Eligible Credits

  • 1 CPD Point

    BC Housing

  • 1 CPD Point

    BOABC

  • 1 Core LU

    AIBC

Note: This course may be eligible for Engineering and Geoscientists BC CE credits, please self-report as appropriate.

Disclaimers:

  1. Please note that, for the concerned organizations you are responsible for sending your CPD credit request to the concerned organizations; The Township of Langley does not submit CPD credits on your behalf.  (Excluding AIBC LUs)
  2. If you attended this event live at the date above and reported for credits, you cannot claim any additional credits from this on-demand course.
  3. The content of this video is accurate to the date upon which it was presented. As codes, standards, bylaws, and requirements change, certain aspects of this course may no longer be accurate. Please, check with your consultants and municipality if you are unsure of requirements noted in the video.

Course Description

Jack Cui and his colleagues at JRS Engineering present on the changes in building envelope design and construction strategies introduced by the implementation of the Energy Step Code for Part 3 buildings. The presentation will emphasize the impact of airtightness on compliance with the Energy Step Code during the design and occupancy stages. The session will cover key considerations and strategies for managing air leakage at the design, mid-construction, and occupancy stages to ensure compliance with Step Code requirements. Additionally, it will include a review of tested airtightness results for various Part 3 buildings, mitigation measures to improve airtightness test results, common pitfalls, and examples of best practices.

Instructor(s)

Jack Cui

MSc., P.Eng., LEED AP | Principal, Energy & Sustainability Division Manager, JRS Engineering

Jack Cui is a Senior Building Science Specialist and Division Manager of Energy Services at JRS Engineering. This newly established division allows for a fully integrated approach to building envelope services, expanding on core technical capabilities and adding value for clients. Jack has nearly two-decades of experience in high performance green building design, building simulations, and energy assessment. He is one of only a few dozen Energy Modellers approved by the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC). Combined with a solid understanding in energy systems theory, Jack's experience provides mechanical designer and building simulation expertise for buildings of any size and complexity.

Zequn Wang

MSc., EIT, CEA | Engineer, Energy and Sustainability, JRS Engineering

Zequn Wang is an Energy Modeller at JRS Engineering. Zequn brings three years of experience in energy and sustainability consulting. His portfolio includes energy analysis, building envelope thermal services, energy modelling for code compliance (Part 3 and Part 9), existing building energy upgrades, and low carbon analysis consulting. Additionally, Zequn brings experience working on a broad spectrum of construction types and sizes, including residential, commercial, institutional, and facility buildings. Zequn is an NRCan Certified Energy Advisor and holds membership with City Green Solutions, and Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). With a focus on improving the built environment, Zequn is passionate about identifying innovative solutions tailored to each client’s unique project needs. He accomplishes this through open lines of communication and team collaboration.

Andrew Peacock

P.Eng | Project Engineer, Building Science, JRS Engineering

Andrew is a Project Engineer at JRS Engineering (JRS) and brings seven years of experience in structural engineering and building science. Focused on high-performance buildings, Andrew seeks to provide innovative and practical solutions for a variety of design projects, spanning new construction and existing buildings. With a certification in Energy Large Building Training from Retrotec, Andrew serves as the practice area lead in Airtightness Testing at JRS. Andrew applies his knowledge and experience to a range of project types, including building condition assessments, rehabilitation projects, new construction design and review, window and air leakage testing and warranty reviews. In addition, his robust portfolio includes extensive experience providing whole building air barrier testing and consulting services for new construction projects of various construction types and sizes. Andrew is passionate about finding effective ways to integrate sustainability and community engagement into his projects. For Andrew, developing strong client relationships and fostering a collaborative work environment determines the success of a project.