b'PEOPLE POWER Q&A PEOPLE POWER :Q&A withSamer DaibessL DR founder Samer Daibessfounded over a decade and a half agoBE:Do you have any advice for new sits down with BCBECwith the goal of delivering responsive,and emerging engineers in the field?Elements to discuss his past,technically sound and client-focusedSD: Absolutely.present and future insightsbuilding science solutions. At JSD, we with us. A local celebrity toearned a reputation for hands-on serviceMy advice to new and emerging the editorial team, Samer wasand deep expertise in building enclosureengineers is to seek out opportuni-vice-president during the publication ofconsulting. That experiencecombinedties to work alongside experienced and the first issue of BCBEC Elements, andwith my previous leadership roles atreputable professionals in the field of even coined the magazines name alongfirms such as exp (formerly Trow Associ- building science. The insights, mentor-with past presidents Jason Teetaert andates) and Morrison Hershfieldhigh- ship and habits you gain early in your Les Yard.lighted the growing need for a firm thatcareer will shape your approach and stay could merge boutique-level attentionwith you for the long term.BCBEC Elements: What first sparkedwith the depth and structure of a largerImmerse yourself in failure analysisyour interest in building science? consultancy. This vision ultimately led tounderstanding why things fail is oneSamer Daibess: My interest in buildingthe creation of LDR, where we continueof the best ways to learn how to doscience was first sparked during my timeto uphold the values and technicalthings right.at the University of Toronto, where Iexcellence established at JSD, while took a foundational course in buildingexpanding our capacity to support moreStay up to date with innovations inscience taught by Professor Tim Press- complex and wide-ranging projects. wall assemblies, moisture and energynail. His passion for the subject and deep technical insight left a lasting impression on me and many others, helping shape the direction of my career.Later, as I entered the industry, that academic curiosity was reinforced through hands-on experience with building enclosure failures and reha-bilitation projects. Facing real-world challengeslike moisture infiltration in aging or heritage structuresdeepened my understanding and appreciation of how building assemblies perform. It was through that combination of academic grounding and field experience that my passion for building science trulytook root.BE:What sparked the creation of LDR Engineering Group?SD: LDR was built on the foundation laid by JSD Engineering Inc., a firm I FALL/WINTER2025 7'