Passive House Canada - Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings Buildings shape the lives, health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Unfortunately, too many of the buildings across Canada often have significant problems: from drafty building envelopes, to mold and moisture problems, to inefficient HVAC systems. The Passive House standard has evolved over…  Read more

EPIC Training - Building Mechanical Systems: Design, Operation and Maintenance The efficient and reliable functioning of building mechanical equipment and systems is necessary to satisfy production and employee and/or public requirements in a safe and economical fashion. An initial overview of the building code will be presented and the operation and maintenance of building mechanical…  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

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Change Order Management Changes are an inevitable part of the construction process but if not managed well, change orders can cause unnecessary project disruptions and lead to cost increases and schedule delays. This course will provide participants with best practices for successfully navigating this complex project management challenge. Note: Attendees…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Bitesize Bluebeam 2: Basic Material Takeoffs & Estimates *Mandatory Pre-requisite: Bitesize Bluebeam 1- Baseline Basics With Revu’s intuitive measurement tools and customizable interface, we can turn your highlighters into a data rich takeoff tools. This session will cover standard measurement tools and settings, various customization options, and the results in…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Bluebeam Revu Estimating Level 2 Bluebeam Revu: Estimating Level 2 is a course that takes you and your staff on a deeper dive of how to Bluebeam Revu for Estimating at a more advanced level. Built specifically for individuals that have taken the Estimating Level 1 course, this course promises…  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

RAIC - RAIC Vancouver Island South Network Presents: “'Waiting for the Big One” - Victoria Seismic Challenges-Part 2- Responses to Seismic Risk Can seismic dangers open avenues for opportunities? Instead of paresis before an impending peril – how can our community rise to enact preparations – to seek creative, forward-looking initiatives? This panel session will…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - An Active Approach to Passive House Windows As the focus on building energy performance continues to grow in many jurisdictions across North America, the interest in the Passive House standard is growing as well. For the uninitiated, this standard can seem daunting, especially when it comes to incorporating manufactured components,…  Read more

EPIC Training - Analysis and Design of Earth Retaining Structures This course provides practical training on design and construction of rigid retaining walls. The course will review the related soil mechanics knowledge and show how to apply soil mechanics concepts to retaining walls and slope stabilization. Design methods will be covered for different earth supporting…  Read more