
Construct Canada, part of North America’s largest design and construction exposition, is coming to Toronto later this month. The event runs concurrently with PM Expo, HomeBuilder and Renovation Expo, the World of Concrete Pavilion, and IIDEX Canada—together, they make up The Buildings Show. Attendees can find the show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South building, from November 30 to December 2.
Construct Canada will once again feature the latest innovations in the industry, along with countless learning and networking opportunities. About 30,000 industry professionals are expected to attend, while the show itself will house more than 1600 exhibits, 100 of which are international.
Construction Canada will be one of those exhibitors, located at Booth #720. The magazine will also reprise its role as co-sponsor of a seminar series on exterior enclosures: the Building Envelope Solutions program stream. In total, 350 sessions are planned.
To obtain the most up-to-date information on Construct Canada, or to register, get directions, or contact the expo, visit www.constructcanada.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 |
9:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m. W130 Methods of Façade Retrofit for Occupied Commercial Buildings (Rob Wood, C3 Polymeric) The majority of commercial buildings in Canada are at an age where renewal of the façade must be considered. This presentation discusses common failures in curtain walls and their root causes, helping professionals understand how to make the best retrofit decisions. A variety of case studies from significant retrofits, including an in-depth look at 400 University and a basic one at Toronto City Hall, will be used to demonstrate challenges, best methods, and other factors in façade retrofit.W131 Building Envelope Assessment: Dealing with the Cause, Not the Symptom (Michael Doiron, Enerplan Building Consultants) For older condominiums and apartments, the building envelope, which includes exterior walls, windows, doors, and roofs, is the largest and most expensive part of the building—however, it rarely receives the attention it requires. This presentation will identify and assess typical issues with building envelopes in older multi-residential buildings, and explore how design and construction professionals can deal with them. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. W133 Masonry Repairs and Retrofits for Occupant Comfort, Energy Efficiency, and Building Life Cycle 1:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m. W135 An Insightful Update on Mould, Moisture, and Envelope Failures W136 Air and Water Barriers: How to Specify, Detail, Construct, and Inspect for Success W152 Case Study on Concrete Restoration: What’s New and Innovative 2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. W138 Rooftop Management: Important Decisions by Building Managers for Lasting Roof Performance W139 Introduction to the New CSA A500 Building Guards Standard |
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 |
9:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m. T130 High-performance Building Envelopes Using Thin Natural Stone Cladding (Martin Kirk, Kirk Natural Stone Developments) Thin, mechanically fixed natural stone cladding systems are a solid response to the changing building envelope field. These can be fixed onsite or factory-fitted, and can provide durable and attractive building façades with low whole life cost and high sustainability credentials. This seminar will discuss how easy thin stone cladding is to install, and why it should be used in place of cheaper, poorly weathering façade materials.T131 Diagnosing and Fixing the Root Causes of Curtain Wall Failures (Rob Wood, C3 Polymeric) Curtain walls can fail for various reasons, from design, construction, and installation errors to aging. In this presentation, practical examples are used to illustrate proper methods of detailing, as well as root causes of failures and what can be done to prevent them (featuring photos that show systems’ inner workings). There will be a brief discussion of the primary functions of a curtain wall system and a high-level review of primary failure causes. T150 Insights into Sustainable Concrete Floors 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. T133 Understanding Building Envelope Failures T151 Modern Building Enclosures: Implementing the New Energy Standards T203 From Napkin Sketch to Realized Performance: The Dollars and Sense of Low-carbon Mixed-Use Development 1:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m. T135 What’s New and Innovative in Commercial Roofing? T138 Façade Renewal: A Tale of Two Buildings T152 Architectural Precast Concrete: A Stunning and Resilient Solution to Your Building Enclosure Esthetics 2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. T137 Large Building Airtightness: Where We’re At and Where We’re Going T139 Restoration, Repair, and Protection of Concrete Building Envelopes and Parking Structures |