Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia - RCABC’s Guarantee for Vegetated Roofs: A New Future for Green Roofing in British Columbia Green roofs are valuable assets that enhance building aesthetics while providing environmental benefits like stormwater management, energy efficiency, and habitat for wildlife. However, their success depends on proper design, quality materials, and expert installation—issues…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1120 - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course covers airtightness and low-TEDI enclosure construction for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of airtightness and low thermal demand (low-TEDI) building enclosures with study of wood-frame construction. Students will…  Read more

Vectorworks Inc. - Spaces: Your Multi-Functional BIM Tool Space objects are one of the most versatile and hardest working of all the BIM features, serving the needs of every design phase of an architectural project. Among their many capabilities, Space objects enable you to plan a project in 2D or 3D, verify building code and…  Read more

BCBEC - Fundamentals of Below Grade Waterproofing Systems This presentation will discuss design considerations for below grade waterproofing systems, common waterproofing materials and installation, what could go wrong in these systems, and repair methods. Date: February 20, 2025 Time: 12 - 2 p.m. Location: Italian Cultural Centre Cost: BCBEC Members $50, Non-Members $60, Student $25…  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

Informa Connect – BUILDEX Vancouver 2025 BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest forum connecting the holistic building industry. Find out the latest from your industry with 200+ industry experts and 90+ educational sessions including seminars, panels, keynotes, workshops & live demonstrations. Gain access to over 300 leading manufacturers, distributors and suppliers showcasing their new technologies, innovations, materials and services from…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1169 – Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment Final Project This final course of the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment microcredential prepares you to conduct whole-building life cycle assessment (LCA) and responsibly report results in an environmental building declaration. In this project-based course, students will practice completing a high-quality whole-building LCA and preparing an environmental…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1140 - Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course focuses on an integrated approach to residential HVAC mechanical equipment to meet national and provincial zero energy (BC Energy Step Code) requirements and Passive House standards. Through case studies and industry experts, learners will recognize the…  Read more