We’re guessing you’ve probably heard there’s a new version of the Ontario Building Code (OBC). But did you know amongst the most significant code changes is an overhaul of Part 4, the section that governs structural design? Included in these changes are major updates to seismic requirements including new seismic hazard values, clearer wind and snow load calculations, and updates to reflect evolving risks, new materials like mass timber, and growing demand for consistency across the provinces.
Join us and Frédéric Ouellette of Engineering Link Incorporated for this TSA Technical Lecture as we take an in-depth look at the latest structural code updates. This session will focus on what’s new in Part 4, and how these changes impact architects working in both new construction and renovations. Particular focus will be placed on the bracing of non-structural elements and the cost implications of increased seismic loading.
Whether you're designing a new building or altering an existing one, this lecture will help you better understand what these changes mean for you and your practice.
Speaker: Frédéric Ouellette (Associate, Structural - Engineering Link Incorporated)
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
Where: Online via Zoom
ConEd: 1 Structured Learning Hour
Price: $15+HST General Admission, FREE for TSA Members