Join YCLM along with Owens Corning, Flynn, Henry and Northern Facades for an engaging and informative event focused on building envelopes on September 18.
The first part of the event will offer a comprehensive classroom seminar that delves into different sustainability perspectives of wall construction focusing on building envelope. Participants will gain valuable insights into thermal envelopes, environmental considerations, construction materials and installation methods. This seminar will provide a solid foundation of knowledge essential for mastering the complexities of modern building envelopes.
In the second part of the event, participants will apply their newfound knowledge in a hands-on workshop where they will work in small teams to construct wall envelopes under the guidance of industry experts. This interactive session will not only enhance their practical skills but also include a testing phase to evaluate the performance of their creations. This event promises to be a unique blend of theoretical learning and practical application, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of building envelopes.
Dinner is included with your ticket.
Date: Wednesday, September 18
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: WCA’s Office, 1447 Waverley Street
PPE: Safety glasses and gloves are required, masks are recommended but not required.
Cost: $25, includes dinner
Presenting Companies:
Owens Corning is an American company that develops and produces insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites and related materials and products. It is the world's largest manufacturer of fiberglass composites. It was formed in 1935 as a partnership between two major American glassworks, Corning Glass Works and Owens-Illinois. The company employs approximately 19,000 people around the world. Owens Corning has been a Fortune 500 company every year since the list was created in 1955.
With 35 locations across the United States and Canada, Flynn Group of Companies is the leading commercial contractor for the total building envelope in North America.
Flynn was founded in 1978 in Winnipeg, Canada. In our early years, Flynn’s focus was on commercial roofing contracting. We established a reputation across Canada as a top-notch commercial roofing contractor.
Henry, a Carlisle Company, is North America’s leader in Building Envelope Systems, managing the flow of water, vapor, air, and energy from foundation to roof to ensure consistent, cost-effective, and superior building performance.
A division of Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies, Henry is part of a family of leading-edge building products and solutions that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in both commercial and residential applications.
Northern Facades Ltd, a division of the Flynn Group of Companies, is a leading supply only fabricator of Axiom plate, Accumet MCM architectural metal panel and STX-Laminam ceramic panel, as well as unitized glazing systems.
Their expertise brings design assist, engineering, custom systems design, drafting, manufacturing, testing, value engineering, and project management.
Northern Facades operates a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that is equipped with top-of-the-line glazing and CNC machinery, experienced operators, and crafts people located near Toronto.
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