CCDC - CCDC Seminars on Progressive and Traditional Design-Build This spring, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) will be publishing brand new progressive design-build contracts and updates to the traditional design-build contracts. Ahead of this publication, CCDC document authors will be delivering another in-person seminar series to help introduce and explain these documents. Date: May…  Read more

ZEBx - Decarb Lunch: Heat Pumps Gone Wrong...and How to Fix Them This ZEBx Decarb Lunch will explore some of the critical heat pump design best practices that lead to better outcomes during installation. Drawing from real life examples, presenters from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Ecolighten Energy Solutions will discuss common issues that lead…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - From Restoration to Innovation: Leveraging Rehabilitation ‘Lessons Learned’ to Drive Adoption of High-Performance Building Envelope Products Building envelope rehabilitation projects offer valuable insights into the real-world performance of building designs and products over time and highlight key opportunities to increase the overall performance of buildings in the future—both rehabs and…  Read more

RAIC - 2026 RAIC Conference on Architecture Join hundreds of architectural professionals, thought leaders, and industry innovators from across Canada and around the world for four days of collaboration, learning, and inspiration. Explore solutions to climate change, digital transformation, and evolving societal needs through education sessions, networking, and architectural tours. What to expect at Conference…  Read more

Symmetry Lighting - Colour and Specs Discover how colour truly shapes the way we see and experience light. Wilson Dau, IES President 2025, breaks down the essentials of colour quality, and shows their direct impact on spaces. You'll learn how to elevate visual impact and deliver consistently better results by choosing light sources that enhance…  Read more

Barrisol BC - Sound Proofing vs Sound Absorption In this presentation, we will review basic room acoustic theories for sound proofing and sound absorption. Audiences can learn about acoustic designs and treatments for different situations. Also, the properties and functions of different acoustic materials will be discussed. Date: May 7, 2026 Time: 12 - 1…  Read more

Gaia College - Landscape Design Basics with Sketchup Pro This course is an introduction to landscape design using Sketchup Pro. It is geared towards landscape applications and 3D design, modeling and presentation. The course is a pre or co-requisite for the Gaia College's, Ecological Landscape Design course. Date: May 11 - August 14, 2026 Time:…  Read more

Gaia College - Living Green Infrastructure This course is designed to provide the knowledge and tools to assist professionals and practitioners in attaining a proficient level of competence in living green infrastructure, and for implementing these technologies and best management practices throughout the planning, constructing and maintenance phase of land development. Date: May 11 -…  Read more

Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 1-Natives An overview of plant and ecosystem relationships as they relate to choosing and planting a variety of native plants. Students learn to understand plants in the context of their ecosystem. Students are guided in conducting their own research to identify specific relationships for specific native plants. Date: May…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity across North America, architects, engineers, and builders face growing responsibility to design buildings that can better withstand these extreme events—especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Windows are among the most vulnerable points in the…  Read more