Cornerstone Building Brands - Why NAFS Testing Alone does not Satisfy Code Requirements when Specifying Factory Manufactured Windows This presentation will discuss professional design and review requirements for factory manufactured fenestration that are not covered by the product NAFS ratings. Date: November 8, 2023 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Online Cost: Free Learning…  Read more

EPIC Training - Building Condition Assessment - Repair and Maintenance Strategy As buildings and structures age, owners often rely upon engineers to perform building condition assessments to help them make the decision on the action necessary to upgrade or repair the structures. This course explores how decisions are made which are based on the results…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Communication Skills for Construction Great communication is essential for construction leaders! In this course, participants will learn how to improve their listening, speaking and writing skills. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to communicate goals and strategies effectively, as well as lead collaborative decision making. Date: November…  Read more

EPIC Training - Design of Lightweight Wood Framed Lateral Load Structural Systems Lightweight wood framed construction has gained significant popularity over the past decade as a sustainable, cost-effective solution for low-rise multi-residential buildings. The push has been to extend the use of light wood framing to mid-rise construction for increased density on urban infill projects.…  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 - 120A: Passive House Design and Construction Passive House Design and Construction (120A) covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous case studies, both domestic and international, will be…  Read more

RAIC - High Performance Wall Enclosure Systems for Commercial Buildings On the Path Towards Net Zero Ready Performance by 2030 Canada’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. To help achieve this goal, new energy efficiency requirements for new buildings have been introduced in the new National Energy…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCA Subcontracts 101 80% of the people managing construction contracts do not read, do not understand or are not following the construction contract in place between the two organizations. This creates problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor). The Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the…  Read more