Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Managing Change in Construction Changes on construction projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This create problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers). In this half-day workshop, the Change Management Process…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Lead to Succeed: Leadership Skills for Foremen Lead to Succeed is an eight-hour interactive course designed to help you discover a more effective way of leading your team — starting with yourself. The course is broken into four 2-hour sections delivered twice weekly over two weeks, in which we will…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Introduction to Construction Blueprint Reading This course takes participants through the stages of blueprint reading, including dimensions, elevation, drawing, specifications and schedules. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. Date: June 1, 2022 Time: 8:30…  Read more

EPIC Training - Innovation in Roadway Design, Construction and Maintenance This webinar highlights innovations in the design, construction and maintenance of roadway infrastructure from around the world. Innovation is the act of introducing a new idea, method or device that drives change in the engineering field. Innovations can reduce the impact of roadways on the…  Read more

RDH Building Science - Trending Toward Tighter Buildings The increasing demand for energy efficiency in buildings is driving a renewed focus on low air leakage rates. Testing the air barrier is the only reliable way to determine the effectiveness of the installation, but airtightness testing on large and complex buildings requires trained technicians to ensure…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Drawings 101 Are you new to using construction drawings? This workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals! Join us for this four-hour session and learn the basics of how to interpret information from plans, elevations, sections, details and notes contained in typical construction drawings. Date: June 2, 2022 Time:…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Site Leadership Would you like to improve your construction site leadership skills? This course will enhance your ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff, improve job site productivity and complete projects on time, on budget, and safely. Ideal for lead hands, foremen and front-line supervisors that want…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Building Construction: Putting it all Together Every road that you drive on, every school that you attend, every office that you work in and every hospital that you receive care at was designed and built by the people in the construction industry. Construction is a team effort with owners, contractors,…  Read more

Next Level Stormwater Management - Engineering Vegetated Roof Systems to Optimize Stormwater Management In this interactive online course, participants will learn how to design vegetated roofs to mitigate stormwater challenges in our cities. We will examine the two key mechanisms for stormwater management, retention and detention, and how to improve them in vegetated roof design,…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance…  Read more

Passive House Canada - How to Identify and Drive Down Embodied Carbon in Buildings This is an introductory course on embodied carbon geared towards construction professionals and policy makers. The course provides a high-level overview of the importance of embodied carbon, how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the built environment, as well as…  Read more

UBC - Robot Made: Large Scale Robotic Timber Fabrication in Architecture (3-day) 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 industrial robot, the…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills Participants will improve their skills in communication and negotiation. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to de-escalate conflict, listen effectively, build mutual respect with others in a construction context, and negotiate effectively. Date: June 6, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: BGC…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Pathway to Passive House Designer/Consultant Certification (120P) The Pathway to Certification starts on June 6th, 2022 and will be comprised of three courses: 120A, 120B, and 120C. Passive House certification ensures that you or your organization are expertly qualified to design high performance, highly efficient buildings to meet Canada’s national green…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction 101 and Beyond This course has something for everyone – whether you have years of experience or are new to the industry. Don't be misled by the '101' - over 30% of our course attendees have 10+ years of industry experience! Perfect for procurement professionals and buyers, developing leaders,…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Planning for Success Learn how to reduce costs, save time, improve quality and reduce scope changes by creating an effective Construction Execution Plan (CEP) at the start of your project. Effective planning is critical in the overall success of any construction project, but focus is often directed at winning…  Read more

Passive House Canada - A Pattern Language from Passive House A Pattern Language from Passive House is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and design of affordable, low-emission, mid-rise, multi-unit, wood-framed housing. This four-part workshop presents design problems common to multi-unit buildings, followed by solutions that have worked in previous high-performance projects. Date: June…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCDC 5A/5B Overview Please join us for an overview of CCDC contracts 5A and 5B! Course Topics to be covered: - When to use CM contracts - Significant differences between CCDC 5A and CCDC 5B - Overview of the significant clauses in CCDC 5A, CCDC 17, and CCDC 5B, and…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Microsoft Excel for Construction - Novice During this course, participants will learn the tools to help them better understand their business performance, examine profitability of various jobs and business areas, develop budgets, and examine business scenarios all through the use of Microsoft Excel. Date: June 8 & 15, 2022 Time: 10…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCA Subcontracts 101 80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations. This creates problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor). The Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Accounting & Cost Control Participants will learn how to design and read various construction financial reports and improve the financial systems of their construction company. Date: June 9-10, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (each day) Location: Online Cost: $399 (Members) / $599 (Non-members) Learning Units (LUs): 7.5 Core Register: Click here

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Law In this course, participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and introduces the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn how the Builders Lien Act works and other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid…  Read more

CCDC - CCDC 11 – 2019 Contractor’s Qualification Statement Document Webinar CCDC 11 is an industry standard form that has long been used for pre-qualifying general contractors and trade contractors, as a part or sole document requested in the RFQ. CCDC members will discuss its use, examples of common supplementary information, and when a procurement…  Read more

BCIT - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures Lab for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings, XZEB 1130 This lab course allows for hands-on practice constructing various air barrier systems and assembly details for zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings to meet the requirements of the national and provincial zero energy (BC Energy Step Code) and Passive…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials. Most of these materials also happen to be combustible—at least,…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Trade Contracts: A Double-Edged Sword Subcontracts are becoming more and more confusing and onerous. As a Trade Contractor, it’s in your best interest to have a clear understanding of your contract before a problem threatens your business rather than after, when it’s too late. In this class we’ll be using…  Read more

Vectorworks - Transitioning to 3D BIM Software With project schedules becoming increasingly more compressed, you may be looking for a new workflow that’s efficient, but also doesn’t hinder your creative process. One of the most straightforward ways to make a change in your building design process is by adopting a 3D modeling workflow. Incorporating this…  Read more

Ply Gem - Quality Heavy Gauge Galvalume Steel: Innovative Design Solutions What is heavy gauge galvalume steel and how is galvalume steel processed for contemporary cladding; benefits and sustainability of galvalume steel; versatility and manufacturability of galvalume steel; and comparisons between quality heavy gauge steel cladding and other cladding options. Date: June 14, 2022 Time:…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Passive House Canada Pulse Vancouver Edition: A Paradigm Shift Towards Carbon Neutrality A paradigm shift towards carbon neutrality has started globally. How we design, build and live in buildings is changing. BOSS (Building Offsite Sustainable Systems) advances the process for converting the building sector to be carbon neutral by providing an…  Read more

BCIT - Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings, XZEB 1140 This course focuses on an integrated approach to residential HVAC mechanical equipment to meet the requirements of the national and provincial zero energy (BC Energy Step Code) and Passive House standards. The course will help learners understand the best…  Read more

BCIT - Mechanical and Electrical Essentials for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings, XZEB 1146 The course covers the essentials related to mechanical and electrical design and construction in zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings. The course will help learners understand unique mechanical and electrical considerations for Net-Zero, Net-Zero-Ready, and Passive House buildings. Key topics…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCA 1: 2021 Changes For the first time since 2008, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) published a new edition of the CCDC 2 - 2020 Stipulated Price Contract AND a new edition of the CCA 1 -2021. So what does this mean for you? Join us for this session…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Close Out a Construction Project Why would a Contractor, Owner Consultant or Subcontractor need to know best practices for closing out a construction project? The answer is simple - if you can't get it done then you can't reach substantial performance. Getting a project to substantial performance, and then to…  Read more

BC Wood - Factory Pre-Finishing of Exterior Building Materials, A Sustainable Practice This session identifies causes for on-site exterior paint failure issues and how these factors can be eliminated through factory pre-finishing. Then examines the factory coating process for pre-finished exterior woodworks and substrate materials from an industry leader that supplies exterior cladding solutions across…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) More and more jurisdictions are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to help address the poor energy efficiency of buildings—a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. While some of these new standards may seem restrictive or simply adding costs,…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Read the Full Contract: Deep Dive into CCDC-2 80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations! This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Communication Skills for Construction Great communication is essential for construction leaders! In this course, participants will learn how to improve their listening, speaking and writing skills. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to communicate goals and strategies effectively, as well as lead collaborative decision making. Date: June…  Read more

Next Level Stormwater Management - Wind Design for Modular Vegetated Roof Assemblies In this live, interactive webinar we will discuss CSA A123.24-15: Standard Test Method for the Wind Resistance of Modular Vegetated Roof Assembly and its two tests to measure wind uplift and wind flow resistances. We will demonstrate how vegetated roof assemblies behave during…  Read more

Peikko - Designing with Mass Timber Slabs and Composite Structures During this session, we will outline how composite beams can significantly reduce floor-to-floor height and minimize the carbon footprint of a building by doing more with less materials. We will also examine how composite beams utilized in mass timber projects can reduce total floor thickness…  Read more

Vitrum Glass Group - Glass Talks 2022 VITRUM™ Glass Group is pleased to announce Glass Talks 2022 will be held on Thursday, June 16th, 2022. This is an annual half-day architectural event. This year’s event will consist of three educational presentations and one plant tour for a total offering of up to four AIBC Core…  Read more

EPIC Training - Roller Compacted Concrete This webinar outlines the basics of the RCC pavement and mix design, construction placement and finishing best practices and key features for the long-term sustainable performance of RCC pavements. Date: June 17, 2022 Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Location: Online Cost: $75 Learning Units (LUs): 1 Non-core Register: Click here

BC Wood - Mass Timber: Optimizing for Success in Multi-Family Residential With a focus on multi-family residential, this session will be presented by a world-renowned fabricator of complex structural timber components from British Columbia; a certified FSC manufacturer of Cross-Laminated Timber and Glulam beams and columns, who is setting the standard for Mass Timber manufacturers…  Read more

JRS Engineering - Airtightness Testing The BC Energy Step Code came into effect in December 2017. Numerous municipalities have already adopted the code and many others have shown interest and are studying it. Airtightness testing is a mandatory requirement of the BC Energy Step Code. This presentation introduces the concept of airtightness testing, testing standards,…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Estimating Participants will acquire knowledge how to prepare a successful bid and learn construction estimating skills. Course topics will include project analysis, risk analysis, bid strategies and processes, Construction Division Codes, bonding and insurance. Date: June 20-23, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (each day) Location: Online Cost: $650 (Members) /…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Effective Construction Meetings & Meeting Minutes Construction meetings are critical to successful management of construction projects. Regular site meetings on a project with well documented minutes can facilitate communication and produce better results - making it more likely that the project will be completed successfully. Effective construction meeting management is…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCDC 5A + 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success Many projects run into cost overruns, schedule delays, quality and performance issues. Thus, Project Owners are looking for solutions! Construction Management is a great solution if done well! Construction Management is about building a collaborative team from the outset of the…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Responding Successfully to an RFP More and more frequently private sector companies and government organizations are releasing RFPs as part of their procurement process and moving away from traditional bidding. Construction companies often win or lose contracts based on their responses to an RFP. Answering a Request for Proposal (RFP)…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Mental Health First Aid The 12-hour course provides general information about what is meant by mental health problems and illnesses, how to identify signs of mental health problems in yourself and others, effective interventions and treatments, and how to support an individual and help them find out about and access…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Microsoft Project for Construction (Full Program) Part 1 - Scheduling Part 2 - Resource Management Part 3 - Tracking Changes Part 4 - Cost Control Date: June 21, 23, 28, & 30, 2022 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (each day) Location: Online Cost: $825 (Members) / $925 (Non-members) Learning…  Read more

Inpro - Fire-Rated Expansion Joints: Employing Best Practices and Avoiding Field Problems There is more to an expansion joint system than just the frame and covers. This program deals with the life safety specifics of fire barriers, industry standards and testing. In addition, it covers installation concerns, proper detailing of fire barriers, and the current…  Read more

City of Abbotsford - High Performance Building Workshop 1: High Performance vs Energy Efficient Building High-performance building satisfies a wide-range of key objectives, one of which is energy efficiency. However, the opposite is not always the case; there are many examples of energy efficient buildings that have failed to deliver a high-performance outcome. Based on…  Read more

BC Wood - Fire Retardant Coatings and Factory Finishing Options Fire retardant coating technology has made great advancements in both safety and environmental issues. With building codes allowing for taller wood structures and as wood is gaining more popularity again for its occupant health, beauty and sustainability benefits- the role of fire-retardant protection grows in…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCDC-2 2020: Significant Changes and What They Mean to You! For the first time since 2008, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) published a new edition of the CCDC 2 - 2020 Stipulated Price Contract...so what does this mean for you? Most of the updates to the new CCDC 2…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Microsoft Excel for Construction - Advanced Cost tracking, job tracking, production rates, schedules, estimates: If you would like to create spreadsheets to make this work easy and consistent, then this course is for you. Learn to create spreadsheets for cost tracking, calculating production rates and creating estimates. We will show…  Read more

BC Wood - Lodges, Cabins and Off-Grid Retreats: Designing & Building with Pre-fabricated Western Red Cedar Interlocking Systems With the global imperative to move to a low carbon economy, the way buildings are designed, manufactured, and built is a key component. In this session, we will look at the considerations for low embodied carbon and…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Management Learn how to successfully manage a construction project! Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers (using PMBoK 5th Edition approach). The course will cover project planning, contract process, risk management, estimating, cost control, scheduling, communications and post-mortem analysis. Date: June 27-30,…  Read more

Peikko - Designing with Mass Timber Slabs and Composite Structures During this session, we will outline how composite beams can significantly reduce floor-to-floor height and minimize the carbon footprint of a building by doing more with less materials. We will also examine how composite beams utilized in mass timber projects can reduce total floor thickness…  Read more

Township of Langley - Builder Forum Series: Part 9 Upper Steps On Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, the Township of Langley will be hosting an online builder forum to share information related to designing Part 9 buildings to the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code, presented by Dallas…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Many North American jurisdictions are moving beyond ASHRAE performance requirements for exterior wall assemblies, shifting instead to a holistic, building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach. While this evolution offers benefits—such as design flexibility and lower operating costs—it also requires a…  Read more

JRS Engineering - BC Energy Step Code & Energy Modelling The BC Energy Step Code came into effect in December 2017. Numerous municipalities have already adopted the code and many others have shown interest and are studying it. This presentation introduces the Step Code, explains its impact on building envelope, and demonstrates how energy modelling…  Read more

Celerity Architectural Services - Fire Alarm Systems: Practical Guide for Review of FAS and Related Sprinkler, Standpipe and Fire Suppression Components During Design and Construction This presentation will help attendees gain an understanding of Fire Alarm Systems (FAS), and how the 2018 BCBC, 2019 VBBL and other standards impose requirements on the design, installation and…  Read more