EPIC Training - Residential Building Envelope and Structure Assessment and Repair Multi-unit and single-family residential building repair is a growing industry. This course offers tools for correctly assessing major repair needs and applying design and construction standards geared to new construction. Participants will also study approaches for repairing existing buildings and learn to avoid poor-quality…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Implementing Lean Construction Projects with a variety of contracting arrangements carry significant risk to the project stakeholders in terms of both cost and schedule. The potential for strained relationships developing between the owner, contractor and sub-trades exists which often results in conflicts. When this occurs, we see an increased level…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Management Learn how to successfully manage a construction project! Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers (using PMBoK 5th Edition approach). The course will cover project planning, contract process, risk management, estimating, cost control, scheduling, communications and post-mortem analysis. Date: September…  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

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Getting Paid and Managing the Cash Flow In this half-day workshop the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts which can delay payment. Date: September 27, 2022 Time: 7 -…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Builders Lien Act The Builders Lien Act is a useful tool if used properly, however, if misunderstood, it can lead to serious financial and legal consequences.  This course will provide participants with the knowledge and background to understand the rights, remedies and processes created by the Builders Lien Act. Date:…  Read more

EPIC Training - Cost Engineering – Effective Estimating and Cost Control of Engineering and Construction Projects Project leaders and technical staff charged with delivering tangible results require objective cost assessments for funding and control decisions. The business purpose of the cost engineering function is to provide these assessments early and reliably so that a better…  Read more

EPIC Training - Ensuring Compliance with Part 3 (Large Buildings) of the National Building Code The National Building Code is divided into a number of parts dealing with the size and the use of the building as well as parts dealing with various specialty fields involved in the design of building elements (e.g. Combustible/Non-combustible construction,…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Read the Full Contract: Deep Dive into CCDC-2 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 Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants…  Read more