Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Professional Practice Strategy and Operations This 6-hour online course strengthens the business and management skills of construction and design professionals by linking strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational systems to responsible practice. Participants learn to apply performance metrics, risk-management strategies, and ethical management approaches that support organizational stability…  Read more

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Climate Adaptation This 2-hour online course explores the role of landscape architects in advancing climate resilience within the built environment. It examines key climate risks affecting urban areas and highlights planning, adaptation, and design strategies that support resilient and enduring places. Date: Ongoing Location: Online Cost: $40 Learning Units…  Read more

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Construction Project Management Series 1-3 This three-module series provides a practical, systems-based introduction to modern construction project management, integrating management fundamentals with real-world construction processes. This program strengthens your ability to plan, manage, and execute construction projects efficiently and professionally. Date: Ongoing Location: Online Cost: $60 Learning Units (LUs):…  Read more

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Construction Project Management Series 4-6 This professional module provides a focused examination of labor, materials, equipment, and cost-efficiency within construction project delivery. Effective construction project management requires the strategic optimization of resources, especially labor productivity, equipment utilization, and material handling. Date: Ongoing Location: Online Cost: $60 Learning Units (LUs):…  Read more

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Construction Project Management Series 7-9 This course forms part of the Construction Project Management multi-series program and is designed to deepen learners’ expertise in project financing, cost planning, and strategic decision-making within modern construction delivery environments. The module examines how capital resources are secured, allocated, and managed, and…  Read more

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Construction Project Management Series 10-12 This continuing education module forms part of the multi-series Construction Project Management program and is designed for architects, seeking to strengthen their expertise in project scheduling, resource planning, and cost forecasting within modern construction environments. Date: Ongoing Location: Online Cost: $60 Learning Units (LUs):…  Read more

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Construction Project Management Series 13-14 This advanced module examines the organization, utilization, and management of resources, accounting systems, and information controls throughout the construction project lifecycle. Effective project management requires more than technical knowledge - it requires the ability to interpret and apply accounting information before, not after,…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity across North America, architects, engineers, and builders face growing responsibility to design buildings that can better withstand these extreme events—especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Windows are among the most vulnerable points in the…  Read more

RAIC - PUCCS NC - Non Combustible Rainscreen EIFS DuRock PUCCS and DuRock PUCCS NC Exterior Insulation Finish Systems are an integral part of the building envelope that separates the indoor environment from the outdoor environment. Whereas PUCCS is our long-standing EIFS with combustible polystyrene insulation, PUCCS NC is the first code-evaluated non-combustible EIFS with…  Read more