Registration is now open for the annual Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) FENBC Region Technical Summit, taking place November 5-6 in Surrey, BC. This two-day event will feature a welcome reception at a local restaurant, commercial and residential topic coverage, a Product Showcase and opportunities to engage with industry leaders. The November 5 welcome reception will take place at 4:30-6 p.m. at Charcoal and Woodz restaurant. The following day will begin with a continental breakfast at 7 a.m. Sessions will conclude that afternoon at 4 p.m. Register now for this two-day hyperlocal event in BC.

“This summit offers networking opportunities for everyone,” said Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager. “Connect with professionals and customers who share your interests and challenges and learn about important issues for companies in BC. Plus, check out the new sponsorship opportunities, including the Product Showcase, to promote your company to the next level.”

Summit Speakers

Sessions will allow participants to:

• Learn what is new in the codes arena with the popular Code Talkers Panel, as presented by FENBC Region President Dave Goldsmith (Ply Gem Canada) and Neil Norris (RDH Building Science)

• Hear more about window installer programs available in BC with presenter Jovan Cheema (Home Performance Stakeholder Council)

• Understand WorkSafe BC’s regulations for asbestos, first aid and washrooms and find out what the ReturnToWork regulations are with presenter Mike Paine (WorkSafeBC)

• Explore risk management within the landscape of construction contracts, with an emphasis on the often-overlooked world of Supplementary Conditions (SCs) in standard contracts, as presented by Katy Fairly (Fairley Strategies)

• Get a glimpse into the future of commercial glazing, with presenter: David Vadocz (RDH Building Science)

• Hear an explanation of the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) and Part 5 of the BC building code from presenter Anton Van Dyk (Layton Consulting)

Product Showcase  

Six tabletop spots are available for the FGIA FENBC Region Technical Summit’s Product Showcase, a prime opportunity for FGIA FENBC Region members to showcase products and services for the duration of the event. Each exhibitor will have one six-foot table to display materials and products. “Each company representative will receive a sponsor ribbon on their badge for participants to easily identify those contributing to the success of the event,” explained Vlad. The Product Showcase exhibitor sponsor fee is $500.

Registration Fees and Accommodations

The fee for FGIA members is $360. Non-members can register for a fee of $750. Five percent GST is included in these fees. The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Surrey East Cloverdale is recommended due to the convenient location near the welcome reception venue and the Northview Golf and Country Club. Hotel rates will vary based on availability.For more information about FGIA and its activities, visit FGIAonline.org.