BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VT Group of Companies - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VT Group of Companies X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vtgroup.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VT Group of Companies REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260909T123000 DTSTAMP:20260819T222414Z CREATED:20260707T220833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T222414Z UID:2475-1788955200-1788957000@vtgroup.ca SUMMARY:Large Building Blower Door Testing - Session Part 3 DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n Register for FREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Series Overview - Session Part 1\, 2\, and 3\n A three-part progressive technical learning series covering the complete large building blower door testing process. Beginning with an understanding of the applicable standards\, testing protocols\, performance targets and metrics\, the series progresses through building and test preparation and concludes with the actual testing process\, interpretation of results and practical solutions. \nEach session builds on the knowledge developed in the previous session\, taking participants from understanding what needs to be achieved\, through how to properly prepare for testing\, to conducting the test and understanding what the results mean. The series is designed for architects\, engineers\, builders\, developers\, property managers and other professionals involved in the design\, construction and performance of large buildings. \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Part 3 | Testing\, Results & Solutions - Overview\n Part 3 brings the knowledge from the first two sessions together and focuses on what actually happens on test day. \nThe session examines how large building blower door testing is performed\, how the building and testing equipment are managed\, how test pressures and measurements are obtained\, and how the resulting data is interpreted against the applicable performance target. \nParticipants will also learn how testing can be used to identify leakage and performance issues\, understand why a building may not achieve its target\, and guide practical corrective solutions. The session takes the process from conducting the test through interpreting the results\, troubleshooting deficiencies and ultimately demonstrating building airtightness performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and Time: \nSeptember 9th\, at 12:00 – 12:30 (Mountain Time) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker: Stephen Farrell\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Stephen\n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Farrell is the owner and operator of Acacia Engineering Ltd.\, Qualistat Building Performance Consultants\, VerdaTech Energy Management and Consulting Inc.\, and Gets Energy. With over 25 years of experience in mechanical system design and energy efficiency consulting\, he has established himself as a recognized leader in advancing high-performance building practices across Canada. A graduate in mechanical engineering\, Stephen combines technical expertise with practical insight to deliver innovative\, efficient\, and sustainable solutions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow URL:https://vtgroup.ca/event/large-building-blower-door-testing-3rd-session/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Free Webinar,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large-Bld-BDT-Session-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260902T123000 DTSTAMP:20260819T221457Z CREATED:20260707T215948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T221457Z UID:2472-1788350400-1788352200@vtgroup.ca SUMMARY:Large Building Blower Door Testing - Session Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n Register for FREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Series Overview - Session Part 1\, 2\, and 3\n A three-part progressive technical learning series covering the complete large building blower door testing process. Beginning with an understanding of the applicable standards\, testing protocols\, performance targets and metrics\, the series progresses through building and test preparation and concludes with the actual testing process\, interpretation of results and practical solutions. \nEach session builds on the knowledge developed in the previous session\, taking participants from understanding what needs to be achieved\, through how to properly prepare for testing\, to conducting the test and understanding what the results mean. The series is designed for architects\, engineers\, builders\, developers\, property managers and other professionals involved in the design\, construction and performance of large buildings. \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Part 2 / Preparing the Building - Overview\n Building on the standards\, targets and metrics introduced in Part 1\, Part 2 focuses on the practical preparation required to achieve a meaningful and successful large building blower door test. \nThe session examines defining the test boundary\, exterior and partition walls\, intentional openings\, temporary sealing\, mechanical and ventilation systems\, equipment requirements\, building conditions and site preparation. Particular attention will be given to how the selected testing protocol affects the way the building must be prepared and how preparation decisions can directly influence the validity and outcome of the test. \nThe objective is to ensure the project team understands what needs to happen before test day and why\, rather than discovering problems once testing has already begun. \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and Time:\nSeptember 2\, at 12:00 – 12:30 (Mountain Time)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker: Stephen Farrell\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Stephen\n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Farrell is the owner and operator of Acacia Engineering Ltd.\, Qualistat Building Performance Consultants\, VerdaTech Energy Management and Consulting Inc.\, and Gets Energy. With over 25 years of experience in mechanical system design and energy efficiency consulting\, he has established himself as a recognized leader in advancing high-performance building practices across Canada. A graduate in mechanical engineering\, Stephen combines technical expertise with practical insight to deliver innovative\, efficient\, and sustainable solutions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow URL:https://vtgroup.ca/event/large-building-blower-door-testing-2nd-session/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Free Webinar,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large-Bld-BDT-Session-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260826T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260826T123000 DTSTAMP:20260819T222543Z CREATED:20260629T200758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T222543Z UID:2394-1787745600-1787747400@vtgroup.ca SUMMARY:Large Building Blower Door Testing - Session Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n Register for FREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Series Overview - Session Part 1\, 2\, and 3\n A three-part progressive technical learning series covering the complete large building blower door testing process. Beginning with an understanding of the applicable standards\, testing protocols\, performance targets and metrics\, the series progresses through building and test preparation and concludes with the actual testing process\, interpretation of results and practical solutions. \nEach session builds on the knowledge developed in the previous session\, taking participants from understanding what needs to be achieved\, through how to properly prepare for testing\, to conducting the test and understanding what the results mean. The series is designed for architects\, engineers\, builders\, developers\, property managers and other professionals involved in the design\, construction and performance of large buildings. \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Part 1 | Understanding the Standards - Overview\n Part 1 establishes the technical foundation for large building blower door testing. The session explores applicable testing standards and protocols\, including ASTM\, CGSB\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, and other recognized methodologies. \nParticipants will gain an understanding of the different performance targets and metrics\, how they are calculated and compared\, and what they mean for a project. The session will examine what is being tested\, why airtightness testing is required\, how performance is measured\, and what constitutes a successful result—providing the foundation needed to properly plan for building preparation and testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and Time: \nAug 26\, at 12:00 – 13:00 (Mountain Time) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker: Stephen Farrell\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Stephen\n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Farrell is the owner and operator of Acacia Engineering Ltd.\, Qualistat Building Performance Consultants\, VerdaTech Energy Management and Consulting Inc.\, and Gets Energy. With over 25 years of experience in mechanical system design and energy efficiency consulting\, he has established himself as a recognized leader in advancing high-performance building practices across Canada. A graduate in mechanical engineering\, Stephen combines technical expertise with practical insight to deliver innovative\, efficient\, and sustainable solutions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow URL:https://vtgroup.ca/event/large-building-blower-door-testing/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Free Webinar,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large-Bld-BDT-Session-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260804T211850Z CREATED:20260629T183904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T211850Z UID:2379-1787140800-1787144400@vtgroup.ca SUMMARY:Diagnostic Testing Services | Applying Building Science to Real Projects DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n Register for Free\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview \n This course will cover a wide range of testing services offered by Qualistat Building Performance Consultants. Services discussed will include: Attic Rain Diagnostics\, Water Ingress testing and smoke testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and Time: \nAugust 19\, at 12:00 – 13:00 (Mountain Time)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker: Zach Bererton\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Zach\n \n \n \n \n \n Zach Bererton is a Building Envelope Technician with Qualistat\, bringing a strong combination of hands-on construction experience and formal project management education. After beginning his construction career in 2013\, he gained experience in concrete work\, framing\, roofing\, waterproofing\, exterior finishes\, landscaping\, and other building practices. He later completed the Civil Engineering Technology program at SAIT\, specializing in project management. Since joining VT Group in 2022\, Zach has focused on building envelope site assessments\, diagnostic investigations\, energy modelling\, and improving reporting processes to support greater efficiency across the company. URL:https://vtgroup.ca/event/building-envelope/ CATEGORIES:Free Webinar,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Building-Envelope_Aug.19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260722T123000 DTSTAMP:20260721T182552Z CREATED:20260629T181326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T182552Z UID:2360-1784721600-1784723400@vtgroup.ca SUMMARY:Correct Sizing Residential Mechanical Systems (Heating/Cooling/Ventilation) DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n Register for FREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\n This session is designed for builders\, architects\, mechanical designers\, energy advisors\, and construction professionals who want a practical understanding of how residential ventilation and heating systems should be properly sized. We will review the three primary ventilation design methodologies—Building Code 9.32\, CSA F326\, and ASHRAE—and discuss when each approach should be used and why proper ventilation sizing is critical to building performance\, occupant comfort\, and indoor air quality. \nWe will also cover the fundamentals of residential heating system sizing using CSA F280\, including heat loss calculations\, outdoor design temperatures\, and common sizing mistakes that lead to comfort and performance issues. By the end of the session\, attendees will have a better understanding of the calculations behind residential mechanical design and the confidence to make more informed decisions on future projects. \nFree to attend. Practical. Technical. Valuable. All in just 30 minutes. \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and Time:\nJuly 22\, at 12:00 – 12:30 (Mountain Time)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker: Stephen Farrell\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Stephen\n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Farrell is the owner and operator of Acacia Engineering Ltd.\, Qualistat Building Performance Consultants\, VerdaTech Energy Management and Consulting Inc.\, and Gets Energy. With over 25 years of experience in mechanical system design and energy efficiency consulting\, he has established himself as a recognized leader in advancing high-performance building practices across Canada. A graduate in mechanical engineering\, Stephen combines technical expertise with practical insight to deliver innovative\, efficient\, and sustainable solutions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow URL:https://vtgroup.ca/event/sizing-ventilation-and-heating-systems/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Free Webinar,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sizing-Ventilation.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR