Come and tour the All Weather at Home Plant Tour and see how PVC windows are made.

REQUIRED: CLOSED TOE SHOES. Alberta Building Envelope Council North (ABECN) is not responsible for attendees.

This event is for the purpose of like minded individuals within the building envelope, and related, communities to come together and discuss the topic of Sealants in a casual environment.

What needs to be considered, what challenges are there, can we do it better?

Welcome to the ABEC North April Luncheon! Join us for learning, a delicious meal and networking opportunity at the Chateau Louis Hotel. This in-person event is a great chance to connect with fellow professionals in the industry. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to expand your network and enjoy a tasty lunch. We look forward to seeing you there! Doors open at 11:30am presentation starts at 12:00pm.

Topic: Plaza Deck Restoration Fundamentals

Overview of fundamentals related to the restoration of plaza decks in commercial and residential applications..

Presented by:

Scott Laing, BSc, P.Eng., LEED AP, Parksmart Advisor | Associate &

Brent Neilson, BSc, P.Eng. | Project Engineer

This event is for the purpose of like minded individuals within the building envelope, and related, communities to come together and discuss the topic of Sealants in a casual environment.

What needs to be considered, what challenges are there, can we do it better?

Topic: Thermal Insulation Values of Exterior Walls Considering Thermal Mass and Future Climates

This presentation discusses the U-value requirements of exterior opaque walls among three wall types, across three timelines and four Canadian climate zones and recommends U-values for opaque walls to achieve net-zero energy building performances.

Presented by: Dr. Yuxiang Chen, PhD, P.Eng.

Dr. Yuxiang Chen is an Associate Professor of Building Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta (UofA). His research expertise is on resource-efficient buildings, focusing on thermal energy storage, utilization of renewable energy, prefabrication, and intelligent and integrated design and operation, and he holds a UofA Engineering Research Chair of Resource-Efficient Buildings for Cold Climates.

This event is for the purpose of like minded individuals within the building envelope, and related, communities to come together and discuss the topic of Solar vs Building Envelope in a casual environment.

What needs to be considered, what challenges are there, can we do it better?

Join the Board; Belong to a Committee; Have a Say

Are you looking for a chance to help shape the direction of our ABECN, contribute your expertise, and make a meaningful impact. If you are interested in becoming a board member, this is the perfect time to step forward. ABECN’s annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on February 20, 2025.

Want to be on the Ballot, Want to belong to a Committee, Want to have a Say

Email abecnorth@gmail.com, subject line ABECN AGM BALLOT and let us know that you want to be on the ballot and/or be a Committee member. Deadline to be on the Ballot, February 15, 2025.

Must be a member in good standing and be present at the AGM to be on the Ballot and to vote.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

Join ABECN February 2025 for our first Casual Night Series event 2025 - Crawl Spaces

JOIN ABECN FOR AN ON SITE PLANT TOUR AT ACQBUILT

PRE-CONSTRUCTION, OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION, LOGISTICS, ON-SITE ASSEMBLY