Passive House Canada - Passive House Canada Pulse: Nova Scotia Edition Kelly Fisher will be discussing how to optimize efficiency in multi-family residential buildings. We will look at domestic hot water, ventilation and lighting control strategies which can be designed to optimize performance. Some project examples will be provided to illustrate best practices and impact…  Read more

BCIT - Community-Based Renewable Energy, CESA 5210 This course provides an introduction to sources of renewable energy for heat and power and how they can support sustainability, energy and greenhouse gas management goals across the community. Students will be able to identify sources of renewable energy for heat and power and how they fit into…  Read more

Wood WORKS! BC - The Canadian Guide to Mid-rise Construction Workshop The Mid-Rise Wood Building Guide by the Canadian Wood Council and Wood WORKS!, will explore in detail the opportunities and possibilities that exist by utilizing the Canadian code requirements across the country This workshop will identify the key considerations and factors that influence structural…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - An Active Approach to Passive House Windows As the focus on building energy performance continues to grow in many jurisdictions across North America, the interest in the Passive House standard is growing as well. For the uninitiated, this standard can seem daunting, especially when it comes to incorporating manufactured components,…  Read more

UBC - Future of Prefabrication Symposium Prefabrication in mass timber buildings is fast becoming a reality and, through digital design and manufacturing processes, is bringing forth a disruptive effect on the building industry. In order to maintain BC’s lead in innovation in wood and to promote value added processes within the province, it is timely…  Read more

BC Wood - Advancements & Specifying Kitchens for Today's Condo and Multi-family Markets Concepts and designs are very important in today's condo market. Kitchens are smaller than ever and they still need to be workable. Kitchens for the multi-family market have changed and have specific differences with single-family kitchens, including options, styles, colors, and price;…  Read more

Next Level Stormwater Management - Wind Design for Modular Vegetated Roof Assemblies In this live, interactive webinar we will discuss CSA A123.24-15: Standard Test Method for the Wind Resistance of Modular Vegetated Roof Assembly and its two tests to measure wind uplift and wind flow resistances. We will demonstrate how vegetated roof assemblies behave during…  Read more

EPIC Training - Advanced Permeable Pavement Design and Construction The use of permeable pavements for stormwater management is gaining rapid acceptance across North America. While permeable pavements have been around for a long-time, poor performance is not unusual. This webinar highlights best practices for the design, construction and long-term maintenance of asphalt, concrete and interlocking…  Read more

Engineers and Geoscientists BC - Writing Effective Emails In today’s environment, emails are by far the most commonly used communication method in the workplace. With an increase in reliance on connecting remotely, clients and colleagues expect your emails to be clear and concise. This webinar is focused on giving you the tools to write effective…  Read more