EPIC Training - Use of Waste and By-Products in Road Construction Agencies around the world have long permitted the use of wastes and other by-products use in roadway construction. Some of these products are intended to improve the performance of the pavement or subgrade materials and others are used to reduce the cost of higher…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCA Subcontracts 101 80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations. This creates problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor). The Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Proposal Pursuit - "Strategies for Success!" Whether you are the: - Project Owner or P3 Developer seeking qualified contractors or issuing a proposal request, - Design Consultant creating, reviewing or participating in the process for Design Build or Integrated Project Delivery, - General Contractor responding to any project delivery method…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Builders Lien Act The Builders Lien Act is a useful tool if used properly, however, if misunderstood, it can lead to serious financial and legal consequences. This course will provide participants with the knowledge and background to understand the rights, remedies and processes created by the Builders Lien Act. Date:…  Read more

BCIT - Construction Material Flow Analysis (XCIR 7530) This course provides the "big picture" of how materials flow through the construction industry. Key points of intervention will be identified where changes to policy and regulation, design, typical construction practices and waste management can shift the industry into the circular economy. Understanding where construction materials come…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - BIM Fundamentals This is an introductory course to Building Information Modelling (BIM). Looking at the fundamental concepts of BIM, together with the business benefits and the critical factors for the successful implementation on projects. There will be an introduction to the ISO 19650 suite and other working standards and specifications.…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCA 1: 2021 Changes For the first time since 2008, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) published a new edition of the CCDC 2 - 2020 Stipulated Price Contract AND a new edition of the CCA 1 -2021. So what does this mean for you? Join us for this session…  Read more

RDH Building Science - Historic Westinghouse HQ: The Path to Net-Zero Carbon Reducing emissions through building retrofits is a central pillar to curbing greenhouse gas emissions. In this talk, Kristen Yee Loong, David Riley, and Drew Hauser will share the design journey of the Westinghouse HQ heritage building retrofit in Hamilton, Ontario. The team will…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) More and more jurisdictions are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to help address the poor energy efficiency of buildings—a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. While some of these new standards may seem restrictive or simply adding costs,…  Read more

BCIT - Green Economy (CESA 5310) This course provides an introduction to the wide range of green energy strategies and local economic development opportunities for communities. Green energy is sourced from clean and renewable sources. Students will be able to identify green energy project development pathways, provide case study examples and describe how green energy…  Read more