The energy performance of assemblies is a major matter in the design and construction of a building. Moreover, the Canadian construction industry is on the verge of major changes aimed at achieving ambitious overall energy performance levels in buildings. How will these new requirements apply to construction projects?
In order to determine the best options available, SOPREMA published its BUILD BETTER Guide on exterior wall assemblies, which has already been downloaded more than 5,000 times! In the spirit of offering you more information, here is a webinar to examine the thinking of our subject matter experts.
Subject Covered
- Codes in force and changes to come
- Energy performance through continuous insulation
- Reduction of thermal bridges
- Humidity management in exterior wall assemblies
- Overview of the BUILD BETTER guide and its content
Presented By
Les Yard
Building Envelope – Systems Development Manager at SOPREMA Canada
Les Yard is a senior building envelope technical professional with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Les is a frequent presenter and has co-authored a number of technical articles. Key career highlights include serving as a board member and President of the British Columbia Building Envelope Council and acting as a co-chair of the Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology in 2017. From a home base in Greater Vancouver, Les has focused primarily on the Western Canadian and Pacific Northwest regions and markets (residential, commercial, industrial: buildings and infrastructure).
As a member of the Strategy and Innovation Group at Soprema, Les is committed to developing systems and assemblies that meet and exceed building, fire and energy codes while considering the significant challenges facing our industry today including climate change, durability, resiliency, environmental concerns, cost effectiveness, constructability and a significant impending shortage of experienced trade contractors.