Public art by Canadian artist Elizabeth McIntosh featured on one of our recently completed New Construction projects, The Charleson.
Definitely adding a splash of color to Vancouver skyline!
Congratulations
After 12.5 years, our longest co-worker, Jordana Collison, is taking some time off to build a family with Chad Cranswick. We congratulate them both, and wish them the best with training our new youngest employee.
Maplewood Place Throwback
Here's a look at one of BCBS's past building envelope renovation projects from 2012. 6 years after completion, Maplewood Place continues to look fantastic! This comprehensive renovation included new rainscreen fibre-cement and thin-brick cladding systems, double-glazed vinyl framed windows and doors, urethane balcony membranes, aluminum guardrails and canopies with glass infill, new roof overhangs, and much more. Oh, and not to mention, a full replacement of the parking garage waterproofing membrane and landscaping components in 2010!
Employee Spotlight: Sade Akinbami
Sade Akinbami, EIT, has been a part of the BC Building Science team for nearly a year working as a project engineer, specializing in our renovation projects. She has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a career background in Building Science.
During her time at BCBS, Sade has worked on many renovation projects. Her favorite was working on the re-cladding of a heritage building, while also taking into consideration heritage conservation parameters at every stage of the project (i.e. from assessment to preliminary design and into / during construction).
ICCE 2018 Paper
BCBS has taken part in the 7th International Conference and Exhibition on Clean Energy (ICCE 2018) at Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
Our research paper was presented by Dr. Farshid Bagheri in the conference, and published by the International Academy of Energy, Minerals & Materials in the proceeding of ICCE 2018. Access to our paper at: Bagheri - ICCE 2018 Proceedings
Our research paper studied energy use indicators of Canada’s First Non-Residential Passive House with Daycare Usage.
Centra Golf Tournament
BC Building Science was a sponsor of the Centra Cares 21st annual Golf Tournament. After nearly a decade of participation in the tournament, it is safe to say that BCBS Cares too.
BC Building Science T-Shirts
We have T-Shirts now! Check out the new BC Building Science merchandise. Look out for the moisture patrol, and don’t hesitate to ask us about your vapour diffusion problems, we are professional moisture managers!
BC Building Envelope Council Education Foundation Award 2018
Our recent hire, Abbas Rangwala, was awarded the BC Building Envelope Council Education Foundation Award for excelling in the Masters in Building Science Program at BCIT, by BCBEC Treasurer Nichole Brackett
Employee Spotlight: Farshid Bagheri
Farshid Bagheri, Ph.D., P.Eng., one of the newer additions to the BC Building Science team, has been working at BCBS for one year as a Mechanical and Energy Efficiency Engineer.
He’s involved in energy modelling and sustainability consultation for new construction projects, commissioning of building energy systems, energy audit and assessment of depreciation for existing mechanical systems, condition review of building mechanical systems and consultation on cost-effective upgrades to energy efficient types.
BC BUILDING SCIENCE IS HIRING!
We're currently looking for enthusiastic and qualified individuals for the following roles:
- Maintenance + Planning Technologist
If you're interested in joining our tight-knit team, check out our careers page for more information on the positions and how to apply.
IBPSA-BC Presentation Award
Congratulations to Farshid of BC Building Science! Farshid won a Pecha-Kucha Presentation Award at International Building Performance Simulation Association-BC for his presentation on "The Wonderful World of Energy Modelling".
Employee Spotlight: Jessica Moloney
Jessica Moloney, BA, has been BC Building Science’s Office Manager for the past year. Since starting with BCBS in 2015, Jessica has enjoyed supporting the BCBS team by facilitating project management, managing the office, planning company events, and providing marketing, promotion and human resources assistance.
When she’s not working, Jessica enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, and singing in a choir. Next month, she’ll be leaving BCBS to start a new adventure by traveling around Australia and New Zealand for a year.