Architectural Institute of British Columbia
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
Construction Specifications Canada Vancouver Chapter - Effective Approaches to Acoustical Challenges in Mass Timber Buildings This presentation explores acoustical challenges associated with mass timber construction and the impact of exposed wood structure and evolving fire code requirements on sound performance. Through built case studies, attendees will learn practical design and detailing strategies for achieving acoustic… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies Jurisdictions across North American continue to transition beyond ASHRAE standards for exterior wall assemblies, instead adopting a more comprehensive building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach to envelope design. This shift brings advantages like increased design flexibility and reduced… Read more
On February 11 and 12, 2026, BUILDEX Vancouver 2026 is taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. British Columbia’s building industry is currently facing both challenges and opportunities: increasing building performance, reducing embodied carbon, improving individual and community wellbeing, adopting new technologies, and solving a construction workforce crisis. BUILDEX Vancouver 2026 will address these topics through various… Read more
RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.10 Appendix C The Architect as Project Management Service Provider Discover the responsibilities and relationships of project managers in the architectural field at this session, featuring Appendix C of chapter 3.10 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice… Read more
City of Vancouver - Updated Rainwater Management Requirements Q&A Session The City of Vancouver is hosting two webinars on the recently updated rainwater management requirements for new developments on sites exceeding 1,000 square metres or exceeding a floor space ratio (FSR) of 1.0 that took effect on January 1, 2026. These duplicate webinars will cover… Read more
BC Wood Specialties Group - Red Cedar Shakes & Shingles: Identification, Application and Benefits This course offers architects and building professionals an in-depth introduction to Western Red Cedar and Yellow Cedar shakes and shingles, covering product identification, material selection, and appropriate use in roofing and sidewall applications. The program reviews manufacturing and grading standards, third-party… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings As the demand for enhanced building energy performance continues to rise across North America, the Passive House standard is gaining significant traction. For those new to this rigorous standard, it can appear complex—especially when it comes to integrating… Read more
Township of Langley - Builder Forum Series: Part 3 Step Code Impact and EV Charging The Township of Langley is hosting an online Builder Forum Series webinar exploring how the BC Energy Step Code (ESC) and Zero Carbon Step Code (ZCSC) are shaping Part 3 building design. Susan MacDougall and Danny Taylor of Focal Engineering… Read more