Session Date Time Speaker 5A – High Performance Wall Systems Without all the Fuss Friday, May 29, 2015 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Michael Pace Building professionals are challenged to construct more sustainable structures while meeting stringent building codes budget. This presentation will describe some basic, proven technologies that exist and will help achieve this in a practical and cost effective way. The session will examine: insulations and how they compare; air barriers, vapour barriers and how insulations can take on these functions; air barrier materials vs. air barrier systems; limitations; and important takeaways for specifiers and A/E/C professionals. Michael Pace is the president of Building Resource Incorporated, manufacturer’s agent for specialty construction products and SRP Canada, an importer and distributor of breathable membranes. He is a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T. Civil) and a Building Science Specialist Ontario (BSSO). For over 25 years Michael has promoted specialty construction products in both Canada and the USA. This includes a broad range of markets including roofing, building envelope, waterproofing, building restoration, concrete flooring and corrosion resistant flooring. Michael is a member of RCI, OBEC, CSC (25 years) and OACETT. He is also a member of the Toronto Construction Association and served on their board of directors as the chairman of the Construct Canada Trade Show, 1998 to 2000. Michael is a supporter of The Toronto Big Brothers Association and other children’s charities. Michael J. Pace, C.E.T., BSSO President Building Resource Inc. 180 Montclair Avenue Toronto, On. M5P 1P9 Telephone: 1(866) 533-0233 [email protected] www.buildingresource.ca