Welcome to your August update from CHBA BC. This month’s edition includes key CPD opportunities, updates on the upcoming Education Summit, insights into BC’s building trends and a look at how you can get involved with our growing builder community.

Education Summit 2025 is shaping up to be one of our most impactful events yet.

This two-day conference brings together builders, officials, energy advisors, designers and policy professionals for a focused look at what’s next in residential construction.

Earn up to 22 CPD points through a mix of expert-led sessions and optional open-book exams. Sessions will cover advanced wall assemblies, the Part 9 Standardized Design Guide, radon mitigation strategies and more.

You’ll also hear from keynote speaker Cheryl Pounder, two-time Olympic gold medalist and leadership expert.

Dates: October 8–9
Location: Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, BC
Register here: Education Summit 2025

In today’s competitive landscape, exceptional customer service is more than a value add, it is a business imperative. This interactive online course will help builders, renovators and other professionals sharpen their customer service and negotiation skills.

Participants will learn how to:

• Understand customer behaviours and expectations
• Build a service strategy focused on reliability and responsiveness
• Navigate difficult conversations and warranty issues
• Implement proactive solutions to common disputes
• Negotiate win-win scenarios with clients and suppliers

Presented by: Eric Tung, Prolepsis Consulting
When: Thursday, September 25
Where: Online (4 hours)
CPD Points: 4
Cost: $199 for non-members (CHBA BC members save 25%)

This course qualifies for the Communication and Negotiation requirement under CHBA BC’s Certificate Programs.

Register Here

As wildfire season intensifies across BC, it’s more important than ever to build with resilience in mind. In this episode of our Stay Connected podcast, we explore practical strategies to reduce risk in wildfire-prone regions. Learn how design choices and building materials can help protect our homes and communities across the province.

Click here to listen to the podcast.

Adults retain new information more effectively when they can apply it directly to their work. Before starting any course or training, ask:

When will I use this on the job?

Connecting new skills to real site scenarios improves retention and ensures your CPD pays off in practice.

In May 2025, British Columbia led the country in multi-family building permits, issuing more than $1.5 billion in value, a $687 million increase over April. This growth reflects increasing demand for dense, livable housing and reinforces the need for forward-thinking design and efficient construction solutions.

We’ll be exploring these topics in-depth at Education Summit 2025 through sessions on urban design, density policy and advanced assemblies.

Source: Statistics Canada

We are proud to recognize the support of our 2025 Education Summit sponsors. These organizations make it possible to deliver high-quality training and events to builders across BC.

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