Project Partners

Gauvin 2000 Construction Ltd.

Gauvin 2000 Construction Ltd. is an established British Columbia general contractor active in the residential, commercial and institutional sectors of the building industry. For over 33 years, Gauvin 2000 Construction Ltd. and predecessor Gauvin Construction Ltd. have served clients throughout the Lower Mainland, as well as Northern regions of British Columbia and the Yukon Territories.

Our success is built on serving our customers' needs, and our focus is on customer satisfaction. To achieve these goals, we rely on a dedicated team of staff, consultants, trades and suppliers who are experienced and capable of getting each project done in the most timely and cost-effective manner.

Whether management systems or safety programs, or by embracing the best construction technology, we have long ago established our reputation as a leader in the industry. Involvement in the Vancouver Field Exposure Testing project is one more example of our company's commitment to the well-being of our clients, and the future of this industry.

Building Science Corporation

Building Science Corporation is a Boston based architecture and building science consulting firm with clients throughout North America. Building Science Corporation specializes in building technology consulting. Our focus is preventing and resolving problems related to building design, construction and operation. We are internationally recognized for our expertise in moisture dynamics, indoor air quality, and forensic (building failure) investigations. We are also on the leading edge of the design of sustainable communities and buildings. We believe in promoting energy efficiency and environmental responsibility within the constraints of marketable and affordable building technology.

Balanced Solutions

Balanced Solutions is a small employee-operated consultancy that offers specialist expertise to a wide range of building industry stakeholders. Our background training and experience are in the fields of construction, civil and mechanical engineering, and architecture.

Our goal is not to compete with full-service engineering or architecture firms (we do not offer all of their services) but to complement and expand such services.

Building Engineering Group

BEG is the building engineering group at the University of Waterloo, a multi-disciplinary research group that undertakes research, development, and demonstration (R, D & D) for the building industry.

BEG is a non-profit, non-proprietary organization within the Civil Engineering Department at UW but operating together with the School of Architecture. It was founded by Dr Eric Burnett, now at Penn State University and the Pennsylvania Housing Research Center.

BEG is currently directed by Dr John Straube, who has a joint appointment with the Civil Engineering Department and the School of Architecture.