RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.10 Appendix A The Architect As Expert Witness Find out about the on the proper conduct of an architect as both a factual and expert witness in this session, featuring Appendix A of chapter 3.10 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights…  Read more

BC Wood Specialties Group - Factory Pre-finishing of Exterior Building Materials, a Sustainable Practice: In Person Lunch & Learn + Factory Tour This in-person lunch and learn presentation identifies causes for on-site exterior paint failure issues and how these factors can be eliminated through factory pre-finishing. Then examines the factory coating process for pre-finished exterior…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Passive House Pulse Victoria – Wollaston Prefab 4-plex Join us for an in-depth look at this nearly completed Passive House 4-plex in Victoria. There will be a project presentation and discussion with Graeme Verhulst (Waymark Architecture), and Dave Fraser (Peel Passive House) as well as tours of the building. Attendees will…  Read more

Women in Architecture Vancouver - Effective Communication This workshop focuses on enhancing interpersonal communication skills in the workplace by emphasizing empathy and fostering confident and value-driven interactions. Participants will learn techniques to communicate effectively, build stronger relationships, and create an inclusive environment where everyone's contributions are valued. Date: January 29, 2026 Time: 6 - 7…  Read more

BCIT - Pilot Course: Principles of Mass Timber Design, Fabrication, and Construction This industry-aligned course provides an overview of mass timber design, fabrication, and construction, covering the project lifecycle from early concept development to installation. Participants will explore sustainability principles, engineered wood and mass timber products, structural systems, fabrication aspects, construction practices, and the value…  Read more

Sawchuk Accessible Solutions - Accessible Washrooms — Showers & Change Rooms: Solutions to maximize safety Toilet Tuesday is a six session webinar LIVE with accessible washroom expert Julie Sawchuk. During Week 5, Showers & Change Rooms: Solutions to maximize safety, we’ll be examining space, seating, reach, threshold, drain design, hooks, shelves, soap dispensers and all…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility As energy codes and performance standards across North America become more rigorous—such as the BC Energy Step Code, Energize Denver, and the Massachusetts Stretch Code—architects, engineers, and envelope consultants face increasing pressure to deliver efficient buildings without sacrificing aesthetics or affordability. This…  Read more

Southern Interior Construction Association - CCO Conference 2026 Join Us for SICA's 25th Annual CCO Conference. Hosted by the Southern Interior Construction Association, the CCO Conference is a 1.5-day event bringing together Contractors, Consultants, and Owners from across the Southern Interior construction industry. Now celebrating its 25th year, the CCO Conference is dedicated to fostering…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.10 Appendix B The Architect as Prompt Payment Adjudicator Explore adjudication as a form of alternative dispute resolution at this session, featuring Appendix B of chapter 3.10 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada.…  Read more

BC Wood Specialties Group - Cabinetry 101 & Factory Tour Cabinetry 101 for Architects is a practical session designed to help architects better integrate cabinetry planning into their design workflow—without needing to become a cabinetmaker. This session offers a crash course on cabinetry essentials: material choices, surface finishes, joinery, box construction, and building code implications.…  Read more