Simplifying complex carbs: examining the Zero Carbon Step Code

This session will dive into the intricacies of the BC Zero Carbon Step Code, what it is, where it stands, why it matters. Armed with comprehensive datasets, he will paint a picture of the current state of the industry and project where it needs to be and when. The session will also spotlight specific examples of best practices, helping builders and trades navigate the path toward a sustainable, resilient and healthy future.

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Residential Enclosure Retrofits: A Hands-On Experience

This new training course specifically focuses on the limitations and challenges contractors face when undertaking enclosure retrofits on existing homes. Contrary to new builds, retrofits come with many challenges from unknowns, including as-built products and materials, occupied conditions, phasing limitations, and existing structural configurations. These challenges must be met with creativity, adaptation, and a strong knowledge of best-practice retrofit solutions.

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Building Science for Renovations

Learn skills and tools to incorporate green building and energy-efficient design successfully in your renovation and retrofit projects.

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Reaching Future Performance Targets Using Fundamental Enclosure Concepts

This one-day training is designed for both new and seasoned Part 9 residential builders to gain hands-on experience and fundamental knowledge required to successfully implement high-performance building enclosure designs demanded by current and future code requirements.

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Reaching Future Performance Targets Using Fundamental Enclosure Concepts (Burnaby)

This one-day training is designed for both new and seasoned Part 9 Residential builders for gaining hands-on experience with high-performance air and water barrier membrane installation and building the fundamental knowledge required to be successful in evaluating and implementing high-performance enclosure design demanded by current and future code requirements.

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Mind the Gap: Preventing failures in HVAC and Airtightness

This one-day course will take a deeper dive into the BC Energy Step Code metrics for Part 9 buildings and how to achieve Step 3 and higher through design and building techniques to minimize extra cost.

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