Passive House Canada - 120C: Exam Preparation for Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Close Out a Construction Project Why would a Contractor, Owner Consultant or Subcontractor need to know best practices for closing out a construction project? The answer is simple - if you can't get it done then you can't reach substantial performance. Getting a project to substantial performance, and then to…  Read more

EPIC Training - Avoiding Construction Claims by Improving the Quality of Drawings, Specifications and Bidding Documents One of the crucial means for controlling construction costs and reducing claims is to keep change orders and costs to a minimum. This can be achieved by exercising greater care during the preparation of design, bidding and construction documents;…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCDC 5A + 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success Many projects run into cost overruns, schedule delays, quality and performance issues. Thus, Project Owners are looking for solutions! Construction Management is a great solution if done well! Construction Management is about building a collaborative team from the outset of the…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Law In this course, participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and introduces the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn how the Builders Lien Act works and other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Profitable Contracting Have high overhead costs, underbidding, and low productivity eaten up what remains of your modest profit margins? In two half-days, Wayne Newell draws upon 35 years of financial and construction-contracting experience to help you recognize problem projects, identify unwanted expenses, increase productivity, manage overhead expenses and address labour…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Introduction to Construction Blueprint Reading This course takes participants through the stages of blueprint reading, including dimensions, elevation, drawing, specifications and schedules. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. Date: January 25, 2023 Time: 8:30…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Building Construction: Putting it all Together Construction is a team effort with owners, contractors, architects, and subcontractors performing key functions throughout the lifecycle of a project. This workshop delivers a step-by-step review of the project lifecycle, from initiation through close-out, with specific attention to the unique roles and responsibilities of…  Read more

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