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2025 Saint-Gobain Architectural Symposium Agenda - Vancouver

June 12th, 2025

at The Westin Bayshore Vancouver

Attendee Registration at Welcome Booth

3:00pm
 

Welcome & Introduction: Vincent Kim

3:45pm - 3:50pm
 

Welcome Address: TBD

3:50pm - 4:00pm
 

Education Sessions #1

4:05pm - 4:50pm

 


1A. Fundamentals of Foundation Waterproofing

 

What is waterproofing and why is it utilized. Identify critical performance attributes of a pre-applied waterproofing system to help ensure a successful, leak free waterproofing system design. Educate about foundation waterproofing and enable the specifier to understand the critical performance attributes that will contribute to a leak free design.











 
Doug Ryan

Doug Ryan

Architectural/Technical Representative

GCP

Ecophon FADE


1B. Fade Ceiling Product

 

A live 45min demonstration of the installation of Ecophon FADE acoustic plaster. FADE is a true monolithic acoustic plaster system offering high acoustic performance and allowing the freedom of design in a smooth or textured finish. This demonstration will cover but not limited to the jointing process and 2 coats of acoustic plaster application to a glass wool acoustic board. This will also cover the ease of invisible spot repairs.










 
 

Bryan Neubeker

Field Application and Sales Training Manager

CertainTeed Canada
 

Live Q&A

4:50pm - 5:00pm

Break

5:00pm - 5:15pm

Education Sessions #2

5:20pm - 6:05pm

 
Gypsum Installation



2A. Understanding Fire-Rated Assemblies Testing and Composition

 

The presentation will provide an overview of fire testing and fire testing standards as reflected in current Building Codes. A particular emphasis will be placed on the evolution of testing Shaftwall assembly requirements and how this has been interpreted. A discussion of common technical questions relating to job site ‘’situations” involving gypsum assemblies, will also be presented.









 
Brent Belanger

Brent Belanger

Sr. Architectural Technical Solutions Manager

CertainTeed Canada



2B. Exploring the Latest Advances in Roofing with
Saint-Gobain

 

Discover the latest in roofing with Saint-Gobain's CertainTeed and BP Canada products. This session covers technical and design advances, featuring a hands-on demonstration. Perfect for professionals eager to explore cutting-edge roofing innovation.







 

Eric Belley

Eric Belley

Senior Product Manager, Residential Roofing

BP & CertainTeed
 

Live Q&A

6:05pm - 6:15pm



Reception - Trade Show

6:15pm - 7:55pm



 

Closing Remarks

7:55pm - 8:00pm