MBEC: Manitoba Building Envelope Council
Upcoming Events

The High Performance Wall

Wednesday May 9, 2012  (3 - 5 pm) at The Dalnavert Museum located at 61 Carlton Street

Free for MBEC members; $10 for future members (RSVP to )

This session will outline the ever increasing challenges presented by changes to building codes and energy program, material and design choices and consumer expectations in creating high performance buildings.  Specifically this workshop will focus on the science behind making walls more durable, safer and more energy efficient without compromising cost effectiveness and build-ability.  This information presented will empower participants to implement new technologies, materials and processes into their building practices.

This session will be of most interest to new home builders, re-modelers, architects and designers, commercial general contractors, trades and building suppliers, building officials and energy raters. 

Learning Hilights:

  • Identify the increased importance of key air and weather barrier details to maintain long-term durability in the face of increasing energy efficiency requirements

  • Understand the total thermal effectiveness of wall systems and why this is important in meeting new code and green program requirements

  • Provide an overview of wall systems alternatives and their overall impact on air, heat and moisture flow

  • Identify construction details options for the installation of different insulation strategies in traditional framed wall systems, such as exterior insulated sheathing

Speaker Biography

Gord Cooke is a Professional Engineer with over 25 years experience in the residential building industry as a manufactures, agent, consultant and trainer.  Gord is an effective and passionate educator and advocate for implementing better building practices and products.  He has developed and delivered numerous technical and sales training courses across Canada and the U.S.  He combines aspects of advanced building science, indoor air quality, mechanical systems and energy efficient building programs, to assist builders and contractors in promoting the technological improvements of new houses.

Gord has been proud to present at over 100 national and international events each year on behalf of industry organizations, manufactureres, utilties and government agencies.
 
Manitoba Building Envelope Council
The Manitoba Building Envelope Council (MBEC) is a non-profit organization that began in 1986.

MBEC is an association that has a diverse and wide cross section of members involved in the building envelope industry.  Members consist of architects, engineers, manufacturers, consultants, educators, contractors, building owners and others related to this field.

MBEC’s number one priority is to promote excellence in the building envelope through technology transfer.  Education and learning is a life long journey for all of us.  As technologies, building materials and building practices are changing at an increased pace, we need to ensure we have the knowledge and technical expertise to properly design and construct buildings that are durable, energy efficient, comfortable and safe.

MBEC is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and Executive Committee and does not have any paid employees.  The members of MBEC donate their time and expertise to assist in the endeavors of the association.

MBEC has formed links with various Building Envelope Councils across Canada and organizations such as Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, National Research Council and the Canadian Construction Research Board.

The object of MBEC is to “promote the pursuit of excellence in the design, construction and performance of the building envelope”.
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