Architectural Institute of British Columbia
RDH Building Science - Considering Carbon in the Design of Building Enclosures Many of our local communities urgently need homes that are more resilient to the effects of climate change such as frequent wildfires, floods, and heat waves. In this presentation, Graham Finch will dissect the building enclosure of a typical new wood-frame home to… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials. Most of these materials also happen to be combustible—at least,… Read more
In the era of unprecedented demand on construction, technological advancements, climate emergency, and social stressors, architects and designers play a crucial role in constructing resilient cities responsive to the multiple forces at play. The first section of this presentation will explore the holistic design process and systems thinking that guides project design and delivery, from… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Planning, Scheduling & Control Effective planning, scheduling, and control in construction project management will make the difference between being on time, or behind time; making money or losing money; and most importantly being stressed-out or stress-free. Save money on your projects and build the brand recognition and reputation that… Read more
EPIC Training - Ensuring Compliance with Part 9 (Small Buildings) of the National Building Code The National Building Code is divided into a number of parts dealing with the size and the use of the building as well as parts dealing with various specialty fields involved in the design of building elements (e.g. Fire Protection,… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Bitesize Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals Administrative teams have unique document workflows that demand a different set of tools compared to design and construction teams. A typical Bluebeam class concentrates on design markups, estimating and collecting field data, but this class is very different! In just two hours you’ll be ready… 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: October 13-14, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (each day) Location: Online Cost: $399 (Members) / $599 (Non-members) Learning Units (LUs): 7.5… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Building Construction: Putting it all Together Every road that you drive on, every school that you attend, every office that you work in and every hospital that you receive care at was designed and built by the people in the construction industry. Construction is a team effort with owners, contractors,… Read more
Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) - CCDC 24 – 2022: A Guide to Model Forms and Support Documents The CCDC authors will explain the details of the administrative processes involved, including project financial information, payment, supplemental instruction, change, notification, and warranty. This webinar will run through the model forms suggested to meet these administrative requirements,… Read more
Vectorworks - Real-Time Audit of 3D Models Using Data Visualization Do more with your BIM model using data visualization. More and more parameters are needed in a BIM process, so maintaining the quality of the data can be difficult. Learn how to integrate tools like the data manager and data visualization for your quality assurance… Read more