Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Profitable Contracting Have high overhead costs, underbidding, and low productivity eaten up what remains of your modest profit margins? In two half-days, Wayne Newell draws upon 35 years of financial and construction-contracting experience to help you recognize problem projects, identify unwanted expenses, increase productivity, manage overhead expenses and address labour… 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
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive 365 This course is intended for participants with little to a basic understanding of Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive. Participants will gain a basic overview of the SharePoint online platform to navigate SharePoint sites, and work with lists, documents and libraries. Participants will learn how to use… Read more
EPIC Training - Structural Engineering for Non-Structural Engineers Non-structural engineers and architects need a basic understanding of structural engineering. This course provides the fundamentals without delving into complicated mathematical formulas. The course covers the design and construction of concrete, steel, wood, and masonry building structures. Lectures will be followed by simple hands-on exercises and problem-solving… Read more
EPIC Training - Design Approach, Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Sprinkler Systems Tragic and costly fires and the requirements of building and fire codes are reasons designers, building owners and operators must be familiar with sprinkler systems. This course is designed to provide participants with the tools needed to design, install and maintain sprinkler systems… Read more
Camino Systems (Global IFS) - Raising Flooring Standards: Raised Access Flooring This session will discuss the advantages of a raised access floor, how it adds flexibility to the space and how it can promote sustainability in the life of a building. The advantages of utilizing an under floor air distribution system, which actually delivers fresher,… Read more
Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) - CCDC Division 00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements Learning how to properly understand and use specification documents is a valuable skill to master. To help with this, authors will explain how to use the CCDC Master Specification for Division 00 ‘Procurement and Contracting Requirements’. This is a new type of… Read more
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: September 14, 2022 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Online Cost: Free Learning… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Microsoft Project for Construction (Full Program) Part 1 - Scheduling Part 2 - Resource Management Part 3 - Tracking Changes Part 4 - Cost Control Date: September 13, 15, 20 & 23, 2022 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (each day) Location: Online Cost: $875 (Members) / $975 (Non-members) Learning… Read more
Passive House Canada - 120B: Understanding & Working with PHPP Understanding and Working with PHPP will enable you to take on your first Passive House project. It provides step-by-step instruction for using the PHPP energy modelling software, which is essential for designing a Passive House building. Participants will learn the structure, inputs and outputs of… Read more