Here is the summary of the stats from March 5, 2010

Just Don't Call it LEEDS
An introduction to LEED for Glazing Contractors
(May 4, 2010 GCABC Breakfast Session)
At the recent Building Envelope Science & Technology (BEST2) Conference in Portland there was no denying that Architecture 2030, Net Zero, Sustainable Design, and LEED are all alive and kicking. As well as constantly evolving. This was further reinforced during a recent Glazing Contractors Association of BC presentation entitled An Introduction to LEED for Glazing Contractors provided by LEED Expert Michael Driedger BA Dip T Arch, LEED AP of Vancouver's renowned green architectural firm, Busby Perkins+Will.
 
Driedger, who has been involved in construction throughout his whole life, was turned off the industry sometime ago because he felt it was wasteful and that there was no way we could survive as a species building the way we have been for the next 10,000 years;  unless we start to do things a different way.
 
"Although the topic of climate change and greenhouse gases is still out for debate by some, LEED continues to evolve as the climate causes economic turmoil. As man-made activity increases so does the frequency, severity and cost of natural disasters," says Driedger.
 
Driedger continues, "In Canada, our greenhouse gas profile has been building up with our economy over the years however other countries' economies have been growing and their greenhouse gases have been going down. There is no real argument that we can't grow the economy and lower our GHG footprint at the same time like they have in Sweden. Cities are where most of this carbon increase is taking place. They are the impetus for change. Most people think that cars are the leading cause of GHG, however 50-70% of GHG are from residential, commercial and industrial buildings. The idea of LEED is to use resources more efficiently."

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19th Annual GCABC WDMA Golf Tournament

We just missed the monsoon, it was cold but it was worth it.  The joint GCABC WDMA 19th Annual Golf Tournament was an amazing success.  184 golfers took a chance that they would not be rained out, and they were right.  The golf  committee consisting of Harold Louwerse (Morrison Hershfield), Seth Maretz (National Glass), Devin Pickles (Starline Windows) and Ivo Tanner (QAI) was rounded out with Megan Delaney and Edwyn Cayetano (RBC Royal Bank) and Debra Dotschkat (GC Glass Canada)  in providing a stellar program.

144 golfers faced the Ridge course at Northview and 10 teams tee off on the Cana in a shotgun Texas Scramble.  The winning foursome Rob Steeves, Pierre Archambault, Doug Paterson, and Rick Dell from Gienow Windows and Doors with an astonishing low score of 59. 

2 flat screen LCD TV's and 9 BBQ's were won and the grand mystery prize of a set of PING G15 golf clubs sponsored by Cardinal IG was won by Chris Mobius of Garibaldi Glass.  This tournament was by far the most successful event yet. 

Thank you to all the sponsors - listed to the side here and all the golfers who come out every year to support this growing event.

Technical Sessions - Networking - Trade Show

Glazing products, doors and skylights fall under the Energy Efficiency Act.  The Act includes the Energy Efficiency Standards Regulation (EESR).  An information bulletin describing the regulations can be found at the following link.

 

The following questions are answered to assist glazing contractors in understanding the EESR determination of U-Value and certification.