The TIAC Board and Conference Planning Committee have been hard at work pulling together a fantastic technical program for you, our members. Here is what is in store for you.
Saturday, September 8
Firestorm
On May 3, 2016, a rapidly spreading wildfire near Fort McMurray in northern Alberta sent 88,000 people fleeing their homes, offices, hospitals, schools, and seniors’ residences. Residents left so quickly, they were gone before the government declared a provincial state of emergency.
In light of all that has happened since, it’s not a stretch to imagine we will all soon live in a world in which fires like this are commonplace. There is still a lot we do not know about wildfire. Some wildfires have the potential to release toxic substances such as asbestos and arsenic that have been emitted by mines operating in times when environmental regulators were unaware of the risks. Others have the potential to knock out water treatment plants with soot and ash that choke rivers and lakes.
In this presentation, Edward Struzik, Fellow at Queen’s University’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy, will identify and describe the 12 wildfires he believes have had the biggest impact on how we perceive and deal with wildfires in a world where they are now burning bigger, hotter, faster, and more often. He will talk about what communities can do to make themselves more resilient to the devastating impacts of fire. He will end the presentation with predictions about where the next big fires are likely to burn.
Raising the Awareness of Mechanical Insulation
Steve Clayman, TIAC’s Director of Energy Initiatives, will provide an update on the activities of the Insulation Awareness Committee since the 2017 conference in Toronto.
Prompt Payment
Geza Banfai, McMillan LLP, has been invited to provide an update on the work done on the prompt payment legislation since his presentation at the 2017 conference in Toronto.
Sunday, September 9
The National Insulation Association Program Update
Michele M. Jones and NIA president Don Bofinger will provide an update on the current active programs impacting the NIA including, education and networking events, awareness and outreach activities, and legislative initiatives.
Managing the Contract
Mike Fursier of Revay and Associates Limited will be sharing insights so you know what you are agreeing to within your contracts so you can avoid costly disputes.
Monday, September 10
Reading the Tea Leaves – Adjust, Adapt, Act
Market trends tend to come as surprises but they do not have to be. In this session, Cynthia Cechini Paul, managing director, FMI Corporation, will give delegates a peak into the future to see what the next two to five years hold for the Canadian construction industry and its key organizations. She will look at the macro drivers impacting markets and what contractors can do to get ready for impending market changes. The big question: Why react when you can step back and find the right path forward to be profitable and grow regardless of market conditions?
2019 TIAC Conference Presentation
On vous invite! Get a sneak peak at the activities currently in the works for the 2019 conference in Montreal.
Registration is Open
Conference registration is now available. We encourage you to register early and let us know if you are planning to bring your family so we can plan activities for them. If you have any family activity ideas you would like to see included in the program, please email us at info@tiac.ca.
It’s back. Register by June 1, 2018 and be entered into the early bird draw for a free registration for the 2019 TIAC Conference in Montreal.
Accommodation and Travel Discounts
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel at a rate of $298/night. This compares to $699/night to book directly through the Fairmont website.
Reminder: It is always tourist season in Banff so the city will be busy. We highly recommend you book your hotel room early to ensure you get a room and receive the conference rate.
Flight discounts with WestJet are also available. Save 10% on Econo or 15% off Plus flights. Save 15% on shuttle service between Calgary and Banff with Brewster Express Airport Shuttle. Visit http://tiac.ca/en/annual-conference/2018-banff/ and select the Traveling to Banff link. Visit www.banfflakelouise.com to learn more about the 2018 TIAC Conference host city.
Insulation Energy Appraisal Program September 6 and 7
The Insulation Energy Appraisal Program (IEAP) is a two day course that teaches students how to determine the optimal insulation thickness and corresponding energy and dollar savings for a project. The program was designed to teach students the necessary information to give facility managers a better understanding of the true dollar and performance value of their insulated systems.
During the course you will learn how to conduct a facility walkthrough, use the 3E Plus® software, utilize infrared cameras during inspections, understand steam efficiencies, analyze and complete an appraisal spreadsheet, and present your customer with a final report that outlines the potential savings and emission reductions mechanical insulation can provide.
Your TIAC board is excited to welcome you to the 56th annual conference. See you in September!
