EPIC Training - Avoiding Construction Overruns and Managing Construction Disputes This course deals with the issues that cause construction overruns in time and cost, the resulting disputes, and the means to minimize their impact on a project’s success. The first step is selecting the most appropriate project delivery system and analyzing and managing the anticipated…  Read more

JRS Engineering - Airtightness Testing The BC Energy Step Code came into effect in December 2017. Numerous municipalities have already adopted the code and many others have shown interest and are studying it. Airtightness testing is a mandatory requirement of the BC Energy Step Code. This presentation introduces the concept of airtightness testing, testing standards,…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Many North American jurisdictions are moving beyond ASHRAE performance requirements for exterior wall assemblies, shifting instead to a holistic, building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach. While this evolution offers benefits—such as design flexibility and lower operating costs—it also requires a…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills Participants will improve their skills in communication and negotiation. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to de-escalate conflict, listen effectively, build mutual respect with others in a construction context, and negotiate effectively. Date: February 23-24, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (each…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Creating a Path in Inclusive Design Fiona will share reflections on pursuing education and work in public interest design. From helping municipalities prioritize thousands of accessibility upgrades, to designing all-gender washrooms in schools, Fiona will discuss what she’s learned about connecting all aspects of our work to big ideas and the…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - CCDC-2 2020: Significant Changes and What They Mean to You! For the first time since 2008, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) published a new edition of the CCDC 2 - 2020 Stipulated Price Contract...so what does this mean for you? Most of the updates to the new CCDC 2…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Bitesize Bluebeam 5: Collecting Field Data *Mandatory Pre-requisite: Bitesize Bluebeam 1- Baseline Basics Whether you’re tracking install progress or running a QA/QC final walk, this course was developed for design and construction professionals in both the office and jobsite looking for ways to build consistency, speed and accuracy of data…  Read more

BC Wood Specialties Group - Increased Strength of HemFir (N) Expands Structural Application in Heavy Timber Construction Based on the in-grade test results conducted by the University of British Columbia Timber Engineering and Applied Mechanics (TEAM) Laboratory, the Canadian Code on Engineering Design in Wood CSA 086:19 has published new specified bending strength properties of…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers Many contractors have labour productivity concerns, high overhead costs, below-budget profits and one continuous headache with cash-flow. This Finance and Accounting course discusses all these issues supported with real life examples. Dates: February 21-23, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (each day) Location:…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Applied Quantity Surveying/Material Take-Offs Quantity surveying starts with determining the construction materials required to meet the job requirements by performing a materials take-off, which is a skill set in and of itself. This course will teach you how to apply the processes and procedures required to complete accurate and consistent…  Read more