Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Mass Timber Construction What does it take to efficiently engineer and build mass timber structures? How can timber be integrated into a project so that the structure is cost-competitive, while still maintaining the architectural vision, elegance and quality? We will explore these questions through the lens of significant mass timber…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - An Active Approach to Passive House Windows As the focus on building energy performance continues to grow in many jurisdictions across North America, the interest in the Passive House standard is growing as well. For the uninitiated, this standard can seem daunting, especially when it comes to incorporating manufactured components,…  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

Wood WORKS! BC - Mass Timber Acoustics and Applications The acoustics and sound transmission of the ever-growing popularity of mass timber building elements such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and others, will be discussed as it pertains to design, building codes, how sound travels from room to room and practical solutions. One of the main…  Read more

Wood WORKS! BC - Exploring Possibilities: Wood - It’s not all Straight Forward Interesting wood curves and features help set projects apart. Learn best practices and lessons learned to deliver complex wood shapes and the diversity of what is possible in wood design Date: March 30, 2022 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Online…  Read more

JRS Engineering - City of Vancouver Rezoning Policy The City of Vancouver Rezoning Policy, was adopted on July 22, 2010. In the past 11 years, multiple updates were released, and the latest update was effective June 14, 2019. The policy lists the detailed requirements for all projects located in Vancouver, seeking for rezoning, including but…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Passive House Canada Pulse - Nova Scotia Edition: Passive House Specifications Kim Walton, Principal, Certified Passive House Designer and Builder at Bow Crow Design, will be discussing how to find Passive House Certified products and master Passive House specifications through sharing her experiences. Date: March 30, 2022 Time: 1 - 2:30…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - Making the Case for a Strata Energy Advisor Program The Pembina Institute estimates we will need to retrofit 4.5% of the building per year between now and 2040 in order to meet our provincial climate targets, a tall order considering the many challenges that stand in the way. This is…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Mental Health First Aid The 12-hour course provides general information about what is meant by mental health problems and illnesses, how to identify signs of mental health problems in yourself and others, effective interventions and treatments, and how to support an individual and help them find out about and access…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Managing Change in Construction Changes on construction projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This create problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers). In this half-day workshop, the Change Management Process…  Read more