Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Axis Insurance Managers - Subconsultants and Primes: the Good, the Necessary & the Needed This program presents an overview of the mutual benefits of prime/subconsultant relationships, the necessary obligation to have clear written and signed agreements, the need for each to vet the firms they are working with and the value of taking a strategic… Read more
BC Building Envelope Council - Whole Building Air Leakage Testing – What Are We Actually Testing The point of Whole Building Air Leakage Testing is to provide a value of air leakage for the unintended air leakage through the building envelope. Preparing the building and the mechanical systems within the building is critical to ensuring… Read more
Next Level Stormwater Management - Green Roof NutsN’Bolts: A-Z of Essential and Practical Tips to Achieve Success In this journey, the series navigates through the complete green roof process; from recognizing opportunities, to planning, material selection, system design, specifications and drawings, construction and maintenance. This is a 3-part series over three weeks in November 2022:… Read more
Celerity Architectural Services - Revisions to the 2024 BCBC Part 3 of Division B This presentation is focused on helping you manage the transition to designing to the new code by identifying and explaining the changes to Part 3 in the 2024 BC Building Code. Date: April 16, 2024 Time: 12 - 1 p.m. Location:… Read more
Mark your calendars! AIBC Conference is taking place from April 22–24, 2024. The AIBC is delighted that after several years, the Conference will be held in-person, and returning to the Vancouver Convention… Read more
K2 Stone - Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America Building with natural stone materials - What are they? Where do they come from? How are they produced and where can they be incorporated onto the building envelope? The outcome of this course it to identify common stone masonry… Read more
Township of Langley - Builder Forum Series: Zero Carbon Step Code 101 The Township of Langley will be hosting an on-line builder forum to share information related to on Zero… Read more
RDH Building Science - Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 7: The First Line of Defense Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 7 discusses the first and outermost water control layer of a rainscreen wall assembly: the cladding system. In this session, you will explore the role of cladding as the primary water-shedding element of a wall… Read more
BC Wood - Specification of Sound Abatement Barriers Road noise is a significant concern in many communities. Health Canada indicates that exposure to noise can have adverse effects on physical, mental, and social well-being. To mitigate this risk, the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has a policy for mitigating noise exposure in noise-sensitive land… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance… Read more