Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Creating a Risk Management Plan for Construction Risk Management is about anticipating changes, issues and delays before they happen: being pro-active instead of fire-fighting. Learn to create a professional risk management plan, including Risk Registers, Mitigation Plans, and Risk Calendars. The course follows PMI ™ and Construction Association methodologies. This…  Read more

Peikko - Growing Opportunities for Mid-Rise Wood Construction The Mid-Rise project and the ensuing publication were conceived in order to provide a guide for opportunities that have been created by Canadian Code Provisions progressing, allowing 6 storey wood buildings over at least a decade. Date: August 31, 2022 Time: 12 - 1 p.m. Location: Online…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 120A: Passive House Design and Construction Passive House Design and Construction (120A) covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous case studies, both domestic and international, will be…  Read more

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 - CCDC 14 + 15: Managing the Uniqueness of Design Build “Innovation, Performance and Trust are the Cornerstones for Design-Build” From the Project Owner creating their Statement of Requirements, to the consultants understanding their unique roles, to the contractor developing and implementing practices to optimize design build performance, all partners need…  Read more

EPIC Training - Design of Deep Foundations This course is intended to develop understanding of the theories & procedures required to design statically loaded deep foundation systems. The different types of piles will be discussed. This includes the installation techniques & subsequent effects, the load transfer mechanisms & the suitability of different pile geometries for…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings Buildings shape the lives, health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Unfortunately, too many of the buildings across Canada often have significant problems: from drafty building envelopes, to mold and moisture problems, to inefficient HVAC systems. The Passive House standard has evolved over…  Read more

BC Wood - WoodTALKS at the GBM 2022 BC Wood will be hosting the 19th Annual Global Buyers Mission (GBM), September 8 - 10, featuring WoodTALKS, designed to enlighten, inform and inspire on the use of wood in design and construction. This live event, presented by BC's wood industry suppliers and partners, will explore current…  Read more

Construction Specifications Canada Vancouver Chapter - Moisture Management in Tiled Showers Leaks and mold continue to pose serious problems for the construction industry. This seminar will compare traditional waterproofing systems with modern waterproofing technology to show how tiled showers have evolved. The fundamentals of both approaches, including proper design, execution, and function will be presented,…  Read more

Gaia College - Landscape Design Basics with Sketchup Pro This course is an introduction to landscape design using Sketchup Pro. It is geared towards landscape applications and 3D design, modeling and presentation. The course is a pre or co-requisite for Gaia College's Ecological Landscape Design course. Dates: September 12 - December 16, 2022 Time: Asynchronous…  Read more