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

RDH Building Science - Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 6: Exterior Insulation & Cladding Attachments Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 6 explores the use of exterior insulation in a rainscreen wall assembly. In this session, you will explore how the addition of exterior insulation impacts design considerations regarding the controls (e.g., water, air, thermal, and…  Read more

TransCana Construction and Building Materials Society - Case Study: Development Milestones & Risks Control TCBMS is non-profit organization, established by professors from UBC and industrial leaders with a mission to foster knowledge exchange and access to cutt-edge research findings and industrail trends. Our next upcoming seminar is "Case Study - Development Milestones & Risks Control"…  Read more

BC Wood - Ventilated Doors- Next Generation: Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality Between Enclosed Spaces As buildings are increasingly designed for environmental, occupant health, and well-being in mind, there is a growing requirement for ventilation openings between enclosed spaces. Ventilation pathways are notorious for transmitting sound, and there is also the challenge of creating airflow pathways…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance…  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