As severe weather events, rising homeowner expectations, and evolving performance demands continue to shape the residential construction industry, builders are increasingly being asked to think beyond minimum code requirements and toward long-term resiliency.
Join building science expert Andy Oding (Building Knowledge Canada) and resiliency specialist Dan Sandink (Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction) for a free practical webinar focused on resiliency strategies builders should be considering in today’s market to address threats of wind. Through a builder-focused lens, this session will explore practical approaches to improving durability, managing risk, enhancing occupant comfort, and building homes that perform better over time.
General Registration
$Free +HST
Venue:Online
Speaker: Andy Oding & Dan Sandink
Date: 10 December 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
What to Expect:
Resiliency isn’t just about extreme weather — it’s about durability, comfort, risk reduction, and building homes that perform better over time
You can expect:
- A practical, builder-focused discussion on residential resiliency strategies
- Real-world perspectives on durability, comfort, wind management, and future-ready home design
- Actionable takeaways builders can apply to current and future projects
Who Should Attend:
This session is designed for builders, renovators, designers, project managers, energy advisors, and residential construction professionals looking to better understand practical resiliency strategies for today’s evolving housing market.
Who Should Attend
- Builders/Developers
- Designers
- Renovators
- Project Managers
- Energy Advisors
- Engineers
- Residential Construction Professionals
- Industry Stakeholders
Instructor
Andy Oding
Vice President, Building Knowledge Canada
Andrew is a recognized building science trainer with over 30 years of experience across homebuilding, HVAC design, and energy advising. Known for his practical, real-world approach, he helps translate building science into effective in-field application. He works with over 350 homebuilder clients across North America and contributes to the development of the National Building Code of Canada (2020–2025) and associated standards (CSA, CGSB, ASHRAE).
Andrew supports the implementation of leading high-performance building programs, including CHBA Net Zero Ready, ENERGY STAR® for New Homes, LEED for Homes™, and Passive House.
Dan Sandink
Sr Director, Resilience Programs, ICLR
Dan Sandink is Senior Director, Resilience Programs at the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction. Since joining ICLR, Dan has authored or co-authored more than 50 technical reports and articles on topics related to protecting Canadians and their property from the impacts of extreme rainfall/urban flooding, high wind, wildland-urban interface fire, and hail.
Dan’s writing has also focused on public disaster risk perceptions, public adoption of household disaster risk reduction practices, the role of insurance in managing disasters, climate change adaptation and vulnerability assessment, building materials and products designed to mitigate disaster risk at the household level, among many other topics.
Contact
For more information, contact the EnerQuality Training team, training@enerquality.ca