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

Vectorworks - Energy Modeling in the Early Design Phase Climate change and sustainable design are at the forefront of today's conversation. When doing sustainable and energy-efficient design, integrated design tools can help you be more efficient and make quicker decisions during design phases. In this webinar, attendees will learn how to assess the energy performance…  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