Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers Many contractors have labour productivity concerns, high overhead costs, below-budget profits and one continuous headache with cash-flow. This Finance and Accounting course discusses all these issues supported with real life examples. Dates: February 21-23, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (each day) Location:…  Read more

ICD High Performance Coatings - Anti-Graffiti Coating Chemistry: Protective Water-Based Silicones Anti-graffiti coating chemistry selection can affect surface aesthetic and performance. This course provides Specifiers and Architects education about specifying protective, water-based, anti-graffiti silicone coatings for project longevity and preservation. Attendees will learn about primary applications of sustainable anti-graffiti coatings and how to differentiate between…  Read more

BC Wood Specialties Group - Increased Strength of HemFir (N) Expands Structural Application in Heavy Timber Construction Based on the in-grade test results conducted by the University of British Columbia Timber Engineering and Applied Mechanics (TEAM) Laboratory, the Canadian Code on Engineering Design in Wood CSA 086:19 has published new specified bending strength properties of…  Read more

EPIC Training - Advanced Concrete Technology for Durable and Sustainable Civil Infrastructure Premature deterioration of civil infrastructure has created a colossal backlog of ageing concrete structures. Professionals need to design structures that can exceed their service life even in harsh environments and with minimum maintenance and repair. This, however, requires a solid understanding of concrete…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Bitesize Bluebeam 5: Collecting Field Data *Mandatory Pre-requisite: Bitesize Bluebeam 1- Baseline Basics Whether you’re tracking install progress or running a QA/QC final walk, this course was developed for design and construction professionals in both the office and jobsite looking for ways to build consistency, speed and accuracy of data…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Site Leadership Would you like to improve your construction site leadership skills? This course will enhance your ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff, improve job site productivity and complete projects on time, on budget, and safely. Ideal for lead hands, foremen and front-line supervisors that want…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCDC-2 2020: Significant Changes and What They Mean to You! For the first time since 2008, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) published a new edition of the CCDC 2 - 2020 Stipulated Price Contract...so what does this mean for you? Most of the updates to the new CCDC 2…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Creating a Path in Inclusive Design Fiona will share reflections on pursuing education and work in public interest design. From helping municipalities prioritize thousands of accessibility upgrades, to designing all-gender washrooms in schools, Fiona will discuss what she’s learned about connecting all aspects of our work to big ideas and the…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Bitesize Bluebeam for Civil Workflows Yes, there are tools in Bluebeam Revu for Civil Designers and Engineers! In this course you will learn not only navigation and markups but workflows like Calibrating Plan & Profile drawings with different X-Y scales, ideas for Cut & Fill calculations, combining several PDFs into…  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: February 23-24, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (each…  Read more