Spring Training for Advanced Building Science / NetZero Summit 2023

BETTER SCIENCE.BETTER PERFORMANCE.BETTER BOTTOM LINE.Building Knowledge Canada Inc. supports homebuilders in the quest for optimum product design and construction. Our expertise not only creates better quality homes and helps increase long-term investment for homeowners, but our services will greatly reduce post-construction warranty claims and call-backs.INQUIRIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO - Rachel Oding  :rachel@buildingknowledge.ca

Building Knowledge Canada Inc

Come to the mash-up of arguably the two best ABS Events in Canada - Spring Training for Advanced Building Science and CHBA's Net Zero Summit

Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel

<h3> "Enjoyed the in person again, flow of the meeting was great on topics, great presenters, overall learned so much" (attendee, 2022)</h3><h1>Spring Training Camp / NetZero Summit 2023</h1>Spring Training Camp is like attending a highly specialized All-Inclusive TED talk on the most relevant building science challenges and opportunities facing our industry. Connect with the builders and industry champions who are making the change and sharing their lessons learned. As an added bonus, this year we have joined forces with the CHBA NetZero Summit. In order to get all the fabulous learning in, we have added an extra day wherein you can choose to jump on the bus and visit some building sites where plans have been put into action or do some hands-on learning at the Arden Park.  What I liked about 2022? "The diversity of topics covered from deeply technical to marketing to codes and everything in between" (attendee 2022)"All the presentations were interesting and informative. The social gatherings provided great opportunities to 'network' and reconnect, and the facilities and organization of the event were great." (attendee 2022)<h3>Who's Invited</h3>Senior design, construction and R&D staff of leading homebuilders, renovators and condominium developers.Utility representatives who have been actively promoting energy management programs to the Canadian industry.Energy consultants that influence the adoption of technology by their clients.Leading manufacturers who have supported energy efficiency, including those that are actively engaged in Net Zero energy projects. If you know someone who should be attending and isn't, let us know and we’ll be happy to extend an invitation."Real world problems, real world solutions, ongoing issues that we need to challenge ourselves to solve" (attendee 2022)<h3>The Hosts</h3>Gord Cooke, Andy Oding and Tex McLeod have combined their talents to create Spring Training Camp with you in mind. This way, they get to bask in the glory when everything goes well, and spread the pain when it doesn’t. This year, Sonja Winkelmann with the CHBA Net Zero Council is joining the forces creating a fantastic event with the NetZero Summit. We are looking forward to seeing you there.<h3>Price &amp; Logistics </h3>There is magic in getting folks out of their routine and away from the day to day. With that in mind, we’ve created an all-inclusive fee at the wonderful Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario that covers pretty much everything. * Your room registration will be looked after by the organizers. There is no need for you to contact the hotel about your reservation.Camp Fees - $1450 plus HST per person. Your room will be ready after 4PM on Sunday, April 16th. Event Check-In / Itinerary Pick Up: 7:00pm - 10:00pm in the Front lobby. You’ll be on your own for dinner on Sunday Night, but you’re encouraged to drop by our reception room on Sunday evening between 7:30pm and 10:00pm. Y﻿ou are welcome to bring your family along. If you wish to bring family, just let us know on the registration page by using the Promo code Family to open up the registration for them. They can stay for free with you in your room (max 4 adults), and can choose to eat with us for a fee, or use the onsite restaurant on their own. We would need to know ahead of time so we can ensure you are billeted to a room that is appropriate for you. <h3>What's Included:</h3>3 nights’ accommodation {Sunday, April 16th, Monday April 17th, and Tuesday April 18th}Sunday Night Informal Drop-in Reception 7:30pm - 10:00pm Monday {breakfast, break, lunch, break, dinner} Tuesday {breakfast, break, lunch, break, dinner} Wednesday {breakfast, break, lunch, break}  "I met so many like-minded people, had the opportunity to expand my knowledge, and I added tools and resources to my repertoire." (attendee 2022)             <h3>The Main Themes</h3><ul><li>Strategies to decarbonize new and existing homes in Canada : What are Canada's leading builders preparing for future designs and communities </li><li>Opportunities for air-to-water systems in low load homes -Design synergies and strategies</li><li>The deeper impact of Low Carbon materials and construction within the housing industry-</li><li>Grid Interactive Homes and communities: What is the strategy for future new community development</li><li>New strategies for smaller, integrated air distribution design in low load homes: ASHP, Hybrid and ventilation synergies. </li><li>Deep Historical Retrofits: Building Science Lessons learned and design strategies</li><li>Lessons learned: Net Zero Renovations-CHBA NZ Council</li><li>A Deep Building Science Dive into EXERGY -Distinguished ASHRAE Lecturer Robert Bean</li></ul><h3>D﻿emo Hub - New this Year!</h3>Do you have a product that is new, innovative, or just so cool that you would like to show it off? New to camp this year will be the Demo Hub. Each vendor will be allotted a 6'x3' section along the wall in the main conference room perfect for showing off new tech and generating interest in the awesome building science innovations being made. Interested? Email <a href="https://brydie.brown@chba.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brydie Brown</a>, CHBA Net Zero Council for more information. <h3>Guest /Expert speakers</h3>Leaders from homebuilding companies such as Mattamy Homes, Mountainview, Meritage, Minto, New Traditions, Doug Tarry Homes and more. Dr John Straube P. Eng., Ph. D., A professor of building science in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and the School of Architecture at the University of Waterloo, and principal with RDH Building Science Inc. / RDH Building Science LaboratoriesRobert Bean (ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer) Fellow ASHRAE, is director of www.healthyheating.com, and founder of Indoor Climate Consultants Inc. He is a retired engineering technology professional who specialized in the design of indoor environments and high-performance building systems. Mr. Bean is an ASHRAE Fellow and ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, recipient of the Lou Flagg Award, Distinguished Service Award and instructor for the ASHRAE Learning Institute.John Siegenthaler P.E., A consulting engineer and principal of Appropriate Designs, in Holland Patent, New York. In partnership with HeatSpring, he has developed several online courses that provide in-depth design-level training in modern hydronic systems, air-to-water heat pumps and biomass boiler systems.Trevor Trainor President and a Building Science Specialist at Bawating Building Science. He graduated from the University of Waterloo’s Building Science M.A.Sc. program, where his research involved modeling wood-frame building enclosure systems for net-zero housing and field exposure testing of high-R wall designs. Trevor also has extensive first-hand insights into the realities of construction, gained through owning his own construction and renovation business, SmartCraft Homes.Frank Lohmann Director, Building Science, Canadian Home Builders’ Association A building science engineer degree from the University of Applied Science in Stuttgart, Germany. He worked for 23 years at the National Research Council Canada. First in window and wall research and then at Codes Canada – a group within the NRC responsible for the development of the national construction codes, where he was responsible for advising the Chair and Executive of the Canadian Commission on Building Fire Codes and as well as the members of provincial territorial building safety authorities who provide policy advice to the NRC and the CCBFCJustin Wilson President of Construction Instruction works with national and regional builders on new construction of residential and commercials buildings and forensic investigations on building sites all over North America to find solutions to problems in the building processes that affect energy, comfort, and durability. He also uses this insight to work with leading building product manufacturers on new product development, product refinements, installation and maintenance guidelines.Mike Memme is the Operations Manager at Mountainview Building Group in the Niagara Region. They have been building low rise homes in the Niagara Region since 1979 and over the last five years have branched into the midrise market as well. Mike has a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo, has been president of the Niagara Home Builders’ Association, and is currently acting as 2nd Vice President of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association. Mike was previously Chair of the Tarion Liaison committee and has contributed to the development of the Tarion Construction Performance Guidelines.Sonja Winkelmann has been working in the field of energy efficient homes for 18 years. She joined CHBA in 2014 as the first Director of Net Zero Energy Housing and has led the development of the Net Zero Home Labelling Program as well as the associated training courses and marketing efforts. Prior to the CHBA she was the Executive Director of the Net-Zero Energy Home Coalition. Sonja started her career in this industry at an NRCan licenced Service Organization in Alberta that delivered new home rating and certification programs such as EnerGuide, Built Green™, R-2000, and LEED for Homes, as well as NRCan’s Building Canada initiative for Western Canada. Her formal education is in Business Administration and Environmental Management, and she has received the Environmental Professional (EP) designation from ECO Canada.Gord Cooke PEng. Highly regarded in the Ontario homebuilding industry, Gord is a professional engineer, trainer, author, and industry consultant. For over 35 years, Gord has helped builders and HVAC contractors implement innovative technologies and build better homes. He is an effective and passionate educator and advocate for better building practices, improved indoor air quality, and energy efficiency. Most recently, Gord was awarded one of just five “hall of fame” 2022 Clean50 Lifetime Achievement Awards.Tex McLeod With over 30 years in housing and energy conservation Tex McLeod is one of North America's leading presenters on energy, housing and indoor air quality. Tex delivers training across Canada, the US and has traveled on behalf of CMHC's International Training Team to South America, Russia and China. Tex is a past board member of EEBA, and has presented at many US venues including: Colorado, Alaska, North Carolina, Nevada, California, Florida, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona, Oregon and Washington DC. In addition to delivering training, Tex has also worked to develop training materials for a variety of clients including: EEBA / EPA, CMHC, Ontario Hydro, NRCan, Atlantic Home Warranty and Ontario First Nations Technical ServicesA﻿ndy Oding Vice-President, Building Knowledge Canada, With an extensive background as a builder for 20+ years Andrew brings an insightful and real-life practicality to building science principles and their in-field applications. As a recognized building science trainer by the government of Canada-Office of Energy Efficiency, Building Science Specialist (University of Toronto), and HVAC designer and commissioner, Andrew is working closely with the development of new building codes, advanced building programs (i.e. ENERGY STAR®, Net Zero, LEED for HomesTM, etc.) across North America.

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