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

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Planning for Success Learn how to reduce costs, save time, improve quality and reduce scope changes by creating an effective Construction Execution Plan (CEP) at the start of your project. Effective planning is critical in the overall success of any construction project, but focus is often directed at winning…  Read more

BCIT - Introduction to Solar Electricity (CESA 0158) Introduces the equipment used to generate electricity from solar power, such as photovoltaic modules, batteries, inverters and charge controllers. Participants are taught to identify the various components, understand how the components interact and interpret manufacturer's specifications. Design principles of stand-alone photovoltaic systems are explained and participants visit…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Pathway to Passive House Designer/Consultant Certification (120P) The Pathway to Certification starts on May 3rd, 2022 and will be comprised of three courses: 120A, 120B, and 120C. Passive House certification ensures that you or your organization are expertly qualified to design high performance, highly efficient buildings to meet Canada’s national green…  Read more

BCIT - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings, XZEB 1120 This course covers airtightness and low-TEDI enclosure construction for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of airtightness and low thermal demand (low-TEDI) building enclosures with study of wood-frame construction. Students will develop…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Specifications 101 This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. The seminar will deal with the basics of reading and interpreting both the general and technical specifications. Date: May 4, 2022 Time: 7 - 11 a.m. Location: Online Cost: $145 (Members) / $215…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Industry Ethics By maintaining high ethical standards, and being consistent in our practices, we thrive both personally and professionally. This course will help you navigate the ethical gray areas you face every day. Date: May 4, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: VRCA Office, 3636 East 4th…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Pathway to Passive House Trades Certification (150P) This three-part course teaches practical Passive House building techniques and theory about this high-performance building standard. This course includes online lectures and hands-on workshop experience, incorporating actual building of Passive House elements relevant to the Canadian construction industry. Date: May 4, 11, 18, 25…  Read more

Gaia College - Landscape Design Basics with Sketchup Pro This course is an introduction to landscape design using Sketchup Pro. It is geared towards landscape applications and 3D design, modeling and presentation. The course is a pre or co-requisite for Gaia College's Ecological Landscape Design course. Dates: May 9 - August 12, 2022 Time: Asynchronous…  Read more