# Event Details - **Event Name**: ABEC South @ BuildEx October 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Make a day of it with ABECS at BUILDEX Alberta, featuring our October Luncheon, industry presentations, networking and the trade show.About this EventJoin ABECS for a presentation with John F. Straube, Ph.D., P.Eng., a leading building scientist and educator. Drawing on decades of research and consulting experience, John will share insights into building science, building enclosure performance, durability, moisture management and high-performance buildings.Presenter Bio:Dr Straube holds a joint appointment as Associate Professor in both the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department and the School of Architecture at the University of Waterloo where he teaches courses in building science, structural design, material science, and design. He is also a Principal and Senior Specialist at RDH Building Science, a North American engineering consulting firm.John’s research and practice have focused on the design of durable, energy-efficient, and healthy buildings, and the development of new building systems and products. He has worked around the world on forensic investigations, iconic buildings, new product development, and education. He has developed expertise in heat, air, and moisture physics, building products development, field and laboratory performance monitoring, and environmentally conscious buildings. Retrofit of existing building enclosures, often historically significant, and managing rainwater leaks and moisture damage has been a focus.Before joining RDH, he was a Principal at Building Science Corporation from 2006 to 2013, and is the author or co-author of over 100 published technical papers, dozens of articles on the highly acclaimed buildingscience.com website, author of the book High Performance Enclosures and co-author, with Eric Burnett, of Building Science for Building Enclosures. Dr. Straube’s leadership as a building scientist and an educator has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award in Building Science Education from the National Consortium of Housing Research Centers (NCHRC).AgendaBuild your day at BUILDEX Alberta Info: Your registration includes access to a full day of presentations, networking opportunities and the BUILDEX Alberta trade show. Come for the ABECS Luncheon, stay for the sessions that interest you, or make a full day of it. You’re welcome to join us for as much or as little of the day as your schedule allows.🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMAttendee welcome coffee on the BUILDEX Expo FloorHost: BuildEx🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWM100 // Engineering Keynote – Resilience and Future-ProHost: BuildEx & John Straube🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PMABEC South Luncheon (Hosted by ABEC South)Host: ABEC South🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMBuildEx Expo Hall Exploration TimeHost: BuildEx🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMWI300 // Networking Mixer: Building Science & Engineering Host: ABECS & Building Science & Engineering🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PMWE100 // BUILDEX Industry Networking ReceptionHost: ABECS🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMABEC South Members to Collect Badges from BUILDEX RegistrationHost: BuildEx - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/abec-south-buildex-october-2026/100002000892706949 - **Event Categories**: fitness, science-fair, Art, Business, Exhibitions, literary-art, Nonprofit, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 80, max: 80, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: BMO Centre - **lat**: 51.03944720000001 - **long**: -114.0563167 - **full address**: BMO Centre, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade Southeast, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ABEC South @ BuildEx October 2026 - **Image URL**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1193569532%2F2562493800231%2F1%2Foriginal.20260915-161008?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=ce9d4ea1f022bd65b70f467f4a4cb0e2 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ABEC South @ BuildEx October 2026 being held? - **A:** ABEC South @ BuildEx October 2026 takes place on Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at BMO Centre, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade Southeast, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing ABEC South @ BuildEx October 2026? - **A:** ABEC South @ BuildEx October 2026 is organized by Alberta Building Envelope Council South. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ABEC South @ BuildEx October 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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