EPIC Training - Creating Effective Construction Specifications Many major problems in construction can be traced to misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the specifications by the contractor, supplier, inspector, and the owner. It is your responsibility to describe the project in words that prevent on-the-job controversy and misunderstanding. This is done through carefully organizing and writing construction…  Read more

EPIC Training - Successful Construction Project Administration and Scheduling Most organizations cannot afford the personnel time to apprentice a field administrator-in-training. As a result, many field representatives are sent out to a project unprepared to deal with the specific responsibilities associated with comprehensive field administration. This practical four-day course will fill that gap and focus…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Soft Skills for Hard Job Sites Project sites are complex social environments where real-time conflicts arise. Once shovels hit the ground, site and project leaders are constantly navigating competing priorities. Negotiating between owners, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers in these stressful, time-sensitive scenarios form a large part of the job. This…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Bluebeam Revu Estimating Level 1 You will learn how to be more efficient in your take offs and produce more meaningful and clearer take-offs. This course isn’t just how to use the software for estimating, it is how to use it to its highest and best capabilities! Date: December 6-7,…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Management Essentials Participants will develop skills and knowledge of how to manage a construction project. Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers (using PMBoK approach) and how to successfully manage a complex project. Date: December 6, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. -…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Responding Successfully to an RFP More and more frequently private sector companies and government organizations are releasing RFPs as part of their procurement process and moving away from traditional bidding. Construction companies often win or lose contracts based on their responses to an RFP. Answering a Request for Proposal (RFP)…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings Buildings shape the lives, health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Unfortunately, too many of the buildings across Canada often have significant problems: from drafty building envelopes, to mold and moisture problems, to inefficient HVAC systems. The Passive House standard has evolved over…  Read more

EPIC Training - Building Mechanical Systems: Design, Operation and Maintenance The efficient and reliable functioning of building mechanical equipment and systems is necessary to satisfy production and employee and/or public requirements in a safe and economical fashion. An initial overview of the building code will be presented and the operation and maintenance of building mechanical…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Bitesize Bluebeam 1: Baseline Basics Whether you're opening Bluebeam Revu for the first time, or you've used it for years, this course will improve your baseline knowledge of the software. You'll learn interface navigation including menu dropdowns, toolbars, various tool panels, keyboard shortcuts and a few recommended settings. Other course…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Change Order Management Changes are an inevitable part of the construction process but if not managed well, change orders can cause unnecessary project disruptions and lead to cost increases and schedule delays. This course will provide participants with best practices for successfully navigating this complex project management challenge. Note: Attendees…  Read more