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Why testing Part 3 buildings pays off beyond Code compliance, with a case study of Winnipeg's Gordon Bell High SchoolAirtightness Testing: Why Bother If It’s Not Required?Whole building air leakage testing often gets treated as a box to check, or a hurdle to avoid when Code doesn’t call for it. But teams that test anyway are finding real payoffs: more accurate energy models, fewer surprises at handover, and fewer warranty calls down the road.This session makes the case for testing beyond compliance. You’ll learn:
How measured airtightness results sharpen performance modeling and help projects hit their energy targetsWhere air leakage shows up later as comfort complaints, moisture problems and warranty claims, and how testing catches it earlyHow to plan for testing so it supports the schedule instead of disrupting itCASE STUDY: Gordon Bell High SchoolWhat happens to a school’s airtightness after a massive envelope retrofit? This case study looks at measured before-and-after results from a Manitoba school, showing the real impact envelope upgrades can have on air leakage, and what that means for performance, comfort and long-term operation.
Who should attend: Design teams, site and construction teams, and building owners who want better-performing buildings with fewer headaches after occupancy
.Leave seeing whole building air leakage testing as an opportunity, not a problem.
Q&A to follow.
SPEAKERS
Karen Goddard HermansonKaren is a Certified Air Barrier Specialist and Whole Building Airtightness Technician who has been testing large buildings since 2019, and still learns something new every time. She’s passionate about raising awareness of airtightness from design through construction, especially by making building science knowledge accessible to the site teams and trades delivering challenging projects. Off the clock, she’s always up for a conversation about building science, cats, or the sometimes-dubious joys of raising teenagers.
Gary ProskiwGary Proskiw of Proskiw Engineering Ltd. is a mechanical engineer with decades of experience in building science, research and education across the residential and commercial sectors. He has served on the Part 9 committees of the National Building Code of Canada and the Manitoba Building Code, and helped shape the standards for airtightness testing, including ASTM E3158 and CGSB 149.10. He holds degrees from the University of Manitoba and Concordia University, and has authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers and delivered hundreds of seminars and courses.Event is Online – link provided after registrationBecome an SBM member now (if you are not already) to get 50% off OR free entranceAll SBM Student Members can attend for FREE.Special pricing for Offices - a great chance to set up in your board room to participate in learning and to build collaboration within your team. SBM members qualify for $10 off this option.👉Use your email address in the promo code field to get your member discount
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