Happy Canada Day from all of us at CHBA BC Education!
Today we celebrate the incredible communities, builders and tradespeople who help make Canada strong – one home, one neighbourhood, one city at a time.
Wishing you a safe and joyful Canada Day with friends and family.
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Education Summit 2025 – Earn Your Full Year’s CPD in Two Days
Get ready for Education Summit 2025, happening October 8–9, 2025, at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC!
This year’s event offers more value than ever before: builders can now earn up to 22 CPD points, enough to meet your full annual CPD requirements in just two days.
The expanded program includes:
- 11 CPD points from attending technical sessions and new soft skills workshops (offered during breakfast each day).
- 11 CPD points through optional open-book exams.
You’ll gain practical insights on:
- Advanced wall assemblies: information on effective dampproofing, attic ventilation, staggered studs, spray foam and exterior insulation so you can make smarter code-compliant decisions on site.
- The Part 9 Standardized Design Guide: how to apply it effectively in your projects. An overview of how the Design Guide streamlines compliance and simplifies design choices in residential construction.
- Code compliance essentials: including understanding of passive radon mitigation and lateral load design based on real-world applications.
- Urbanarium’s policy and design session: exploring innovative solutions from Decoding Timber Towers, Missing Middle and other competitions that could shape future housing policies in BC.
 Early Bird Pricing Extended Until July 9! Save up to $50 per ticket — or more with group rates. CHBA BC members receive additional discounts — email education@chbabc.org for your promo code.
 Click here to register today.
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Keynote Spotlight: Cheryl Pounder – Lessons in Leadership & Resilience
We’re proud to welcome Cheryl Pounder, two-time Olympic gold medalist, as our Day 1 Education Summit 2025 keynote speaker.
Cheryl brings unmatched energy and insight, drawing on her experience at the highest levels of sport to deliver a powerful message about teamwork, perseverance and achieving peak performance under pressure. Her dynamic, inspiring talk will offer lessons that apply far beyond the rink — helping builders, designers and leaders in residential construction rise to today’s challenges.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Canada’s most celebrated athletes and storytellers.
Click here to secure your spot and hear Cheryl live.
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Showcase Your Brand at Education Summit 2025
Looking for a way to put your brand front and centre with BC’s leading builders, designers, and officials? Sponsorship opportunities for Education Summit 2025 are still available!
Options include:
- Exhibit booths
- Onsite signage and visibility
- Digital placements in newsletters, social media, and the Summit platform
This is your chance to align your brand with BC’s premier builder education event.
 Email jane@chbabc.org to request a sponsor package.
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Missed Our June Windows Course? Here’s What You Missed, And What’s Coming Next
Our June course, Windows: The Biggest Envelope Opportunity, led by Mark Rosen of Building Knowledge Canada, gave participants valuable insights into how glazing choices impact energy targets, durability, and occupant comfort. The session explored practical tools to help builders make smarter window decisions for low-rise residential construction.
If you missed it, don’t worry, we’re planning more envelope-focused CPD opportunities in the months ahead. Keep an eye on our course calendar for additional offerings on glazing, air barriers, insulation and more.
In the meantime, catch up on demand with courses like:
- Wildfire Resistant Construction Podcast – Practical tips for building in wildfire-prone areas.
- Retrofit Webinar Series: Part 1 Recording – Strategies for upgrading historical residential walls while preserving character.
Click here to explore on-demand courses.
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Membership Matters – Unlock More Value
You don’t need to be a CHBA BC member to access our courses — but membership offers real benefits.
Members receive:
- 25% off course fees
- Early access to high-demand events like Education Summit
- Exclusive group rates and promotional offers
Whether you’re working toward licensing, earning CPD points, or staying sharp on building science and code updates, CHBA BC Education is here to support your goals.
Click here to learn more about CHBA BC member benefits.
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Are you looking to get in front of builders, home buyers and developers with your innovative products, services and more?
Become an Exhibitor at the 2025 New Home and Condo Expo in Vancouver on Oct. 4.
Don’t miss out on your chance to get in front of engaged eyes and curious audiences!
Click here to learn more about exhibitor packages here.
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