b'BCBEC MESSAGEPresidents MessageShakir Rashid, President, BCBEC B CBEC is pleased to present the 2019 Fall/Winter issue of BCBEC Elements.This issue features great articles including history of the NFRC, overview of the 2020 National Building Code of Canada, and zero emission buildings. As always, we owe the success of our magazine to our advertisers. My apprecia-tion to all the individuals that contributed and to the committee led by Kurtis Topping for making the magazine possible.This being my last term on the board of directors of BCBEC, I would like to reflect on my perspective of working on the board. The members on the board comprise of building envelope consultants, architects, contractors, educators, government officials, manufacturers and suppliers. Serving on the board has been educational and inspiring. To see the many successes of BCBEC activities is a testament of the dedication and hard work of the volun-teering board members. We are working really hard to bring you a great conference this year to be held at JW Marriott Parq in Vancouver on November 8, 2019. Details of this event can be found on the BCBEC website at https://bcbec.com/event/2019-bcbec-conference-agm.We are also working with the organizers for ICBEST 2020 to be held in Vancouver at The Westin Bayshore from August 31September 2, 2020. Please make sure you save the date and stay tuned on our website for further details.I hope you enjoy this issue. Please dont hesitate to reach out to me or any of the board members if you have any questions about BCBEC.Follow us onThank you,Twitter @ Shakir Rashid, P. Eng. BCBECCouncil PresidentJoin us on LinkedINHave an article, news or an event for BCBEC Elements? Contact our editorial board online at www.bcbec.com4 BCBEC ELEMENTSA BCBEC PUBLICATION'