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Marek Musiej, BSS 116 Kerwood Drive Cambridge, ON N3C 4E3 Tel: 226-753-0873 E-mail: musiej.marek@gmail.com |
Kat Senyk 244 Burk St. Oshawa, ON L1J 4C3 E-mail: biokat416@gmail.com Bio Information: My passion is coordinating clear lines of communication between all parties throughout the design and construction process. I am an experienced project manager with a demonstrated history of working in the engineering, architecture & construction industries, focusing on building sciences and sustainability. I believe in protecting our natural environment and advocating for sustainable building practices. |
Zack Salman, BSS Accent Building Sciences Inc. 15 Draycott Avenue Ajax, ON L1Z 0K3 Tel: 647-300-2342 E-mail: zack.salman.ca@gmail.com |
Bob T. Marashi, P. Eng., BSS Accent Building Sciences Inc. 2800 14th Avenue Unit 13 Markham, ON L3R 0E4 Tel: (905) 474-9569 Ext. 23 Fax: (905) 474-9466 E-mail: bob@absi.ca Bio Information: After completing his engineering education at Ryerson University, Bob entered the professional field of roof consultancy, followed by other building envelope systems. For the past 25 years, Bob has been involved in the building science industry. He is a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario and a Principal at Accent Building Sciences Inc. for the last 17 years. Bob holds a certificate for “BSSO, Building Science Specialist of Ontario” from Ontario Building Envelope Counsel (OBEC), a Certified Thermographer and professional member of Roof Consulting Institute (RCI), OIRCA and CRCA. Throughout the years, Bob has been involved in comprehensive failure investigations, analysis and engineering design, project management/administration and inspection of various types of building envelope systems. His experience encompasses various types of specialty institutional buildings, such as: arenas, pools, libraries, emergency services, hospitals, long-term care, schools, correctional, art gallery; to residential and non-residential low/high-rise buildings. His career also included working on industrial factories, and mining facilities as well. |
Naji Hassan, BSS Accent Building Sciences Inc. 2800 14th Avenue Unit 13 Markham, ON L3R 0E4 Tel: 905-474-9569 Fax: 905-474-9466 E-mail: naji@absi.ca Bio Information: Mr. Naji Hassan has strong experience in building envelope restoration work, roofing, waterproofing and parking garages. Mr. Hassan is also trained in Total Quality Management, Operations Management, Human Resources, and Project Management methods. Throughout the years of practical experience in the building science industry, Mr. Hassan can assertively report on the various disciplines of building components and his record is supported by the years of engineering services. Mr. Hassan has worked and has been responsible for the delivery of many major Building Condition Assessment projects for various municipalities in Ontario, Property Management Companies as well as housing authorities and provincial/federal buildings. Mr. Hassan holds a certificate in Building Science from the University of Toronto, a member in the Accessibility Advisory Committee in the town of Whitby (2nd Term) and is a past Director with RCI International Ontario Chapter. He has been involved in the building envelope industry since 1986, particularly in roofing/waterproofing technology and building envelope restoration. |
Brian Abbey, Licensed Technologist OAA. M.A.A.T.O. BSSO. A.Sc.T. CSC. BCQ. Adtek Building Consultants 382 Cleveland Street Toronto, ON M4S 2W9 Tel: (416) 932-3278 Fax: (416) 932-1393 E-mail: brian.abbey@bell.net Bio Information: BRIAN L. ABBEY After completing his formal education he entered into an Apprenticeship in Architecture in June of 1965 and attended Art School and Technical College for Building Design & Technology. He was accepted as a Probationer of the Royal Institute of British Architects in the same year and completed parts one and two of the Intermediate Examination by means of External Testimonies over the next three years. In 1978 he became a Senior Surveying Technician by satisfying the admission requirements and becoming an Associate Member of the Society of Surveying Technicians. Upon arrival to Canada in 1981 he applied for membership to Construction Specifications Canada and he currently serves on the Executive Committee in the capacity of Architectural Officer and Student Liaison. In addition he became an accredited Member of the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario and served on the Governing Council since 2005 and was AATO President from 2009 to 2011 and now serves as the Vice President and College & Faculty Liaison Officer. Most of his half a century in Architecture has been spent working in Architect’s Offices or Architectural Departments of large organizations. However, he has been running his own business since 1985 and since 2002 that he has devoted a good portion of his time to his own successful practice that concentrates on high end Custom Homes, Major Additions and Renovations and other Low Rise Residential projects with a focus on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. Having reached the pinnacle of his career he has chosen to get involved as much as possible and share his wealth of experiences with others and most particularly the younger members and students in the profession of Architecture and those in other diverse disciplines within the construction industry. ADTEK BUILDING CONSULTANTS |
Jared Cardiff, BSS AECOM 50 Sportsworld Crossing Road Suite 290 Kitchener, ON N2P0A4 Tel: 4168891555 E-mail: jared.cardiff@aecom.com Bio Information: Jared is the Specification Writer at AECOM Kitchener Office. In recent years, Jared’s main focus has been preparing specification and providing contract With the LEED AP designation, he also prepared project manuals for LEED accredited projects. Also, Jared is a member of Construction Specification Canada (CSC), and currently sits on the Toronto chapter executive committee as a Past Chair. |
Maxim Nikulenko Alinx Building Technologies 71 East's Corners Blvd Kleinburg, ON L4H 3Z7 Tel: 416-830-0539 E-mail: maxnik2003@hotmail.com Bio Information: Maxim graduated from Centennial College with an advanced diploma in Architectural Technology. He currently is accredited as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists as well as, a Building Science Specialist (BSS®)with the Building Science Specialist Board of Canada. As a Project manager with Durabond Building Systems Inc., Maxim is responsible for the design, development, and construction of prefabricated building systems in Canada and overseas. He has over 10 years of construction experience related to building envelope, prefabrication, modular construction as well as project management. |
Thulasinathan Sanmuganathan, BSS Athulux Building Science Inc. 665 Pleasant Ridge Avenue Vaughan, ON L4J 0G4 Tel: (647) 893-5330 E-mail: sthulasy@hotmail.com Bio Information: Thulasinathan is a licensed professional engineer (P. Eng.) in Ontario and Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD). Thulasinathan graduated from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, (Assessed by University of Toronto as comparable to same degree in Canada) and completed an Internationally-Educated Engineers Qualification Bridging Program (IEEQB) from Ryerson University and Certificate in Building Science from University of Toronto. Thulasinathan is a CCIL Certified laboratory manager for the Category II Concrete Materials Testing Laboratory. Has over 23 years extensive experience in hi-rise and low-rise building construction, building renovation, tunnels construction, civil construction, estimation, project management and contract administration. Presently involved in assessments, investigations and evaluation of building, parking garage and balcony structures; roofing and waterproofing, building envelope components; including preparation specifications and design drawings; project management, field supervision and contract administration services; Thulasinathan is also responsible for coordinating and carrying out all work in connection with performance or technical audits and reserve fund or capital replacement studies for new residential, industrial and commercial condominium multi-unit buildings. |
Alen Vrabec, P.Eng., BSS, PMP BGIS 4175 14th Avenue Markham, ON L3R 0J2 Tel: 289-383-6390 E-mail: Alen.Vrabec@bgis.com Bio Information: Alen has specialized Building Science experience since 2001. Alen undertakes field review, project management and construction administration of building restoration projects, investigation and testing of building elements, design and preparation of technical specifications, field instrumentation, building condition assessments for capital funding recommendations, and forensic studies on building failures. After several years on the OBEC Board of Directors, Alen currently sits on OBEC’s Awards & Scholarships Committee. |
Yasmeen Siddiqui, MBSc, LEED AP, BSS BGIS 4175 14th Ave Markham, ON L3R 0J2 Tel: 416.919.1978 E-mail: yasmeen.siddiqui@bgis.com Bio Information: Masters in Building Science, working in the Building Science industry over the past 20 years. Currently is a BGIS Capital Planning Program Manager. Provide training and support for Building Science services. Direction for monthly BGIS Building Science Technical Sessions. |
Tony Vella, P.Eng., BSS Brook Restoration Ltd. 11 Kelfield Street Etobicoke, ON M9W 5A1 Tel: 4167711693 E-mail: anthonyv90@gmail.com |
Jeremy Nixon, P.Eng., BSS Brown & Beattie Ltd. 558 Edward Ave. Unit 49 Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9Y6 Tel: (905) 737-0111 EXT 224 Fax: (905) 737-4046 E-mail: nixon@brownbeattie.com Bio Information: Jeremy is a professional engineer and managing engineer with Brown and Beattie Ltd. He graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2000 obtaining a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering. Since that time he has worked with Brown & Beattie Ltd., a building science engineering firm dedicated to providing clear and sensible building improvement, maintenance and repair planning advice by listening to clients̢ |
Steven Liu, P.Eng., BSS, BDS Build Max Limited 96 Vine Avenue Unit 1 Toronto, ON M6P 1V7 Tel: (416) 588-6999 Fax: (416) 588-1433 E-mail: sliu@buildmaxltd.com |
Michael Pace, BSS Building Resource Inc. 180 Montclair Ave Toronto, ON M5P1P9 Tel: (416) 410-4055 Fax: (416) 658-9435 E-mail: michael@buildingresource.ca Bio Information: Michael Pace is the president of Building Resource Incorporated (2002), manufacturer’s agent for specialty construction products and SRP Canada Incorporated, manufacturer of AirOutshield vapour permeable air barrier membranes. He is a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T. Civil 1984) and a Building Science Specialist Ontario (BSS 2008). For over 30 years Michael has promoted specialty construction products in both Canada and the USA in various market segments including building restoration, machinery grouting, corrosion resistant flooring, parking deck waterproofing, gypsum board, building envelope and insulation. Companies include Sternson, Pennkote, Georgia Pacific Gypsum, Harris Specialty Chemicals, Atlas Roofing Corporation, CertainTeed Gypsum, BASF Walltite, BASF Resinous Flooring, NORBEC and SRP Canada AirOutshield . |
Richard Kramreither, P.Eng, BSS Building Sciences Inc. 221 Rayette Road Unit 1 Vaughan, ON L4K 2G1 Tel: 905-760-0869 E-mail: richardak@rogers.com |
Jose Medina, EIT, BSS, B.Eng. (Civil), MBA Building Technologies Consulting Inc. (o/a BTC Group) 2285 St.Laurent Boulevard Building A, Unit 4 Ottawa, ON K1G 4Z4 Tel: 819-830-0425 Fax: 613-232-1929 E-mail: jrobertomedina@gmail.com Bio Information: Jose Medina is a Project Manager with over 6-year experience in the Consulting industry. Jose has successfully managed building envelope restoration projects (from investigation and assessment to design, tender, and quality assurance during construction) for mainly institutional and commercial projects. |
Jay Singh, Chief Engineer BVGLAZING SYSTEMS 131 Caldari Road Unit #1 Concord, ON L4K 3Z9 Tel: (905) 738-8600 Ext. 114 Fax: (905) 738-1988 E-mail: Jay.singh@bvglazing.com |
Basil Ansari, CIH, BSSO, CIEC, EP, CET Canadian Invironmental Services 118 Lee Avenue Bradford, ON L3Z 1A9 Tel: (416) 782-3200 Fax: (905) 775-5078 E-mail: iaq@invironmental.ca Bio Information: Basil Ansari is the owner of Canadian INvironmental Services and has 13 years experience as a senior environmental consultant specializing in designated substance surveys, mold, water damage assessments, grow operations, asbestos, industrial hygiene and indoor air quality. As a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Environmental Professional and Certified Indoor Environmental and Microbial Consultant, Mr. Ansari regularly provides consulting for insurance companies, property management, schools, hospitals, building owners and office managers. Mr. Ansari serves as the Toronto GTA Chapter director for the Indoor Air Quality Association and provides technical training to the indoor air quality industry. Mr. Ansari has compiled over 3000 inspections and assisted with inspections and removal of hazardous materials from buildings to a wide range of commercial, industrial and residential clients. |
Lai Him Calvin Chan, BSS CCE Group Ltd. 137 Roslin Ave Toronto, ON M4N 1Z3 Tel: 4167269585 E-mail: calvinc@ccegroup.ca |
Adam Mamon Chung and Vander Doelen Engineering 12 Champlain Place Guelph, ON N1G 3C2 Tel: 519-993-6381 E-mail: adammamon@hotmail.com |
Negar Pakzadian, B.Eng, MArch, MBSc, BSS, CPHD City of Pickering 1616 Tawnberry St. Pickering, ON L1X 2C3 Tel: 6478365930 E-mail: npakzadian@pickering.ca Bio Information: Negar Pakzadian is a Coordinator, Facilities Capital Projects at the City of Pickering. She holds Master of Architecture and Master of Building Science from Ryerson University. She has extensive experience in building envelope projects ranging from condition assessment and localized repairs to cladding rehabilitation projects on multi-unit residential and commercial/institutional buildings. |
Graham Clarke, BSS Clarke Engineering 180 Station Street Unit 33 Ajax, ON L1S 1R9 Tel: 416-220-7550 E-mail: inspection@grahamclarke.ca Bio Information: Graham Clarke is a Consulting Engineer and operates Clarke Engineering, a firm dedicated to inspection of houses and small buildings. Mr. Clarke is also a Registered Home Inspector and Past President of the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors. |
Andrew LeDrew, C.E.T., BSS CVD Engineering Ltd. 311 Victoria Street North Kitchener, ON N2H 5E1 Tel: 519-742-8979 ext. 218 E-mail: andrewledrew@gmail.com |
Rocco Liscio, M.Eng., P.Eng., BSS Davroc & Associates Ltd. 2051 Williams Parkway Unit 21 Brampton, ON L6S 5T4 Tel: (905) 792-7792 Ext. 222 Fax: (905) 792-7829 E-mail: rocco@davroc.com Bio Information: Rocco Liscio is Vice-President and co-founder of Davroc & Associates Ltd. and Davroc Testing Laboratories, Inc. Rocco is a Register Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario and is a graduate of Ryerson and Queens University Engineering and holds a Masters Degree in Engineering from the university of Toronto. Rocco has been responsible for the evaluation and repair of buildings for over twenty-six years. |
Judith Martin Diamond Schmitt Architects 782 Shaw St. Toronto, ON M6G 3M1 Tel: 416-862-8800 Fax: 416-862-5508 E-mail: jrmartin@dsai.ca Bio Information: Judith Martin is an architect and problem solver. She combines a love of architecture with a love of efficiency to create sublime spatial experiences that serve to transform the public realm. She is Thanos and Pepper Potts as one, executing design intent without compromising utility. On site she is a deliberate, rational, problem solving machine; collaborating with construction teams to build the best buildings possible. When she isn’t promptly reviewing submittals she can be found crafting details for buildings of the future, tightening up the drawings, and planning her next move. |
Rockford Boyer, BSS Elastochem 37 Easton Rd Brantford, ON N3P 1J4 Tel: 519 761 0567 E-mail: rboyer@elastochem-ca.com Bio Information: Graduated from Sault College in 1998 with at Diploma in Civil Engineering and then in 2002 with an Architectural Degree (Building Science) from Ryerson University. Worked with AMEC Earth and Environmental as a Building Science Specialist from 2003 to 2007. Rockford spent 10 years with Roxul Inc. as their Manager of the Energy Design centre, where he assisted Architects and designers in developing effective building enclosure solutions. Currently employed by Elastochem Specialty Chemicals, Rockford uses building science to demonstrate the benefits and solutions of environmentally friendly spray polyurethane foam. Rockford Boyer Completed his Masters of Building Science Program at Ryerson University in 2017. |
Vladimir Maleev, M.Eng., P.Eng., BSS Engineering Link 165 Blackthorn Drive Vaughan, ON L6A 3N1 Tel: 416-272-7350 E-mail: v_maleev@hotmail.com |
Brian Shedden, BSS Entuitive 10055 106 Street NW Suite 650 Edmonton, AB T5J 2Y2 Tel: 780-902-9119 E-mail: brian.shedden@entuitive.com Bio Information: At Entuitive, Brian Shedden is a Principal in the Building Envelope group. Based in Edmonton and leading a team of 16 professional engineers, architectural and engineering technologists in Alberta, Brian is recognized by both our clients and the industry as a leading expert in the field of Building Science. With a career spanning 40 years in the building construction and restoration industry, Brian provides consultation and design for residential and commercial buildings, condominiums, hospitals and long-term care facilities, schools and universities and cultural projects. His operational experience covers project delivery from start to finish: owner’s representative services; new construction; initial building condition assessments and performance failure investigations; reserve fund studies; technical audits; capital reserve planning; recommendations for restoration and renewal of building systems; contract administration; project management; litigation support and expert witness services. |
Ehab Naim Ibrahim, B.Arch., MRAIC, LEED®AP, BSS®, CPHD Gamma North America 1700 Langstaff Road Suite 2001 Concord, ON L4K 3S3 Tel: 647.285.3964 Fax: 905-695-3469 E-mail: ehab.naim.ibrahim@gammana.com Bio Information: Ehab joined GAMMA in 2019 after 25 years with architectural firms, manufacturing divisions and building science consulting firms in both Canada and Germany. He managed the design consulting services for one of North America’s largest building envelope components’ manufactures until 2009. Furthermore, Ehab serves as the president of the Ontario Building Envelope Council [OBEC], a Diplom-Ingenieur [Dipl. Ing.] Architekt, a Member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, and a Certified Passive House Designer; he is a recurrent guest lecturer and projects’ expert guest critic for the Design Studio and Building Science courses at the University of Toronto’s 2nd year Architecture Master’s program; and held multiple lectures at The Catholic University of America, Washington DC, School of Architecture and Planning Master’s program. |
James Gerrard, A.Sc.T., BSS Gerrard's Design & Drafting Inc. 7 Cloverdale Crescent Mannheim, ON N0B 2H0 Tel: 519.579.3306 Fax: n/a E-mail: jim@gerrards.ca |
Farzi Jalali Great-West Life Realty Advisors (GWLRA) 33 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M5E1G4 Tel: 4165072867 E-mail: jalali.farzaneh1@gmail.com |
Terry Carson, BSS Guardian Home Inspectors Inc. 568 Castlefield Ave. Toronto, ON M5N 1L8 Tel: (416) 440-0062 E-mail: info@guardianhomeinspectors.com Bio Information: Terry Carson, H.BSc. M.B.A. L.E.T. C.E.T. BSS is a Licensed Engineering Technologist and a Registered Home Inspector. He has performed building envelope condition assessments and diagnosed moisture related problems since 1984. His experience includes providing expert testimony in civil court cases and consulting as a subject matter expert on new home and building code issues. He is an ASNT Level 3 trained thermographer. |
Zhao Kuan (Ella) Lin, BSS HDR Architecture 255 Adelaide Street West Toronto, ON M5H 1X9 Tel: 4168206223 E-mail: ellalin823@gmail.com Bio Information: Ella Lin is a registered Architect in Ontario with over 15 years of experience in both Canada and China. She has been working for variety projects from design through contract administration. After she completed Building Science Program in University of Toronto, school of continuing studies. she is willing to receive continue education through designation BSS. Ella is also LEED Accredit Professional. She is currently a job captain and project coordinator in Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit line which is the largest transit expansion project to date in Canada. |
Mark Clyde, Dipl.Arch., BSS, PMP Henry Company 15 Wallsend Drive Scarborough, ON M1E 3X6 Tel: 416-577-4834 E-mail: mclyde@henry.com |
Ricardo Cadena, P.Eng., BSS Homestead Land Holdings Limited P2 Level - 2001 Carling Avenue Ottawa, ON K2A 3W5 Tel: (613) 292-6492 E-mail: mail.ricardoc@gmail.com |
Keith Lusty, BSS IBI Group Architects 55 St. Clair Avenue West 7th Floor Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7 Tel: 416 596 1930 Fax: 416 596 0644 E-mail: keith.lusty@ibigroup.com |
Brian DeFrias, C.E.T., BSS IRC Building Science Group 4026 Meadowbrook Drive Unit #131 London, ON N6L 1C7 Tel: (519) 281-3754 Fax: (519) 652-9926 E-mail: bdefrias@ircgroup.com |
Kathiravel (Karuna) Karunananthan, BSS, CET, RRO,rcji. IRC Building Sciences Group 360 CARLISSA RUN NEWMARKET, ON L3X 3K2 Tel: (416) 970-3182 E-mail: karuna4@sympatico.ca Bio Information: Karuna is currently working at IRC Building Sciences Group as a Project Manager. He is a Member of Ontario Building Envelope Council, Consultant Member of International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, and Certified Member of Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technician and Technologist. He has more than 25 years of experience in Building Science Industry in USA and Canada (including the Roof Asset Management Program at General Motors Cooperation and BellSouth). He was Central Region Councillor for Institute of Engineering Technology of Ontario from 2014 to 2016, and Ontario Chapter Director of International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants from 2014 to 2016. |
Vickilee Pinchin, BSS IRC Building Sciences Group 260 Holiday Inn Drive Suite A-25 Cambridge, ON N3C 4E8 Tel: 5192243456 E-mail: vpinchin@ircgroup.com |
Chander Thusu, BSS IRC Building Sciences Group Inc. 2121 Argentia Road, Suite 401 Mississauga, ON L5N 2X4 Tel: (905) 607-7244 Fax: (905) 607-7288 E-mail: cthusu@ircgroup.com |
Juste Fanou, BSS, CAPM, BTech (Eng) JMF Technical Documentation Solutions Inc. 347 Jane St. Toronto, ON M6S 3Z3 Tel: (647) 243-2759 E-mail: jfanou@jmfservices.net Bio Information: Juste Fanou is the Principal of Jm|F Technical Documentations Inc. and an experienced Specifications Writer with a background in architecture (Diploma of Architectural Technology – Sheridan College) and civil engineering (Bachelor of Technology – McMaster University) and over 10 years of experience. As a senior specifications writer, Juste has held a key role in many large commercial projects, including commercial, residential, healthcare, correctional, and institutional facilities. His passion for high performance, sustainable buildings is reflected in every project. With a fluency in both French and English, Juste is able to prepare specifications in either language, utilizing his skills to deliver high-quality results. As an active member of the GTA construction community, Juste has shared his extensive knowledge and experience through training lectures, presentations, publications, and blog posts. This knowledge and skillset are often utilized by large architectural firms seeking his advice and assistance with contract interpretation, material substitution evaluations, and the interpretation of technical standards. |
Dale Kerr, M.Eng., P.Eng., BSS, ACCI Kerr Associates Technology Transfer. 26 Hedge Road, R.R. 2 Sutton West, ON L0E 1R0 Tel: (905) 830-4782 E-mail: dkerr@kerrassociates.ca Bio Information: With a lengthy and varied background providing building science services, I now provide research, marketing and white papers to manufacturers, suppliers and others in the industry. I also continue to provide input to various CSA, PEO and government committees. I am proud to have been the very first recipient of a BSSO and to have been instrumental in getting the BSSO program first established. I am also very proud to be the recipient of an OBEC Fellowship and the Anthony A. Woods Award for excellence in the design, construction and performance of the building envelope. |
Olga pushkar KPMB 381 Sackville Street Toronto, ON M5A3G5 Tel: 4165530891 Fax: 416-559-2012 E-mail: olgapushkar@hotmail.com |
Daniel Aleksov, P.Eng., BSS Leading Edge Building Engineers 5000 Yonge Street Suite 1901 Toronto, ON M2N 7E9 Tel: 647-484-2588 E-mail: daniel@lebengineers.com |
Gavin Johnson, B.Arch.Sc., BSS, C.E.T. McIntosh Perry 6240 Highway 7 Suite 400 Woodbridge,, ON L4H 4G3 Tel: 416.888.4657 E-mail: g2johnso@hotmail.com |
Luis Cevada, BSS Menkes Developments Inc. 28 Peel Avenue Brampton, ON L6W1X2 Tel: 416-642-8141 E-mail: luis_miguel_cevada@hotmail.com |
Mohamed Hussein, P.Eng., BSS Morrison Hershfield 175-1005 Skyview Drive Burlington, ON L7M 3Z9 Tel: 289-266-1915 E-mail: M.H.HUSSEIN@LIVE.COM Bio Information: Mohamed is a licensed professional engineer and a certified Building Science Specialist with Structural Engineering background. He has progressively been involved in many large-scale projects. Mohamed is currently a Building Science Consultant with Morrison Hershfield’s Building Specialty Services. He has gained valuable experience by working on a wide array of projects ranging from condition assessments and investigation of building envelope failures, rehabilitation and restoration design of underground parking garages, balconies, roof replacement, and other building enclosure components. In this capacity, Mohamed oversees building restoration projects, prepares full design and specifications, performs contract administration and prepares Reserve Fund Studies for residential high-rise and townhouse condominium corporations. His expertise also includes providing Building Envelope Consultation and B19 services for new construction. More recently, Mohamed has been actively involved in Litigation Support Expert Witness Services. |
George Torok, BSS Morrison Hershfield Ltd. 200 - 2932 Baseline Road Ottawa, ON K2H 1B1 Tel: 613-739-2910 Fax: 613-739-4926 E-mail: gtorok@morrisonhershfield.com Bio Information: George is a Façade Specialist with the Building Specialty Services team of Morrison Hershfield Ltd., in Ottawa, Ontario. George provides specialist consulting services to clients and peer review for MH staff across Canada and the USA. He has over 30 years of experience providing services relating for new building envelope design and construction and existing building performance failure investigation, rehabilitation and renewal. His specialty is fenestration systems including windows, doors, skylights, curtain wall, window wall and sloped glazing. George is actively involved in research and development of fenestration technology, reporting findings through technical papers, presentations and training courses to various industry and client groups, and participating in development of practice standards. George is Technical Advisor to the Siding and Window Dealers Association of Canada (SAWDAC) and author of SAWDAC’s training course for the CSA Fenestration Installation Technician Level 1 (FIT-1) certification program, and chair of the task group responsible for revising and updating the CSA-A440.4-19 Window, Door and Skylight Installation standard. He is a member of the Program Advisory Committee for the Bachelor of Building Science program and Algonquin College, a Past President of the Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) and Past President of the Building Envelope Council Ottawa Region (BECOR). |
Salvatore Ciarlo, BSS Owens Corning Canada 5445 Mennereuil St. Leonard, QC H1S 1S7 Tel: (514) 254-2312 Fax: (514) 253-2087 E-mail: Salvatore.ciarlo@owenscorning.com Bio Information: Sal is the Technical Services & Codes and Standards Manager at Owens Corning Canada. He is responsible for the design, certification and commercialisation of complete building enclosure systems for the commercial, industrial and residential building construction markets. As a civil engineer with more than 25 years of building science experience, he specializes in high performance and net zero building envelope designs, acoustic and fire separation systems and solutions. Sal is very active on Provincial and National Code committees helping to develop energy codes and standards. He has presented educational seminars to architects, engineering professionals and builders across the country, focusing on next generation building envelope solutions and designs, net zero envelopes, air barrier systems, noise control and fire protection systems. |
Paul Johannesson, Dipl. Arch. Tech., C.E.T., BSS Patene Building Supplies Ltd 120 Welham Road Barrie, ON L4N 8Y4 Tel: 705.321.5713 E-mail: pljohannesson@gmail.com Bio Information: Paul currently holds the position of Branch Manager - Barrie with Patene Building Supplies Ltd. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto, Building Science Program as well as the Architectural Design Technology Program at Humber College. He is registered with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists as a Certified Engineering Technologist, and with the Ontario Building Envelope Council as a Building Science Specialist Ontario. Paul has been an Adjunct Professor at Humber College and has taught in the Architectural Design Technology and Construction Project Management programs since 2002. Paul is also a Past President of the Ontario Building Envelope Council where he resided on the Board of Directors from 2004 until 2010. |
Robert Spurgeon, Lic. Tech. OAA, A.Sc.T, BSS Pearce McCluskey Architects Inc. 2203 Dunwin Drive Mississauga, ON L5L 1X2 Tel: (905) 607-2444 Ext. 203 Fax: (905) 607-1125 E-mail: ras@pmarchitects.ca |
Maryam Morakabian, MBSc, BSS, PMP, LEED GA Peel District School Board 1 Beckenrose Crt, Unit 91 Brampton, ON L6Y 6G2 Tel: 416-892-4980 E-mail: maryam.morakabian@gmail.com Bio Information: Maryam is a Building Science Specialist and a Project Management Professional with five years of experience in managing and executing diagnostic investigations, building envelope condition assessments, hygrothermal analysis of building envelope assemblies, and various types of building envelope repairs, restoration and re-cladding projects ranging from multi-unit residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. She holds Bachelor of Architectural Engineering and Master of Building Science from Ryerson University. |
Gerald R. (Jerry) Genge, P.Eng., C.Eng., BDS, BSS, Q.Med., C.Arb. Pretium 355 Harry Walker Parkway, Unit 6 Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B3 Tel: 1-800-838-8183 Fax: 905-895-7658 E-mail: jgenge@arbitech.ca Bio Information: Jerry has been a building envelope and building repair consultant and expert witness for over 35 years. Notable projects include the SkyDome roof, BCE Place, Winnipeg stock exchange, Vancouver stock exchange, Standard Life buildings - Ottawa, World Trade Center condominiums, Toronto, and TTC subway stations along the Bloor Danforth line and several hundreds condominiums. He is an active participant is standards writing bodies and industry associations. He is twice appointed by the Lieutenant Governor as Vice Chair of the Ontario BMEC and has held the Chair of municipal committees for 15 years. As President of GRG Building Consultants with offices in Newmarket, Ottawa, and Toronto, he leads a team of specialists in building assessment, capital cash flow planning, and building repair. He is also Vice President of Asset Project Management Inc., which specializes in building envelope renewal and the Principal of Arbitech ADR, providing arbitration and mediation services on engineering and construction disputes. |
Anthony La Torre, BSS Pretium 355 Harry Walker Parkway North Unit 6 Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B3 Tel: 4162005917 Fax: 9058957568 E-mail: anthony.latorre@pretiumeng.com |
Jonathan Dickson, M. Eng, P. Eng, BSS, LEED GA Pretium 355 Harry Walker Pkwy N #6 Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B3 Tel: (647) 335-9924 E-mail: jon.dickson@pretiumeng.com Bio Information: A Project Principal at Pretium Engineering Inc., an engineering consulting firm, specializing in Building Science for restoration of existing buildings. Extensive experience ranging from isolated leak assessments and repairs to multi-million dollar cladding rehabilitation and window replacement projects on both multi-unit residential and commercial/institutional buildings. |
Ron Groenenberg, BSS Pretium Engineering Inc. 320 Woolwich Street South Breslau, ON N0B 1M0 Tel: (519) 648-3526 Ext. 263 Fax: (519) 648-3165 E-mail: ron.groenenberg@pretiumeng.com Bio Information: As a Project Manager at Pretium, Ron specializes in capital planning and the building envelope and is responsible for reserve fund studies, site reviews and related tools. |
John Kataila, BSS Professional Building Science Inc. 1515 Rebecca Street P.O. Box 60035 Oakville, ON L6L 5G0 Tel: 905-599-0456 E-mail: jkataila@cogeco.ca Bio Information: Mr. John Kataila has been practicing building science consulting since the early 1980’s (over 35 years). His expertise includes: roofs, walls, windows, acoustics, and fire-rated construction. John specializes in the investigation and repair of water penetration issues (leaks). |
Christopher Sardinha, C.Tech, BSS QuadReal Property Group Commerce Court West 199 Bay Street, Suite 4900 Toronto, ON M5L 1G2 Tel: 416-673-7444 E-mail: chris.sardinha@quadreal.com Bio Information: Christopher graduated from Seneca College, studying Civil Engineering Technology with a focus on Building Design. He was accredited as a Certified Engineering Technician (C.Tech.) with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). He has managed various restoration construction projects for condominiums across the Greater Toronto Area. His role as a Project Manager has given him a range of valuable experience in preparing condition survey reports, contract administration, specification writing, reserve fund studies, and construction review of various building envelope projects. |
Alan Cohen, BSS R and C Engineering Inc. 364 Supertest Road Suite 209 Toronto, ON M3J 2M2 Tel: 416-658-6222 ext 321 Fax: 416-352-1479 E-mail: acohen@rceng.ca Bio Information: In 1993, Alan graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics with a Minor in Management). In 1996, he was granted his P.Eng. licence by the PEO. In 2007, the PEO designated Alan as a Building Design Specialist in the categories of Complex Buildings and Building Structure. Since 1994, Alan has devoted his career to delivering building science consulting services to building owners and operators in Southern Ontario. In 2007, Alan founded R and C Engineering Inc. R & C is consulting firm that specializes in building envelope restoration (component evaluations, design, tender, construction review, and contract administration) and capital planning (reserve fund planning, property condition assessments, and expenditure forecasting). Alan is passionate about making the proper diagnosis of building envelope concerns, and empowering his clients to implement remediation strategies that will coincide with their short term and long term objectives. |
Robert Rymell, BSS RBS Consulting Engineering Group Inc. 2798 Shering Cres. Innisfil, ON L9S 1H1 Tel: (705) 436-1392 Fax: (705) 812-2418 E-mail: r.rymell@rbsengineering.ca |
Kent Schultz, P.Eng., BSS RDH Building Science 382 Charlton Avenue West Hamilton, ON L8P 2E7 E-mail: dkentschultz@gmail.com Bio Information: Kent Schultz is a Building Science Engineer and project manager on the RDH Toronto Team. His background and work experience in building repair, renewal and rehabilitation, include building condition assessments, investigative testing, preparation of project documents, construction review, contract administration, Reserve Fund Studies and Performance Audit preparation. |
Andrea Mucciarone, BSS Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd 100 University Ave, North Tower, Suite 400 Toronto, ON M5J 1V6 Tel: 647-393-6822 E-mail: amucciarone@rjc.ca Bio Information: Andrea Mucciarone He is a graduate of Ryerson University’s Master of Building Science program as well as the University of Toronto’s undergraduate architecture program. Andrea has a broad range of experience, including design, contract administration, construction review and thermal and hygrothermal analysis of building envelope assemblies. He is currently a Project Building Science Specialist with RJC Engineer’s Building Science and Restoration division providing building envelope consultation services for new construction and restoration projects within the GTA and across Canada. Andrea is responsible for evaluations, investigations and remediation of building envelope systems (walls, windows, roofing), as well as the implementation of rehabilitation and preventative maintenance programs. In addition to existing buildings, Andrea has provided building envelope consultation on a large variety of new construction projects, including residential, institutional, and commercial buildings. Andrea has extensive thermal modelling experience and has contributed this expertise to several projects with complex conditions and innovative materials. |
Jordan Swail, BSS Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. 22 Frederick Street Suite 1014 Kitchener, ON N2H 6M6 Tel: 519-954-6392 Fax: 519-744-5489 E-mail: jswail@rjc.ca Bio Information: Jordan is currently a Project Engineer with RJC Engineer’s Building Science and Restoration division, providing building envelope consultation services within southwestern Ontario and across Canada. Jordan graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Civil and Structural Engineering, and is a licensed professional engineer in the province of Ontario. Jordan is responsible for evaluations, investigations and remediation of building envelope systems (walls, windows, roofing), as well as the implementation of rehabilitation and preventative maintenance programs. He has been the Project Engineer and Field Review Representative for several of RJC’s most significant projects and has gained valuable experience in a variety of sectors including commercial, office, institutional and residential. |
Michael Park, C.E.T., BSS, CAHP Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. Suite 103, 780 Midpark Drive Kingston, ON K7M 7P6 Tel: (613) 767-6936 Fax: (613) 767-8276 E-mail: mpark@rjc.ca |
Melody Gonsalves, BSS Real Property Asset Management Workplace Planning and Asset Management 10 Peel Centre Drive 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton, ON L6T 4B9 Tel: (905) 791-7800 EXT 7613 Fax: (905) 791-0019 E-mail: melody.gonsalves@peelregion.ca |
Minesh Patel Realstar Management 77 Bloor Street West Suite 200 Toronto, ON M5S 1M2 E-mail: minesh.patel@realstar.ca |
David Petrina, B.Eng.Mgt., M.A.Sc., P.Eng., BSS Realstar Management 77 Bloor Street West Suite 2000 Toronto, ON M5S 1M2 Tel: 289-237-8276 E-mail: dave.petrina@gmail.com |
Zobia Khan Region of Peel 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton, ON L6T 4B9 E-mail: zobiakhan.eng@gmail.com |
Renato Veerasammy, C.Eng., P.Eng., PE, BSS RLV Consulting Engineers 13881 Mississauga Rd. N. Caledon, ON L7C 1W4 Tel: (705) 436-1392 Fax: (705) 431-2988 E-mail: rlv.engineering@outlook.com Bio Information: Area of expertise range from multi-discipline engineering, product development, test program design, forensic evaluation to material testing, codes and standard review, field investigations, and design review. A certified thermographer with membership in ASTM and CSC. A designated consulting engineer by PEO and licensed to practice in both Ontario and the Northwest Territories. |
Marko Milicevic, BSS RocMar Engineering 5155 Spectrum Way Suite 22 Mississauga, ON L4W5A1 Tel: 416-762-6278 E-mail: marko@rocmar.ca |
Rocco A. Mazzone, BSS RocMar Engineering Inc. 5155 Spectrum Way., Suite #22 Mississauga, ON L4W 5A1 Tel: 416.762.6278 E-mail: rocco@rocmar.ca |
Bob Hartogsveld, BSS Saint-Gobain | CertainTeed Canada Inc. 131 Bloor Street West Suite 200 Toronto, ON M5S 1R8 Tel: (905) 330-0753 E-mail: robert.hartogsveld@saint-gobain.com |
Guillermo Cordero, B. arch, MRAIC, CTR, BSS, CSP Soprema Canada 60 Sovereign Court Woodbridge, ON L4L 8M1 Tel: (416) 435-0027 E-mail: gcordero@soprema.ca Bio Information: Guillermo obtained a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a certificate in marketing management in his native Colombia. After practising for 8 years, moved to Canada. Joined Soprema in 2006 and is the Architectural Representative , looking after Architectural, Engineering, Specification Writing and Consulting firms in the Toronto area |
Atef Guirguis, EIT, MRAIC, BSS Stephenson Engineering Ltd. 697 SUNBIRD TR PICKERING, ON L1X2X5 Tel: 697-268-0950 E-mail: amkc2002@yahoo.com |
Michael Rekker, C.E.T., BSS Tacoma Engineers Inc 570 Bryne Drive Unit L Barrie, ON L4N 9P6 Tel: (705) 735-1875 ext 105 Fax: (705) 735-4801 E-mail: miker@tacomaengineers.com Bio Information: Mike Rekker is a Project Manager with Tacoma Engineers Inc. in Barrie, Ontario. He joined the structural consulting firm in 2005 after completing a 3 year diploma in Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario. He is accredited as a Certified Engineering Technologist with the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists. Mike’s areas of expertise and professional interests include building code compliance assessments, building change of use assessments and the preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic buildings. |
Chuck Murad, BSS Tarion Warranty Corporation 75 Ascoli Drive Hamilton, ON L9B 0H9 Tel: (416) 818 8262 E-mail: cmurad21@gmail.com Bio Information: Chuck Murad holds a Master’s Degree in Building Science from Ryerson University, a Building Science Certificate from U of T, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Damascus University. Chuck has a diversified knowledge of engineering, project management, Ontario Building Code, building science and building envelope investigation. Chuck holds a Building Science Specialist (BSS) designation since 2005 from the Building Science Specialist Board (BSSB) and a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) since 2003 from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and his Professional Engineer of Ontario (P. Eng.) license application to the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario is pending. Chuck has worked for over 15 years with many construction companies and consulting engineering firms in Canada. Currently, Chuck currently works at Tarion as a Manager, Technical Common Elements. Previously, for 14 years he worked at Tarion as a Manager Stakeholder Relations, s Senior Warranty Services Rep., Condominium Common Elements, managing claims for low-mid-high rise residential condominium projects construction deficiencies’ dispute resolution. |
Ryan Haley Tarion Warranty Corporation 5160 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M2N 6L8 Tel: 905-424-1236 E-mail: ryanwilliamhaley@gmail.com Bio Information: Ryan has worked for Tarion Warranty Corporation since 2008 and is a Director in the Common Elements area of Warranty Services. He works closely with builders, municipalities, consultants, and owners across Ontario to ensure Condominiums are constructed as required under warranty. Ryan graduated from George Brown College with a Diploma in Architectural Technology and has since obtained a Certificate in Building Science from the University of Toronto. Ryan has been a member of OBEC and has held the designation of BSS since 2016. |
Matthew Fratarcangeli, C.E.T., BSS, BCQ TenHouse Building Workshop 25 Capreol Court Unit 1707 Toronto, ON M5V3Z7 Tel: 9056997371 Fax: 9056997371 E-mail: matt@tenhousebw.com Bio Information: Matthew received his Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology at Mohawk College in 2013 and immediately began his career in building design at -30- Forensic Engineering. Matthew remained dedicated to growing professionally by completing his Ontario Building Code Compliance Certificate at Humber College, the Building Science Certificate at the University of Toronto and the CanPHI Passive House Designer course at St. Paul University in Ottawa. Most recently, Matthew has been working on his Bachelor of Building Science Degree at Algonquin College which will be completed in April 2019. In addition to the above, he has attended many professional seminars since starting out. All this over the past six years and while working full-time! Matthew is a licensed designer under the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (small building and structural) and has been providing custom design and renovations for the past three years with his own firm, TenHouse Building Workshop. At -30-, Matthew assisted as the primary technologist for investigations on building conditions regarding structure, building envelopes, fire separations and exterior architectural building features. He also carried out surveys using a Total Station and Faro Focus laser scanner. He was then promoted to manager of the technologist team where he led in technical expertise and reviewed all small buildings drawings for design improvement and code compliance. Finally, he was promoted to associate and acted as a client liaison, writing building condition assessment reports including restoration scopes. In the past year, Matthew has left -30- to pursue his own firm where he employs two technologists and has a network of builders. Matthew is passionate about building design and is extremely motivated to build a career in providing high quality buildings. He is a dedicated building design professional skilled in architectural design, structural design, building optimization, 3D conceptual planning and project management, especially as they relate to small buildings. His goal is to build high performing, beautiful homes that are sustainable and make people happy. Please feel free to reach out to Matthew at any time as he would be pleased to hear from you and help guide your project. You won’t be disappointed with his professionalism and positive attitude! He treats every project as if it were personal and always takes care of his clients. Matt Fratarcangeli C.E.T, BSS, BCQ |
Mina Al Aboosi Terraprobe Inc 6707 Blackheath Ridge Mississauga, ON L5W 1J4 Tel: 905-796-2650 Fax: 905-796-2250 E-mail: mena_aboosi77@yahoo.com |
Jacob Kachuba, P.Eng., M.Eng., BSS Tignum Design and Engineering Inc. 1515 Matheson Blvd. E Unit C-10 Mississauga, ON L4W 2P5 Tel: (416) 254-2829 E-mail: jacob@tignum.ca |
Paulius Didzbalis, BSS Town of Richmond Hill 11 Kilburn Place Etobicoke, ON M9R 2X6 Tel: 647-216-6764 E-mail: pauldidzbalis@gmail.com |
Ahmed Elsharawy, BSS Tremco 7121 Tamar Road Mississauga, ON L5N 1Y7 Tel: 647408-5874 E-mail: aelsharawy@tremco.ca Bio Information: Ahmed is a civil engineer who graduated from Alexandria University in Egypt in 2004. Since then, he has been working on structure/infrastructure condition assessment, building audits and structural elements restoration in both Canada and Egypt. His experience also includes inspecting waterproofing systems and preparing maintenance programs for different systems. Ahmed is currently a technical field solution representative with Tremco Canada. |
Brian Walker, BSS Tri-Tech Pinnacle Group 45 Claremont Avenue PO BOX 3431 STELLARTON, NS B0K1S0 Tel: 902-616-9570 E-mail: brimatwal@msn.com |
Russell Snow, BSS W.R. Meadows of Canada 70 Hannant Court Milton, ON L9T 5C1 Tel: (905) 878-4122 Fax: (905) 878-4125 E-mail: rsnow@wrmeadows.com |
David Colussi, BSS Workshop Architecture 6 Sousa Mendes Street Toronto, ON M6H2G4 Tel: 4169018055 E-mail: david@workshoparchitecture.ca |
Janette Meyrick, BSS WSP Canada 20-110 Walnut Court Ottawa, ON K1R 7W2 Tel: 613-316-8318 E-mail: jrmeyrick@gmail.com |
Scott R. Armstrong, BSS, LEED AP, CET WSP Canada 2300 Yonge Street Suite 2300 Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 Tel: 416-640-5456 E-mail: Scott.R.Armstrong@wsp.com Bio Information: Scott is passionate about buildings: their design and construction, ongoing performance, deterioration and failure, and, ultimately, their renewal. His projects have spanned commercial, institutional, heritage, recreational, residential, and neighbourhood development in Canada, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. A LEED Accredited Professional, past Secretary and Board member of the CaGBC Greater Toronto Chapter, a Building Science Specialist (BSS), and Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Scott successfully bridges the traditional gap between Architectural and Engineering disciplines. |
Emma Ruixian Qian, B.Eng.Sv., BSS WZMH Architects 95 St. Clair Av. w. Suite 1500 toronto, ON M4V 1N6 Tel: 416-273-8550 E-mail: qianruixian1999@gmail.com Bio Information: Emma is a architectural technologist at WZMH architects firm, specializing on the building envelope. She has involved many buildings with challenging building envelopes, including courthouses, shopping malls, schools, condominium, etc. Emma graduated as a Survey Engineer, and spent the early part of her career as a teacher at the Jianghan University in China, She teaches a few courses which included building survey, materials, structure, and so on. She immigrated to Canada at 1999, and graduated as a architectural technologist at the Ryerson University, and studied for building science at the U of T. |
Stephen Collette, BBEC, BBNC, LEED AP, CAHP, BSS Your Healthy House 42 Nassau St. Box 1668 Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0 Tel: (705) 652-5159 E-mail: stephen@yourhealthyhouse.ca Bio Information: Stephen is the owner of Your Healthy House, and indoor environmental testing and building consulting company. Stephen is a certified Building Biology Environmental Consultant, Building Biology New Build Consultant, a LEED Accredited Professional, a Canadian Association of Heritage Professional, and a Building Science Specialist. Stephen has carried out over 3,000 building inspection as they relate to indoor environmental health and building science failures. Stephen is a published author and regular columnist on the subject of healthy homes. Stephen teaches and speaks internationally on the science of natural and healthy building practices. Stephen also consults with faith communities with respect to building optimization, heritage, efficiency and regeneration. |