BETAC services the building industry by addressing the challenges in designing and constructing a durable, energy-efficient building envelope in Manitoba’s unique climate.
The Building Envelope Technology Access Centre (BETAC) enables organizations in the building construction industry to access Red River College’s capability, equipment, assets and expertise. BETAC’s services address the inherent challenges with designing and constructing a durable, energy efficient building envelope in Manitoba’s unique climate. BETAC specializes in building construction for institutional and commercial buildings that includes: airtightness, envelope test methods, envelope testing, and building commissioning.
- 3D design and rapid prototyping
- Automation
- Concept ideation, validation and design review
- Consumer focus groups
- Corporate on-site and in-house training
- Cost avoidance
- Customized technology demonstrations
- Design services
- Field trials/simulation
- Interactive workshops
- Literature reviews
- Manufacturing process design and development
- Open houses-facility and personnel
- Process optimization
- Product design and development
- Project management
- Regulatory guidance
- Rental of space and equipment
- Retail product label and packaging review
- Reverse engineering
- Sample analysis and testing
- Workflow consultation
- Technology validation and transfer
- Clean technology
- Construction (including building, civil engineering, specialty trades)
- Education
- Environmental technologies and related services
Specialized Labs and Equipment
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Building envelope sensors—temperature, moisture, relative humidity, heat flux |
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Field site product demonstration |
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Industry-specific events and symposia |
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Miscellaneous building envelope diagnostic tools-mini-lab for window and door testing in field; infrared thermography cameras; video borescope for wall investigations; moisture meters |
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Participation at trade shows and other venues with or on behalf of partners |
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Rental of space and equipment |
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Seminars and workshops |