BCIT - Design for Disassembly (XCIR7520) Design for Disassembly (DfD) is the act of planning for the repair, upgrade, adaptation, repurposing and reuse of buildings and their components. Although the life span of a building is generally longer than most products, they will end up being “disposable" if we don't plan for their end-of-use. The…  Read more

Township of Langley - Builder Forum Series: Step Code Airtightness and Overheating Design James Higgins and James Bourget of RDH Building Science Inc. will be presenting on various design and implementation strategies for Part 9 buildings to comply with airtightness requirements for Step 4 and 5 of the BC Energy Step Code. The presenters will…  Read more

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. In the course, learners will apply their understanding of fundamental LCA standards to whole-building LCA. The course will be based on the…  Read more

RAIC - Sustainable Urban Models The seminar will start with a broad spectrum look at the roots and driving forces of 21st century urbanism, highlighting how city organization influences both carbon footprint and user experiences. It will delve into the significance of transit-oriented development in the search for more sustainable and resilient cities, while also…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) More and more jurisdictions are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to help address the poor energy efficiency of buildings—a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. While some of these new standards may seem restrictive or simply adding costs,…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials. Most of these materials also happen to be combustible—at least,…  Read more

RAIC - A Firm Foundation: Run a Business Where People Actually Want to Work Unlock the Secrets to a Thriving Firm! Join us for an interactive and dynamic webinar where you will discover how to elevate your firm by prioritizing employment and workplace culture. This isn’t just another webinar – it’s your gateway to transforming…  Read more