IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter hosted our first educational event during social distancing on June 4^th, 2020. The morning webinar was hosted by Rick Buist of Tremco Vegetative Roofing, and moderated by Kyle Boyce, Director of Education for IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter. The webinar, on the topic of “Green Roof Failures: What’s to Blame?” was attended by 21 industry professionals and focused on the Best Practices in Green Roofing., including how to successfully design, install and maintain a healthy successful green roof. The presentation was well received, and thanks to all the members that attended

IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter is dedicated to providing ongoing education to its Chapter members and we welcome any suggestions for future webinar ideas. Please reach out to Betty Quan at bquan@tcaconnect.com if you have any recommendations.

Upcoming Events:

• IIBEC SOC will be reviewing upcoming events as restrictions surrounding social distancing are lifted. We will update the chapter on ongoing webinar presentations.

IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter hosted a Breakfast Seminar on Thursday March 12, 2020 at BraeBen Golf Course in Mississauga. The first seminar, led by Andre Turrin from DuRock, included an informative session on the EIFS, and included discussion on heat transfer, air leakage, vapour diffusion and precipitation. It also discussed fire protection requirements and, most notably non-combustible construction, spatial separation, and exposure protection.

The second presentation focused on Passive Building Design and was presented by Graeme Stewart from ERA Architects. The presentation showcased the over-cladding retrofit of a multi-storey residential apartment building which met passive building strategies.

Both presentations were informative and well received. Thanks to all members that attended!

Upcoming Events:

• IIBEC SOC will be hosting the following courses, seminars and events:
  • Vegetative Roofing on April 24^th at the TCA Offices in Richmond Hill
  • Roof Restoration workshop on June 5^th at Conestoga College
  • The Annual Golf tournament will be held on June 17^th at Lionhead Golf Club

On February 26th IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter successfully hosted the first ever post CSC
Building Expo social at The Pint Public House in Downtown Toronto. Almost 60 people braved
the stormy winter weather to attend the event and enjoyed drinks, good food and networking.

The Southern Ontario Chapter would like to acknowledge the following for their sponsorship
of the event:

Dinner Sponsors:
• Dean Chandler Roofing
• Artistic Skylight Domes
• Nusens Niche Contracting Services Inc.

Cocktail Sponsor:

• Nusens Niche Contracting Services Inc.

A special thank you to the Social Events Committee for putting together such a successful and
fun event.

Upcoming Events:

• The Education Committee is holding an upcoming “Workshop” at the TCA Toronto offices on April 24, 2020, the topic is Vegetative Roofing
• The next breakfast seminar will be held on March 12
• The Annual Golf Tournament will be held June 17th, 2020 at Lionhead Golf Club. Stay tuned for more details!

The IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter held its Annual General Meeting on January 31st, 2020 at St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Etobicoke. A total of 58 members attended the AGM for a busy day of learning, curling and networking.

The event began with an opening message from the current Chapter President Shawn Irani and an introduction to the current 2019 Board of Directors. Shawn thanked the current Board for their work throughout the year. Shawn introduced the incoming president Denis Theriault and Kevin Voorberg reviewed the 2019 Financial Statements and the proposed 2020 Budget. Following the financial statement, each of the Committee Directors provided an update on the progress of their respective committees.

Unlike past AGM’s, the election process for the new 2020 Board of Directors was held online prior to the AGM. The successful candidates are as follows:

Actual board positions will not be made final until after the first Board of Directors meeting on February 12, 2020. We would like to recognize and thank the following departing board members: David McMillan, Russell Ibbotson, and Michael Da Silva for their contribution to the 2019 board. The Chapter benefited greatly from their time and expertise.

Awards and Recognition:

Before departing his post as President, Shawn Irani announced that the Ontario Chapter had once again been granted Platinum Level for the Chapter Awards which will be presented at this years National Convention. Chapter awards were then presented to the successful proponents:

• The “President Recognition Award” was presented to outgoing President Shawn Irani
• The “Service Recognition Award” was presented to outgoing Membership Director Russell Ibbotson.
• The “Katharine Spavins Award in Recognition of Exceptional Volunteer Service” was presented to Lora Ferrazzo-Bourck.
• The “Outstanding Sponsor Award” was presented to Dean Chandler Roofing Limited, Jay Campbell accepted the award.

The IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter would like to acknowledge and thank the following companies for their sponsorship of this event:

• Lunch Sponsorship: Can-Sky Roofing & Sheet Metal
• Curling Sponsorship: Dean Chandler Roofing Limited
• Cocktail Sponsorship: SIKA Canada

Education Seminar:

Upon completion of the AGM, there was an educational seminar on “The Construction Act: Prompt payment and Adjudication became law in October 2019” which was presented by Catherine Willson. The seminar addressed the following topics: When the new regime applies to your projects, changes required to your construction contracts, how to manage invoicing and payments, transitioning between the old and the new, and finally, the benefits of the new Act for your business.

Curling Social

When the AGM and educational seminar wrapped up it was time for some lunch and beverages. After a lunch 22 members who chose to stay around took to the curling rink for a great afternoon of throwing stones. This was the fourth time this event was held in conjunction with the AGM and again it was an enjoyable event. The Chapter would like to thank the Social Committee for organizing this great event.

Upcoming Events:

• The Social committee will be hosting a Post CSC Expo Social on February 26th at the Pint Public House. Please register online!
• The Education Committee is holding an upcoming “Workshop” at the TCA Toronto offices on:
  • April 24, 2020, the topic is Vegetative Roofing
• An additional “Workshop” will be held on February 5-6, 2020 in Ottawa and the topic is Metal Roofing.
• The next breakfast seminar will be held on March 12th
• The Annual Golf Tournament will be held June 17th, 2020 at Lionhead Golf Club. Stay tuned for more details!

On December 12th, 2019, the Southern Ontario Chapter of IIBEC held its annual Christmas Luncheon at Paramount EventSpace in Woodbridge, Ontario. Guests were treated to an afternoon of networking, acrobatic entertainment, a new rebranding video, and a great lunch reception.

The Southern Ontario Chapter would like to acknowledge the following for their sponsorship of the event:

Presenting Sponsor: Artistic Skylight Domes
Spectacle Sponsors: Durolast and Soprema
Cocktail Sponsors: Tremco Roofing, Dean Chandler Roofing, and Maxim Roofing
Wine Sponsors: Situra Inc and Sika Sarnafil
Entertainment Sponsor: Lexsuco Corporation
Media Sponsor: Render Media

A special thank you to the Social Events and Marketing Committees, including Lora Ferrazzo-Bourck from Artistic Skylight, Jason Campbell from Dean Chandler Roofing, Meagan Kikuta from Tremco Roofing, and Betty Quan from Toronto Construction Association.

IIBEC SOC was proud to include the following charities: Habitat for Humanity GTA, Toronto Region and Conservation Foundation, and a Toy Donation to the Vaughan Food Bank.

In the new year we will be hosting the Annual General Meeting in Etobicoke on January 31st at the beautiful and historic St. George’s Golf and Country Club. Once the AGM has concluded, the social committee has organized a curling event. This will be the fourth year in a row that the AGM has been accompanied by the curling social.

Upcoming Events:

• The Education Committee is holding an upcoming “Workshop” at the TCA Toronto offices on:
  • February 13-14, 2020, the topic is Exterior Concrete Wall Systems.
  • April 24, 2020, the topic is Vegetative Roofing
• An additional “Workshop” will be held on February 5-6, 2020 in Ottawa and the topic is Metal Roofing.
• The next breakfast seminar will be held on March 12th
• The Annual Golf Tournament will be held June 17th, 2020 at Lionhead Golf Club. Stay tuned for more details!