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2018 Annual Meeting and Training Sessions

2018 Annual Meeting and Training Sessions

“Land of Lakes Chapter”
DELEGATES PROGRAM TECHNICAL SESSIONS

Past Sessions

Sunday, September 30th, 2018
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmOBOA Registration -
Pickup official access badge and registration package.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pmIce Breaker Reception -
This opening reception provides a great opportunity for all to chat and mingle in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues giving delegates a sneak peek at what is to come over the next few days...
9:00 pm - 10:30 pmHospitality -
Traditional gathering meets upbeat conversation along with beverages and goodies, discover why this fun-friendly event is a tradition for many!
Monday, October 1st, 2018
6:45 am - 8:15 amContinental Breakfast -
A modest breakfast as you embark on your day.
7:00 am - 8:30 amTrade Show -
7:00am - 8:30am before Opening Ceremonies, Enjoy Continental Breakfast while meeting with colleagues and Exhibitors.
8:00 am - 9:30 amOBOA Registration -
Pickup official access badge and registration package.
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8:30 am - 10:00 amOpening Ceremonies - Ambassador Ballroom West and Central
Speeches, special guests and awards. The official opening of the Annual Meeting and Training Sessions.
10:00 am - 11:30 amBreak and Trade Show -
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues and Exhibitors.
10:30 am - 12:00 pmEmployee Engagement and Strategic Leadership - Ambassador BR E
Scott Campbell - Employee Engagement and Strategic Leadership Expert.
12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLUNCH -
Delegates gather for Lunch.
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmRed Flags and Risk Management Tips for Municipal Building Departments - Lisbon Room
At a new day and time, Marianne and Alison will bring you up to date on the latest claims against Municipalities, highlight red flags, and provide risk management tips for Building Departments.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmBreak and Trade Show -
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues and Exhibitors.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pmTheme Night Dinner - Ambassador Ballroom West and Central
Designed to offer something for everybody, this classic evening dinner is flexible for both team building and evening entertainment.
9:00 pm - 10:30 pmHospitality -
Traditional gathering meets upbeat conversation along with beverages and goodies, discover why this fun-friendly event is a tradition for many!
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018
6:45 am - 8:15 amContinental Breakfast -
A modest breakfast as you embark on your day.
8:30 am - 10:00 amAnnual General Meeting - Ambassador Ballroom West and Central
Is held every year to approve business, introduce board of directors and inform members of future plans.
9:00 am - 10:30 amSponsor a Student - Toronto Room
Providing an exciting opportunity for students to build and strengthen relationships, partake in dynamic discussions and learn from each other's experiences. Student Day is open to all interested.
10:00 am - 11:30 amBreak and Trade Show -
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues and Exhibitors.
12:00 pm - 1:30 pmExhibitors & Past Presidents Lunch - Ambassador Ballroom West and Central
Exhibitors & Past Presidents Lunch - Reconnect and network with past Association Presidents as well as our organization's past leadership that continues to support and participate.
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmFire Resistance Tools and Information for Wood Buildings - Ambassador Ballroom East
This seminar will discuss various sources of information and tools that may be used to develop solutions to meet the building code’s fire-resistance rating requirements for buildings using lightweight...
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmBreak -
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmAir Tightness Testing under the OBC - Lisbon Room
As building codes and governments push for more and more efficient residential construction the air tightness of the building envelope has become a critical aspect. SB-12 currently has tradeoffs available...
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmBuilding Inspectors-Occupational Risks and Trends - Regal Room
Occupational risks with a focus on the Building Official role. Introduction to hazard and risk management concepts with as specific focus on working alone, workplace violence and trenching hazards. Trenching...
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmUpdate on the new National Farm Building Code and Farm Building Issues - Ambassador BR E
The session will provide an update to the new 2020 NBC requirements for farm buildings and address other current issues relating to the design and construction of farm buildings in Ontario.
5:00 pm - 6:30 pmOBP Reception - Rideau/Regal Rooms
Ontario Building Partnership/TARION/OHBA - Powerdown Reception - All Board, all delegates
7:00 pm - 8:30 pmHospitality -
Traditional gathering meets upbeat conversation along with beverages and goodies, discover why this fun-friendly event is a tradition for many!
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
7:00 am - 8:30 amContinental Breakfast -
A modest breakfast as you embark on your day.
8:00 am - 9:30 amOBOA Registration -
Pickup official access badge and registration package.
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10:00 am - 11:30 amBreak and Trade Show -
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues and Exhibitors.
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmSecondary Suites - Compliance with the Building and Fire Codes - Ontario West
This presentation reviews Building and Fire Code requirements for Secondary Suites in residential buildings - reviewing applications for existing secondary suites, new construction, change of use and renovations....
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmLegal Corner 2 - Ontario East (Occupational Skills -I)
Aird Berlis - Mr. Leo F. Longo and Mr. John Mascarin - Certified Specialist (Municipal Law: Local Government & Land Use Planning and Development) Mr. John Mascarin, Annual Case Law Update - A current...
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmLeadership - eService Delivery, Technology Supplier solutions - Ambassador BR E
Jarkko Turtiainen: Evolta | Vinod Vyas: Vivek Vyas | Srujan Salimidi: Partho Technologies
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmBreak -
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting.
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmLeadership - Stream Wrap up Panel - Ambassador BR E
Matt Farrell, OBOA President - Township of Huron-Kinloss and Ms. Sandra Burrows LMCBO President City of ST Catharines
9:00 pm - 10:30 pmHospitality -
Traditional gathering meets upbeat conversation along with beverages and goodies, discover why this fun-friendly event is a tradition for many!