Passive House Canada – A Pattern Language from Passive House

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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

VRCA – CCDC 5A/5B Overview

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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

VRCA – Microsoft Excel for Construction – Novice

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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

VRCA – CCA Subcontracts 101

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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

VRCA – Project Accounting & Cost Control

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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

VRCA – Construction Law

Vancouver Regional Construction Association 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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

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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

$75

BCIT – Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures Lab for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings

BCIT Burnaby Campus 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia

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

$721.98

Cascadia Windows & Doors – Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction

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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

VRCA – Trade Contracts: A Double-Edged Sword

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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