Building Smart with Fire Risk Mitigation in New Residential Construction
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
6 - 9 pm
$80
Hear about cutting-edge construction safety practices, industry research, and lessons learned from international exterior cladding fires as they relate to the design and construction of modern residential buildings. With a focus on managing and designing to address fire safety risk, this workshop will discuss best practices in exterior wall finishes while addressing new considerations and awareness around residential fires. Presentations by three long established industry experts will highlight building and fire code requirements during the course of construction for B.C.’s most common wood-frame buildings.
This workshop was prepared in collaboration with industry stakeholders and consultants.
Location Details
TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6A 3Z7
1455 Quebec Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6A 3Z7
Contact Information
Contact Name: Technical Education BC HousingEmail: Technicaleducation@bchousing.org
Phone: 778-452-6482
Speakers
Keith Calder
Vice-president of Technical Services, Canada
Jensen Hughes
Keith is a seasoned fire engineer actively involved in unique and frequently complex projects that relate to risk, fire spread, and building or fire code requirements that need advanced interpretation or scientific study. He is a member of the Standing Committee on Use and Egress with the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, and the BC Building Code Appeal Board. Keith is active on projects across Canada and internationally.
Peter Senez
Vice-President of Canadian
Operations and Global Forensics
Jensen Hughes