EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS COUNCIL OF CANADA

Name

EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS COUNCIL OF CANADA

Legal name

Exterior Insulation Finish Systems Council of Canada

Website

https://eifscouncil.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The EIFS Council of Canada is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1987 representing Canada's Exterior Insulation Finish Systems industry. It funds operations through membership dues from manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and consultants, delivering technical resources, standards sponsorship, and industry advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Facade & Cladding Systems (Rainscreens, Panels, EIFS, Siding) (IMAFAMAB)

Keywords

• Exterior insulation systems
• Building envelope technology
• EIFS industry standards
• Construction trade association
• Building science research

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond Hill

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The EIFS Council of Canada operates as a national not-for-profit industry trade association. Revenue is generated through membership dues from various categories including EIFS manufacturers, distributors, OEM component suppliers, EIFS contractors, building science/design consultants, design firms, affiliates, and financial services companies. The organization provides membership application forms and dues confirmation documents for different membership types.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The EIFS Council of Canada is a national not-for-profit industry trade association that represents the Canadian Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) industry. It offers industry advocacy, technical standards development, education, research, and member services including the EIFS Practice Manual, Technical Bulletins, video series on building enclosures and climate change, the annual ECC Design Awards Program, and sponsorship of CAN/ULC-S716 series standards.

Product overview

The EIFS Council of Canada (ECC) is a national not-for-profit industry trade association representing the Canadian EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish Systems) industry. Founded in 1987, the ECC serves as the 'official voice' of the EIFS industry with a mandate to provide for the advancement and growth of the industry through advocacy, education and marketing. The ECC's offerings include the EIFS Practice Manual, ECC Technical Bulletins (10+ bulletins), The Cost of Building Enclosures video series, The Untold Climate Change Reality series by Dr. Ted Kesik, the annual ECC Design Awards Program, sponsorship of UL Standards (CAN/ULC-S716 series), and an ECC Membership Directory. The ECC also sponsors and participates in ULC and ISO Technical Committees on Thermal Insulations and Air Barriers and drives industry research through the National Research Council's CCMC and private enterprise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EIFS Practice Manual A comprehensive manual prepared by the EIFS Council of Canada that clearly explains the appropriate use of EIFS as an exterior cladding system for building professionals.
• ECC Technical Bulletins A series of 10+ technical bulletins covering topics including Cold Weather EIFS Construction, Trim and Mouldings Design, Efflorescence, Mineral Fibre EIFS, and Minimum Insulation Thickness, provided to members for technical guidance.
• The Cost of Building Enclosures Video Series A 3-part video series exploring economic and thermal performance implications of enclosure design strategies, including Life Cycle Cost considerations. Produced by RDH Building Science Laboratories on behalf of the ECC.
• The Untold Climate Change Reality Series A video series by Dr. Ted Kesik exploring long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns related to climate change and building design, sponsored by the ECC.
• ECC Design Awards Program An annual awards program recognizing and honouring design professionals and EIFS Contractor teams that incorporate EIFS technologies into outstanding and innovative projects across Canada.
• ECC Membership Directory A directory of ECC members including EIFS manufacturers, distributors, OEM component suppliers, contractors, building science consultants, design firms, affiliates, and financial services companies.
• ECC Membership Program An industry membership program with multiple categories (Manufacturer, Distributor, Contractor, Component Supplier, Industry Professional/Consultant, Affiliate, Financial Services) providing access to technical resources, advocacy, networking events, and industry representation.

Quantifiable outcome

• EIFS provides control of heat flow, air flow, water vapour flow, rain penetration, fire control, strength and rigidity, durability, aesthetics, and economy through one integrated system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Research Council CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987The ECC works with the National Research Council's CCMC (Canadian Construction Materials Centre) to drive industry research including EIFS Durability, EIFS Moisture Management, EIFS Energy Efficiency, and EIFS Fire Protection studies.
• ULC StandardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECC is an active sponsor and participant in ULC and ISO Technical Committees on Thermal Insulations and Air Barriers. The organization sponsors CAN/ULC-S716.1-12 Materials, CAN/ULC-S716.2 Installation, and CAN/ULC-S716.3 Design standards.
• Dr. Ted Kesik, University of TorontocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor Ted Kesik, Ph.D., P.Eng. from University of Toronto's Building Science program has authored the EIFS Value Proposition paper and developed the 'Cost of Building Enclosures' video series (3-part) and 'The Untold Climate Change Reality' series for the ECC.
• RDH Building Science LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRDH Building Science Laboratories conducted comprehensive Life Cycle Costing and Thermal Performance analyses for the ECC, comparing EIFS to other enclosure system options across four Canadian cities and multiple building archetypes over a 50-year study period.
• Morrison HershfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering firm Morrison Hershfield prepared the 'Thermal and Whole Building Energy Performance of Exterior Insulated Finishing System Assemblies' report for the EIFS Council of Canada.
• Municipal, Provincial, and Federal Government BodiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECC conducts advocacy activities at all government levels including Municipal Planning, National and Provincial Code and Conformity Organizations, Local Authorities Having Jurisdiction and Inspectors, and Energy and Natural Resource Departments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eifscouncil

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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