Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Introduction to Microsoft Teams This course is intended for participants with a basic understanding of Windows and Microsoft applications. Participants will gain efficiency in using many of Team’s features to communicate and collaborate within (and outside) their organization. Date: January 20, 2022 Time: 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Online Cost:…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Management Learn how to successfully manage a construction project! Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers (using PMBoK 5th Edition approach). The course will cover project planning, contract process, risk management, estimating, cost control, scheduling, communications and post-mortem analysis. Date: January…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Accounting & Cost Control Participants will learn how to design and read various construction financial reports and improve the financial systems of their construction company. Date: January 20, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: VRCA Office, 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver Cost: $399 (Members) / $599 (Non-members) Learning Units (LUs): 7.5…  Read more

BC Wood - Lodges, Cabins and Off-Grid Retreats: Designing & Building with Pre-fabricated Western Red Cedar Interlocking Systems With the global imperative to move to a low carbon economy, the way buildings are designed, manufactured, and built is a key component. In this session, we will look at the considerations for low embodied carbon and…  Read more

ICD High Performance Coatings - Silicone Coatings: A Risk Mitigation Strategy for Thermal Stress Breakage This course will provide architects, specifiers, and façade consultants education about silicone-based spandrel glass coating technologies. Attendees will learn about the risks of thermal stress breakage due to ceramic frit’s weakening effects on heat-treated glass. Testing methodology and industry standards…  Read more

BCIT - Energy Modelling for Building Professionals, CESA 7100 This course introduces the principles, procedures and benefits of energy modelling to enable building professionals to usefully and efficiently incorporate energy modelling into the design process. This will include a review of building orientation, envelope design, space configurations and massing, opportunities to minimize the need for…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Law In this course, participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and introduces the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn how the Builders Lien Act works and other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Communication Skills for Construction Great communication is essential for construction leaders! In this course, participants will learn how to improve their listening, speaking and writing skills. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to communicate goals and strategies effectively, as well as lead collaborative decision making. Date: January…  Read more

BC Wood - Dowel-Laminated Timber: The Healthiest, Most Sustainable Mass Timber Application for Single Family Homes This session explores the truly sustainable nature of Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT) and the health benefits gained when building with natural solid wood, and the exclusion of glue and nails. With the focus on mass timber applications for single…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Change Order Management Changes are an inevitable part of the construction process but if not managed well, change orders can cause unnecessary project disruptions and lead to cost increases and schedule delays. This course will provide participants with best practices for successfully navigating this complex project management challenge. Note: Attendees…  Read more