Compliance with Part 4 of the National Building Code of Canada  

Introduction

This course provides an overview of the legal and regulatory system governing the construction industry in Canada, with a focus on structural design regulations. In particular, requirements of Part 4 (Structural Design) of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) will be discussed. 

After participating in this course, you will be able to

• Understand the legal framework of the construction industry including the NBCC and its referenced standards

• Understand what an objective-based code is

• Understand the requirements of Part 4 of the NBCC

• Get acquainted with the design standards referenced in Part 4 of the NBCC

Who should attend

Structural engineers, building officials, and plan examiners

Instructor

M. Semelawy PhD, PEng

Dr. Semelawy is a senior (structural) associate 30 Forensic Engineering (Toronto, Canada). 

In addition to his academic and research experience, Dr. Semelawy is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 18 years of practical experience working on a variety of both large and small scale projects, including industrial oil and gas, commercial, and residential projects. 

Dr. Semelawy has also extensive experience working in Codes and Standards Development. Specifically, he provided structural engineering expertise and advice to support the development, review, and revision of the Building Code Act, the NBCC, as well as other related regulations and standards, with a particular emphasis on the design, construction, inspection and rehabilitation of building structural systems

Dr. Selemawy has received several awards, has several publications, and has served as a reviewer for several journals and conferences. 

Date

April 18, 2025- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Registration deadline

April 11, 2025

Registration Fees

500 CAD (Tax excluded)