Uncover the secrets to keeping Canadian homes comfortable and energy-efficient with expert tips on HVAC systems, mechanical design, and mechanical upgrades tailored for high performance from Kenny Stennes, Operations Manager at Performance Haus.

Welcome to our annual Holiday Special! We are going to celebrate some of our BS
(building science) wins this year. Share some of our goals for 2025. We hope you will join us, and share your BS wins and future goals.

If you live in Winnipeg, you probably understand Cold! Grant Walkin is a practicing Building Envelope engineer, and founding principle at Litebox. Grant is known for creating simple high-performance and architecturally inspiring buildings that have an emphasis on healthy, resilient, durable, low-energy, low-impact, and comfortable spaces. 

Brian brings enthusiasm for high performance building including Net-Zero & Passive homes as a trained Energy Advisor. Brian is excited to share his practical experience with AeroBarrier in Canada over the past 6 years in residential, commercial and retrofit applications.

Rob Hosken started doing home energy audits in 2008, and an infrared scan was a key part of the process in every home.  In this presentation, Rob will discuss practical uses of IR in daily work, and its effectiveness as a communication tool.

Thomas is the director of Alltimatenvelpe, and a flashing enthusiast! Thomas is going to guide us through details of the building enclosure. With emphasis on managing water and air.

Laneway Custom Build specializes in the construction of new homes in the downtown laneways of Toronto, Ontario. Join us for a great discussion on building science for small homes with Joel!

Brett is an Energy Advisor (EA) and works to help you build better. Whether you are trying to "Net Zero" on a blower door test or plan a MURB, an EA can help. Tune into learn the value of adding an EA to your project team.

A Carpenter, a PH consultant, and an Energy advisor walk into a retrofit, and they are all the same person, Ben Station. Ben is going to walk us through the details of a  deep retrofit in progress!

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Join the Hosts of BS and Beer Canada, The BS and BEER SHOW, BS and BEER KC, and some new Canadian Chapters for an engaging chat about the value of a local BS and Beer group! Learn how to start your own!

Fellipe is a builder and consultant in Deep Energy Retrofits (DER). He recently completed DER of a 130yr old duplex in Montreal, which is on its way to become the first Net-Zero Ready Certified building in Quebec.

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Jeremiah is a principal at Sommer Brothers Construction based in Southwestern Ontario. Learn how we approach managing and building high-performance homes through winter, balancing weather and execution.

Stuck on how to choose the right sealant for your next project? Nate from Sashco joins to talk everything adhesion, durability, application and of course - selecting the right type of sealants for your exteriors & interiors.

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Welcome to our Holiday Special! We are going to celebrate some of our BS ( building science) wins this year. Share some of our goals for 2024. We hope you will join us, and share your BS wins and future goals.

Justin Otte is the owner operator of Element Construction in Lumsden Saskatchewan. Justin comes from a long line of carpenters. He has built Element on principles of communication, honesty, quality, and attention to detail. 

T.E.C. (Minneapolis Blower Door) will be joining us to talk about the "Red Door of Truth". This will be a great discussion about blower door basics and the importance of testing your building envelope.

Vancouver based builder, educator and envelope ninja join us for a great chat about teaching high-performance building techniques. Learn about Cody's work on-site and on-campus at BCIT.

Learn about where we need flashing on our buildings and what materials work well. Most importantly, help us keep our buildings rot free and celebrate Flashing Awareness Day! Aron walks us through some critical flashing 101.

Hear about Lorrie's work designing Net Zero Passive House projects and learn the key takeaways from her recent presentation at the national Retrofit Canada Conference. 

Learn about Larry's 20yrs building career around Vancouver. Larry highlights his firms progression towards the passive building standard and working with the BC Step Code. 

Join us for a spirited discussion about Control Layers and let us know what you want to learn about in future shows. 

The hosts of The BS and Beer Show introduce the new Canadian chapter! Join Travis, Emily, Connor, Aron and Shaun to talk about the importance of community and sharing BS!