Architectural Institute of British Columbia
BCIT - Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments Using Impact Estimator for Buildings (XZEB 1165) This course builds on the technical foundation and basic principles of life cycle assessment (LCA) to begin practicing whole-building LCA. The second of four courses in the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment Professional microcredential will be based on the Canadian national guidelines for… Read more
Passive House Canada - 90: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. The course also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact,… Read more
EPIC Training - Interpretation and Enforcement of Construction Contracts Ambiguous contract documents, improper interpretations, delayed decisions, and wrongful enforcements can result in owners not getting their money’s worth and being stuck with costly construction claims. This course explores what happens when interpretation and enforcement are too strict or too lax and whether there is a… Read more
RAIC - Your Portfolio: Impression, Immediacy, Impact In partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable, and with support from the Government of Canada and RBC Future Launch, RAIC is excited to present “Your Portfolio: Impression, Immediacy Impact”. This live virtual workshop will include interactive components where Professor Vincent Hui will provide feedback on participants'… Read more
Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) - CCDC 24 – 2022: A Guide to Model Forms and Support Documents The CCDC authors will explain the details of the administrative processes involved, including project financial information, payment, supplemental instruction, change, notification, and warranty. This webinar will run through the model forms suggested to meet these administrative requirements,… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Building Construction: Putting it all Together Every road that you drive on, every school that you attend, every office that you work in and every hospital that you receive care at was designed and built by the people in the construction industry. Construction is a team effort with owners, contractors,… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Accounting & Cost Control Participants will learn how to design and read various construction financial reports and improve the financial systems of their construction company. Date: October 13-14, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (each day) Location: Online Cost: $399 (Members) / $599 (Non-members) Learning Units (LUs): 7.5… Read more
Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Planning, Scheduling & Control Effective planning, scheduling, and control in construction project management will make the difference between being on time, or behind time; making money or losing money; and most importantly being stressed-out or stress-free. Save money on your projects and build the brand recognition and reputation that… Read more
In the era of unprecedented demand on construction, technological advancements, climate emergency, and social stressors, architects and designers play a crucial role in constructing resilient cities responsive to the multiple forces at play. The first section of this presentation will explore the holistic design process and systems thinking that guides project design and delivery, from… Read more
RDH Building Science - Considering Carbon in the Design of Building Enclosures Many of our local communities urgently need homes that are more resilient to the effects of climate change such as frequent wildfires, floods, and heat waves. In this presentation, Graham Finch will dissect the building enclosure of a typical new wood-frame home to… Read more