BCIT - Advanced Topics in Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment (XZEB 1166) This third of four courses for the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment microcredential covers advanced topics for assessing data sources, interpreting, and reporting results of a whole-building life cycle assessment (wbLCA). The course will prepare students to conduct a whole building life cycle assessment and…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Builders Lien Act The Builders Lien Act is a useful tool if used properly, however, if misunderstood, it can lead to serious financial and legal consequences.  This course will provide participants with the knowledge and background to understand the rights, remedies and processes created by the Builders Lien Act. Date:…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Bluebeam Revu Basics These sessions provide the knowledge and skills to create, edit, markup, and collaborate on architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) documents using Bluebeam Revu. Create and navigate smart, information-rich document sets from converted Microsoft Office and CAD files. Annotate drawings with customizable markup and measurement tools, and work…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Supervisory & Management Skills This course will enhance your ability to build a collaborative team culture, improve morale, and effectively communicate with people on their job sites. Participants will learn about leadership, motivational theory and application, improving group and individual performance, psychographic testing, time and stress management, staff training, substance…  Read more

Vectorworks - Understanding Your Project's Carbon Footprint The Vectorworks Embodied Carbon Calculator provides you with the ability to assess embodied carbon emissions through a project’s lifecycle. The analysis looks at individual materials, a project’s lifecycle stages, and benchmarks for set targets. During the webinar, attendees will hear of standards, guidance, and legislation that drive the…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCA Subcontracts 101 The Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the Construction Industry. This is a workshop on the various CCA Sub-Contracts with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor, the Sub-Contractor, and the Sub-Sub Contractor. Date: January 11, 2023 Time: 7 - 11 a.m. Location: Online…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 120A: Passive House Design and Construction Saturday Passive House Design and Construction (120A) covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous case studies, both domestic and international, will…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Management Learn how to successfully manage a construction project! Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers (using PMBoK 5th Edition approach). The course will cover project planning, contract process, risk management, estimating, cost control, scheduling, communications and post-mortem analysis. Date: January…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 120A: Passive House Design and Construction Passive House Design and Construction (120A) covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous case studies, both domestic and international, will be…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Getting Paid and Managing the Cash Flow 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 17, 2023…  Read more