HVAC Designers of Canada – Heat Pumps

Dara Bowser, Matthew Pedersen, Jeanine Jollineau

Explore how heat pumps are reshaping building design in both new construction and retrofits. This session offers practical guidance on system selection, performance data, and key considerations for using heat pumps as a full space-heating solution.

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Orr Brown Consulting Engineers Ltd. – Risk Management Tips for Municipal Building Departments

Alison Orr, Marianne Brown

Alison and Marianne will bring you up to date on the latest claims against Municipalities, highlight red flags, and provide risk management tips for Building Departments.

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Aird Berlis – Legal Corner

Leo Longo, John Mascarin

Join Leo and John for their annual review of significant court decisions, recent legislation and other matters of interest to building officials.

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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – Ministry Updates

James Ross, Chetan Mistry

Learn from the Ministry experts about current priorities of the Ministry and get updates on recent legislation changes to the Ontario Building Code.

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CMHC – Housing Design Catalogue

Daniel Rubinstein

Discover how municipalities are using the CMHC Housing Design Catalogue to accelerate approvals and improve consistency. Real-world case studies will show how the OBC pre-review process can help streamline housing delivery.

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Gingko Sustainability Inc. – Green Roofs

Karen Liu, Sasha Liston-Milnes

Learn how green roofs have become a mainstream building-envelope solution. This session breaks down system types, performance standards, and the design and maintenance practices needed to ensure long-term performance and public safety.

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Jensen Hughes – CAN/ULC-S1001

Paul Latreille

Gain clarity on CAN/ULC-S1001 integrated testing requirements and the AHJ’s role in the process. This session highlights required documentation, common pitfalls, and real-world issues observed during integrated testing.

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CASA – Standpipe Requirements and Considerations

James Hook

Understand how recent OBC–NBC harmonization has changed standpipe design and layout requirements. This session explains what’s new, what’s different, and what it means for upcoming projects.

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CWC – CSA O86: Engineering Design in Wood

Yang Du

Get up to speed on the most important changes in the 2024 CSA O86 standard. This high-level overview focuses on key structural and fire-design updates affecting current wood construction projects.

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CWC – Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction

Marc Alam

Learn how recent 2024 OBC updates have expanded opportunities for encapsulated mass timber construction, including taller buildings and additional occupancies. This session provides clear guidance on applying the latest Code provisions in practice.

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MTE Consultants Inc. – Building Envelope Failure Pathways

Stephanie Martin P.Eng., M.Sc

Understand why building envelopes fail and how to prevent it. This session examines common failure pathways and demonstrates how sound enclosure design supports durability, moisture control, and long-term energy performance.

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Paterson Group – Retaining Structures in Urban Projects

Joey R. Villeneuve, M.A.Sc, P.Eng., ing

Understand how retaining structures are increasingly used on constrained urban sites and the risks that come with them. This session compares current design practices and codes across Canada and the U.S., using real projects to highlight best practices, common pitfalls, and lessons learned.

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Paterson Group – From Site Observation to Defensible Engineering Opinion

Valen Goinden, M.Eng., P.Eng., ing

Learn how site observations become professional engineering opinions and where risk is introduced in that process. This session clarifies the difference between observation, interpretation, and judgment, and offers practical guidance for evaluating the quality and defensibility of engineering reports.

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UL Solutions – Fire-Resistive Construction Testing for Code Compliance

Bruce Johnson

Understand how fire-resistance ratings are established and verified under CAN/ULC-S101. This session explains how assemblies are tested, what to look for during plan reviews and inspections, and how to verify compliant fire-rated assemblies in practice.

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LRI Engineering – Identifying Smoke Control Measures in Existing Buildings

Muveno Mucaza

Learn how to recognize common smoke control systems in existing buildings and where they frequently fail. This session reviews typical deficiencies and provides practical strategies for assessing system performance and compliance during reviews and inspections.

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National Research Council – What’s New in the 2025 National Model Codes

TBC

Get up to speed on the most significant changes in the 2025 National Model Codes and what they mean for your work. This session highlights key updates affecting mass timber, structural loads, accessibility, radon mitigation, energy performance, farm buildings, and alterations to existing buildings.

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Canadian Institute of Steel Construction – Cold-Formed Steel Framing: Code Compliance and Best Practices

Sarah Majlesi, Alireza Shahbaz

Understand how cold-formed steel framing is being used in residential and panelized construction and what governs its use. This session reviews applicable codes and standards and explains how the CSSBI 61 Certification Program supports quality, compliance, and performance.

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Establishing when to grant occupancy – RSM Building Consultants

Gerald Moore

Learn how to confidently determine when a building is ready for occupancy by understanding key inspection requirements, permitted outstanding work, and differences across building types. This session also unpacks partial occupancy, permit requirements, and how development charges can influence occupancy timing.​

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Approving innovative products in Ontario – ICC-ES

David Beauchamp
Discover how to assess and approve innovative building products in a rapidly evolving construction landscape where code provisions often lag behind technology. Gain insight into conformity assessment, testing, and building science so you can make informed, code-compliant decisions with confidence.

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Large Farm Buildings – Canadian Farm Builders Association

Tyler Griffith – Tacoma Engineers, Bram Vanden Heuvel – Stonecrest Engineering

Explore how large farm buildings leverage flexibility within the Ontario Building Code to achieve practical, cost-effective design solutions. Through real-world examples, learn how performance-based approaches and collaboration can address structural challenges while meeting regulatory expectations.

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Battery Energy Storage – SenezCo

Peter Senez
Understand how emerging battery technologies are reshaping fire risk across building types and introducing new safety considerations. This session examines key hazards and outlines strategies for managing risk within the framework of multiple Canadian codes and standards.

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Understanding Property Surveys – A practical guide for Building Departments – Ontario Land Surveyors

TBD

Build confidence in reading and interpreting property surveys by identifying key elements like boundaries, easements, and structures. Learn how to quickly extract relevant information, determine survey validity, and guide applicants through common permit-related questions.

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Sound Transmission Classification – RSM Building Consultants         

Gerald Moore

Gain a practical understanding of how STC requirements are applied under the Ontario Building Code and what influences sound performance in real buildings. This session connects technical ratings to on-the-ground decisions in design, inspection, and compliance.

 

Mezzanines and Interconnected spaces – MMAH

Leonard Uku

Get up to speed on updated provisions for mezzanines and interconnected floor spaces in the 2024 Ontario Building Code. Learn how these changes impact life safety, fire protection, and egress, and how to apply them effectively in practice.

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Stantec – Door Hardware (Egress and Security)

Dana Scherf

Challenge the misconception that security and egress are at odds by exploring how both can be achieved within Code requirements. This session reviews key provisions and demonstrates how to design spaces that are both secure and compliant.

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Your Plumbing Daily Double

Andrew Quattrociocchi – Township of King, Eddy Milito – City of Ottawa

Take a fast-paced, visual tour of real-world plumbing scenarios across Parts 3, 7, and 9 of the Ontario Building Code. Packed with photos, practical insights, and lessons from the field, this session delivers engaging learning through real mistakes and real solutions.