BSAO Fall Seminar & AGM
Empowering Tomorrow: Where Sustainability Meets Energy Efficiency
October 8, 2025
Venu Event Space - 2800 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON L4K 1W8
The focus on sustainable building practices will continue to grow, with an emphasis on energy-efficient designs, materials, and systems. Technologies like solar panels, green roofs, and energy-efficient HVAC systems will be more prevalent. Sustainability and energy efficiency are critical components of modern building science aimed at minimizing environmental impact and promoting long-term resource stewardship.
Focusing on sustainability and energy efficiency is essential for addressing climate change and promoting environmental stewardship in the built environment. By adopting these principles and practices, buildings can become more efficient, reduce their ecological footprint, and provide healthier living and working spaces for occupants.
Program Outline
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7:00 am |
Tabletop Setup |
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8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Registration/Breakfast with Exhibitors |
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9:00 am – 9:10 am |
Welcome/Opening Remarks Daniel Aleksov |
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9:10 am – 9:30 am |
BSAO AGM |
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9:30 am – 10:15 am |
Student Competition Presentation |
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10:15 am – 10:45 am |
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors |
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10:45 am – 11:45 am |
Session #1 Bomani Khemet, University of Toronto |
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11:45 am – 1:00 pm |
Lunch with Exhibitors |
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Session #2 Dr. Javeriya Hasan, PhD (Building Science), MBSc, MSc, BEng (Hons), 30 Forensic Engineering |
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Session #3 George Torok, C.E.T, BSS |
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3:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors |
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3:30 pm – 4:00 pm |
Session #4 Steve Murray, Stantec |
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Session #5 |
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5:00 pm – 5:10 pm |
Closing Remarks Negar Pakzadian |
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5:10 pm – 6:00 pm |
Networking/Cash Bar with Exhibitors/Draw Prizes |
