Education

Providing you with the most up to date information so you can build better buildings.

Constrio’s commitment to ongoing learning delivers superior representation for manufacturers. It also drives us to ensure design professionals are up to date on new and innovative materials, building code changes and product updates. We are dedicated to being an informed and reliable resource for our clients, and helping the industry build better buildings more efficiently.

Our seminars are delivered in a lunch ‘n’ learn format by skilled presenters. This is a convenient and efficient format that allows us to bring design professionals up to speed on industry changes over a nice lunch. Some of our seminars are available via video stream.

Seminars

Spray foam: Let’s discuss how and where to use it to build the perfect wall.

Spray foam is a high-performance insulation material that can be incorporated into all of your buildings.  In fact, it is the most versatile and high performing insulation material on the market because it can act as an air and vapor barrier, fill holes and voids in hard-to-reach places and provide a monolithic barrier.

 

Spray foam has evolved immensely since it was launched into the market in the 1960’s and has evolved to continuously improve and meet changing building code and energy code requirements.

 

In this presentation, we are going to talk about the history of spray foam, how and where to effectively use it and what building code requirements you need to be made aware of.

 

In this presentation, we will cover the following topics:

  • About BASF
  • Sprayfoam 101
  • The perfect wall and where Sprayfoam can be found in it
  • Building and Energy code updates
  • Walltite Solutions
  • Manufacturer support

 

About the manufacturer:

BASF creates more than chemicals – they create chemicals for sustainable construction. As a construction partner, BASF has solutions and expertise designed to meet the ever more stringent requirements of building codes.

Air and Moisture control for above and below grade applications. Why not keep the outside out and the inside in?

Air and Moisture control are critical to the sustainability and longevity of a building, for both energy efficiency and protection against potential moisture damage.

 

In this presentation, we are going to look at air and water tightness as a “whole building” characteristic that depends on the work of multiple trades and present solutions and materials that allow you to build better buildings.  You will come away with a stronger understanding of how DELTA® systems work and how to solve common problems in design and construction.​

 

In this presentation, we will cover the following topics:

  • About Dorken-Delta
  • The basics: What is an air barrier system and why is it important?
  • Changing requirements for Air Barrier Systems
  • Details and Execution of Air Barrier Systems
  • The basics: What are effective moisture control solutions and why is it important?
  • Important below grade details to ensure your foundation stays dry
  • Manufacturer support

 

About the manufacturer:

Dörken Systems Inc. is the North American division of Ewald Dörken AG in Germany. Dorken has been in business since 1892, longer than almost any other building materials company. For more than 125 years, Dörken has been delivering innovative, high-performance air and moisture barriers for both commercial and residential construction, protecting all types of buildings from around the world in the most extreme weather conditions. 

The 4 components of the perfect wall: Water, Air, Vapour and Thermal – Let’s talk about them all in above and below grade applications.

Water, Air, Vapour and Thermal Control layers are the 4 key components (in order of importance, according to Dr. Joe Lstiburek) of the perfect wall.  So let’s talk about this more…

 

This presentation will go through Water, Air, Vapour and Thermal solutions available for above and below grade applications.  We will talk about how the right materials in the right order can improve durability and comfort, newest technologies and how the building code has recently changed. 

 

In this presentation, we will cover the following topics:

  • About BASF & Dorken-Delta
  • The perfect wall
  • Starting from the bottom and working our way up – a review where we should be installing our materials.
  • Building and Energy code updates
  • Manufacturer support

 

About the manufacturers:

BASF creates more than chemicals – they create chemicals for sustainable construction. As a construction partner, BASF has solutions and expertise designed to meet the ever more stringent requirements of building codes.

 

Dörken Systems Inc. is the North American division of Ewald Dörken AG in Germany. Dorken has been in business since 1892, longer than almost any other building materials company. For more than 125 years, Dörken has been delivering innovative, high-performance air and moisture barriers for both commercial and residential construction, protecting all types of buildings from around the world in the most extreme weather conditions. 

MONOLITHIC water and moisture control for your foundations!

This presentation will show you innovative, environmentally friendly solutions for foundation waterproofing and drainage! The agenda will be as follows: 

 

  • About the manufacturers Naturaseal & Dorken-Delta
  • The basics: Waterproofing foundations
  • Foundation waterproofing by application
    • Full tanking
    • Blindside
    • Elevator pit
    • Storm water tank
    • Foundation walls
    • Podium decks
  • The right drainage for your project
  • Support & warranty

 

About the manufacturers:

NaturaSeal is a Canadian company manufacturing cold liquid applied, non-toxic, VOC-free, instant-setting, dual-component liquid membranes. They offer various solutions including, liquid applied air-barrier, foundation waterproofing, above & below grade structures and roofs. Their UV resistant products can be applied to green concrete, both indoors and outdoors, and to a wide variety of substrates (EPS, plywood, concrete, blocks, metals, etc.). Their liquid membrane solutions are innovative, environmentally friendly, and completely unique.

 

All systems have the following advantages:

  • Spray applied Monolithic systems
  • Speed of execution
  • Application on green concrete
  • Versatile application (rain and cold down to -15C)
  • Cold applied – Safe
  • VOC free – Eco-friendly
  • Made from residue from the asphalt industries

 

Dörken Systems Inc. is the North American division of Ewald Dörken AG in Germany. Dorken has been in business since 1892, longer than almost any other building materials company. For more than 125 years, Dörken has been delivering innovative, high-performance air and moisture barriers for both commercial and residential construction, protecting all types of buildings from around the world in the most extreme weather conditions. 

Cladding MUST haves for 2024!

This presentation will introduce you to new design trends as well as introduce you to the new 2024 exterior coverings. The content of this presentation is full of technical information, product images, samples to touch and photos of achievements.

 

  • Gentek
  • Metalunic
  • Longboard

 

About the manufacturers :

Gentek

With over 50 years of manufacturing expertise, Gentek Building Products has earned a reputation for superior products and impeccable customer service. We are one of the few brands that offer complete lines of vinyl, aluminum and steel siding & soffit systems.

 

Metalunic

Metalunic is a manufacturing company based in Québec specializing in exterior building envelope products serving customers across Canada and in the USA serving the residential, commercial, industrial, and farming sectors. Metalunic manufactures steel and aluminium based roofing, siding and numerous types of mouldings and trims.

 

Longboard

Over the years, Longboard has proven that their products are suitable for use in all market segments, are sustainably manufactured, and can stand up to the harshest conditions competing with the best architectural products on the market today.  They only use the highest-grade aluminum, powder-coating finishes, and best-in-class European manufacturing equipment.

Masonry MUST haves for 2024!

This presentation will showcase all of our new masonry options for exterior and interior applications! Whether you are looking for clay or concrete brick, natural stone, standard or CarboClave finished concrete blocks, the choice is yours!

 

Standard & CarboClave concrete blocks

Brick types

Technical details on each option

New colors

 

  • Groupe MBM
  • Brampton brick
  • Richvale
  • Rinox
  • Yankee Hill
  • Spectra Glaze
  • Impex