in sports, music and summer camps.

Special thanks to Jason Campbell from Dean Chandler Roofing, and Christine Kebezes, Betty Quan, and Jason Pelligra from TCA for organizing the great event.

IIBEC Southern Ontario would like to extend special thanks to our generous sponsors:

• Lunch Sponsors: Dean Chandler Roofing & Peridot Supply
• Beverage Cart Sponsor: Crawford Roofing
• Mojito Bar Sponsor: Elevate
• Golf Cart Sponsor: Situra
• Dinner Sponsors: EXP, HB Consultants
• Dinner Wine Sponsors: Soprema, Convoy Supply, TSS Building Science
• Hole Sponsors:
  • Artistic Skylight
  • Atlas
  • Crawford Roofing
  • FSA
  • Georgia Pacific Gypsum
  • Henry-Carlisle Group
  • IKO Industries Ltd.
  • Interior Tarp Protection Inc.
  • Millenium
  • Polyglass
  • Sika Canada Inc.
  • Tremco Roofing
  • Tri-Tech Pinnacle
• Closest to the Pin Sponsor: Douro Roofing
• Longest Drive Sponsor: Interior Tarp Protection
• Special thanks to our IIBEC SOC Corporate Sponsors: 
  • Strategic Partner: Nusens
  • Silver Sponsors: Artistic Skylight, Dean Chandler Roofing, Nortex Roofing.

Please join us for our upcoming events:

• August/September  – Social – Date/Location TBC
• September 13 –  Zoom Seminar – Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)
• October 18  Afternoon Seminar – Façade Systems followed by a social – at The Vue
• November 9, 10, 23 & 24 (TBD)  IIBEC Course: Roof Technology & Science I – via Zoom
• December 7 – IIBEC SOC Christmas Lunch – Venue TBD

Visit the IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter website https://southernontario.iibec.org/ for details on all upcoming events.