Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 8:00am–11:30am • $125 • Ballroom 104 

W01: PM 150: Alternative Project Delivery Methods

[Project Planning, Management & Best Practices]

[ AAA 3.5 SLH • BOMI 3.0 CPDs • 3 Hours General IDCEC Approved ]

This workshop will move outside standard project delivery, exploring alternative methods. Focusing on a selection of techniques that have been implemented, the speaker will provide information on Integrated Project Delivery, Design-Build, Construction Management-at-Risk and Public-Private Partnerships. This workshop will provide a high-level how to and resources for each method, highlighting advantages and disadvantages as well as impact on project outcomes.

Speaker:
Dr. Bud MacAuley Lush, Chairman & Chief Technical Officer, Atocrates Project Sciences

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 8:30am–9:30am • $45 • ROOM 108/108A 

W02: Solar Energy in Alberta

[Building Code & Envelope Solutions; Building Performance & Energy Efficiency; New Products, Technologies, Innovations & Trends]

[ AAA 1.0 SLH • BOMI 1.0 CPD ]

With 20% more sunshine than Ontario and 50% more than Germany, Alberta has an excellent solar resource. This presentation will provide context around the potential of solar energy in the Alberta market. The presenter will explain how solar thermal and solar photo-voltaic systems work, expanding on the amount of heat energy and electrical energy they can produce. Residential applications will be used as examples with the presenter providing insight on how to scale up solar energy applications to industrial and utility scale projects. This presentation will highlight the barriers to solar energy implementation, discussing and emphasizing the financial, social and environmental benefits of solar energy.

Speaker:
Tom Jackman, Researcher, SAIT Polytechnic

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 8:30am–9:30am • $45 • ROOM 109/109A 

W03: Developer’s Roundtable

[Project Planning, Management & Best Practices; Property Management]

[ AAA 1.0 SLH • BOMI 1.0 CPD ]

This presentation will provide an overview of proposed and existing development projects in the City and surrounding areas, touching on different property sectors such as industrial, office, multi-residential and retail. Esteemed panelists will discuss market trends, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that exist for the local marketplace. Panelists will provide a future forward look, sharing insights on changing market demands and what to expect over the coming year.

Moderator:
Patti Walsh, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP

Panelists:
Colin Clish, President, Clish Development Corp
Hilary Lumme, Vice-President, Property Management, Operations and Leasing, Katz Group Real Estate
Nolan Montgomery, President, Camgill Development Corporation
Curtis Way, ‎Principal, RMS Group

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Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 8:30am–10:30am • $85 • Ballroom 102 

W04: Tools for Turbulent Times: Developing A High Impact Board

[Legal, Regulatory & Risk Management; Professional & Personal Skills Development; Project Planning, Management & Best Practices; Property Management]

[ AAA 2.0 SLH • BOMI 2.0 CPDs • 1 Hour General IDCEC Approved ]

Attend this seminar to learn about Key Principles in Building and Leading a Peak Performing Board. A Peak Performing Board is a competitive advantage – especially when market conditions are difficult and all businesses are looking to leverage every bit of competitive advantage possible. Corporate boards – whether advisory or legal / statutory / fiduciary – can help set a business apart from its competitors.

Beyond mere governance, truly Peak Performing Boards help craft a strategic future for the organization that pushes toward vision fulfillment while adapting to changes in the operating environment. FMI will lead participants through a discussion of the key steps in creating and leading a Peak Performing Board, as well as an overview of the process and critical roles involved.

Speaker:
Michael Mangum, Principal, FMI Corporation

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 8:30am–10:30am • $65 • Ballroom 103 

W05: Increase the Power of Your Personal Brand

[Professional & Personal Skills Development]

[ AAA 2.0 SLH • BOMI 2.0 CPDs • 2 Hours General IDCEC Approved ]

A strong personal brand is the foundation of a strong career. The people who matter to your career and business growth have an opinion about you. Whether you are the CEO of a large corporation, a student, warehouse worker, teacher, online marketer, pest control technician, truck driver, welder, farmer, salesperson or Bootstrapper, what others think will impact your success or failure.

Defining your personal brand requires authenticity and transparency. Begin the process by asking pointed questions that require thoughtful and honest answers.

As a review, my definition of a brand is simply this; A brand is what others think it is. Full stop! The definition is never more relevant than when it is applied to your personal brand. You will leave this seminar with a complete definition of what your personal brand is. You will also receive tips and practical ideas for growing your personal brand.

The speaker will review the following important elements of branding:

Personal Brand Analysis

• What is the difference between career and personal brand?
• What do others think of you; strengths, weaknesses?
• What does being the real you mean? – transparency, authenticity, trust?
• What is your real and perceived value?
• How do I build career equity – What does that mean?
• Career goal setting – plan the work and work the plan?

Practical Brand Building Tools

• Systems and approaches
• Networking
• Life long learning
• Bootstrapper (Guerilla) strategies
• Body language, speech
• Social media
• Professional and Community Awards
• Volunteering – professional and community
  

Speaker:
Robyn T. Braley, President, UniMark Creative

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 9:30am–10:30am • $45 • ROOM 107A 

W06: Project Communication – So Easy, Yet So Difficult

[Project Planning, Management & Best Practices]

[ AAA 1.0 SLH • BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1 Hour General IDCEC Approved ]

The root cause of most, if not all, project issues is the same: a communication breakdown somewhere along the line. While this is a seemingly simple concept, it is amazing how many times one small breakdown results in a domino effect of issues that can cripple a project.

This presentation will expand upon the intricacies of project management, narrowing in on people practices and expanding upon communication best practices, the value of actually talking to people and the importance of humility.

Speaker:
Patrick Crevolin, Operations Manager, Scott Builders Inc.

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 10:00am–11:00am • $45 • ROOM 108/108A 

W07: Solar Heat Pump Technology

[Building Code & Envelope Solutions; Building Performance & Energy Efficiency; New Products, Technologies, Innovations & Materials; Project Planning; Management & Best Practices; Facility Management & Building Maintenance]

[ AAA 1.0 SLH • BOMI 1.0 CPD ]

Solar Heat Pump technology is a highly efficient and cost effective renewable energy heating system that combines the benefits of solar thermal with the efficiency of heat pumps. This technology isn’t new – it’s just being used differently!

We’ve always had geothermal heat pumps. We’ve always had solar thermal panels. We’ve always had air source technology. This is all three in one. It uses a heat pump just like geothermal to absorb heat and redistribute it. The solar panel is a revolutionary technology that combines air source and solar thermal technologies for increased renewable energy performance.

This presentation will take you through the solar heat pump technology including history, components, applications, benefits and return on investment.

Speaker:
Ken McCullough, Chief Executive Officer, Think Mechanical Inc.

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 10:00am–11:00am • $45 • ROOM 109/109A 

W08: The Future of Fort Mac — Resilient or Not?

[Building Code & Envelope Solutions, Building Performance & Energy Efficiency, Legal, Regulatory & Risk Management, Project Planning, Management & Best Practices, Property Management]

[ AAA 1.0 SLH • BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1 Hour General IDCEC Approved ]

A group of ardent green building advocates who were concerned about the wildfires in Fort McMurray collaborated with the Government of Alberta, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the Insurance Bureau of Canada to support a Build Back Better campaign for the municipality. The first phase of the campaign launched successfully in Nov. 2016 with a resilient design outreach program for local homebuilders and home owners. A second phase planned for 2017 will educate tradespeople on what it means to build better.

Build Back Better was inspired by the work of two other organizations that have been instrumental in demonstrating how to build for resiliency: FireSmart Canada and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction or ICLR. This is a great story of building, environmental and insurance professionals acting on behalf of the public good to improve construction in a region more noted for the oil sands than sustainability.

Moderator:
Andrée Iffrig, Sustainability Team Lead, DIRTT Environmental Solutions

Speakers:
Rebecca Davidson, Principle Investigator of Net Zero Home Design, SAIT Polytechnic
Glenn McGillivray, Managing Director, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction
Rob de Pruis, Director, Consumer & Industry Relations, Western & Pacific, Insurance Bureau of Canada
Laura Stewart, FireSmart Engagement Specialist, Alberta Agriculture & Forestry; President, FireSmart Canada

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 11:00am–12:30pm • $75 • Ballroom 102 

W09: Unleashing New Sources of Growth

[Professional & Personal Skills Development; Project Planning, Management & Best Practices; Property Management]

[ AAA 1.5 SLH • BOMI 1.5 CPD • 1 Hour General IDCEC Approved ]

We all know that Alberta markets are cyclical. Business opportunities can rain in one year, and evaporate the next. That is the nature of the resource based economy we exist in.

At both ends of the scale this is challenging: rapid growth is difficult to resource for, challenging for cash management, and often leaves customer service less that desirable. Scarce economies cause us to scramble to put a business development process in place when we may not ever have had to think about sales or marketing.

What can organizations do to manage this cycle? How can companies be strategic, smart, forward thinking and controlling about growth? How can they generate new sources of growth and revenue to protect themselves against future downturns? How can businesses turn market disruptions into opportunities for growth?

This presentation will be an interactive look at:

• Generating ideas for new revenue sources
• The importance of diversification as a strategic initiative
• The difference between market cycles and major disruptions
• The connection between deliberate strategic planning, execution of initiatives, and a robust sales engine
  

Speaker:
Tim O’Connor, CEO, Results Canada Incorporated

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 11:00am–12:00pm • $45 • ROOM 107 

W10: GeoSteel — A Case Study on Structural Geo Exchange Systems in Alberta

[Building Performance & Energy Efficiency; Project Planning, Management & Best Practices; New Products, Technologies, Innovations & Materials]

[ AAA 1.0 SLH • BOMI 1.0 CPD ]

With the ever increasing operating costs in Canada of heating homes and buildings many have included solar panels, thicker insulation, better air barriers and higher quality windows in an attempt to lower costs. The thought that a geo exchange system could offer structural support never had much thought in Alberta or even in Canada until Caleb West sat down with Colin Grindle after a linkedin post. A quick thought process between the pair about bungalow homes and commercial structures and how it could work despite our cold climates deepened the concept. These things paired with the benefit of lower operating costs and even decreased costs of construction were went over in detail and investors were quickly found to proceed. This brought about the installation of the first Structural Geo Exchange Helical Pile into play in central Alberta in just 3 short months in Westlock.

Comparing the costs between traditional structures foundations and required heating systems as well as the cost savings of remote work sites and camps through this technology will be the focus of this one hour speaking engagement. Caleb will go through their approach from supply chain management, engineering, environmental concerns, cost savings as well as technical data on the pile system. Caleb will also present on their commercial application concept where everything from the parking lot to the sidewalks, grade beam, floor and interior columns are structural geo exchange heated components on a 6000 sq foot building. If you are looking to learn and add value to others, your own projects or even add insights into the innovation and development of this technology, this is one you session you don’t want to miss.

Speaker:
Caleb West, Seed Builders -Structual Geo Exchange Helical Pile

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 11:00am–12:00pm • $45 • Ballroom 103

W11: NECB 2011 and Building Envelope Systems

[Building Code & Envelope Solutions; Building Performance & Energy Efficiency]

[ BOMI 1.0 CPD ]

The NECB 2011 Energy Code is now a requirement in Alberta, with all projects required to comply since November 2016. This sessions will help you understand the new code by addressing which compliances path is appropriate, what the prescriptive or performance requirements are, and how they may impact your projects.

The presentation will discuss Alberta case studies that have navigated the NECB code requirements and lessons learnt from the experience, ranging from prescriptive compliance to energy modeling. Examples of how the trade-off path can be applied will also be presented. When a project pursues the performance path (energy modelling), there is synergy with other sustainability certifications such as LEED or BuiltGreen.

Early design decisions informed through energy modelling and parametric analysis may help design teams achieve NECB compliance or other sustainability targets in a cost effective manner, and allow more freedom in meeting other project requirements aside from energy. We will also review the challenges of new stringent energy standards on building envelope systems and consequential effects such as energy efficiency, air quality and condensation.

Speakers:
Christian Cianfrone, Building Energy Practice Lead, Morrison Hershfield
Amir Hassan, Facade Engineering Specialist, Morrison Hershfield

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 11:30am–1:30pm • $65 • ROOM 108/108A 

W12: New Lighting Metrics, Technologies and Trends

[Building Performance & Energy Efficiency; New Products, Technologies, Innovations & Materials]

[ AAA 20 SLH • BOMI 2.0 CPD • 2 Hours General IDCEC Approved ]

Stay ahead of the curve! The lighting industry has experienced rapid and significant change in recent years, impacting how light is delivered, measured and applied. Integrating with the built-environment, today’s luminaires not only generate light, but can also operate as beacons for autonomous spaces. How does one keep up with the constant change in Lighting? Attend this webinar to learn how global trends translate into new methods for designing and specifying luminaires and layouts. Four major trends will be discussed, including (1) new lighting metrics, (2) smart technology, (3) energy efficiency standards, and (4) green rating systems.

Learning Objectives:

1. New Lighting Metrics. Identify the new metric (TM-30) for evaluating source color rendition consisting of Fidelity, Gamut and Color Vector Graphic. Understand why traditional lighting metrics such as cutoff classification and color rendering (CRI) are becoming less relevant due to technological advances in lamps.
2. Technology Trends. Recognize that luminaires have evolved to become technology products capable of an array of functions, including dynamically changing light color temperatures and lighting controls, and how this can benefit occupants. Identify new applications, industries and opportunities resulting from advancements in LED technology.
3. Energy Standards. Recognize that governments are implementing greater regulations towards energy efficiency, and enforcing standards on both commercial renovations and new construction. Understand that lighting for projects regulated in accordance with building codes must be designed in compliance with ASHRAE or NECB, and how this affects the project schedule.
4. Rating Systems. Recognize that climate change concerns have spurred the growth of green building rating programs. Understand that projects targeting LEED, WELL, Green Globes, Living Building Challenge, and BOMA Best each have their own lighting design requirements for certification.
   

Speaker:
Sunny Ghataurah, President & CEO, AES Engineering

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 12:30pm–1:30pm • $45 • Ballroom 103 

W13: Utility Supply Options and Case Studies

[Building Code & Envelope Solutions; Building Performance & Energy Efficiency; Project Planning, Management & Best Practices; Facility Management & Best Practices; Property Management]

[ AAA 1.0 SLH • BOMI 1.0 CPD ]

As a building designer/developer, you have options for how a utility brings their supply lines into your location – including how many lines are brought in, their sizing, your contractual requirements, and whether individual suites/CRUs receive their own utility feed or you install a sub-metering system. In this practical session you will hear what some of the options may be, how they can affect the capital cost and the ongoing operating costs for your tenants, and what the risks are for certain supply options. Case studies will be presented covering various utility types, suppliers, and options.

Attendees will learn about:

• options for utility supply
• How these options will impact your initial capital and ongoing operating costs
• How these options may impact the ongoing management and operation of the site
  

Speaker:
Chris Vilcsak, President & CEO, Solution 105 Consulting

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 12:30pm–4:00pm • $125 • Ballroom 104 

W14: PM 250: Quality Procurement: Strategy, Best Practices and Alternatives

[Project Planning, Management & Best Practices; Legal, Regulatory & Risk Management; Facility Management & Building Maintenance; Property Management]

[ AAA 3.5 SLH • BOMI 3.0 CPDs • 3 Hours General IDCEC Approved ]

With a direct correlation to timeline, financial performance, quality assurance, risk aversion, and the end value of an asset, an effective procurement process is critical to the success of a project.

This workshop will explain how to develop (or revisit) a procurement strategy that aligns with owner expectations and overall project objectives. Taking a solution based approach, the speaker will identify the challenges commonly met throughout the procurement cycle while highlighting industry best practices and alternative methods in preventing or mitigating these obstacles.

Speaker:
Dr. Bud MacAuley Lush, Chairman & Chief Technical Officer, Atocrates Project Sciences

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 1:00pm–2:00pm • $45 • ROOM 107 

W15: Change or Die: Building a Lasting Practice

[Professional & Personal Skills Development]

[ AAA 1.0 SLH • BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1 Hour General IDCEC Approved ]

Being innovative and agile are a requirement in today’s business world and few companies and managers know how to do this well. Most leaders believe they can drive change through analysis or sheer will, when the reality is that change done in this manner does not stick and will result in a divided team. This dynamic has led to the development of the Change Management Profession as businesses have learned there is a science and an art to implementing positive change in small and large companies. The AEC (Architects, Engineers and Contractors) is poised for significant change as new technologies come to market and a millennial workforce becomes the productive engine of our industry. The bottom line is companies need to learn to not only embrace change, but to be effective at it. This session will teach you the fundamental principles of what is required to build a change ready organization and give you practical tools and tips to get this process started in your business.

1. Upon completion, participants will be able to identify what business systems are lacking in the company that will make change challenging.
2. Upon completion, participants will be able to define a plan that will position their company to embrace change with a higher likelihood of success.
3. Upon completion, participants will be able to structure their respective businesses or departments to embrace change and innovation, thereby ensuring their practice is built for long term sustainability.
   

Speaker:
Tony Cancellier, Managing Director, Syntropy Group

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 1:00pm–3:00pm • $65 • Ballroom 102 

W16: Leadership Competencies for Green Building Professionals

[Professional & Personal Skills Development]

[ AAA 2.0 SLH • BOMI 2.0 CPD • 2 Hours General IDCEC Approved ]

Most green building professionals―engineers, architects, designers, technicians, consultants―receive technical training but few have been exposed to techniques for persuading clients and management to adopt more sustainable options. What competencies do you need to talk a laggard into net zero energy or a more resilient solution? This seminar is an interactive learning event designed to identify and develop the skillsets required for success as a change agent.

During the seminar you will be introduced to practices from systems thinking, an approach to cultivating change used internationally in support of sustainable development. There will be time to test out various methods and you can expect to leave with a toolkit for use on the job.

Originally designed for the CaGBC, Alberta Chapter, this seminar was warmly received. Past participants felt it filled a hole in their professional development and enjoyed the camaraderie they experienced during the session.

Speaker:
Andrée Iffrig, Sustainability Team Lead, DIRTT Environmental Solutions

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 2:00pm–3:00pm • $45 • ROOM 108/108A 

W17: The Why and How of Environmental Health and Wellbeing

[Project Planning, Management & Best Practices; Health & Wellness; Facility Management & Building Maintenance; Property Management]

[ AAA 1.0 SLH • BOMI 1.0 CPD • 1 Hour HSW IDCEC Approved ]

Health and wellbeing is a hot topic right now in the building industry. Intuitively we know that our environments can positively or negatively affect our health, and we’ve see an increased awareness on this topic thanks in large part to work done by the World Green Building Council and the International WELL Building Institute.

But what does it mean to really create a healthy environment? What does wellbeing even mean? How can we actually incorporate design strategies to achieve spaces that are better for people? Taking a holistic approach to the field of environmental health and wellbeing, Kaitlyn Gillis and Chris Taylor will give you look into the why and how of designing healthy spaces. Focusing on air quality, acoustic comfort, and lighting, Kaitlyn will first dive into the evidence that supports designing for people, drawing upon current and past research from the fields of environmental psychology and public health. Chris will then provide a practical solutions based perspective on achieving health and wellbeing goals for projects, while keeping in mind contextual constraints. Interactive in nature, this session will provide an opportunity to hear from two perspectives on healthy design and is sure to be of interest to anyone fascinated by designing for people.

Speakers:
Kaitlyn Gillis, Director, Wellbeing + Sustainability, Light House Sustainable Building Centre
Chris Taylor, Practice Leader – OHS, Western Canada and NW Ontario, Pinchin West

Wednesday, Mar. 22 • 2:00pm–3:00pm • $45 • Ballroom 103 

W18: Infrastructure and Major Projects Update

[Project Planning, Management & Best Practices; Property Management]

[ AAA 1.0 SLH • BOMI 1.0 CPD ]

With investment in various sectors, the City of Edmonton is undergoing a rejuvenation it hasn’t seen in years. As more Cities build up, Edmonton is adopting a build IN, UP and Out approach.

The City is exploring expanding its boundaries to accommodate new residential developments designed to meet the demands of a growing population. In 2020, residents will be able to hop on the Valley Line – an Intensive 27 km LRT systems with a $1.8 billion price tag. Local neighbourhoods will also get a boost with the City’s new Major Neighbourhood Renewal Program, a $615 million project that will improve the Infrastructure of 43 neighbourhoods, plus seven more in the next three years.

This seminar will provide an update on current infrastructure and major projects occurring within the greater Edmonton area. Provide status updates on projects currently underway, the presenter will also provide an overview of projects coming down the pipe within the next 5 years.

Speaker:
Jorge Castellanos, Branch Manager, Infrastructure Delivery, City of Edmonton