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September 12, 2022

Call for Nominations – OBEC Board of Directors

We Need You! This year, there are four (4) terms expiring on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Building Envelope Council.

August 24, 2022

BSSB Announces first Recipient Brian Shedden Memorial Award

OBEC is pleased to share that the Building Science Specialist Board has announced that the first recipient of the Brian Shedden Memorial Award is Russell Richman.

June 28, 2022

The OBEC Board of Directors has wholeheartedly approved the nomination of a special Beckie Award to Brian Shedden.

Brian was a life-long learner. His contribution to excellence has been made real through his leadership of young consultants and constructors who had the honour of working with him.

October 26, 2021

Just Released! The Fall 2021 issue of “Pushing the Envelope”.

This issue focuses on City of Toronto Partners with Real Estate Developer for Toronto Green Standards Testing. Articles include: Behind the Numbers: How Products Get Tested & Why it Matters, An Overview of Steep-Sloped Asphalt Shingle Roofing, and much more...

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