Axis Insurance - Technical Causes of Loss Technical errors and omissions are a leading cause of loss for design professionals, representing a primary driver of claim severity across multiple disciplines. In this program, we examine several real claims where technical errors and omissions led to a loss and explore common risk management techniques to mitigate…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity across North America, architects, engineers, and builders face growing responsibility to design buildings that can better withstand these extreme events—especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Windows are among the most vulnerable points in the…  Read more

Axis Insurance - Technical Causes of Loss Technical errors and omissions are a leading cause of loss for design professionals, representing a primary driver of claim severity across multiple disciplines. In this program, we examine several real claims where technical errors and omissions led to a loss and explore common risk management techniques to mitigate…  Read more

ZEBx - Building Tour: LJ Christmas Apartments - A Retrofit Worth Celebrating On June 17, 2026, ZEBx is hosting a tour of the LJ Christmas Apartments retrofit in Coquitlam, a 134-unit, ten-storey seniors housing building undergoing a major retrofit while residents remain in place. The project is expected to reduce emissions by 95%, cut energy…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.6 Contract Administration – Field and Office Functions Understand the architect's role in construction contract administration, emphasizing the importance of field reviews and documentation at this session, featuring chapter 6.6 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility As energy codes and performance standards across North America become more rigorous—such as the BC Energy Step Code, Energize Denver, and the Massachusetts Stretch Code—architects, engineers, and envelope consultants face increasing pressure to deliver efficient buildings without sacrificing aesthetics or affordability. This…  Read more

RAIC - Inside Wood: A Practical Guide to Exposed Wood in Interior Spaces In this session, the speaker will introduce a technical handbook offering innovative, practical solutions, and best practices for exposing wood in interior spaces. This research is based on insights from more than 40 stakeholders, including owners, operators and designers and represents a…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings As the demand for enhanced building energy performance continues to rise across North America, the Passive House standard is gaining significant traction. For those new to this rigorous standard, it can appear complex—especially when it comes to integrating…  Read more

ZEBx - Building Tour: Power Efficient Design Guide for MURBs Earlier this year at BUILDEX Vancouver, we explored strategies for avoiding electrical capacity upgrades in MURB retrofits; now, with the Power Efficient Design (PED) Guide finalized, this Decarb Lunch focuses on what works in practice, what doesn’t, and how these approaches are being applied in…  Read more