BC Wood Specialties Group - Ventilated Doors - Next Generation, Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality Between Enclosed Spaces: In Person Lunch & Learn + Factory Tour As buildings are increasingly designed for environmental, occupant health, and well-being in mind, there is a growing requirement for ventilation openings between enclosed spaces. Ventilation pathways are notorious for transmitting…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1160 – Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments This course introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed to effectively practice ​This course introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed to effectively practice of whole-building LCA and use whole-building LCA results and environmental product declarations (EPDs).…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance…  Read more

UBC - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Workshop The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to announce the Mass Timber - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) workshop. This 3-day workshop will be led by UBC - School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and UBC -…  Read more

AcousiTECH - Acoustic 101 & Sound Insulation in Multi Story Buildings Join us for a webinar focused on innovative sound insulation solutions for multi-story buildings. Through real-world case studies, you'll learn strategies to minimize noise transfer in floor-ceiling assemblies, understand how noise travels through structures, and explore the advantages of wet vs. dry topping solutions.…  Read more

BCIT ZEBLC - CESA 0100: Introduction to Zero Energy/Low-TEDI Buildings Design Process (Part 3 Buildings) This course will focus on detail options to mitigate thermal bridging and achieve an airtight envelope. It is meant to simulate the design and construction process of real-life projects where design teams must deal with the owner's requirements, building code…  Read more

BC Wood Specialties Group - Factory Pre-Finishing of Exterior Building Materials, a Sustainable Practice Cladding products start with the most natural, healthy, and sustainable resource available to the building trades – wood. That wood is then engineered, machined, and coated to create a full line of siding and trim products that deliver performance, stability, and…  Read more

RCABC - Adhered Roof System Requirements and Wind Uplift Ratings This session will focus on adhered membrane roof systems with 3 presenters. Todd Gerrard of Georgia Pacific will discuss the benefits of cover boards and how to mitigate risks. Porter Temple of H.B. Fuller will cover the proper spacing and installation of foam adhesives. Laurence…  Read more