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This session explores multidisciplinary forensic investigation techniques in addressing water damage remediation within complex indoor environments. It highlights the importance of combining various scientific disciplines to effectively identify, analyze, and mitigate water damage, remediating the damage to its pre-loss condition, and ensuring a safe and healthy indoor space. The speakers will provide an overview of forensic engineering investigation techniques and its applications through case studies.

Speakers:

• Grant Elligsen, Practice Lead, Remediation, Environmental, and Health & Safety, 30 Forensic Engineering
• Meghan Brady, Senior Associate, Multidisciplinary Remediation, 30 Forensic Engineering
• Daniel Lee-Kim, Associate, Structural, 30 Forensic Engineering

Roofs are especially vulnerable to extreme weather, making them a major contributor to insurance claims. Existing standards for building enclosure components often overlook the growing frequency of weather shocks and regional climate variations. To address this, the "Climate Dependent Durability Index" has been developed, combining component properties with climate severity to assess long-term performance. Additionally, in collaboration with the Canadian roofing community, the National Research Council (NRC) has supported the creation of "CSA A123.26 – Performance Requirements for Climate Resilience of Low Slope Membrane Roofing Systems." This new standard, the first of its kind, offers comprehensive solutions to improve roof resiliency. This session will cover both the Climate Dependent Durability Index and the CSA A123.26 standard, highlighting their role in enhancing building performance and climate resilience.

Speaker

• Bas Baskaran, Principal Research Officer, National Research Council of Canada

This session explores strategies for mitigating future climate risks, drawing on the powerful case study of a project that endured two 100-year floods. Participants will gain insight into the urgency of proactive planning, the principles of resiliency, and the value of Climate Risk Assessments.

Speakers:

• Andrew Epp, National Practice Leader - Building Science & Sustainability, Pinchin Ltd.
• John Runkle, Senior Vice President, Building Science & Sustainability, Pinchin Ltd.

This session will focus on the essential collaboration between owners and roofing design teams in developing effective tender packages for roof improvement projects. Owners should provide insights into their properties, while design teams must articulate the scope of work clearly. Addressing factors like noise control, access, infection protocols, and operational impacts is crucial, particularly in occupied spaces. Including these details in the tender package helps prevent unexpected costs and delays, as contractors need a complete understanding of all restrictions to submit accurate bids. By encouraging open communication and thorough documentation, both parties can better manage risks and enhance project execution. Attendees will gain valuable strategies for improving collaboration and documentation practices, ultimately leading to more successful project outcomes.

Speaker:

• Ted Katsoris, Principal and Senior Project Manager, Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec

The industry has five years to reduce emissions by 40% to 45% from 2005 levels by 2030 (Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act) and 25 years to achieve net zero by 2050. This session will provide an overview on types of carbon (Embodied vs Operational), applicable industry standards and regulatory targets and how they can be practically applied to building enclosures. Attendees will be educated on the levels for Building Envelope retrofits (Low, Moderate and Deep) and related strategies that can be applied to their buildings to move toward carbon reduction. The presentation will focus on the exterior wall enclosure, and will include setting achievable goals, planning for retrofits and case studies on practical applications.

Speaker:

• Nensi Baboci Ages, Associate, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.

As roofs age, maintenance costs tend to increase, and the frequency of leaks can surpass tolerance levels. Full roof replacement can be costly, often exceeding budget allocations. However, delaying necessary repairs or replacements can lead to collateral costs from interior damage and concealed deterioration of building components. Fortunately, there are renewal strategies available to lower costs, shorten schedules, reduce material waste and tailor the service life to specific site requirements. This session will provide an overview of typical roof membranes and assemblies. It will highlight the telltale signs that indicate when roof work is needed and explore the available options. Additionally, the presentation will review common roof repair tasks to be completed prior to replacement and cover successful roof renewal techniques that limit site disruption, reduce construction waste, and restore the roof's functionality.

Speaker:

• Allen Lyte, Principal, W. Allen Partners