Passive House Canada - Controlling Water and Vapour - From Rainscreens to Vapour Barriers 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…  Read more

JRS Engineering - Airtightness Testing The BC Energy Step Code came into effect in December 2017. Numerous municipalities have already adopted the code and many others have shown interest and are studying it. Airtightness testing is a mandatory requirement of the BC Energy Step Code. This presentation introduces the concept of airtightness testing, testing standards,…  Read more

EPIC Training - Structural Engineering for Non-Structural Engineers Non-structural engineers and architects need a basic understanding of structural engineering. This course provides the fundamentals without delving into complicated mathematical formulas. The course covers the design and construction of concrete, steel, wood, and masonry building structures. Lectures will be followed by simple hands-on exercises and problem-solving…  Read more

EPIC Training - Structural Rehabilitation of Bridges Bridges need to be rehabilitated for causes such as deteriorations due to environmental effects, deficiencies in the original design or construction or the need to carry heavier vehicular loads. Those responsible for maintaining bridges need to keep abreast of the latest techniques available for assessing the condition of…  Read more

Peikko - Designing with Mass Timber Slabs and Composite Structures During this session, we will outline how composite beams can significantly reduce floor-to-floor height and minimize the carbon footprint of a building by doing more with less materials. We will also examine how composite beams utilized in mass timber projects can reduce total floor thickness…  Read more

EPIC Training - Hazardous Area Classifications per CEC (NEC/IEC) and Hazardous Location Equipment, Wiring Study The requirements for electrical hazardous area classifications and associated wiring methods for safety interlocks for the storage, use and handling of flammable and combustible materials are defined in the Canadian Building Code (CBC), Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), National Electric Code…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Managing CCDC Contracts for Project Success - "Do Your Job!" Where do we run into problems most often with contract compliance and how do we mitigate these problems? Whether you are the Project Owner, the Consultants, or the Contractors, first you need to understand what you have agreed to in…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Interpreting Blueprints & Specifications Using an example three-story commercial project, this course will walk you through a complete set of architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural drawings. You will learn how to read and decipher a set of blueprints, including: plans, sections, elevations, plan details, and drawing conventions (standards, line…  Read more

BC Wood Specialties Group - Mass Timber: Optimizing for Success in Multi-Family Residential With a focus on Multi-Family Residential, this session will be presented by a world-renowned fabricator of complex structural timber components from British Columbia; a certified FSC manufacturer of Cross-Laminated Timber and Glulam beams and columns, who is setting the standard for Mass…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Microsoft Project for Construction (Full Program) Part 1 - Scheduling Part 2 - Resource Management Part 3 - Tracking Changes Part 4 - Cost Control Date: November 29, December 1, 6 & 8, 2022 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (each day) Location: Online Cost: $875 (Members) / $975 (Non-members)…  Read more