The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues Inc., Fall Meetings will be held in Ottawa on September 12–13, 2013. The Fall Meetings will include the Fall Board Meeting, Committee Meetings, Fall Seminar and a tour of the National Research Council Canada ‘s (NRCC) buildings: Fire / Acoustics; Material Emission / Insulation; and Building Systems – Walls & Energy / Wind & Air.
The Fall Seminar promises to be an exciting learning opportunity and a chance to discuss the research presented with industry colleagues.
Confirmed presentations include:
- Air Barriers in Low-Sloped Roofs
Peter Kalinger / Canadian Roofing Contractors’ Association
- Weather Tightness of Wall Assemblies
Michael A. Lacasse / Institute for Research in Construction – National Research Council Canada
- Next Generation Commercial Roofing Systems
Sudhakar Molleti / National Research Council of Canada
For additional information regarding the seminar program specifics or to register to attend any of the meetings contact RICOWI at 330-671-4569, or refer to the RICOWI website www.ricowi.com. To obtain the early registration rate for the Seminar, register no later than August 12, 2013. Member registration before August 12 2013 is $260.00; Non-Member registration before August 12 is $285.00. CEHs will be awarded by RCI, Inc. for attendance at the seminar.
The RICOWI group rate at the Ottawa Marriott is $259. for September 10, 2013; and $139. for September 11 – 16, 2013. Call the hotel direct at: 1-800-853-8463 and mention group code which is “RICRICA” to make your reservation.
For further information contact: Joan Cook RICOWI Executive Director, by Phone: 330-671-4569 or Email: Jcook@ricowi.com.
The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc. (RICOWI) is the North American organization leading the roofing industry through innovative collaboration. For additional details, copies of research reports on Hail and Hurricane Investigations issued and other materials, reference: Website: www.ricowi.com