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

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

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

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