October 10, 2024

Sparkling Hill Resort, Vernon BC

Agenda:

October 9

6:00pm - Networking Reception with Entertainment

7:00pm - 8:00pm - The Future of Solar in Canada

October 10

8:00am - 9:00am - Breakfast

9:20am - 10:30am - Panel Discussion: Bringing New Building Components to Canada

10:45am - 11:45am Firesafe Building Techniques for a Growing Hostile Environment

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch

1:00pm - 2:00pm - European Success Stories: Why Prefab is Not Modular - Prefab, a Way To ​Build Highly Customized Homes

2:15pm- 3:15pm - Achieving Step Code 5 & The New Upcoming Regulations Around Energy ​Efficiency in Conjunction with Offsite Constructions Strategies

5:30pm - Late - An Austrian/Bavarian night at a Gerni’s Farmhouse with entertainment

Paradigm is now a recognized education provider for BC Housing CPD credits. attendees are ​eligible to receive 5 CPD credits towards their Residential Builders License maintenance for ​BC Housing. For more information, please check out BC Housing’s website here.

Our Speaker Lineup

Elisabeth Baudinaud

Owner / Founder, Carbon ​Wise

Elisabeth is the Principal and Founder of Carbon ​Wise, a group of energy and carbon advisors seeking ​to provide combined operational and embodied ​carbon services and seeking to serve as a bridge ​between the realities of on-the-ground construction ​in the industry and the imperative actions needed to ​meet our climate targets. Elisabeth and her team ​have demonstrated themselves as leaders in the field ​with a strong commitment to sharing their learnings ​– often publishing case studies to advance research ​on high-performance buildings and participating in ​policy development.

Dr. Guido Wimmers

Dean of the School of ​Construction and the ​Environment at BCIT

Experienced Professional and Academic with a ​demonstrated history of working innovative in ​building science, sustainability and energy efficiency ​as well as prefabrication and wood construction. ​Gathered experience and leadership skills by working ​in several countries. Skilled in Sustainable ​Development, Sustainable Design and Architecture, ​Renewable Energy and Modern Wood Construction ​with a PhD focused in architectural engineering from ​Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck.

David Bickford

Account Manager, Hilti ​Canada

David has 15 years B2B Sales experience within ​the Heavy Duty Transportation, Industrial and ​Construction markets. David also has a track ​record of Building Strategic Partnerships with ​Owners and C Level management. He has a ​passion for product development and creating ​solutions to complex problems.

Our Speaker Lineup

Philipp Gruner

CEO, Paradigm Building ​Solutions

Philipp, CEO of Paradigm Building Solutions since ​Sep 2022, has led the company into a growth ​spurt, focusing on high-efficiency, ​environmentally sustainable and firesafe homes ​across BC. His efforts extend to aiding indigenous ​communities with housing solutions, securing ​funding, and overseeing projects. Previously, as ​SVP at Civeo Corp., With over 20 years in ​leadership, his experience spans construction, ​energy, hospitality, and consulting. Holding an ​M.B.A. from Athabasca University, and also a ​industry advisory member of the BCIT Industry ​Advisory Mass Timber Board in Burnaby.

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Andy Muzio

President, Steenhof ​Building Services

Andy Muzio is an accomplished professional ​in the field of modular off-site construction, ​and the President of Steenhof Building ​Services Group. With over 20 years of ​experience, he employs a proactive approach ​to project management, effectively ​leveraging his expertise to identify ​challenges early and implement strategies to ​mitigate issues. As a Modular Design ​Specialist, Andy is passionate about ​promoting the advantages of off-site ​construction and his commitment to ​exploring and executing new ideas makes ​him a valuable asset in the industry.

Oliver Rehm

CEO and Head Designer, ​Baufritz UK

Oliver, a German-born entrepreneur, is an ​expert in delivering turnkey bespoke houses ​for private clients internationally for two ​decades as designer and CEO of Baufritz UK. ​Since its inception, the family-run business ​has blossomed into one of the UK’s leading ​suppliers of prefabricated eco homes, ​renowned for its commitment to ​environmental stewardship and innovative ​design.

Thank You to ​Our Sponsors

Questions?

Molly Duncan

molly.duncan@paradigmpanels.com

+1 (778)-222-9307

Event Address:

888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon, BC V1H 2K7