Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Microsoft Excel for Construction - Novice During this course, participants will learn the tools to help them better understand their business performance, examine profitability of various jobs and business areas, develop budgets, and examine business scenarios all through the use of Microsoft Excel. Date: September 21 & 28, 2022 Time: 10…  Read more

Cornerstone Building Brands - Update on Expected Changes in the 2020 National Model Codes This presentation will cover changes made to the recently published 2020 National Model Codes that include some significant improvements regarding protection of windows in Part 9 buildings, and combustible window sashes and frames in buildings of noncombustible construction. Date: September 21,…  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 - Civil Sitework Estimating Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate civil sitework construction projects and prepare a successful bid. Note: Attendees of the Construction Estimating course will find a significant amount of duplicated content. Date: September 22-23, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (each day) Location: BGC Partners…  Read more

EPIC Training - Building Condition Assessment - Assessing the HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Safety, and Moisture Problems Professionals are often engaged by owners to conduct assessments of buildings and structures. This course will present the methodology for assessing a building's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and fire safety systems, as well as assessing mold…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Effective Construction Meetings & Meeting Minutes Construction meetings are critical to successful management of construction projects. Regular site meetings on a project with well documented minutes can facilitate communication and produce better results - making it more likely that the project will be completed successfully. Effective construction meeting management is…  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

EPIC Training - Building Condition Assessment - Writing and Presenting Building Condition Assessment Reports After participating in this course, you will be able to present the methodology of writing and presenting a building condition assessment report, including a discussion of reserve fund studies, facility condition assessments, and facility condition indexes. Date: September 23, 2022 Time:…  Read more

EPIC Training - Residential Building Envelope and Structure Assessment and Repair Multi-unit and single-family residential building repair is a growing industry. This course offers tools for correctly assessing major repair needs and applying design and construction standards geared to new construction. Participants will also study approaches for repairing existing buildings and learn to avoid poor-quality…  Read more