BC Wood Specialties Group - Thermally Modified Pacific HemFir Pacific HemFir is widely valued for its high strength to weight ratio, its clear straight grain, and warm honey-colored appearance. It is used extensively in construction, joinery, millwork, windows and doors, as well as for preservative treatment and industrial applications. Due to its relatively low stability…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - From Restoration to Innovation: Leveraging Rehabilitation Lessons Learned to Drive Adoption of High-Performance Building Envelope Products Building envelope rehabilitation projects offer valuable insights into the real-world performance of building designs and products over time and highlight key opportunities to increase the overall performance of buildings in the future—both rehabs and…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Community by Design Join Women in Architecture (WIA) for an insightful and fun evening of networking and dialogue. We will be joined by Melissa Higgs (Principal, HCMA) and Molly Steeves (Associate, DIALOG) who will explore how architecture and public engagement create spaces that connect people and enhance community life. Their conversation…  Read more

BCIT - Solar Shading for Climate-Ready Buildings: Enhancing Comfort with Minimal Mechanical Cooling Discover how passive shading strategies can help reduce overheating and lower cooling demands in buildings. The session includes a case study, product insights, and a guided tour of the lab. Stay afterward for a networking session with refreshments provided. Date: June 20,…  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

AcoustiTECH - Don't Let Your Good Sound Isolation Go Up In Smoke In multi-family construction, partitions often need to meet both acoustic and fire-resistance requirements — two performance goals that don’t always align. This webinar explores how to design wall and floor/ceiling assemblies that effectively address both, with a focus on practical, buildable solutions. Key…  Read more

Barrisol BC - Sound Proofing vs Sound Absorption Room acoustics play a crucial role in the comfort of an interior space. During this event, the speaker will explain fundamental acoustic theories, discuss relevant case studies, and identify common acoustic problems. Additionally, this segment will include a comparison of various acoustic materials and provide recommendations for…  Read more

Township of Langley - Builder Forum Series: Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing and Step Code The Township of Langley will be hosting an online builder forum that will focus on Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) and its alignment with BC Step Code requirements. Small Housing BC will provide an introduction to Bill 44 and key SSMUH…  Read more