Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCA 1: 2021 Changes For the first time since 2008, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) published a new edition of the CCDC 2 - 2020 Stipulated Price Contract AND a new edition of the CCA 1 -2021. So what does this mean for you? Join us for this session… Read more
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: March 23 & 30, 2022 Time: 10… 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
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
Passive House Canada - Passive House Construction Training Course for Trades Theoretical & Practical This in-person course teaches practical Passive House building techniques and theory about this high-performance building standard. It includes lectures and hands-on workshop experience, incorporating actual building of Passive House elements relevant to the Canadian construction industry. Date: March 24-26, 2022 Time:… Read more
CCDC - CCDC 40–2018: Rules for Mediation and Arbitration of Construction Industry Disputes Our speakers will explain the sequence and potential outcomes of arbitration and mediation processes, as well as the roles and responsibilities of all parties, including consultants, involved in construction disputes. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate construction disputes, you won’t want… Read more
Women in Architecture - Pecha Kucha: What Are You Working On? The mission of Women in Architecture (WIA) Vancouver is to champion women in architecture and related professions by celebrating their achievements and providing opportunities for career development, networking, advocacy and inspiration for women at all career levels. The 2022 Pecha Kucha event on March… Read more
Passive House Canada - Built in Canada: Lessons Learned from PH Projects (Valemount, BC) Join Kim Walton (Bow Crow Design), Vincent Siu (Siu Architecture Inc.), Erik Olofsson (Erik Olofsson Construction Inc.), and Laura Keil & Andru McCracken (Valemount PH Homeowners) presenting on Valemount Passivehus: a single-family dwelling certified by PHI in 2017, located in the… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Delivery Methods - "Know Your Responsibilities!" Whether you are a Project Owner, Consultant, or Contractor, understanding the many different project delivery options for a particular project is critical to its success. Some of the considerations to be taken into account when deciding on and participating in the appropriate project… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Mass Timber Construction What does it take to efficiently engineer and build mass timber structures? How can timber be integrated into a project so that the structure is cost-competitive, while still maintaining the architectural vision, elegance and quality? We will explore these questions through the lens of significant mass timber… Read more