Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 1:30– 6:30 pm
Courtyard Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
7095 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON L3R 1A3
From Intimidating to Intuitive
Better Building Envelope Design Using Practical Tools to Tackle Thermal Bridging
*Continuing Education Credits: 3 hours of CEU credits
An interactive workshop with refreshments & networking
Thermal bridging can feel complex but with the right tools, it becomes far more manageable. This engaging workshop brings together architects, engineers, and specifiers for a practical session focused on building envelope performance, code alignment, and smarter design decision-making.
Through guided examples and code-aligned resources, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to assess thermal bridging, use digital tools more effectively, and approach envelope detailing with greater confidence and clarity.
You’ll leave ready to meet NECB 2025, support net‑zero‑ready design, and make smarter envelope decisions faster.
What You'll Learn
- How to apply the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging (BETB) Guide to real projects
- How to use ThermalEnvelope.ca to assess assemblies and demonstrate code compliance
- How insulation strategies and cladding attachment options affect thermal performance, embodied carbon, and long‑term durability
Why Attend
Built for busy design professionals, this session offers practical insight without unnecessary complexity. You’ll leave with a stronger understanding of the tools, terminology, and considerations that support better envelope decisions, along with ideas you can carry into future projects right away.
What's Included
- Learn from leading industry professionals
- Hands-on exercises
- Handouts
- Earn 3 hours of CEU credits
- Network with industry experts
Agenda
1:30 – 2:00pm Registration Open
2:00 – 6:00pm Workshop Course
6:00 – 6:30pm Networking Reception
This is an interactive workshop, a workbook will be provided and please bring a laptop or tablet.
A Certificate of Completion can be provided to include toward required CE hours.
Fees
Member Fee: $85.00
Non-Member Fee: $100.00
Students: $60.00
Presenter
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David Kayll, FMA, P.Eng.
President | Frontenac Building Science Inc.
A senior building science specialist with over 35 years consulting engineering experience in building science, building envelopes, energy efficiency, and facilities management on multi-disciplined architectural/engineering teams in new and renovation construction on heritage, institutional, industrial, commercial, and residential facilities.
Notable Contributions:
- Chair, National Model Codes Committee on Climate Change Adaptation for the 2030 Codes cycle.
- Member, standards committee ISO 15686 Buildings and Constructed Assets – Service Life Planning
- Past-Chair of the Canadian National Codes Commission Standing Committee on Environmental Separation for the 2025 code cycle (also served on the 2015 and 2020 code cycles as a member).
- Past-President of the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC)
- Past Board member of the Building Envelope Council Ottawa Region (BECOR).
