JRS Engineering - BC Energy Step Code & Energy Modelling The BC Energy Step Code came into effect in December 2017. Numerous municipalities have already adopted the code and many others have shown interest and are studying it. This presentation introduces the Step Code, explains its impact on building envelope, and demonstrates how energy modelling…  Read more

EPIC Training - Cost Engineering – Effective Estimating and Cost Control of Engineering and Construction Projects Project leaders and technical staff charged with delivering tangible results require objective cost assessments for funding and control decisions. The business purpose of the cost engineering function is to provide these assessments early and reliably so that a better…  Read more

EPIC Training - Interpretation and Enforcement of Construction Contracts Ambiguous contract documents, improper interpretations, delayed decisions, and wrongful enforcements can result in owners not getting their money’s worth and being stuck with costly construction claims. This course explores what happens when interpretation and enforcement are too strict or too lax and whether there is a…  Read more

EPIC Training - Bidding, Evaluation, Negotiation and Contract Award - For Construction Projects For a building project, construction is the ultimate reality. Here, ideas, drawings & specifications take physical form. The bidding, negotiation & contract award phases of a project are a short but very important part of every project . The process of bidding…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Be Afraid of Supplementaries to CCDC Contracts Remember when it comes to contracts, it’s not about your own thoughts and assumptions; it’s about what is “written”! What has caused these changes to industry standard contract clauses? Allocation of risk often gets modified in contract clauses based on Project Owner’s or…  Read more

Architecture Foundation of BC - Not for Sale! by Architects Against Housing Alienation c\a\n\a\d\a’s official representation at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale An overview and interactive discussion provided by a panel of curators regarding exhibition work in advance of opening the Canada Pavillion in Venice. Architects Against Housing Alienation (AAHA) is a curatorial collective, newly-formed…  Read more

EPIC Training - Design and Construction of Earthworks In this three-day course, you will obtain an overview of principles and techniques for the design and construction of earthworks. You will learn how to address these issues through presentations, case studies and discussions with an expert. Specific topics include soil characterization, interpretation of soil reports, construction…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Business Management Learn how to improve the management and business systems in your construction company. This course will cover all areas of a construction business including strategic planning, business planning, marketing, operations, HR management, financial reporting, bonding and insurance and risk management. Date: April 3-6, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m.…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCDC 5A + 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success Whether you are the Project Owner, Consultant, General Contractor or Subcontractor, you need to understand your Construction Management roles and responsibilities throughout all project phases: predesign, design, project delivery and post construction. You also need to be well versed in the…  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