Event Details
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST
Location: Online
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Event Highlights
As performance expectations rise and energy codes become more stringent, architects, designers, engineers, and construction professionals must deliver building enclosures that balance thermal efficiency, durability, constructability, and long-term resilience.
This technical webinar will explore high-performance building enclosure design with a focus on precast concrete wall assemblies and their role in meeting the evolving requirements of the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB-2025).
This interactive session will offer AEC professionals a comprehensive understanding of precast concrete building envelopes, including their design potential, performance benefits, thermal performance and construction efficiencies. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask their questions during the Q&A session at the end of the webinar.
Earn continuing education credits while advancing your expertise in high-performance building enclosure design.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key enclosure design principles that support NECB-2025 compliance.
- Compare precast assembly types and their performance characteristics.
- Apply best practices for thermal, air, and moisture control in precast systems.
- Integrate durability and maintenance planning into enclosure design strategies.
Instructor
Dr. John Straube | PhD, P.Eng.
Principal, Senior Specialist
A prominent figure throughout North America, Dr. Straube is an influential and driving force in the industry. Well-known in a variety of building science and research circles, he helps guide the direction of RDH and is seen as a mentor to all levels of staff.
He has broad experience in the building industry and is considered an international expert, having been involved in the design, construction, repair, and restoration of buildings in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Dr. Straube is also known for his academic contributions as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and the School of Architecture at the University of Waterloo, where he teaches courses in structural design, material science, and building science to both disciplines.
Delivery Partner
Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI)