Message from the ABEC North president

Amir Hassan

President, ABEC (North)

In 1984, a group of building envelope trailblazers incorporated the Alberta Building Envelope Council (ABEC) as a non-profit organization in Edmonton, Alberta. There was a need for an organization to muster the limited knowledge of a growing field. Although ABEC faded, Alberta Building Envelope Council South (ABECS) survived and thrived. The need has increased since as technologically advanced building envelope systems have been introduced accompanied by a higher demand for better performing buildings under stricter energy codes. Therefore, Alberta Building Envelope Council North (ABECN) was incorporated in 2018 in the same city to carry the torch. Collaborating with our neighbour to the south, ABECS in Calgary, was seamless since we share the same passion and are looking ahead for the same targets: efficient, durable, and better performing buildings.

ABECN is a non-profit society dedicated to encouraging the pursuit of excellence in the design, construction, and performance of building enclosures and to advancing educational and technical standards within the building envelope industry. This council is open to anyone who’s interested in this evolving field. We need to hear from all professionals: Architects, engineers, façade consultants, system manufacturers, building managers, contractors, insurers and even lawyers. We can all learn from each other.

We are always trying to educate the construction community and public in general about the importance of building science by offering monthly technical presentations. Another way to share the wealth of knowledge and experience is through your new magazine Building Science Perspective. An amazing team of dedicated building scientists used their time and passion to produce a rich medium filled with technical articles in a continuing publication. You can find our members on our website for any questions or comments at www.ABECNorth.org, and follow us on ABECN LinkedIn page. Happy reading!

Amir Hassan, M.Sc., P.E., P.Eng. President, Alberta Building Envelope Council (North)