RAIC - RAIC Vancouver Island South Network Presents- An Investment in a Community’s Future; The District of Saanich, Fire Station #2 Redevelopment Responses to Seismic Risk The District of Saanich is a municipality whose critical infrastructure is not unlike many other similar public organizations with aging assets. While services continue to be delivered through several…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Passive House Pulse - January 26, 2022 In this session, we will take you on a EuroLine Windows factory tour that will include a window Installation demonstration, and time for Q&A. We will start the session with the EuroLine Windows production floor tour led by Wilbert Giesbrecht, VP of Operations at…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Zebx Decarb Lunch: Heat Pumps for Step 5 Homes in Northern BC Cold winters in BC’s northern communities can make designing and building fully electric homes a challenge, but Northern Homecraft has risen to the occasion. They have proven that using heat pumps for high-performance homes is not some crazy…  Read more

JRS Engineering - BC Energy Step Code & Energy Modelling The BC Energy Step Code came into effect in December 2017. Numerous municipalities have already adopted the code and many others have shown interest and are studying it. This presentation introduces the Step Code, explains its impact on building envelope, and demonstrates how energy modelling…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills Participants will improve their skills in communication and negotiation. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to de-escalate conflict, listen effectively, build mutual respect with others in a construction context, and negotiate effectively. Date: January 30, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location:…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Planning for Success Learn how to reduce costs, save time, improve quality and reduce scope changes by creating an effective Construction Execution Plan (CEP) at the start of your project. Effective planning is critical in the overall success of any construction project, but focus is often directed at winning…  Read more

EPIC Training - Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers This course, focused on basic electrical design concepts, is designed to meet today's demands for more integration of engineering disciplines in industrial and commercial design, construction and maintenance. It will familiarize you with basic electrical circuits and circuit parameters, and provide a general understanding of the methods…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Managing Change in Construction In this half-day workshop, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms. Date: January 31, 2023 Time: 7…  Read more

Engineers and Geoscientists BC - Electrical Engineering Considerations in Decarbonizing Existing Part 3 Buildings This event will provide electrical engineering considerations in decarbonizing existing Part 3 buildings. The webinar will provide an overview of considerations for holistic, long-term planning for current and future electrical needs and implications for load planning, utility and peak demand-side management,…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Bluebeam Revu: Managing Drawing Revisions & Hyperlinks Bluebeam Revu: Managing Drawing Revisions & Hyperlinks takes you and your staff on a deeper dive of Bluebeam Revu as a digital document tool. Built specifically for individuals that have a solid foundation of Revu, this course promises to build on that knowledge…  Read more