Peikko - Designing with Mass Wood Timber We are pleased to have David Bowick, Principal at Blackwell Structural Engineers present the most up-to-date definition of sustainability as well as the attributes of designing projects with mass wood timber. During this webinar, David will also cover the latest technology in fire, building codes and new high-rise…  Read more

Duro-Last Roofing - Resilience in Roof Design The trend toward greater resilience in roof design has come into sharp focus in recent years. The forces driving this trend include the decline in skilled labor among roofing contractors and allied trades; changes in the building code that have been influenced by severe weather patterns; and the…  Read more

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

Romex Canada - Introduction to Resilient Permeable Hardscapes Learn about the pitfalls of traditional paving methods and how resin bound permeable jointing and bedding can be implemented to make a truly permeable paving system. We will also talk about the features and benefits of bound gravel systems and how it can be implemented in to…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Passive House Canada Summit The Passive House Canada Summit will celebrate the advancement of the Passive House standard in Canada and highlight the challenges ahead: Climate Change, Health & Comfort, Deep Energy, Retrofits, Affordability. Participants can expect to participate in engaging and interactive sessions that will further enhance their practice of…  Read more

Osgoode Professional Development - Legal Guide to Managing Contracts & Risk in Design Projects Design professionals are exposed to multiple, often substantial, risks in any given project including scope creep, vague terms, escalating responsibilities, delays, damages, negligence claims, insurance challenges, and other liabilities which can result in steep costs, onerous efforts, and significant reputational damage.…  Read more

Metrix Professional Insurance Brokers - Email - The Seven Deadly Sins Emails are part of the oxygen of our daily professional lives. They are a primary path of communication and we use them to get things done. Yet given the litigious nature of our world, it is critical to treat this common form of communication…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Fiberglass: Simple & Cost-Effective Solutions to Stringent Energy Code Requirements Today, most existing – even modern – buildings have surprisingly low thermal performance from their building envelope. This increases the ever-growing, and unnecessary strain on the environment and our society’s energy infrastructure. Building codes and energy standards are incrementally becoming…  Read more

Engineers and Geoscientists BC - Coaching for Performance How does one hold people accountable for results while still motivating them to give their best? The consistent answer is that by far the largest factor is the behaviour of the manager and more specifically, coaching behaviours. This program provides the core management skills that maximize employee…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 120 Series This 120 course series starts on December 1, 2020 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 building strategy. 120A: Passive House…  Read more