Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Trade Contracts: A Double-Edged Sword Subcontracts are becoming more and more confusing and onerous. As a Trade Contractor, it’s in your best interest to have a clear understanding of your contract before a problem threatens your business rather than after, when it’s too late. In this class we’ll be using…  Read more

Engineers and Geoscientists BC - Share Your Ideas with Confidence In this session, participants will explore how to communicate ideas with clarity and confidence by learning the elements of The Leader's Script. They will learn the importance of having a positive message and clear call to action, even in the most challenging situations. They will…  Read more

Engineers and Geoscientists BC - Business Development and Sales Skills for Engineers and Geoscientists Although confident in their technical abilities, engineers and geoscientists are realizing that a strong competency to sell is increasingly necessary in order to secure profitable work, build their reputations, and advance into leadership positions. This program provides registrants with the skills…  Read more

Engineers and Geoscientists BC - Creative Problem-Solving for Engineers and Geoscientists This webinar covers the fundamentals of problem solving and creativity in engineering and geoscience through many real engineering examples. The session provides a systematic framework for improving problem solving skills and creativity. It attempts to sharpen problem-solving skills of participants and help them reach…  Read more

BC Wood - Outdoor Living Projects for Residential Renovation and New Build Design Presented by a leading Canadian manufacturer, this session explores the practical applications of Outdoor Living DIY Kit products, the project costs and benefits, the material performance properties, and today's product trends - including pergolas, gazebos, playhouses, garden sheds, and accessory structures. This…  Read more

Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) - CCDC 31: Service Contract Between Owner and Consultant During the webinar, the authors of CCDC 31 will explain this new CCDC contract form, the roles and responsibilities of the Owner and Consulting Engineers, as well as the scope and remuneration of Professional Services offered by Consulting Engineers. This webinar…  Read more

ICD High Performance Coatings - Silicone Coatings: A Sustainable Solution for Spandrel and Interior Glazing This course will provide architects, specifiers, and façade consultants education about silicone-based spandrel glass coating technologies. Attendees will learn how to identify glass designs in modern green building. This includes a deep dive into the LEED v4 BD+C categories, sustainable…  Read more

Inpro - Durability by Design: Slowing the Hands of Time to Keep Buildings Looking New This course offers an in-depth examination of the materials and systems used for all levels of wall and door protection in interior applications. It also presents placement strategies for effective protection based on damage potential, and argues that first-cost value…  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