Finishing the Year Strong in Builder Education

As we close out 2025, we want to thank every builder, renovator and industry partner who invested in their learning this year. Your commitment to improving quality, safety and professionalism in residential construction is what moves this industry forward.

Below you’ll find online learning options, event recaps and updates as we prepare for the year ahead!

💻 Online Learning Opportunities This Month

December is a great time to complete CPD, strengthen your technical skills and get ahead of upcoming BC Building Code changes. Here are three online learning options available this month:

📚 Building Science for Renovations

📅 December 18
✔ Webinar Only
✔ 7 CPD Points

Strengthen your understanding of how existing homes perform and learn practical strategies to improve durability, comfort and energy efficiency during renovation work. Build the skills to make informed decisions, guide clients and avoid common retrofit risks.

Register HERE

📘 Simplifying Complex Carbs: Examining the Zero Carbon Step Code (Online)

✔ 4.5 CPD Points
✔ eLearning — on demand
✔ 4.5 hours

Get practical, up-to-date guidance on the Zero Carbon Step Code and what it means for residential construction in BC. This hybrid eLearning + video course covers compliance pathways, emission levels, embodied vs operational carbon, and how utilities and mechanical systems affect compliance.

A great option for builders preparing for low-carbon requirements coming into effect across the province.

Register HERE

📗 Radon Rough-In Requirements & 2024 BC Building Code Updates (Online)

✔ 1 CPD Point
✔ eLearning — on demand
✔ 1 hour

Learn what’s new in the 2024 BC Building Code for radon rough-ins in Part 9 buildings. This short, focused course breaks down the updated standards, materials, installation practices, and documentation required to ensure compliance and protect occupant health.

Ideal for builders wanting a quick update to stay aligned with new Code requirements.

Register HERE

🎥 Building Rehabilitation

Presented by: Cascadia Windows & Doors (Online Recording Now Available)

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Cascadia Windows & Doors live webinar on November 20. If you missed the session — or want to revisit the details — the full recording is now available as an online course.

Building Rehabilitation (Online Recording)
✔ 1 CPD Point
✔ $50 (25% off for CHBA BC members)
✔ 1 hour | On-demand

This presentation highlights key lessons learned from real-world building envelope rehabilitation projects, including:

• Common envelope failures and long-term performance
• Opportunities to shift buildings toward net-zero
• Lifecycle cost analysis in decision making
• Using environmental impact data when selecting materials
• Practical strategies that support better outcomes in both new construction and retrofits

Presented by Cascadia Windows & Doors, this session is ideal for builders wanting insights from field-tested enclosure performance.

📸 Kelowna Mock Expo Recap

The Kelowna Mock Expo delivered a full day of practical, boots-on-the-ground building science. Attendees worked through airtightness detailing, insulation approaches, enclosure mockups and real-world discussions about code, performance and problem-solving.

📆 Save the Date — Education Summit 2026

📅 November 4-5, 2026

📍 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, BC

We’re already planning next year’s Education Summit and look forward to bringing the builder community together again.

📬 FAQ of the Month

How long do I have to finish a CHBA BC course?

• You have one year from the date of enrollment to complete your course.

• You may request a one-time extension for an additional year for $150 + GST.

Sponsor Highlight: LG Electronics Canada

Thank you to LG Electronics Canada for supporting Education Summit 2025 and advancing professional education across British Columbia.

LG is a leader in high-efficiency HVAC and heat pump technologies, helping builders meet evolving energy performance goals and deliver greater comfort, reliability, and sustainability in new homes. Through innovation and industry collaboration, LG continues to drive progress toward a lower-carbon future in residential construction.

🎄 Happy Holidays from CHBA BC Education

Thank you for a year of growth, collaboration and commitment to better building in BC.

We’re grateful for the builders, renovators and industry partners who continue to invest in learning and raise the standard of residential construction across the province.

We look forward to supporting your education journey in 2026.

— CHBA BC Education Team

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