NFCA approved education

The following lunch and learn education is available through NFCA.
NFCA is also an AIBC REP (Recognized Education Provider).
To inquire about scheduling an education session, contact us at info@nfca.ca or call our office at 1-604-371-0137
(AIBC - 1 Core Learning Unit (LU)
Presenter: André Rioux - VP Sales & Development, Finitech Canada
Title: Sound Insulation of Multi-Storey Buildings
André will outline practical and simple basic acoustic principles and definitions, specifically the transfer of impact and airborne sounds in wood-frame / concrete multi-storey buildings. You will learn about efficient means of acoustic insulation, do’s and don'ts and proper installation methods using multiple case studies of recent floor-ceiling assemblies. This presentation will benefit any professional such as architects, designers, acoustic engineers, builders, general contractors interested and/or concerned with acoustic insulation of multi-storey buildings.
(AIBC - 1 Core LU)
(IDCEC - 1 Core CEU)
Presenter: Chris Maskell - President NFCA
Title: Understanding and Preventing Floor Covering Failure
Chris will be discussing National flooring standards, including acceptable conditions, examples and explanations of sub-floor and floor covering issues, testing requirements, product acclimation, concrete dry times and who is responsible for what on site. This seminar will also include information on floor covering resources available to support designers, specifiers and construction teams.
(AIBC - 1 Core LU)
Presenter: Dave Hamilton - Canadian Technical Sales Manager for Ufloor Systems
Sub-Floor Preparation for Floor Coverings
Floor coverings will only perform and look as good as the surface preparation below.  This presentation addresses current floor preparation issues as well as today's most up to date solutions for a number of common (and some not so common) conditions.   Attendees will learn about various processes to obtain acceptable conditions for floor covering installation and addressing situations on concrete, wood, ceramic, residues, coatings, backings, cracked substrates, gypsum, & metal as well as methodologies that address these conditions. 
(AIBC - 1 Core LU)
Presenter: Don Brletic - Regional Sales Manager, Western Canada - Ardex Americas
Title: Floor Flatness (FF)/ Floor Level (FL) and early phase concrete management systems
Don raises awareness of the disparity between Division 03 and Division 09 in the early phase of concrete construction management. Floor Flatness/ Floor Level requirements have a tremendous impact on the construction process as the flooring trade as one of the last trades on a project. At this late stage, strained budgets, cost over runs, remediation decisions and expensive recovery have a negative impact on the over all project which often leads to NFCA recommendations being compromised.
(AIBC - 1 Core LU)
Luxury Vinyl Plank - Avoiding The Problems
Presenter - Ed Van Oene - Principal and owner of Bay Resource Group / Certified Technical Representative,
During this presentation the following topics will be presented.
• Changes in the LVT market - LVT vs other hard surfaces - Indoor air quality / FloorScore - ASTM and acoustics as they apply to this segment of floor coverings - The upcoming tests and standards - Acceptable substrates and how to avoid installation failure
(AIBC - 1 Core LU)
Presenter: Mike Pajic - .Account Executive, Milliken & Company
Title: Moisture Issues and Other Common Causes of Flooring Failures
Moisture management is a big, expensive issue, and it effects everyone involved in interiors - from architects & designers to general contractors & facility maintenance, across renovation and new construction. Whether it's a ruined installation or the unsightly appearance of mold & mildew, the problems caused by moisture cannot be ignored. With cost estimates as high as one billion dollars, they're also incredibly expensive. The presenter will demystify what’s going on beneath the flooring and offer some valuable solutions to save money, reduce risk and improve occupant well-being. Learn why the trend in moisture related flooring issues exist, break down scientifically what is happening beneath your flooring, and how to cut through the noise of solutions to identify some key steps you can take on your next flooring project to ensure success.
(AIBC - 1 Core LU) |Available in the Kelowna area only.
Presenter: Wayne Laforet - Certified Moisture Tester and floor inspector
Title: Moisture testing for concrete and wood sub-floors
Certified moisture tester and NFCA floor inspector Wayne Laforet discusses the different moisture test methods available and how to take them. Learn about MVER's, ASTM testing requirements, Calcium Carbide, Calcium Chloride and Relative Humidity drill tests, how to moisture test wooden substrates properly, the risk to the flooring contractor and more.