ICD High Performance Coatings - Silicone Coatings: An Alternative to Ceramic Frit for Spandrel Glass This course will provide architects and designers education about silicone-based coating technologies that can be specified as an alternative to ceramic frit for spandrel glass applications. Attendees will learn how spandrel glass is used on a façade for aesthetic value…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Delivery Methods - "Know Your Responsibilities!" Whether you are a Project Owner, Consultant, or Contractor, understanding the many different project delivery options for a particular project is critical to its success. When the entire team understands their roles and responsibilities for the project delivery method selected, this understanding can…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Tender, Contract and Builders Lien Law The legal rights and obligations of those involved in a construction project crystallize in the tendering phase and end well after the project is completed. During the construction process, those legal rights and obligations change and expand based on, for example, the contracts in…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Estimating Participants will acquire knowledge how to prepare a successful bid and learn construction estimating skills. Course topics will include project analysis, risk analysis, bid strategies and processes, Construction Division Codes, bonding and insurance. Date: February 7-10, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (each day) Location: Online Cost: $650…  Read more

ICD High Performance Coatings - Silicone Coatings: A Risk Mitigation Strategy for Thermal Stress Breakage This course will provide architects, specifiers, and façade consultants education about silicone-based spandrel glass coating technologies. Attendees will learn about the risks of thermal stress breakage due to ceramic frit’s weakening effects on heat-treated glass. Testing methodology and industry standards…  Read more

BC Wood - Ventilated Doors - Next Generation: Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality Between Enclosed Spaces As buildings are increasingly designed for environmental, occupant health, and well-being in mind, there is a growing requirement for ventilation openings between enclosed spaces. Ventilation pathways are notorious for transmitting sound, and there is also the challenge of creating airflow…  Read more

Vectorworks - Sustainable Resources for Small-Scale BIM BIM has primarily been considered for large project documentation efficiency, while smaller projects and their design processes are often neglected. This session’s goal is to show architects and allied design professionals how the inherently data-rich nature of BIM can serve smaller and design-oriented projects. BIM can refine your…  Read more

EPIC Training - Effective Construction Office and Field Administration As one who participates in the management for the construction of buildings, you may have a good understanding of your day to day role. However, to advance your career you need to become more familiar with the responsibilities of the other people involved in the construction…  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