Bio:

A nine-time winner at the Canadian Comedy Awards, Sandy Jobin-Bevans is an alumnus of the legendary Toronto Second City Mainstage, where he wrote and performed five reviews and directed a sixth. He uses his experience as a professional improviser to host and emcee memorable and hilarious events, as well as lead communication and presentation skill-building workshops. Past clients have included BMO, Canadian Tire, CIBC, Deloitte, Harley-Davidson, Telus, The Toronto Blue Jays, the NBA, Major League Baseball, the NHL, among many others.

In addition, Jobin-Bevans has appeared in countless commercials and was the host of HGTV’s Great Home Giveaway. He has also appeared in such films as You Kill Me, alongside Oscar-winner Ben Kingsley, Harold & Kumar Go to Whitecastle, and the Lifetime movie, Flint.

Jobin-Bevans was a regular cast member on the Comedy Network’s sketch comedy show Hotbox, and currently plays the single father of four children on YTV/Nickelodeon’s kids sitcom Life with Boys. He also co-hosts W Network’s hidden camera gameshow, Deal with It, plays the dad on NBC Universal’s new family sitcom, Bijillionaires, and co-hosts Just Like Mom and Dad, now in its second season.

Insulating multi-wythe masonry heritage building walls – Design and Construction Considerations

The presentation focuses on the analysis and design steps required to establish whether or not a heritage building can accommodate the application of insulation without significantly increasing the risk of freeze-thaw damage. Case studies will also be presented on the construction considerations for insulation applications, including the results of temperature and moisture sensors showing how the model prediction compared to the actual on-site results from the application of spray-foam insulation after more than six years of occupancy.

Bio:

John Wells has been practicing engineering for 32 years and is President of Crosier Kilgour and Partners, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Crosier Kilgour practices throughout Canada in the area of building structural engineering, building science, energy modeling, sustainability, and commissioning. John earned his Masters Degree in 1990 and Ph.D. in 2014 from the University of Manitoba. His Master’s thesis focused on concrete durability and his Ph.D. dissertation focused on building science variables and their impact on the respiratory health of children.  John is a Standing Committee member on Part 5 of the National Building Code, Part 4 Climatic Loads, and CSA Standard Committee for S478 – Durability in Buildings. In addition to maintaining an active practice in the field of building investigation and restoration, his research interests include field validation of performance modeling and building design adaptation to environmental load changes from climate change.

Damian Lang was born and raised in Southeast, Ohio. After high school, he set his sights on achieving his dream of starting a business.  Less than a year later, in 1984, he launched Lang Masonry.  From the beginning, he recognized the value of supporting his community and made it his priority to hire local workers.

The company grew and shifted its focus from residential to commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.  While the name of the business changed to Lang Masonry and Restoration Contractors, Inc., the close-knit, small -town spirit remained a constant part of the company culture.  In fact, many of the employees who were part of the original crew are still with the company today. Through high productivity standards and the dedication of the employees, the company has grown to become one of the top masonry contracting businesses in the United States.

In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s Damian set out to transform the masonry industry with innovative labor-saving equipment and founded EZ Grout Corporation (known today as EZG Manufacturing) in 1998. Today, the equipment he designed is considered the industry standard and is used on job sites throughout the world.

In 2004 Lang wrote his first book “Rewarding and Challenging Employees: For Profit in Masonry”.

In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s Damian set out to transform the masonry industry with innovative labor-saving equipment and founded EZ Grout Corporation (known today as EZG Manufacturing) in 1998. Today, the equipment he designed is considered the industry standard and is used on job sites throughout the world.

In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s Damian set out to transform the masonry industry with innovative labor-saving equipment and founded EZ Grout Corporation (known today as EZG Manufacturing) in 1998. Today, the equipment he designed is considered the industry standard and is used on job sites throughout the world.

In February 2018, for a lifetime of achievements and dedication to the masonry industry, Lang was inducted into the Masonry Hall of Fame at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas.

Today, Lang is the CEO of seven successful companies and one of the largest employers in southeast Ohio.  He is respected and influential in the masonry industry and remains an active member of his community.