Camino Systems (Global IFS) - Raising Flooring Standards - Raised Access Flooring This session will discuss the advantages of a raised access floor, how it adds flexibility to the space and how it can promote sustainability in the life of a building. The advantages of utilizing an under floor air distribution system, which actually delivers…  Read more

EPIC Training - Greening the Road - Using Rating Systems to Evaluate Your Transportation Project Green pavements can be defined as roadways that use fewer long-term resources and/or create lower levels of “greenhouse” gasses, from all sources, over the life of the pavement. While many other approaches may warrant consideration, such as using mass transit,…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Supervisory and 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

Wood WORKS! BC / Canadian Wood Council - Innovation in Infill: A Spotlight on a High Performance Office Building In this workshop, the project team will share detailed technical information about the design and construction of the oN5 project. The topics and lessons learned will include the design strategies, building code requirements and solutions, high-performance…  Read more

Passive House Canada - The Annual Passive House Canada Conference 2022 - In The Face of Climate Change Climate change means fluctuations in temperature, leading to extreme heat or cold events, forest fires and torrential rainstorms, causing increased disruption and vulnerability. Learn how Passive House design and technology addresses our need for climate resilience, improving…  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 - Close Out a Construction Project Why would a Contractor, Owner Consultant or Subcontractor need to know best practices for closing out a construction project? The answer is simple - if you can't get it done then you can't reach substantial performance. Getting a project to substantial performance, and then to…  Read more

BCIT - Finance and Governance for Green Energy Systems (CESA 5410) This course provides an introduction to investing in green energy systems and the choices and trade-offs associated with different ownership and governance arrangements. The legal, tax and incorporation considerations involved in establishing a green energy utility will be explained, and the financing options available…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Many North American jurisdictions are moving beyond ASHRAE performance requirements for exterior wall assemblies, shifting instead to a holistic, building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach. While this evolution offers benefits—such as design flexibility and lower operating costs—it also requires a…  Read more