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Andrew Crosby has approached facade engineering with a passion. He has been involved with numerous projects engineering glass, steel, cable, and aluminum structures throughout Canada and the US. His accomplishments spans a multitude of sectors including commercial, recreational, healthcare, institutional and residential. With a specialty in structural glass design, Andrew strives to help push the structural glass industry further. He has completed a wide range of complex glass structures including glass bridges, skylights, stairs, fin walls, cable net walls, and innovative feature elements. With over a decade of experience in the field, Andrew has established himself as a leading expert in creating cutting-edge building facades that merge functionality, aesthetics, and energy efficiency.

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Marc-Olivier Houde is an architectural technologist (member of the OTPQ), project director and regional team manager for the Building Science division of WSP. Due to the large number of projects he has been involved in during his career, Marc-Olivier Houde has extensive experience in the analysis of built heritage, mainly in curtain walling, fenestration, precast concrete panels, masonry as well as in the restoration of massive masonry structures (e.g. heritage buildings).To this end, Marc-Olivier Houde is a member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) since 2021.

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A chemical engineer by training, Nicolas Sbarrato completed a master’s degree in environmental sciences at UQAM, where he specialized in soil and groundwater decontamination and contaminated site management.

He has been working in environmental consulting since 2006, and has conducted various environmental studies (Phases I, II and III, soil and groundwater characterisation and rehabilitation). With a solid background in project management, Nicolas also has proven technical expertise in the management of contaminated sites.

Since 2021, Nicolas leads the Climate Risk and Resilience team. He is involved in the management of Climate Risk Assessments, Climate Adaptation Plans and other climate change related projects and frequently acts as a project manager for clients in the public and private sector.

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Mélanie Dupuis, Architect and Partner, LEED BD+C, has been with Provencher_Roy since 2007. Demonstrating a strong interest in contemporary interventions on works of mid-century architectural heritage, she leads sustainable development projects and retrofits, many of them in the cultural sector (Place des Arts Esplanade renovation, Kahnawà:ke Cultural Arts Center and MIFO cultural center).

Mélanie currently dedicates a large part of her professional practice to transforming and modernizing Place du Portage III (anticipated completion in 2026), a large-scale (150,000 m2 accommodating 6,805 employees) Recognized Federal Heritage office complex aiming for Zero Carbon certification.

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Sudhir is an Associate in the Arup Toronto office. He specializes in integrating architectural design, building physics, daylighting, and structural engineering through digital design skills to provide a holistic approach to building envelope design.

Sudhir has worked with multiple disciplines and building types, including sustainability and building physics, sports venues, transport venue design, lighting design, high-rise towers, aviation, residential, and commercial. He has significant experience in all project stages, starting from early concept design through construction administration. He brings a unique perspective to building design with his exceptional computational 3D skills. He is experienced in a variety of scripting and parametric tools, BIM platforms, and thermal and structural analysis software.

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Piero Delucia est manager général régional chez Reynaers Aluminum et se concentre sur le développement d'organisations prospères dans le monde entier. Ingénieur en bâtiment et architecte de formation, il a passé plus de 15 ans dans le domaine de l'architecture et de l'enveloppe du bâtiment, acquérant de l'expérience en matière de technologie, de ventes et de développement de propositions de valeur. Au cours des six dernières années, Piero a coordonné les activités sur différents marchés tels que l'Amérique du Nord, l'Europe du Sud, l'Afrique et l'Amérique latine, réalisant une croissance annuelle à deux chiffres. Piero est passionné par la technologie, l'innovation et la numérisation ; ce sont des sujets qu'il considère comme centraux dans l'interaction avec les parties prenantes actives dans l'industrie du bâtiment, telles que les architectes, les promoteurs immobiliers, les entrepreneurs généraux et les ingénieurs.

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In the course of a career spread out for more than 30 years, Eric Pelletier has accomplished a wide variety of projects infused with sensitivity and poetry, all of which have one thing in common: an approach focused on the experience of the user and the place. His ability to adapt to change and his renowned creativity make him an attentive, inclusive and inspired designer. A communicator with a passion for architecture, he is also involved with Laval University's School of Architecture, conducting workshops and framing end-of-study thesis. Over the course of his career, as a senior designer and project director, Eric has developed an expertise in cultural and institutional projects. In charge of several distinctive projects, he advocates architecture that is measured, meticulous, supportive and meaningful. The Bibliothèque du Boisé and the Grand Théâtre de Québec, both winners of Grands Prix d'excellence from the OAQ, as well as the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel, which sits proudly in the heart of Montreal, all bear witness to this.

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Mélanie Veilleux possesses solid expertise as an architectural project manager. She is actively involved in all stages of a project, from preparatory studies through to commissioning. Mélanie is recognized for her close management of the projects entrusted to her and the quality of the deliverables she produces. Her leadership and the exemplary dedication she shows in everything she does, make her an important asset to the Lemay team. A LEED BD+C accredited professional, Mélanie makes a point of integrating sustainable development principles into all her projects.

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Ms. Chartrand was a structural/civil engineering intern at NCK from 2006 to 2008. She joined NCK full-time in January 2009. Ms. Chartrand currently acts as project manager.

She has been a senior partner and vice-president of the firm since 2019. She follows in the footsteps of her father, Jacques Chartrand, who became a partner in the firm in 1984, under the name Nicolet Chartrand Knoll Ltd.

She is a member of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Infrastructure Committee since 2020 and was a lecturer at McGill University's Faculty of Architecture in the fall of 2021.

She is currently project manager for Maestria and One Square Phillips residential towers of more than 60 storeys high in Montréal, and the senior partner responsible for projects in Québec’s Far North.

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It’s really a question of emotion, the experience of a building. Creating architecture that elicits vivid feelings is at the heart of everything I do. In French, we call this approach to architecture ‘scénographie’ – the art of place-making, of giving three-dimensional form to ideas. As architects, we have an enormous role to play in improving the quality of people’s daily lives, and to do that we must design with and for emotion, so that every building is generous and engaging. I am very passionate about this potential for architecture.”

The son of an architect, Maxime-Alexis Frappier co-founded ACDF in 2006, six years after graduating from the Université de Montréal’s School of Architecture. One of the first projects on which he was ACDF’s lead designer, St-Germain Égouts et Aqueducs, established his approach to integrating artistic creation and practical solution: the project won a Governor General’s Award, Canada’s top honour for architectural excellence, and reinvigorated a multigenerational company. Just a few years later, Frappier’s achievements had already been recognized by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, who gave him the 2013 Young Architect Award.

Since then, Frappier has designed a wide variety of architectural projects in Canada and around the world, many of which have earned prizes and publication. He continues to oversee all ACDF’s major design projects, developing for each a rich identity tailored to the project’s site, scope, and ambition. Frappier’s passion and presence have made him an in-demand lecturer and guest critic at architecture schools, and he is frequently invited by the media to talk about architecture. His energetic commitment to broadening an appreciation of architecture informs his work as project designer, team leader, and client partner.

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Anik Teasdale-St-Hilaire is a senior building envelope engineer and project manager in Morrison Hershfield’s Façade Engineering team. In recent years, her focus has shifted to early building envelope design, which has allowed her to have a greater impact on building envelope performance, notably energy efficiency.

Anik has directly participated in a number of interesting projects throughout North America, including residential, commercial, institutional and recreational buildings of various sizes. She has managed building envelope rehabilitation projects, failure investigations and condition assessments, and has conducted several product evaluations for building code conformance. Her PhD in Building Engineering and 16 years of experience in industry serve her daily in providing clients with practical, performing solutions.

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Rodrigo Cerqueira est ingénieur associé de la firme chez Martin Roy et Associés depuis 2022 et Directeur de l’équipe Modélisation énergétique depuis 2012. Il est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en génie électrique de l’Université catholique de Minas Garais au Brésil depuis 2008 et détient également une Maîtrise en génie énergies renouvelables et efficacité énergétique de l’École de Technologie Supérieure de Montréal. Rodrigo a réalisé des simulations énergétiques avec les logiciels tels que eQuest, IES Virtual Environment, Energy Plus et Open Studio. Fort de son expérience en conception intégrée de bâtiment durable, il est responsable des projets de Recherche et Développement en bâtiment durable. Il réalise des audits énergétiques, livre des études de faisabilité, dimensionne des systèmes électromécaniques, géothermiques, photovoltaïques optimisés avec stockage électrique. Sa connaissance des codes énergétiques lui permet de maximiser les appuis financiers potentiels pour le bénéfice de ces clients et de l’environnement. De plus, il a collaboré à la réalisation de projets novateurs certifiés Zéro Carbone (ZCB), LEED Nouvelles Constructions (NC), Intérieurs commerciaux (ID+C) et Bâtiments existants (EB). Finalement, il est également un père inspirant, musicien et passionné de voyages.

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Mark Brooker brings extensive and relevant experience in complex building types from a career of over 38 years. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1985 with a Bachelor's in Architecture. He joined NFOE in 1997 and has worked as a senior architect/project manager on numerous research and teaching Life Sciences General Sciences facilities in the public sector as well as for biology and chemistry research and pharmaceutical production buildings for the private sector. His work on these complex projects included overseeing the planning, design, and coordination of research and clinical laboratories including animal facilities. His projects have incorporated Biosafety requirements for CL2 and CL3 containment suites to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Canadian Council of Animal Care (CCAC). These projects have been executed under the traditional Design Bid Build, Construction Management, and Public Private Partnership (PPP) contexts.

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Phoebe Cullingham est spécialiste du climat et de la durabilité chez EllisDon, l’un des plus grands constructeurs et gestionnaires de construction au Canada. Elle a travaillé en génie-conseil mécanique avant de passer à la construction et de gagner son P.Eng.

Elle a vécu le cycle de vie du projet à différents stades et postes : poursuite jusqu’à la clôture, concepteur et entrepreneur. Les projets s'étendent des réhabilitations historiques à des nouveaux monuments culturels, des installations militaires de haute sécurité à des développements résidentiels zéro carbone, avec une valeur de construction de milliards. Elle participe également à des efforts de l’ensemble de l’industrie, y compris la participation à la création de politiques et de normes, et à l’élaboration de matériel éducatif et de meilleures pratiques.

Phoebe a trouvé son créneau, combinant sa formation universitaire en science du bâtiment avec une passion pour la durabilité. Une fascination pour l’environnement bâti et une perspective holistique lui permettent d’aider à créer plus de bâtiments respectueux du climat et des personnes, équilibrant les effets du carbone intrinsèque et du carbone opérationnel. Elle s’engage quotidiennement auprès d’un large éventail d'intervenants du projet, tout en se tenant au courant des plus récents codes, politiques et innovations du bâtiment.

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Joël Courchesne est un architecte sénior principal cumulant 30 ans d’expérience professionnelle. Bachelier de l’Université Laval, il a parfait sa formation professionnelle à Toronto et Montréal. Son expertise architecturale et son association avec le Conseil du Bâtiment Durable du Canada (CBDCA) lui ont permis d’acquérir une vaste expérience dans le domaine du bâtiment écologique. Cette association lui a aussi permis de participer au développement des nouveaux paramètres qui guident aujourd’hui le milieu de la construction.

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An architect renowned for her leadership and in-depth knowledge of the construction market, Anik Shooner was one of the first women to co-found a major architectural firm in Montreal, in 1994, which she still manages today. Convinced that the architectural quality of our environment influences our lives, Anik is uncompromisingly committed to the composition of exceptional architecture, executed at the cutting edge of technology, in terms of construction systems, tools and methodology. Among the many projects she has led are several of Montreal's landmark buildings: the Maison du développement durable, Grandir en santé at CHU Sainte-Justine, Maison Manuvie, the Science Complex at the Université de Montréal's MIL Campus, the latest phase of the CHUM and the YUL. She is currently in charge of the development of 1 Square Phillips, Hôpital Pierre-Le Gardeur and the new National Bank head office.

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Diplômée de l'Université McGill en 1982, Mme Cloutier débute sa carrière d’ingénieure en structure chez Shector Barbacki Shemie et Associés (SBSA aujourd’hui) jusqu'en 1986 avant de fonder Cloutier Powney & Associés. En 2000, la filiale CPA Verre Structurel (CPA) est créée sous sa présidence afin d’offrir des services d’ingénierie de systèmes verriers complexes. En 2004 et à la suite d’une fusion, elle devient associée au sein de la firme SDK et associés et poursuit le développement de CPA qui cumule nombre de projets uniques à Montréal comme les verrières du Complexe Desjardins, l’Oriel de la Maison Symphonique et l’entrée cubique de La Maison Simons à la Place Ste-Foy.

Fin 2017, CPA devient une entité autonome et la venue de Marc Bilodeau comme associé principal en 2018 élargit l’offre de services en combinant leurs expériences complémentaires reconnues. Depuis août 2022, CPA fait partie de la firme ELEMA experts-conseils où, à titre d’ingénieure spécialiste, elle vient bonifier le bassin de professionnels en ingénierie du verre structurel en partageant ses connaissances de plus de 40 ans de pratique diversifiée et vise à développer de nouveaux marchés ici et ailleurs.

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With intersecting skills in design, advanced building technology, and project management, Sean Scensor focuses on bridging between the art, science, and business of envisioning and realizing the studio’s diverse designs. Over his 25 years with the firm, Sean has directed many of the studio’s most complex projects. In recent years, his work has been concentrated in Latin and Northern America, orchestrating bespoke teams of design and construction industry collaborators. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sean brings imaginative thinking, a critical eye, and a values-driven approach to running the practice to keep it nimble and resilient.

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With a background as an architect, have been in the Glass Industry for the last 30 years.

Started at Cricursa, a highly specialized company on curved and difficult dimensional shapes. Opened the world market and have participated on a long list of exciting project. Among them have collaborated on Prada, Tokyo (Herzog & de Meuron),

Joined Interpane 12 years ago and put a foot on the US and Canada market. With a good market and great knowledge, backed by an excellent high-end quality product. We have been able to supply the largest high rise Buildings. Among a long list, we can highlight, Hudson Yards, 66 Hudson Boulevard, both in New York, 110 North Wacker, St. Regis both in Chicago or Block 16,in Austin,TX.

Willing to find new products with an unlimited curiosity. Researching the market to find new exciting projects that allow Interpane to go beyond the limits.

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Martin Durivage has worked with architects for 30 years. He is known for his passion for architecture and facade design. He has been creating, managing and delivering optimal Saint-Gobain Glass Facade specifications for 6 years. Low Carbon Glass will now be a part of the language for optimal Glass Facade design and specifications. Martin will guide you through this new and unique opportunity!

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Robert is a graduate of École Polytechnique, the engineering department of the University of Montréal, earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He has devoted his career since 1985 to building components testing and evaluation as well as standard and code development. He actively participates at FENESTRATION CANADA, AVFQ, ASTM, CSA, FGIA (AAMA, IGMA), JDMG, NFRC and ULC. He chairs several committees and task groups under these Associations and Standard Development Organizations. He is also a voting member of the standing committee for environmental separators (Part 5) of the Canadian building code. His responsibilities also include the development of training courses, webinars and presentations on topics related to his expertise.

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Hugo Vega a entrepris son parcours dans l'industrie de la pierre naturelle en 2002, en rejoignant Polycor en tant que Responsable de l'Exportation des Blocs Bruts. Grâce à un leadership exceptionnel, le rôle d'Hugo a évolué au fil des ans, englobant les ventes, la gestion de projets et les opérations. La vision stratégique et le dévouement d'Hugo ont abouti à sa participation en tant qu'actionnaire en 2014 lors d'un rachat de l'entreprise par la direction.

Actuellement, en tant que Vice-Président des Ventes - Projets Commerciaux, Hugo Vega dirige des initiatives architecturales écologiques à travers l'Amérique du Nord. Son expertise façonne des projets tant nationaux qu'internationaux, soulignant son rôle moteur dans la transformation éco-responsable de l'industrie.

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Mike Poirier boasts over 25 years of expertise in the building product industry, embodying a solution-oriented approach and nurturing enduring affiliations. His career journey spans various roles across private enterprises and multinational corporations. With a visionary leadership style, Mike has helmed departments encompassing customer service, sales, purchasing, and management, complemented by successful business startups and manufacturing ventures.

As National Director of Business Development at HURTUBISE, Mike adeptly drives sales, new business ventures, and account management. His prior role as Regional Sales Manager at Kaycan ltd. showcased eight years of refining sales strategies and elevating client satisfaction. Mike's self-motivation, results-focused attitude, and team-building prowess reflect his commitment to excellence. His extensive track record underscores his dedication to providing value and expertise in the building product industry.

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Elizabeth is a Principal of Populous and has led key stadium, arena, COEX and aviation projects around the world, such as the first dedicated stadium for a FA Women’s Super League team for a high-profile Premier League football club in the UK. Elizabeth is currently leading the Olympic Stadium Modernization Project in Montreal and the LDLC arena under construction in Lyon.

Since joining Populous, Elizabeth was involved in the Groupama Stadium and the state-of-the-art Olympique Lyonnais Training Centre. She has played a key role on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium project, leading the mixed-use Southern Development including the Tottenham Experience. Over the years, she also led numerous FIFA stadium projects in the Middle East.

Alongside her project role, Elizabeth designed a ‘Gaming House of the Future’, featured at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and is a member of WISE; an in-house leadership group dedicated to understanding the changing dynamics of the industry.