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BUILDING PRODUCTS UNIVERSITY

Tear-off or recover an old roof? Single ply or Asphalt? Fully adhered or ballasted?

Discover Building Products University – your source for a comprehensive perspective on a variety of roofing systems, materials, components, elements of design, maintenance, trends and other major topics related to commercial roofing in Canada.  The one day BPU seminar helps you keep on top of all your roofing projects.


KNOWLEDGE is Your Most Important Roofing Tool.


Building Products University seminars provide information that is not biased toward any single manufacturer or roofing system, rather it is tailored to participant’s specific needs and includes critical topics for the Canadian roofing market. Seminar topics are covered by highly accredited industry experts.

WHAT IS BUILDING PRODUCTS UNIVERSITY?

Building Products University is an educational resource for a wide  spectrum of roofing issues in Canada. The seminars are designed to include classroom activities, discussion, and question-answer periods, to help you make highly-informed roofing decisions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

If you’re involved in roofing decisions, Building Products University is designed for you. Because architects, consultants, and building owners play critical roles in selecting roofing systems they continue to find Building Product University invaluable in their work.

WHAT IS COVERED DURING THE SEMINAR?

The presentations cover a wide spectrum of important roofing issues. Roof Design, Insulation, Maintenance, System Affixment, Warranty Considerations, Contractor Selection – these are only a few of the most popular topics.  See the complete schedule on the right. Because discussion and question-answer periods are a big part of BPU’s program, you’re assured your specific needs will get the personal attention they deserve.

WHAT IS THE COST OF THE PROGRAM?

Tuition for the one-day seminar is $50 per person. However you can register online for free tuition.  Click here to register free of charge.  Seating is limited.

BUILDING PRODUCTS UNIVERSITY

BPU SEMINAR SCHEDULE

7:30am Registration
8:00am I Need a Roof
8:45am Roofing 101–A Selection Process
9:15am System Afffixment Methods/Details
10:00am Polyiso Insulation
11:00am EPDM Design Considerations
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm TPO/PVC Design Considerations
2:00pm Asphalt Based Roofing Systems
3:00pm Metal Roofing Design Considerations
4:00pm What does my warranty cover?
4:30pm LEED® and Garden Roofing
5:00pm I Need a Roof (revisited)
5:30pm Q & A, Adjournment

YOU WILL QUALIFY FOR RCI (8 C.E.H) AND AIA (8 CREDITS) SELF-DIRECTED CREDITS.

Classes fill up fast. Don’t delay. REGISTER TODAY.

 

SPRING

TUESDAY, APRIL 27

Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel
1133 West Hastings Street

This class is full.

THURSDAY, APRIL 29

Sheraton Cavalier Calgary
2620 32nd Avenue NE

This class is full.

TUESDAY, MAY 11

Novotel Toronto North York
3 Park Home Avenue | MAP

This class is full.

FALL

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19

TBA

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 09

Downtown Toronto | TBA

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Building Products University is a generic commercial roofing one day seminar sponsored by Firestone Building Products. The one-day workshops geared towards architects, consultants, building owners, and any professionals in the commercial roofing industry are held once a year in major Canadian cities.  For further information click here or call 1-888-292-6265 x 77672.