Recent BCIT Master of Applied Science in Building Engineering/Building Science graduate Caleb del Mundo has received provincial recognition for his achievements in building envelope research, design, and technology.
Caleb received the BC Building Envelope Council Education Foundation Graduating Achievement Award on February 12, 2026, following the BCBEC Tom Morstead Memorial Award he received on October 23, 2024. The awards recognize students pursuing careers in building envelope design, construction, and technology.
Originally from the Philippines, Caleb came to BCIT after six years as a project engineer at one of the country’s largest oil and gas refinery and LNG facilities. His work in detailed engineering, procurement, and construction supervision gave him a strong technical foundation on large, complex projects.
That experience also inspired him to shift toward a field where he could apply his engineering background to more sustainable and energy-efficient building systems.
Building on an engineering background
Building science offered Caleb a practical path into sustainability by focusing on how buildings perform in real conditions, including how heat, air, and moisture move through building systems.
“The fundamentals, such as heat transfer and energy calculations, were familiar, but the application was new,” says Caleb. “That made the transition both practical and interesting.”
When researching programs, Caleb was drawn to BCIT’s applied approach, industry connections, and focus on building envelope research through the Building Science Centre of Excellence.
Applied learning with industry relevance
At BCIT, Caleb focused on building envelope courses to support his research, while other students pursued areas such as energy modelling.
“The assignments reflected real-world problems, and the experience was practical and aligned with industry,” says Caleb.
His master’s thesis became a key part of his BCIT experience. Caleb researched dynamic insulation systems, designed and built test prototypes, and conducted testing in BCIT’s Hygrothermal Property Measurement Laboratory.
The project combined hands-on experimentation with technical analysis, helping him connect applied research with industry questions related to energy performance and enclosure systems.
Recognition from the building science community
Receiving two BCBEC awards has been especially meaningful for Caleb as he transitions from graduate studies into professional practice.
“It’s encouraging to have that recognition as I begin my career in building science,” says Caleb. “It also reflects the support I’ve received from faculty, mentors, and the broader industry.”
Moving into building envelope consulting
Caleb now works in building envelope consulting, where he reviews drawings, develops envelope details, conducts site reviews, and supports the performance of enclosure systems.
His current role connects closely to what he studied at BCIT.
“The courses on envelope design and my research on enclosure performance translate directly into what I do day to day,” says Caleb. “I’m applying the same principles, but now within real projects and constraints.”
Caleb says BCIT prepared him to approach building performance with a systems-based mindset.
“The program trained me to think systematically about heat, air, and moisture control,” he says. “That way of thinking carries directly into practice.”