Wednesday, November 7 • 9:00am–12:00pm • $125 • Mustang

W02 – Workshop: Integrated Project Delivery – An Action Guide for Leaders

[Leadership & Business Improvement]

[ BOMI 3.0 CPDs • 3.0 AAA Structured LH ]

Published in June of this year, Integrated Project Delivery: An Action Guide for Leaders provides owners and other project leaders with how-to knowledge—not advice or a sales tool—on how to do Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). This instruction guide helps leaders determine whether IPD is right for their project and the steps needed to make IPD a reality and a success.

Currently, there are several documents, such as the AIA IPD Guide of 2007, that describe IPD. But for an owner, or other stakeholder leader, there was until now no simple document that answered the question, "Ok, I know I want to try IPD. What do I do next?” The Action Guide answers that question and assists participants in getting over the inertia of the first step, filling a gap in available IPD knowledge and tools and complementing current IPD content.

The workshop will provide an overview of the Guide, address Validation, Culture, Financial issues, What Goes Wrong, and How to Get Started, in a combination of presentation, discussion, and interactive activities. The workshop will be facilitated by a multi-disciplinary team including owner, architect, and constructor.

Learning objectives:

After this workshop, attendees should be able to:

• Create a strategy for tangible next steps to implement Lean IPD in their projects
• Describe the goals and processes in a typical IPD validation process and tailor them for their projects
• Explain how financial tracking and projections work in Lean IPD projects
• Anticipate what might go wrong in a Lean IPD project and what to do about it
• Compare and contrast the cultural expectations of Lean IPD compared to traditional projects

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Wednesday, November 7 • 9:15am–10:15am • $50 • Quarter Horse A/B

W03 – In the Blind Spot of Sustainability – Interior Renovations

[Building Performance, Green, Health & Wellness]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1.0 AAA Structured LH • 1.0 HSW-Sustainability Hour IDCEC Approved ]

The world of sustainability has blind spots, and commercial interior renovations often find themselves in the middle of one. Whether it is due to the way codes are written, or the tight budgets and schedules that these projects often face, many organizations are missing a significant opportunity to create spaces that prioritize health, energy efficiency and environmental impact.

This presentation will discuss the related design conversations that can be overlooked on interior renovation projects, from waste management infrastructure to lighting controls to paint selection. The presenter will highlight how LEED ID+C and other rating systems can provide a framework for closing these gaps.

Participants will explore the unique value proposition of rating systems for interior projects, and how we can work towards greening commercial real estate from the inside out.

Wednesday, November 7 • 9:15am–10:15am • $50 • Palomino C

W04 – Gig Work – Micro-Businessing Your Career

[Culture & Community, Innovation & Technology, Leadership & Business Improvement]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1.0 AAA Structured LH • 1.0 General Hour IDCEC Approved ]

The world of work is transforming akin to the industrial revolution. Traditional jobs are fading against the rise of the gig economy, with independents working short term assignments, individual contracts or operating micro-businesses. Driven by technology and globalization, the gig economy is more than the latest trend but a structural change developing without regard to national borders. Gig work is not new to the building industry but has a long history in the construction trades and professions. What is new is the rate of growth in independent work, with 30% of the labour force working gigs.

The gig economy has already touched you or those around you. You work in gigs, you hire gig workers, and gig workers deliver products and services to your door. The gig economy provides building materials and supplies that you use daily, and even the installation labour. How will you prepare, engage, compete and thrive in the gig economy? Will the gig economy be all that your children ever know?

This presentation will both inform and provide specific strategies so that you can engage in a revolution in work-life described as akin to the Internet revolution in 1990. Join us to become empowered in this mega-trend in the world of work.

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Wednesday, November 7 • 9:15am-10:15am • $50 • Arabian A/B/C

W05 – Clearing the Smoke on Weed at Work: What Employers Need to Know About Cannabis in the Workplace 

[Culture & Community, Health & Wellness,Innovation & Technology, Leadership & Business Improvement]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1.0 AAA Structured LH • 1.0 Health, Safety, Welfare Hour IDCEC Approved ]

The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada is expected to occur sometime in 2018 and medicinal cannabis use is something employers are already dealing with. Now, employers are grappling with questions around if and how recreational cannabis can be dealt with in the workplace, including questions around employees with medical authorizations and concerns about safety.

In this session, we will explore the answers to employers' questions and assist them in understanding how to balance employee rights and safety. This session will include an update on the relevant legislation, review of the amendments employers should consider making to drug and alcohol policies, a discussion of when accommodation may be required and how to accommodate, and strategies for promoting a fit for work culture. Finally, the presentation will review what actions should be taken if an employer suspects their employee may be impaired at work, when an employer can discipline their employee for cannabis use and how to test for impairment at the job site.

If your organization isn't sure how to manage cannabis in the workplace and hasn't updated its drug and alcohol policy (and especially if your organization doesn't have a drug and alcohol policy), this session is for you!

Wednesday, November 7 • 9:45am–10:45am • $50 • PerformEX Stage on the Tradeshow
Floor

W06 – Big Data and the Built Environment

[Building Performance, Culture & Community, Innovation & Technology, Leadership & Business Improvement]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1.0 AAA Structured LH • 1.0 General Hour IDCEC Approved ]

Technology can be used to make more informed design decision when it comes to the built environment. Focusing on Big Data, this presentation will expand on the science of data collection and analytics, profiling the importance of interconnectivity in the evolution of both our buildings and the urban realm.

Honing in on the value of building better and deeper data models, the speaker will explore the real economics of creating a Big Data system to assess and predict the effect of human movement and outside influences on municipal and building infrastructure and systems.

Attendees will walk away with a perspective on the real world of Big Data and predictive analytics, the application of virtual tools to enhance data analytics, and the potential these areas holds for the betterment of the physical environment. The speaker will also provide an update on the different technological innovations available to support this science.

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Wednesday, November 7 • 10:00am-10:30am • Complimentary (Pre-Registration Required) • TECHCENTRIC on the Tradeshow Floor  SOLD OUT

TC01 – Making Virtual Reality a Success SOLD OUT

[Innovation & Technology, Leadership & Business Improvement]

[ BOMI 0.5 CPDs • 0.5 General Hour IDCEC Approved ]

There is no question that Virtual Reality is powerful. But does it offer value for building designers and owners? Absolutely! VR can improve building operation and design and help customers and shareholders to experience a design before it is built. In this presentation, the speaker will highlight best practices and overview the tools and skills required to make Virtual Reality a success.

Wednesday, November 7 • 10:00am–11:30am • $45 • New Central Library

W13 – A Design Tour of the New Central Library

[Culture & Community, Innovation & Technology]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1.0 AAA Structured LH ]

Iconic in the make-up of Calgary’s urban landscape, the new Central Library will act as a gathering spot for our cities many citizens. A collaboration between the City of Calgary, Calgary Public Library and Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), this award winning building designed by Snohetta (NYC) and Dialog (Calgary) has been recognized as Architectural Digest’s most anticipated buildings of 2018. The first of its kind, this tour will be led by CMLC Project Lead, Kate Thompson. Attendees will be led through the Library while being exposed to the buildings many monumental design features. Kate will provide information behind the unique design challenges that the Library presented, expanding on the narrative of the space and it’s many features.

Wednesday, November 7 • 10:45am–12:15pm • $60 • Quarter Horse A/B

W07 – Advanced Accessible Design in Alberta

[Building Performance, Culture & Community, Health & Wellness]

[ BOMI 1.5 CPDs • 1.5 AAA Structured LH • 2.0 HSW-Barrier Free Hours IDCEC Approved ]

This seminar will provide a foundation for learning and understanding the prescribed accessibility (barrier-free) design requirements as they relate to the 2014 Alberta Building Code (ABC), while at the same time bringing attention to more meaningful access design, the application of universal design principles, and more restrictive accessibility design requirements that may be governed by the City of Calgary.

This seminar will address the intent behind accessibility requirements and leave attendees with the knowledge to pursue design and construction that is barrier-free. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of when, and to what extent, barrier-free design will be applicable to their new or existing projects.

This session will be of value to architects, interior designers, space planners, engineers and select manufacturers. The content is designed for industry professionals with beginner to intermediate knowledge of the Alberta Building Code.

Wednesday, November 7 • 10:45am–12:15pm • $60 • Palomino C

W09 – The Future of High Performance: Energy & Objective Based Codes

[Building Performance, Green]

[ BOMI 1.5 CPD • 1.5 AAA Structured LHs • 1.5 HSW-Building Code Hours IDCEC Approved ]

Building standards and codes are rapidly moving toward performance based compliance models. This is challenging to both industry and government. Simplistic but easily applicable and transparent “do this, don't do that” prescriptive codes have the benefit of providing consistent and accessible information to communicate minimum standards. However, general acceptance of prescriptive minimums often prove problematic as the minimum becomes standard or possibly even considered best practice. This may lead to stagnation in expectation and prevent innovation in the design and construction industry. Performance based codes conversely evaluate non-standard solution sets against minimum design objectives to determine compliance. These models are certainly more flexible, but carry with them a higher standard of proof, and may strain consulting, contracting and owner decision making processes and coordination.

The rapid move toward performance based codes is nowhere more observable than the recently adopted energy codes. As whole-building energy efficiency standards with purposely designed performance path options of compliance, the energy codes provide insight into future code development and how performance evaluation may be used in both energy and life safety codes.

Together, ABC 9.36 and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) provide examples of the significant opportunity for consulting to be more flexible in project choices, and more responsive to owner budgets in the design process. Contractors likewise are affected by performance-based codes, as contract administration, tendering, and procurement are all impacted. Lastly, owners must become aware of the decisions making processes, specific expertise requirements, and scheduling practices and budget shifts necessary to economically benefit most from performance based codes.

In order to explore these impacts adequately, this presentation will review the impetus and philosophy of performance based codes, and explore the relationship to other design problems such as analogues. Primarily using the energy codes for illustrative purposes, the speaker will demonstrate how performance options can affect project schedules, delivery methodology, and budgets for construction projects. Finally, the presenter will explore where code documents are headed, and how industry may be impacted in the future with a focus on permitting and approvals.

Wednesday, November 7 • 10:45am–11:45am • $50 • Palomino A/B

W10 – WELL, Fitwel and More – Navigating the Health & Wellness Landscape for Existing Buildings

[Building Performance, Green, Health & Wellness. Leadership & Business Improvement]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1.0 AAA Structured LH • 1.0 Health, Safety, Welfare Hour IDCEC Approved ]

Health and wellbeing is a game changer, redefining what constitutes our age-old definition of sustainable buildings. Led by the pioneering Living Building Challenge, we also now have a proliferation of health & wellbeing-focused building standards with a new suite of performance-based metrics, such as those in the WELL Building Standard, the Fitwel Certification System. As projects move from registered to certified, case studies are becoming available showing the return on investment of investing in employee health, and the increased market value of healthy homes. Investing in health and wellbeing strategies and certification can bring an edge to your projects with regards to attracting tenants and retaining top talent.

In 2017, Calgary still had the highest downtown office vacancy rate of any major Canadian city. In a market driven by tenant fit-outs of vacant buildings, it is important to understand both the opportunities and limitations of meeting the criteria of WELL, and Fitwel in existing buildings.

Focusing on region specific contexts, the presenters will discuss the standards available, highlight the intent, strengths and weaknesses of each in the context of existing buildings, notably commercial office and multiunit residential buildings, and share lessons learned from current projects.

Finally, by taking a future forward look, the speakers will discuss advancements in this area highlighting the influence that health & wellbeing will have on the continued evolution of the built environment.

Wednesday, November 7 • 11:15am–12:15pm • $50 • PerformEX Stage on the Tradeshow Floor

W11 – Building Envelope Horror Stories and Smart Solutions

[Building Performance, Innovation & Technology]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1.0 AAA Structured LH • 1.0 HSW-Building Code Hour IDCEC Approved ]

This seminar will take in depth look at the problems faced by Calgary’s condominiums over the past few years. Problems that make Vancouver’s leaky condo crisis of the 90’s seem tame by comparison!

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the origins of the major issues affecting building envelopes and their ultimate impact on the structure of the buildings.

Attendees will learn about the process for investigation, evaluation of findings, recommendations and options for repairs as well as real case studies that look at the full gambit of the problem, including litigation, insurance, special assessments, and available financing options.

This presentation is well suited to professionals serving the condo industry, including lawyers, property managers, developers, contractors, building officials as well as condominium unit owners, as it’s the owner, ultimately, who must deal with the results of a system that has lead to these widespread problems.

Wednesday, November 7 • 1:30pm–2:30pm • $50 • Palomino A/B

W14 – Putting the “New” in the Renewal of Aging Infrastructure – U of C Schulich School of Engineering

[Culture & Community, Innovation & Technology, Leadership & Business Improvement]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1.0 AAA Structured LH • 1.0 General Hour IDCEC Approved ]

Campuses across North America are confronting aging infrastructure and new pedagogies. A recent study indicates $8.4 billion worth of deferred maintenance has accumulated on Canadian campuses alone as midcentury structures approach lifecycle thresholds. The CNRL Engineering Complex at University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering is a recently completed transformative renewal of an aging facility that breathes new life and opportunity for the next generation of learning.

This case study reveals the decisions and design thinking to renew rather than replace. From the utterly practical- moving labs to the upper floors to reduce ducted pathways to the penthouse, to the wildly inventive - programming a four-storey glass facade to display patterns when the glazing tints in response to light levels, this project emphasizes the 'new' in renewal at a fraction of the cost of starting over.

Speakers will expand on they harnessed the possibilities of a simple form while bringing new clarity and purpose to existing and enlarged space, positioning the school of engineering in the vanguard of 21st century architecture.

Wednesday, November 7 • 1:30pm-2:00pm • Complimentary (Pre-Registration Required) • TECHCENTRIC on the Tradeshow Floor  SOLD OUT

TC02 – 3D Printing SOLD OUT

[Innovation & Technology, Leadership & Business Improvement]

[ BOMI 0.5 CPDs • 0.5 General Hour IDCEC Approved ]

3D Printing is a rapidly growing industry, which is taking the world by storm. This new wave of technology has the potential to change the way we design and construct buildings, which is motivating the exploration of this application as a tool that can improve project timelines and enhance the built environment. In this presentation, the speaker will highlight the practical application of 3D Printing expanding on the platforms being used present day and the different considerations that need to be taken into account in the adoption of its use.

There will be a live 3D Printing Demonstration during this session!

Wednesday, November 7 • 1:45pm–2:45pm • $50 • Quarter Horse A/B

W15 – WELL and Wellspring Calgary – Cancer Support Through Healthy Buildings

[Culture & Community, Health & Wellness]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1.0 AAA Structured LH • 1.0 Health, Safety, Welfare Hour IDCEC Approved ]

WELL – the first standard of its kind to focus exclusively on the impact of the built environment on human health and wellness, has elevated human comfort to the forefront of building practices. With this ambition closely aligning with Wellspring Calgary’s mission of providing support, resources and programs to improve the lives of people living with cancer, Wellspring elected to pursue WELL certification for the new Randy O’Dell House.

A community resource centre for members diagnosed with cancer, their families and caregivers, the house is a unique makeup of space comprised of office and meeting rooms for Wellspring staff, a fitness facility, yoga room, art facility, treatment room, child minding area, a kitchen and several gathering spaces.

This session will discuss the process followed by the Randy O'Dell House team as they pursue WELL certification, from project inception, through design and into construction. Highlights of new building performance measures to consider, challenges faced and lessons learned will be discussed.

Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of the WELL standard and how it can be used to support the health and wellness of its users.

Wednesday, November 7 • 1:30pm–3:00pm • $60 • Palomino C

W16 – It’s High Time – Accounting for Cannabis in Design & Code – What You Need to Know

[Building Performance, Culture & Community, Health & Wellness]

[ BOMI 1.5 CPDs • 1.5 AAA Structured LHs • 1.5 HSW-Building Code Hour IDCEC Approved ]

Another year has passed with a flurry of activity in the Canadian cannabis construction market in preparation for legalization. This joint presentation is an update to the 2017 BUILDEX presentation, outlining the evolving state of design of production facilities, and discussing local regulatory considerations and perspectives. 

Justin Pockar with the City of Calgary brings a unique regulatory perspective in both retail and growing operations, highlighting processes and considerations for both development and building permit aspects with The City of Calgary.

James Furlong of MCW Group has been involved in the design of numerous cannabis production facilities across Canada, and has been consulted by various municipal and provincial governments, safety code officials, industry associations, and standard-development groups across Canada as it pertains to issues related to the construction of these facilities.

Wednesday, November 7 • 1:45pm–2:45pm • $50 • Arabian A/B/C

W17 – Greening the Supply Chain: Green Materials & Healthy, Sustainable Buildings

[Building Performance, Green, Health & Wellness, Innovation & Technology]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1.0 AAA Structured LH • 1.0 HSW-Sustainability Hour IDCEC Approved ]

The built environment and the materials that go into it have significant impact on the health & wellness of those inhabiting a building. Furthermore, they can contribute to an asset’s lifecycle and value. An important part of the sustainable building equation is the greening of materials, not only for the health of the occupant, but for the overall health of the building.

This panel presentation will discuss the greening of the supply chain and how to navigate the selection and adoption of green materials as a building professional. Panelists will also discuss regulatory advancements and the resources available to help you pilot green material selection.

Interested in green materials? Be sure to visit the Green Materials Feature Area on the tradeshow floor for more resources.

Wednesday, November 7 • 1:45pm–2:45pm • $50 • The PerformEX Stage on the Tradeshow Floor

W19 – Next Generation District Energy Systems

[Building Performance, Culture & Community, Green, Innovation & Technology]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1.0 AAA Structured LH • 1.0 HSW-Sustainability Hour IDCEC Approved ]

District energy systems are gaining momentum across North America. However, the traditional "heating Use of district energy systems is gaining momentum across North America. This trend, led by institutional campuses, such as universities or hospitals, and larger-scale commercial developments is being spurred by a wide variety of drivers ranging from performance improvements to existing steam or hot water networks, to more ambitious new systems targeting full transition to renewable and zero-carbon energy sources and technologies.

As the traditional approach to district energy “heating only” service no longer meets the current trends, needs and goals of our society, Integral Group has developed several innovative “next generation” district energy solutions. These systems not only provide both heating and cooling, but are flexible enough to accommodate to a multitude of “low-carbon” and “low-exergy” sources and energy conversion technologies. These “next generation” district energy systems are technically sound, have stellar environmental performance (some capable of achieving Net Zero Carbon), and are cost competitive.

This presentation outlines the approach and methodology Integral Group has developed and used successfully for next generation district energy systems. The speaker will illustrate these applications on several case studies of district energy projects currently in various stages of design and construction.

Wednesday, November 7 • 2:30pm–3:00pm • Complimentary (Pre-Registration Required)  • TECHCENTRIC on the Tradeshow Floor

TC03 – The Future of Mobility Technology: Electric Vehicles, The Sharing Economy, and Autonomous Cars

[Innovation & Technology, Leadership & Business Improvement]

[ BOMI 0.5 CPDs ]

Cars are set to change more in the next couple of decades than they have since their inception. New technologies in mobility will not only impact the automotive industry, but will alter the way we design and construct the urban and built environment. Attend this chat for an update on the mobile technologies that are available present day, in addition to the advancements coming down the pipe that will have transformative effects on the way we design the urban and built environment.