EPIC Training - Structural Steel Connections - Design, Detail and Specifications Connections form a very important part of any steel structure and integrity of the structure depends on them. Accurate details and specifications are required for fabrication to ensure trouble-free erection. There is a potential for achieving economy in designing and specifying connections which is…  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

BC Wood Specialties Group - Specifying Engineered Wood Products for Performance Engineered Wood Products (EWP) are commonly used as primary structural members in projects throughout BC. Although typically designed by structural engineers, they also play a vital role in vibration, acoustics, thermal, and fire performance. This session will introduce you to the benefits and possibilities…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Planning for Success Learn how to reduce costs, save time, improve quality and reduce scope changes by creating an effective Construction Execution Plan (CEP) at the start of your project. Effective planning is critical in the overall success of any construction project, but focus is often directed at winning…  Read more

EPIC Training - Cost Engineering – Effective Estimating and Cost Control of Engineering and Construction Projects Project leaders and technical staff charged with delivering tangible results require objective cost assessments for funding and control decisions. The business purpose of the cost engineering function is to provide these assessments early and reliably so that a better…  Read more

Inpro - Hospital Privacy Curtains: Key Considerations for Patient Comfort and Healing While Weighing Operational Efficiencies The cubicle or privacy curtain has been a fixture in clinics, hospitals, and skilled-nursing facilities for decades. They serve a critical function in both maintaining patient and resident privacy and comfort, and in adding to a pleasing décor. This…  Read more

Vectorworks - Transitioning to 3D BIM Software With project schedules becoming increasingly more compressed, you may be looking for a new workflow that’s efficient, but also doesn’t hinder your creative process. One of the most straightforward ways to make a change in your building design process is by adopting a 3D modeling workflow. Incorporating this…  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

BCIT - Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments (XZEB 1160) This course equips participants with the technical foundation needed to establish expertise in whole-building LCA and EPDs. The first of four courses in the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment Professional microcredential, the course introduces life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals and the use…  Read more

Gaia College - Rainwater Harvesting and Management This course introduces the principles of rainwater harvesting and management. As well, it covers implementing key components of rainwater systems. Professionals and trades practitioners will be able to design, create and manage quality systems in a sustainable and environmentally ethical manner. Dates: September 12 - December 16, 2022…  Read more