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

Nick Bray Architecture - Securing the Studio: Practical Cybersecurity for Architecture Firms Cyber threats are increasingly targeting architecture and design firms due to the valuable intellectual property, BIM models, project data, and client information they manage. This session will explore the latest attack methods used by cybercriminals, practical strategies for securing users, devices, and cloud…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Passive House World Cup Join us for a webinar showcasing Passive House projects from across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Representing the 3 host countries of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Passive House Canada, The Passive House Network and Instituto Latinoamericano Passivhaus have joined together for the first time to…  Read more

K2 Stone - Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America Building with natural stone materials - What are they? Where do they come from? How are they produced and where can they be incorporated onto the building envelope? The outcome of this course it to identify common stone masonry…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1130 - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures Lab for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course covers airtightness and low-TEDI enclosure construction for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. Students will develop a firm understanding of airtightness and low thermal demand (low-TEDI) enclosures focusing on wood-frame construction, assembly details, material selection and…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.7 Take-over Procedures, Commissioning, and Post-occupancy Evaluation Understand the procedures for project close-out, including takeover, commissioning, and post-occupancy evaluation at this session, featuring chapter 6.7 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada. This session…  Read more

RAIC - The Business Case for Mass Timber Annabelle Hamilton, Executive Director of WoodWorks BC, will present a business case analysis, breaking down development strategy, cost, risk and opportunities associated with each project. Drawings on real project examples, attendees will gain insights on how mass timber is being applied, lessons learned, and why it is…  Read more

ZEBx - Decarb Lunch: Less Oversized, More Decarbonized: Hot Water in MURBs This webinar explores how domestic hot water (DHW) retrofits in multi-family buildings can significantly reduce emissions with minimal tenant disruption, highlighting modern sizing approaches that incorporate metering, heat pumps, and thermal storage. Through two BC case studies, presenters demonstrate how right-sizing tools such…  Read more