Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Managing CCDC Contracts for Project Success - "Do Your Job!" Whether you are the Project Owner, the Consultants, or the Contractors, first you need to understand what you have agreed to in the CCDC and related contracts, and why the clause exists in the first place. NOT opening, reading and… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - High-Impact Leadership: Apply, Inspire, Engage This 6-week leadership program is packed with practical tools and designed to help you apply what you learn in real-time. Along with workshop learning, you’ll have two, one-on-one coaching sessions with your instructor (a Certified Executive Coach). These coaching sessions will provide you with space… Read more
EPIC Training - Formwork, Shoring and Scaffolding: Materials, Economy and Design Designers devote great effort to optimizing sizes of reinforced concrete members to achieve economical design. Formwork costs are often overlooked. Yet, this cost can exceed that of the reinforcing steel and concrete combined. Also, formwork failure is a safety concern and frustration for project… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Contract Documents This comprehensive course will walk you through contract documents used at various stages of a project, from what is required to form a valid contract, the components in a tender call/invitation to tender, document hierarchy, to change orders and directives, and more! If you work with construction… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Introduction to Construction Blueprint Reading This course takes participants through the stages of blueprint reading, including dimensions, elevation, drawing, specifications and schedules. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. Date: April 26, 2023 Time: 8:30… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCDC-2 2020: Significant Changes and What They Mean to You! For the first time since 2008, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) published a new edition of the CCDC 2 - 2020 Stipulated Price Contract...so what does this mean for you? Most of the updates to the new CCDC 2… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Proposal Pursuit - "Strategies for Success!" Improve your knowledge of risk management in construction projects and leave with a stronger understanding of common bonding and insurance requirements in tender and contract specifications. Project specific course of construction (builder’s risk) and wrap-up liability insurance will also be explained in detail. This… Read more
*TIMING UPDATE: Given the high interest in the Town Hall, the event has been extended by 30 minutes to allow more time for questions. The Town Hall will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This change does not affect those who have already registered. To give Registrants an opportunity to learn more about the AIBC’s transition to… Read more
RAIC - RAIC Vancouver Island South Network Presents- Seismic Design in Architecture This panel discussion on seismic design in architecture will explore the following questions: In what ways may seismic design be recognized as integral and complementary to effective architectural design? Can adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and additions to heritage buildings help support their… Read more
RAIC - 2023 Conference on Architecture Meet in Calgary on May 2nd-6th, for RAIC's first in-person Conference since 2019. Conference 2023 is a opportunity for learning, making new connections, and sparking ideas. The RAIC has planned a full schedule of education sessions, special events and walking tours that showcase Calgary’s architectural scene, as well as… Read more