OBEC News

 

February 8, 2024 - OBEC News

Join IIBEC and OBEC in Toronto, Canada, for a live, interactive experience convening the best experts in building enclosure industry.

Do not miss cutting-edge presentations on the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of modern and/or older building enclosures. Presenters offer relevant solutions to building enclosure challenges through real-world examples and specific case histories.

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November 21, 2023 - OBEC News

OBEC “Pushing the Envelope” Magazine – Call for Abstracts

We are currently planning the Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 issues of Pushing the Envelope Canada. If you’re a building science specialist with a story to share, please send a short abstract for consideration.

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November 9, 2023 - OBEC News

OBEC - Call for Volunteers

Are you interested in joining one of OBEC’s Committees? The Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) has been bridging the gaps amongst the architectural, engineering, research, manufacturers, and construction communities since 1987.

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December 22, 2022 - OBEC News

NRC WALL TYPE RESEARCH STUDY - Participants Wanted

Call out to Architects, Engineers, & Building Envelope Experts to participate in a research study. As masters of detailing, we invite you to apply to be one of the building experts in this study.

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November 21, 2022 - OBEC News

OBEC Scholarships – Enter Now!

OBEC is pleased to provide academic scholarships for students in post-secondary education programs where building science/envelope is studied.

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November 9, 2022 - OBEC News

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Pushing the Envelope Canada

The Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) is excited to be planning the Spring 2023 issue, and Fall 2023 issue of Pushing the Envelope Canada. If you’re a building science specialist with a story to share, please send a short abstract for consideration.

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September 12, 2022 - OBEC News

Call for Nominations – OBEC Board of Directors

We Need You! This year, there are four (4) terms expiring on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Building Envelope Council.

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August 24, 2022 - OBEC News

BSSB Announces first Recipient Brian Shedden Memorial Award

OBEC is pleased to share that the Building Science Specialist Board has announced that the first recipient of the Brian Shedden Memorial Award is Russell Richman.

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June 28, 2022 - OBEC News

The OBEC Board of Directors has wholeheartedly approved the nomination of a special Beckie Award to Brian Shedden.

Brian was a life-long learner. His contribution to excellence has been made real through his leadership of young consultants and constructors who had the honour of working with him.

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October 26, 2021 - OBEC News

Just Released! The Fall 2021 issue of “Pushing the Envelope”.

This issue focuses on City of Toronto Partners with Real Estate Developer for Toronto Green Standards Testing. Articles include: Behind the Numbers: How Products Get Tested & Why it Matters, An Overview of Steep-Sloped Asphalt Shingle Roofing, and much more...

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