RAIC - From Blueprints to Bottom Lines: How AI Transforms Finance Operations for Architecture Firms Architecture firms across Canada are navigating one of the most challenging business environments in recent years. With billings declining for over two years, payment delays stretching beyond 30 days, and margins squeezed by rising overhead costs, partners and finance leaders…  Read more

Stantec - Integrated Systems Testing for Life Safety and Emergency Systems (CAN/ULC-S1001) Integrated Systems Testing (IST), as defined under CAN/ULC‑S1001, has been part of the Canadian National Building Code since 2015. The standard was adopted into the BC Building Code in 2018. As a result, IST is mandatory for the mast majority of the projects…  Read more

Symmetry Lighting - Colour and Specs Discover how colour truly shapes the way we see and experience light. Wilson Dau, IES President 2025, breaks down the essentials of colour quality, and shows their direct impact on spaces. You'll learn how to elevate visual impact and deliver consistently better results by choosing light sources that enhance…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility As energy codes and performance standards across North America become more rigorous—such as the BC Energy Step Code, Energize Denver, and the Massachusetts Stretch Code—architects, engineers, and envelope consultants face increasing pressure to deliver efficient buildings without sacrificing aesthetics or affordability. This…  Read more

AcoustiTECH - Solutions to Common Acoustic Challenges in Multi-Residential and Commercial Applications: Ceramic, Gym/Fitness and Heating Systems There’s a lot of ‘noise’ and misunderstanding around the subject of building acoustics, so connecting with the right people early on during design phase is important for the overall success of any project. Join us for an expert-led…  Read more

Symmetry Lighting - Colour and Specs Discover how colour truly shapes the way we see and experience light. Wilson Dau, IES President 2025, breaks down the essentials of colour quality, and shows their direct impact on spaces. You'll learn how to elevate visual impact and deliver consistently better results by choosing light sources that enhance…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.1 Predesign Discover how to establish the foundation and necessary information for design decision-making, setting the stage for successful project outcomes at this session, featuring chapter 6.1 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada.…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - Chemical Grouting Solutions for Below-Grade Structures and Deep Foundations This session will focus on curtain wall grouting for below-grade parkades and permeation grouting for shoring applications. DE NEEF chemical grout systems can form both horizontal and vertical barriers to groundwater movement, helping to: 1. Create curtain wall waterproofing barriers to…  Read more

ZEBx - Decarb Lunch: John Horgan Campus – Prefab Mass Timber Innovation This ZEBx Decarb Lunch will explore how zero carbon buildings can be delivered faster, more efficiently, and with stronger performance outcomes through prefabrication, integrated modelling, and mass timber innovation. The Royal Roads University John Horgan Campus building is a recently completed (Summer 2025)…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies Jurisdictions across North American continue to transition beyond ASHRAE standards for exterior wall assemblies, instead adopting a more comprehensive building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach to envelope design. This shift brings advantages like increased design flexibility and reduced…  Read more