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Your world and industry changes at a ferocious pace these days. Keep up to date with all the events and goings on in your Association. OBEC has a packed calendar of high quality events scheduled each year. Find the events that may enrich your skills and knowledge by visiting the easy to use interactive calendar.

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Help us shape the future of Building Science Specialist in Canada.

OBEC is pleased to offer current college and university students the opportunity to apply for a No-Fee Student Membership. Corporate members now have the opportunity to sponsor those students for a full membership year.

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December 22, 2022

NRC WALL TYPE RESEARCH STUDY - Participants Wanted

Call out to Architects, Engineers, & Building Envelope Experts to participate in a research study. As masters of detailing, we invite you to apply to be one of the building experts in this study.

November 21, 2022

OBEC Scholarships – Enter Now!

OBEC is pleased to provide academic scholarships for students in post-secondary education programs where building science/envelope is studied.

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November 21, 2022

OBEC - Call for Volunteers

Are you interested in joining one of OBEC’s Committees? The Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) has been bridging the gaps amongst the architectural, engineering, research, manufacturers, and construction communities since 1987.

November 9, 2022

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Pushing the Envelope Canada

The Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) is excited to be planning the Spring 2023 issue, and Fall 2023 issue of Pushing the Envelope Canada. If you’re a building science specialist with a story to share, please send a short abstract for consideration.

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