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The only designation that provides comprehensive knowledge of the complete building envelope

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October 15, 2020
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: CCBST 2021 - 16th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology
CCBST 2021 is now accepting abstracts. Whether you are an architect, engineer, building scientist, building code or regulatory authority, contractor, developer, maintenance professional, property manager, OR construction material technical representative, please consider to share your insights by submitting an abstract today.

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April 3, 2020
Building Envelope Systems Exam postponed until June 26
Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, the exam date has been postponed to Friday, June 26th, from 1:00-4:00 PM.

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November 21, 2018
Announcing the launch of the Building Science Specialist Board of Canada (BSSB)
OBEC, is pleased to announce the launch of the Building Science Specialist Board of Canada (BSSB). OBEC is currently working with the other BECs across Canada to offer the Building Science Specialist (BSS) designation. The BSSB will promote the Building Science Specialist designation across the country.

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November 21, 2018
BSSB introduces its inaugural Board of Directors
The Building Science Specialist Board of Canada (BSSB) proudly introduces its inaugural Board of Directors. To find out who they are, just click the "Read more" button.

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Exams & Events

Building Science Theory Exam
May 7, 2021
Three-hour Exam

Building Envelope Systems Exam
June 18, 2021
Three-hour Exam

Materials Exam
October 15, 2021
Two-hour Exam

Mechanical Systems Exam
October 15, 2021
Two-hour Exam

CCBST 2021 - 16th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology
November 3 - 5, 2021
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