British Columbia Institute of Technology - Passive House Tradesperson Course - Building Envelope Specialization, CESA 1500 This five day course provides the knowledge and practical hands-on skills that building contractors, designers, consultants and advanced students need to build to the Passive House standard; an internationally recognized ultra-low energy standard. This course focuses on building enclosure…  Read more

NanaWall Systems - Experience the Doors The continuing education course “Sustainable Design uses for Large Opening Wall Systems" will present the information you need to confidently design innovative projects using operable glass walls. You will learn the differences between folding and single track sliding wall systems and how and where they are used. Learn how…  Read more

Passive House Canada - PHPP User's Group: Charting New Territory in Passive House: Clayton Community Centre Join the PHPP User’s Group in Vancouver every month to discuss topics related to the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) tool and network. On October 10, HCMA Architecture + Design will share their experience working on the largest community…  Read more

Passive House Canada: 120A: Passive House Design and Construction 4-day course, October 11-14, 2018 Passive House Design and Construction is a four-day course that covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Career Paths in Architecture There are many directions one's career can take following an architectural education. A dynamic group of women working in and around the field of architecture will each do a short presentation of the varying paths on which architecture has taken them. Presentations to be followed by a…  Read more

Langara College - Building Systems Energy Assessment 2, PROP 1102 Thursdays, October 11 - November 29, 2018 This course will expand on the topics covered in the Building Systems Energy Assessment 1 course and add significant new material on how to move an energy project forward in an organization. The students will be shown how…  Read more

Passive House Canada: 200: Building Enclosures for High Performance Buildings This full-day course provides an in-depth discussion of high-performance building enclosures for North American buildings, including single-family homes and large commercial buildings, with a focus on walls, roofs and window systems. Numerous case studies will be presented to demonstrate how innovative building enclosures have been…  Read more

Passive House Canada: 110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. The course also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case…  Read more

British Columbia Institute of Technology - Residential Renewable Energy, CESA 0199 The rising utility rates, economy and growing concerns about carbon emissions are causing more homeowners to consider alternative and renewable energy resources to power their homes. For home owners who have already considered energy efficiency and have good insulation and efficient windows and doors,…  Read more

University of British Columbia Centre for Advanced Wood Processing - Robot Made: Robotic Fabrication Seminar The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing and the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at UBC are pleased to bring two renowned experts in robotic fabrication to Canada to lead a hands-on workshop on Robotic Fabrication. Using a state-of-the-art eight-axis…  Read more

University of British Columbia Centre for Advanced Wood Processing - Robot Made: Large Scale Robotic Timber Fabrication in Architecture The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing and the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at UBC are pleased to bring two renowned experts in robotic fabrication to Canada to lead a hands-on workshop on Robotic Fabrication.…  Read more

Langara College - Environmental Hazard - Mould & Lead, PROP 1088 Mondays, October 15 & 22, 2018 This course is an introduction to indoor toxic mould spores and lead containing materials within buildings. The course is designed to provide awareness of mould and lead containing materials to contractors, maintenance staff and managers. Upon completion individuals…  Read more

Langara College - Passive House Design, PROP 1097 Mondays, October 15 - November 5, 2018 This course will offer you a fundamental understanding of the elements of passive house design. Become more cost effective and energy efficient with increased occupant comfort and reduced mechanical systems. This course includes course material produced by Passive House Canada…  Read more

RDH Building Science - Environmental Health and Building Science: How Building Performance Can Affect Human Health What does building science have to do with environmental health? In this session, Connie Tzou will look at the intersections between these two fields of practice and discuss how good building science can contribute to better health outcomes. Date:…  Read more

British Columbia Institute of Technology - Introduction to Solar Electricity, CESA 0158 This course introduces the equipment used to generate electricity from solar power, such as photovoltaic modules, batteries, inverters and charge controllers. Participants are taught to identify the various components, understand how the components interact and interpret manufacturer's specifications. Design principles of stand-alone photovoltaic systems…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - SketchUp Level 1 This introduction to SketchUp Make teaches students to integrate 2D and 3D design and explores tools and functions including layers, adding textures and materials, components, and the 3D warehouse. Required supplies: Textbook available at downtown bookstore. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows. Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018 Time: 9…  Read more

Langara College - Estimating Construction Costs 2, PROP 2085 Tuesdays, October 23 - December 18, 2018 This course builds on the skills learned in PROP 1085 Estimating Construction Costs. It will give participants a solid preliminary foundation in the concepts, tools and techniques of estimating construction costs as being part of the overall project cost…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Change Order Management Changes are an inevitable part of the construction process but if not managed well, change orders can cause unnecessary project disruptions and lead to cost increases and schedule delays. This course will provide participants with best practices for successfully navigating this complex project management challenge. Date: October…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Inclusion in Passive House: Building Community Through Gender Diversity Join us for the inaugural ‘Inclusion in Passive House’ event for a fun evening of high-performance building education, information and networking with other women and gender non-conforming people in the industry. Prudence Ferreira of Morrison Hershfield will present "Mastering Rigor through Collaboration," followed…  Read more

National Floor Covering Association - Flooring EXPO This is the largest flooring expo in Western Canada! The following seminars will be presented: The Why and How of Moisture Mitigation Carpet Construction - Carpet Specification Basics Wood Flooring Inspections Challenging Substrates - Proper Substrate Preparation to Receive a Floor Covering Hardwood Flooring 102 Today's Luxury Vinyl…  Read more

Passive House Canada: 120A: Passive House Design and Construction 4-day course, October 25-28, 2018 Passive House Design and Construction is a four-day course that covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous…  Read more

Langara College - Controlling Construction Costs, PROP 1086 Thursdays, October 25 - November 22, 2018 This course is designed to simplify the complicated world of construction contracts typically used today. The standard terms and conditions used for each of the contract options are fully explained in a manner that any average home owner can easily…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - 2018 Conference: Forging the Path Toward Better Buildings BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current — and inspired! As a new provincial Building Code cycle begins, there is an ever-increasing emphasis on energy demand and building envelope performance. In response, we have prepared an exciting program and range of topics…  Read more

Passive House Canada: 110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. The course also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - SketchUp Level 2 Explores advanced SketchUp Make tools such as creating scene, field of views, shadows, extensions, plug-ins and more. Required supplies: Textbook available at downtown bookstore. Prerequisite: SketchUp Level 1 (CMPT 1703) or equivalent. Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Vancouver Community College, 250…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - AutoCAD Level 2 Provides intermediate users with more advanced AutoCAD skills needed to create professional drawings in 2D and 3D. Topics include: working with splines and curved polylines; advanced skills with blocks, attributes, and external referenced drawing files; working with geometric constraints; storing, presenting, and extracting data from blocks; working with…  Read more

Langara College - Building Design & Construction, PROP 1073 Wednesdays, October 31 - December 5, 2018 This course provides a concise overview of construction materials and methods for commercial and residential buildings, including high-rise towers. Emphasis is placed on key terminology and the economics of construction projects. Topics include planning and design, site preparation, foundations,…  Read more

Passive House Canada: 120A: Passive House Design and Construction 4-day course, November 1-4, 2018 Passive House Design and Construction is a four-day course that covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - AutoCAD Level 1 Designed for students pursuing careers in design-related disciplines, this course teaches new users how to create professional 2D drawings using AutoCAD. Starting with a thorough overview of AutoCAD’s basic commands and features, this Level 1 hands-on course covers drawing basic objects (ie. lines, circles, arcs, polygons, blocks), modifying…  Read more

British Columbia Institute of Technology - Solar Electric Design, CESA 0159 This course addresses more advanced PV system design as well as the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code. The design principles of grid-tie PV systems, off grid hybrid systems and Building Integrated PV systems are covered in detail. Advances in PV technology, the economics…  Read more