Cascadia Windows & Doors - Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials. Most of these materials also happen to be combustible—at least,…  Read more

Vancouver Urbanarium Society - City Debate #16: Reduce Building Code Regulations In this Oxford-style debate, experts will argue whether we have gone too far with building codes. With ambitious housing supply goals in BC, are proposed code reforms enough or are the years of accrued regulations getting in the way of good and affordable housing?…  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

UBC - Lightweight Mass Timber: Co-Design and Robotic Fabrication for Computational Wood Architecture The integration of computational design, digital engineering, and robotic fabrication methods has revolutionized the field of architecture, particularly in the realm of wood construction. By leveraging these technologies, architects and engineers can collaborate on the creation of innovative building systems that maximize…  Read more

FGIA - FENBC Region Industry Virtual Summit Join us at the FGIA FENBC Region Virtual Industry Summit! This one-day event is packed with important industry topics for residential and commercial segments. Date: April 3, 2024 Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Online Cost: $125 (Members) / $360 (Non-members) Learning Units (LUs): Up to 5.5…  Read more

Vincent Helton & Associates - Incorporating Architectural Water Features in Landscape Design We're thrilled to announce the launch of an educational seminar tailored for landscape architects and architects, focusing on the integration of architectural water features into landscape and architectural design. This seminar will delve into the fundamentals of water features, discuss key design considerations,…  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

Fenestration Canada - Canadian Glazing Conference The inaugural CGC event will encompass a diverse array of subjects related to the commercial glazing industry. Professionals in fenestration from across Canada will converge in Metro Vancouver to partake in this first-ever gathering. Date: April 9, 2024 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Civic Hotel Autograph Collection,…  Read more

Axis Insurance Managers - Subconsultants and Primes: the Good, the Necessary & the Needed This program presents an overview of the mutual benefits of prime/subconsultant relationships, the necessary obligation to have clear written and signed agreements, the need for each to vet the firms they are working with and the value of taking a strategic…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - Whole Building Air Leakage Testing – What Are We Actually Testing The point of Whole Building Air Leakage Testing is to provide a value of air leakage for the unintended air leakage through the building envelope. Preparing the building and the mechanical systems within the building is critical to ensuring…  Read more