CSC Vancouver Chapter - Standard for Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, CAN/ULC-S1001 Where fire protection and life safety systems and systems with fire protection and life safety functions are integrated with each other, they shall be tested as a whole in accordance with CAN/ULC-S1001, “Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection…  Read more

Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia - RCABC’s Guarantee for Vegetated Roofs: A New Future for Green Roofing in British Columbia Green roofs are valuable assets that enhance building aesthetics while providing environmental benefits like stormwater management, energy efficiency, and habitat for wildlife. However, their success depends on proper design, quality materials, and expert installation—issues…  Read more

CSC Vancouver Chapter - Quality Architectural Woodwork for Architects - Drawing and Specification Requirements This session will give an overview of quality standards for architectural woodwork as defined by the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS) manual and how to apply the standards in your drawings and specifications. The session will discuss grades and quality…  Read more

Construction Specifications Canada Vancouver Chapter - Expansion Joints THE BASICS This presentation will simplify the basic understanding of expansion joints in roofing and waterproofing application. This will include identifying common problems encountered and properly evaluate different methods of waterproofing expansion joints in order to make the right decision during the design phase. Date: November 10,…  Read more

Construction Specifications Canada Vancouver Chapter - Moisture Management in Tiled Showers Leaks and mold continue to pose serious problems for the construction industry. This seminar will compare traditional waterproofing systems with modern waterproofing technology to show how tiled showers have evolved. The fundamentals of both approaches, including proper design, execution, and function will be presented,…  Read more