BCIT - XZEB 1001 – Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course covers the fundamentals of Net Zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings, with focus on wood-frame construction. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of international, national and provincial zero energy/emissions buildings codes and standards. Students will also develop an…  Read more

Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 - Natives An overview of plant and ecosystem relationships as they relate to choosing and planting a variety of native plants. Students learn to understand plants in the context of their ecosystem. Students are guided in conducting their own research to identify specific relationships for specific native plants.…  Read more

Gaia College - Living Green Infrastructure This course is designed to provide the knowledge and tools to assist professionals and practitioners in attaining a proficient level of competence in living green infrastructure, and for implementing these technologies and best management practices throughout the planning, constructing and maintenance phase of land development. Date: September 14 -…  Read more

Gaia College - Landscape Design Basics with Sketchup Pro This course is an introduction to landscape design using Sketchup Pro. It is geared towards landscape applications and 3D design, modeling and presentation. The course is a pre or co-requisite for the Gaia College's, Ecological Landscape Design course. Date: September 14 - December 18, 2026 Time:…  Read more

America Training Solutions - Vancouver, BC - Live Seminar Join us for an engaging in-person CE seminar featuring 7 hours of educational content. Date: September 15 2026 Time: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: UBC, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, Lot 189 Cost: $50 + GST Learning Units (LUs): Up to 7 Core LUs for full…  Read more

RAIC - Contract Administration: Change Orders and Change Directives This session will examine the distinction between change orders and change directives, the architect’s role in administering each, common sources of disputes, and best practices for documenting decisions and communications. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to identify and manage changes, when formal documentation…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - Avoiding Double Vapour Barriers: A Fundamental Principle Overshadowed in Some Current Design Practices Avoiding double vapour barriers in building envelope assemblies is among the foundational principles of building science. This guidance was reinforced for decades through the education and research conducted by the Division of Building Research at the National…  Read more

Scranton Products - Locker Solutions with Sustainability & Design in Focus In this one hour course, attendees will learn about various materials that lockers are composed of as well as options to consider when designing a locker configuration, including the assorted features that lockers offer. The participant will explore the specific components of the HDPE…  Read more

Construction Specifications Canada Vancouver Chapter - Sustainable Mechanical Design Sustainable Mechanical Design will cover decarbonization trends in the industry, focusing on information that Architects should be aware of with respect to mechanical system design. Topics include mechanical system types, impact of building envelope, space requirements for mechanical systems, and design for climate resiliency. Dave will…  Read more