IIBEC Southern Ontario hosted our first continuing education online course, Roof System Thermal and Moisture Design, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. on both May 13^th and 20^th, 2021.  The online live course was attended by 18 people and included speakers Michael Hensen and Burt Carver and moderators Connor James and Jim Detz.

The course for consultants and industry members provided in-depth thermal and moisture design information spanning from basic thermal terminology and calculations to cooling-load calculations, annual energy consumptions and payback calculations, cool roofing, and temperature calculations within cross sections. Additional topics included vapor retarders, the effects of moisture on insulation, air barriers, and mold issues.

Special thank you to the education committee for putting this event together.

Upcoming Events:

The next event is the Golf Day on July 28, 2021.

IIBEC SOC Annual General Meeting – January 28, 2021

The IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter held its first ever virtual Annual General Meeting on January 28^th, 2021 with a total of 56 members attending. Unlike other years, we were unable to host a networking and curling event following the AGM.

The event began with an opening message from the current Chapter President Denis Theriault and an introduction of the current 2020 Board of Directors. Denis thanked the current Board for their work throughout the year. Denis introduced the incoming president Allen Lyte and Kevin Voorberg reviewed the 2020 Financial Statements and the proposed 2021 Budget. Following the financial statement, each of the Committee Directors provided an update on the progress of their respective committees.

The election process for the new 2021 Board of Directors was held online prior to the AGM. The new board is:

We would like to recognize and thank the following departing board members: Kyle Boyce, Michel Paulin, and Stephanie Robinson for their contribution to the 2020 Board. The Chapter benefited greatly from their time and expertise.

Awards and Recognition:

Before departing his post as President, Denis Theriault announced that the Ontario Chapter had once again been granted Gold Level for the IIBEC Chapter Awards which will be presented at this year’s National Convention. The Southern Ontario Chapter then presented awards to:

• The “President Recognition Award” was presented to outgoing President Denis Theriault
• The “Outstanding Committee Chair Award” was presented to Kyle Boyce.
• The “Katharine Spavins Award in Recognition of Exceptional Volunteer Service” was presented to Gary Hamilton
• The “Outstanding Sponsor Award” was presented to Artistic Skylight Domes, which Lora Bourck accepted.

Upcoming Events:

• The Education Committee is holding an upcoming webinar on Electronic Leak Detection on March 24, 2021
• Several virtual webinars will be hosted by IIBEC SOC:
  • April 15, 2021, the topic is Vegetative Roofing for Design Professionals
  • May 13, 2021, the topic is Roof Systems Thermal and Moisture Design
  • October 7, 2021, the topic is Building Envelop Quality Assurance
  • November 18, 2021, the topic is Exterior Wall Technology and Science
• We have tentatively booked June 16, 2021 for our annual golf tournament at Lionhead Golf Club and December 9, 2021 for the Christmas Luncheon.

Amidst uncertain times, the Southern Ontario Chapter of IIBEC rallied together on September 16^th, 2020 for our annual golf tournament at the beautiful Lionhead Golf Club in Brampton Ontario. Although slightly delayed, the 84 golfers were treated to perfect sunny and hot weather and a great way to end the summer season.

The format of the day was altered to accommodate social distancing protocols, with the first round of carts departing at 9:00 am and teams departing every ten minutes thereafter. Lunch was available at the clubhouse and served on their patio.

Special thank you to the events committee for putting this event together.

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

• Alliance Roofing
• Artistic Skylight
• Dean Chandler Roofing Ltd.
• Englobe Corp.
• Fishburn Sheridan & Associates Ltd.
• IKO Industries
• ITP Inc.
• Lexsuco Corporation
• Maxim Roofing
• Nusens
• Provincial Industrial Roofing and Sheet Metal Co.
• Siplast
• Situra Inc.
• Tektum
• Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance
• TSS Building Science Inc.

We would also like to congratulate our prize winners which were drawn at random after the golf tournament:

Sponsor: Dean Chandler Roofing & Maxim Roofing

• $400 cash prize – Jake McBride
• $250 cash prize – Martin DaCosta
• $150 cash prize – Colin Soutar

Sponsor: Nusens Niche Contracting Services Inc.

• City tour prize – Randy Tobin

Sponsor: IIBEC SOC

5 foursome vouchers at one of Kaneff Group Golf Clubs

• Jim Detz
• Chris Hunter
• Kyle Maclean
• Andrea Mucciarone
• George Wilson

Upcoming Events:

• The Education Committee is holding an upcoming webinar on High Performance Wall Systems on September 29^th, 2020.
• Ottawa and Eastern Canada will be hosting a Virtual Building Science Insight Webinar with the first presentation on October 1^st, 2020 and the second presentation on October 8^th, 2020.
• The Virtual Building Science Insight webinars will be presented in the Greater Toronto Area on October 15^th, 2020, and October 22^nd, 2020.
• The Education Committee will be holding a webinar on Inverted Roofing Design on October 27^th. 2020.

IIBEC Southern Ontario hosted our fourth continuing education webinar at 11 am on Wednesday November 18th on the topic of Skylights and the Building Envelope.

The webinar was very well attended by 37 people. The webinar highlighted how skylights can provide various benefits to the building envelope such as energy savings, while demonstrating how natural daylighting can enhance productivity, health, and well-being with other potential benefits to building occupants. Additional topics covered included product testing and compliance, high impact fall protection testing, guidelines for sloped glazing installation methods and best practices. The webinar was presented by Steve Kadivnik, LEED Green Associate, and Nenzio Ferrazzo, B.Arch.Sci., both from Artistic Skylight.

Special thank you to the education committee for putting this event together.

Upcoming Events:

• The IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter’s Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on January 28, 2021 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.

IIBEC Southern Ontario hosted our third continuing education webinar at 11 am on Thursday October 27^th on the topic of Inverted Roofing Design. The webinar was very well attended by 47 people. The webinar highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of Protected Membrane Roofs versus Conventional Roofs, its evolution (1970’s-present), design recommendations, wind uplift testing, and fire resistance. The webinar was presented by Guy Titley, Senior Research Engineer for DuPont’s Safety and Construction Business.

Special thank you to the Education Committee for putting this event together.

Upcoming Events:

• The Education Committee will be holding a webinar on Skylights and the Building Envelope on November 18^th, 2020.