Women in Architecture - The Power of Her: Women in Leadership Panel Discussion This panel discussion is from women in leadership, sharing their experiences, stories, and highlighting the importance of women+ representation in leadership across various industries. Expect insightful conversations about overcoming gender biases, the importance of mentorship, and the power of resilience in leadership.…  Read more

EGBC - Virtualization and Digital Twin Technologies: Critical Infrastructure Applications and Insights In this course, virtualization and digital twin technologies are explored in detail, along with their pivotal role in shaping critical infrastructure operations, monitoring, and control. Participants will learn about the different types and functions of virtualization and digital twins. From understanding the core…  Read more

CSC Vancouver Chapter - Standard for Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, CAN/ULC-S1001 Where fire protection and life safety systems and systems with fire protection and life safety functions are integrated with each other, they shall be tested as a whole in accordance with CAN/ULC-S1001, “Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection…  Read more

BCBEC - Beneath the Surface: Podium Membrane Replacements and Sustainable Design Considerations for New Construction We’re in the era of podium membrane replacements for buildings of 1990s stock and earlier. While diagnosing issues and specifying technical work may be straightforward, successfully executing these projects requires strong project and client management, and a clear understanding of…  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

Women in Architecture - Serving the Underserved: QMunity and LGBTQIA+ Safe Space in Vancouver For the third event of WIA's Architects of Change Design Series and in celebration of International Women's Day, we are offering a lunch-time discussion with Natalia Kwasnicki about one of the few purpose-built spaces in BC for the queer, trans and…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1120 - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course covers airtightness and low-TEDI enclosure construction for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of airtightness and low thermal demand (low-TEDI) building enclosures with study of wood-frame construction. Students will…  Read more