Vectorworks - Enhancing Sustainability Through Materials & BIM In this course, we will discuss how to better identify and reduce a design’s carbon footprint using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Specifying high-quality, sustainable materials for interiors can not only lead to longer product life cycles and better energy management, but also benefit the overall health of…  Read more

Township of Langley - High Performance Building Envelopes and Step Code for Part 9 Homes - Workshop 1 Workshop 1: on Thursday, February 22nd, the Township of Langley will be hosting an in-person builder forum to share information related to upcoming Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code requirements. The Township will also summarize…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) More and more jurisdictions are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to help address the poor energy efficiency of buildings—a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. While some of these new standards may seem restrictive or simply adding costs,…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - PMMA Technology The presentation includes the science of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) used in liquid-applied roofing and waterproofing systems. The discussion includes development history, system design, the role of the liquid-applied system in a successful roof assembly and parking deck application. Date: February 22, 2024 Time: 12 - 2 p.m. Location:…  Read more

Township of Langley - High Performance Building Envelopes and Step Code for Part 9 Homes - Workshop 2 Workshop 2: on Friday, February 23rd, the Township of Langley will be hosting an in-person builder forum to share information related to upcoming Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code requirements. Hamid Heidarali of Hamid Design…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Many North American jurisdictions are moving beyond ASHRAE performance requirements for exterior wall assemblies, shifting instead to a holistic, building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach. While this evolution offers benefits—such as design flexibility and lower operating costs—it also requires a…  Read more

K2 Stone - Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America Building with natural stone materials - What are they? Where do they come from? How are they produced and where can they be incorporated onto the building envelope? The outcome of this course it to identify common stone masonry…  Read more

Next Level Stormwater Management - Engineering Green Roofs for Rainwater Management in Vancouver, BC Cities across Canada are moving from grey to green infrastructure in managing rainwater. Green roof is an effective source control tool with multiple co-benefits. It offers a practical solution in tight urban spaces where other rainwater management tools are not feasible.…  Read more

RAIC - Future-Proofed Interiors: Design, Assembly and Zero Waste Strategies in Today's Marketplace Join this educational webinar on the use of future-proofed interior material and designs. Learn how technology can aid in creating materials for use in both commercial and residential interior environments. View a virtual tour of the Falkbuilt factory in Calgary to learn…  Read more

WoodWorks BC - A Comprehensive Analysis on Mass Timber Housing Learn how to unlock the potential of sustainable mass timber construction in this half-day workshop presented by WoodWorks BC in collaboration with BC Housing. Drawing from BC Housing’s recently published Comparative Feasibility Study for Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction, industry experts will present the compelling case…  Read more