Ontario Building Officials Association 2017 - 61st ANNUAL Meeting & Training Sessions Hosted by the Muskoka Parry Sound Chapter

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Today Amvic is an industry leading manufacturer of ICF and EPS Insulation materials as a result of providing products that consistently exemplify exceptional quality, superior strength and ease of installation. Since Amvic started, the company has experienced increasing demand for its products which has led to rapid growth and expansion that is anticipated to continue in the future.

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Where other companies choose piping materials that are cheap or easy to produce, we select the material that works best. Where others continue using old and ineffective joining methods, we pioneer new and better ways. Where some might say "That's good enough," we say, "Let's find a way to make it even better."

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Auckland, based around two large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand's North Island. With an irresistible combination of magnificent natural scenery and a vibrant city lifestyle, Auckland is a place of exciting contrasts and endless adventures. The city center's world-class shopping, restaurants, bars and galleries are encircled by wine regions, stunning beaches, pristine rainforest and the magnificent Hauraki Gulf. The Auckland Council is the local government for the Auckland Region and is the largest council in Australasia.

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Avolve Software is a diverse and dynamic team of professionals who share a passion for delivering high quality solutions that accelerate business processes, improve citizen services, and help the environment in communities of all sizes.

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Founded in 1950 by Sam Bailey, Bailey Metal Products Ltd. is a family owned and operated Canadian company. The Bailey Group of Companies is recognized as the industry leader, offering building solutions to both the commercial framing and drywall finishing residential markets.

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At BASF, we create chemistry - and have been doing so for 150 years. As the world's leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society.

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If any one thing has been responsible for BP thriving over the course of 100 years, it is its ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships. Whether it be with employees, customers, material suppliers, service providers, industry or government bodies, or members of the local community, BP has built on a foundation of integrity, an environment of trust, and a coming together of shared goals that has kept relationships and partnerships intact, often for decades.

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Boise Cascade has a proven track record of providing quality wood products and a nationwide building materials distribution network for our customers, helping them to enhance their own businesses.

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The CWB Group is an industry supported private sector organization providing welding certification, management systems registration and training services to over 7600 companies in 34 countries. Supported through the Canadian Welding Bureau, CWB Institute, QUASAR, and the Canadian Welding Association membership, the CWB Group provides a comprehensive and integrated service to the welding and joining industry.

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Bibby Ste. Croix is a privately owned company that is corporately based in the United States. It operates two production foundries in Quebec, one in Ste-Croix de Lotinire and the other in St-Ours. It also has two points of sale outside Quebec, one is in Hamilton, Ontario, for municipal products and the other is in Medicine Hat, Alberta, for soil pipe products.

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Wood WORKS! is a national campaign to increase the use of wood in commercial, industrial and institutional construction. In North America, this market for wood is valued at US$20 billion.

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Since 1982, CityView has focused on creating and implementing land and records management and enforcement software for local governments in North America. In fact, CityView was created by former public sector employees who instilled their first-hand experience of local government needs and challenges into the software they built and the company culture they fostered. Even today, we are experts in what we do because that’s all we do!

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Since 1979, Computronix has maintained steady growth based on repeat and referral business. Computronix places high value on people and on the strength of our relationships with our clients, staff, and business partners. Our consistent emphasis on ethical business practices has developed the trusting relationships that have contributed to our continued growth, staff loyalty, and client satisfaction.

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Since 1989, CSDC Systems has been fuelling process performance through purpose-built, automation technology. For 26 years, governments and regulatory agencies, all over the world, have relied on us to fire up their processes.

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We're the national association actively promoting the NUMBER ONE insulation product - spray-applied polyurethane foam. The Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association Inc. (CUFCA) provides the solutions you need today. Here are just some of the benefits a CUFCA membership delivers to you.

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n addition to building our new facility in July 2014, our employee growth from when Demilec began in 1983, went from five employees to more than 150 employees between the U.S. headquarters and the Canadian office and manufacturing plant.

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In 1969, we introduced the concept of combining both continuous insulation (ci) and design-flexible aesthetics into a single exterior wall system, and called it “Outsulation.” Over half a million buildings later, Outsulation systems are a trusted choice for architects, building owners and contractors who want a high performance, insulated cladding solution that can provide everything needed from a building code perspective, and all that is desired from an aesthetic standpoint.

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Dow combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company is driving innovations that extract value from the intersection of chemical, physical and biological sciences to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, clean energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's integrated, market-driven, industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions.

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Durabond Products Limited, established in 1967 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a leader in the manufacturing and development of specialized Architectural Wall Coatings, Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems (EIFS), Restoration Products and a wide range of related construction products.

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For more than 30 years, this Canadian family owned business has been a leading manufacturer of top quality products in the field of Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), and Specialty Coatings for floors and walls. The company's broad range of products and wall systems are subjected to extensive research and rigorous testing to ensure that they meet Canadian Building Code requirements. The company's new, state-of-the art facility in Woodbridge, the largest of its kind in the industry, has a busy R & D department which develops innovative new products that keep DuROCK on the cutting edge of technology.

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At Firestone Building Products, our environmental mission is simple: to help ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations. We are constantly striving to develop eco-friendly products and processes that pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.

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Trap Gap - Backflow Protection For Trap Seal Primer Cross Connections. This trap seal primer is an essential part of a plumbing system; it conveys water from the faucet to the floor drain, so that sewer gases will not enter the building. All trap seal primers require code approved backflow protection. Providing the best method of backflow protection; a code approved, 100% unobstructed 1" Air Gap... Using the CSA B64 manual, having the template to develop the best possible device, which can be used as a practical and approved method of backflow protection for Trap Seal Primer supplies. The Trap Gap was designed from the plumbing code, to satisfy the plumbing code.

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Henry Company is a leading innovator of Building Envelope Systems® and understands the principles of integrating air/vapor barrier, roofing and waterproofing systems to ensure superior building performance. Henry professionals offer designers, contractors and building owners a combination of technical experience and a commitment to provide quality products. For more than 75 years, Henry has been the trusted source for complete Building Solutions.

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HRAI is a national association that represents more than 1,300 heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors, and which provides Canadians with the tools and information necessary to ensure their total indoor environment comfort.

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Established in Ontario in 1986, Icynene Inc. offers a complete portfolio of high-performance spray foam insulation solutions. In the past 25 years, more than 3 billion board feet of Icynene spray foam insulation has been installed in more than 300,000 residential and commercial projects.

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Interactive Technical Software Inc. is an Ontario based company that is associated with an Architectural firm dealing extensively with the Ontario Building Code since 1985. The founder of the company, Raj Mangat, is a member of the O.B.O.A. and has retired as an Architect and member of the O.A.A. after 30 years of running his own Architectural firm. He brings with him extensive knowledge of the Building Code and the way it is used by Architects and Building Officials based on his many years in the profession.

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As North America's leader in thermoplastic piping systems, the IPEX Group of Companies designs and manufactures the largest, most recognized and diverse range of integrated piping products - Everything professionals need to manage the full spectrum of today's municipal, industrial, commercial and residential challenges.

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Recognized for its innovative and responsible thermal insulation solutions, Isolofoam Group has been investing in expanded polystyrene product research and development for over 40 years. Plastic matter composition, moulding technologies, drying and cutting, as well as manufacturing processes are continually analyzed and perfected to offer insulation and sustainable packaging solutions that are the best in the business.

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LP has been delivering innovative building products for over 40 years. We continue to improve our current products while developing new ones with superior strength, durability and quality for advanced ways of building.

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Mainline Backflow Products was established in 1997. The company has two separate entities serving North America. Mainline backflow Products (Can) Inc. serves the Canadian market and Mainline Backflow Products (USA) Inc. serves the USA markets. MBP works with all levels of governments in Canada and the United States in a dedicated effort to prevent flooding caused by sewer backups.

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For more than 55 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer and stronger homes and buildings. Considered a leader in structural systems research, testing and innovation, Simpson Strong-Tie works closely with industry professionals to provide code-listed, field-tested products and value-engineered solutions. Its structural products are recognized for helping structures resist high winds, hurricanes and seismic forces. The company’s extensive product offering includes engineered structural connectors, fasteners, fastening systems, lateral-force resisting systems, anchors and products that repair, protect and strengthen concrete.

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Through the Builder Products division, we serve the construction industry with an extensive offering of innovative products and solutions across a full range of structural connectors and software design tools for builders, framers and remodelers. Sold through distributors, pro-dealers and retailers, these solutions offer better technology to introduce a better way to build. Serving these market channels, our team creates demand for our brands and helps our customers fulfill that demand with higher levels of efficiency, precision and excellence.

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Nuco Inc. has grown to be a leader in the manufacturing of silicone technology and other quality products. Located in Guelph, Ontario just west of Toronto, Nuco supplies product through distribution to various markets world wide; including, Residential, HVAC, Industrial, OEM, and Construction Supply.

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Introduced to the market in 2001, NUDURA has become the world's leading Insulated Concrete Forming system. Committed to providing innovative products and unprecedented service NUDURA has become the preferred building method of Insulated Concrete Form installers and designers. Together, with our distributors, NUDURA has been identified as the ultimate building envelope in those markets we have embraced. As each new distributor comes on board, we all benefit from the additional success that is achieved in an otherwise untouched market Contained in the following pages is an introduction to NUDURA's Integrated Building Technology and information about what it means to be a NUDURA distributor and the opportunities that it offers.

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Our Association was founded in 1975 to provide training for all municipal personnel who are engaged in the administration or the enforcement of legislation governing the maintenance, occupancy, repair and improvement of property and the environment.

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At Owens Corning, we strive every day to make the world a better place. Our track record, now surpassing 75 years, shows sustained results in this pursuit. Our history also shows market-leading businesses in insulation, roofing and fiberglass composites.

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PSHSA has set out on a new path to better address the real challenges faced by employers and workers across Ontario's Public and Broader Public Sectors, and Provincially Funded Organizations. Over the next three years, PSHSA will focus on transformation, increased collaboration and targeted innovation to lead to greater occupational health and safety impacts.

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UL is a global independent safety science company with more than a century of expertise innovating safety solutions from the public adoption of electricity to new breakthroughs in sustainability, renewable energy and nanotechnology. Dedicated to promoting safe living and working environments, UL helps safeguard people, products and places in important ways, facilitating trade and providing peace of mind.

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Our mission is to empower local and state governments with cutting edge technology to reduce costs, better manage staff workloads, and improve services to their citizens. For nearly three decades, we have worked closely with government agencies allowing us to develop a comprehensive technical knowledge base and thorough understanding of government business rules and processes.

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Specified Technologies Inc. (STI) is an industry leader in developing innovative fire protection systems that help stop the spread of fire, smoke and toxic fumes. For over 30 years, our management team has worked hand in hand with the construction industry to create simple solutions to complex firestopping problems. Our SpecSeal® and EZ-Path® product lines are engineered to deliver powerful performance.

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Techno Metal Post Inc. is a Canadian company that operates two manufacturing plants and one research centre, which are entirely dedicated to helical pile technology. Our company designs and manufactures helical piles, specialized installation machinery and all the other elements required for permanent and temporary support work. Over the years, Techno Metal Post has developed a network of quality dealers who offer the Techno Metal Post deep foundation system, a reliable technique that is recognized around the world by thousands of clients, construction professionals and competent authorities. In order to provide the best helical pile foundation system to its customers, Techno Metal Post continually invests in research and development.

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Since 1974, The Personal Insurance Company has been providing home and auto group insurance to members and employees of participating organizations across Canada. Today, we are trusted by over 700 organizations in the public and private sectors. Participating professions include the Canadian military community, engineers, firefighters, accountants, health care professionals and many others.

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Choosing the right company is as tough as choosing the right insulation. The cost of removing and replacing a poor insulation product is difficult and often prohibitively expensive. Not only do you want a product you can count on but a company that stands behind their products with a comprehensive warranty. That is why you should consider Therm-O-Comfort and our products.

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With the Titan family of building products and tools, it is so easy to build beautiful high performance outdoor structures like decks, footings, guardrails, pergolas and more. You will love the elegance in design which reduces clutter, visible fasteners and skill to use. Titan Building Products is proof positive that ideas are indeed powerful. They are the genesis of everything we experience in our physical world today.

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Tufdek is the industry's leading supplier for "roofing approved" exterior vinyl waterproof decking used on outdoor living areas including waterproof roof decks, balconies, sundecks, roof-top patios, walkways, or above grade concrete slabs.

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Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) is a leading provider of end-to-end information management solutions and services for local governments. Tyler partners with clients to empower the public sector — cities, counties, schools and other government entities — to become more efficient, more accessible and more responsive to the needs of citizens.

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Uponor is an international market leader, striving to provide better plumbing, indoor climate and infrastructure solutions across Europe, North America and in other international markets. In close partnership with building industry professionals we are continuously seeking out innovative ways to ensure our systems offer the most efficient, reliable and high-performing solutions available to residential and commercial structures around the globe.

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Our products are made mainly of galvanized steel but if requested, we can use other types of material like copper, stainless steel or aluminum. Our team of experts can easily make the device with a thicker gauge and in a variety of sizes. What's more, our company has a quality control system that verifies the products right from the beginning of the manufacturing until wrapping time. You are thus assured that the products that we sell are entirely inspected and that they are guaranteed against any defects.

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The Waterloo Biofilter® is an advanced onsite wastewater treatment system for off-sewer developments including residential single dwelling households and cottages, decentralized commercial and light industrial lands such as golf courses, resorts and restaurants, as well as large clustered or communal systems.

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Weyerhaeuser Company began more than 100 years ago with 900,000 acres of timberland, three employees and a small office in Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 1900 by Frederick Weyerhaeuser, we’ve grown to become one of the largest sustainable forest products companies in the world.

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Wood Preservation Canada (WPC) is the industry association that represents the treated wood industry in Canada. WPC operates under Federal Charter and serves as a forum for those concerned with all phases of the pressure treated wood industry, including research, production, handling and use and the environment. WPC members are committed to producing safe, quality products in an environmentally sound and progressive manner.

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