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4 points
Construction Technology
4 hours
In-Person
The 2025 Builder Mock-up Fest (The Fest) is a unique, one-day in-person training event providing flexible, drop-in professional development for Part 9 builders interested in expanding their knowledge of high-performance construction. This training is specifically designed to support the adoption of Steps 4 and 5 of the BC Energy Step Code (ESC) and Emission Level 2+ of the Zero Carbon Step Code (ZCSC) requirements.
The Fest encourages guided and self-exploration through a series of hands-on educational stations. These stations showcase a mix of physical or digital building enclosure mock-ups with durable, constructible, and regionally appropriate solutions for higher-R-value assemblies and airtight detailing.
Participants will walk away with a physical workbook detailing key learning concepts and resources for future reference. Additionally, the event offers networking opportunities, a panel discussion, and a dedicated “Coffee Corner” to ask questions with Energy Advisors or Building Science Specialists. This early exposure to tested solutions will help builders gain confidence faster and reduce the risks of using new low-energy technologies on their projects.
By the end of this course, trainees will be able to:
1. Recognize the jump in performance requirements necessary to meet BC Energy Step Code (ESC) Steps 4 and 5 and Zero Carbon Step Code (ZCSC) Emission Level 2+.
2. Implement key detailing approaches to achieve high-performance airtightness.
3. Evaluate insulation and air barrier strategies based on buildability, continuity, and renewability.
4. Apply constructible and regionally appropriate building enclosure solutions demonstrated by mock-ups to mitigate risks on future projects.
5. Use knowledge of code requirements to optimize the building enclosure to meet mechanical efficiency and operation requirements.
*To help you get the most out of the 2025 Builder Mock-up Fest, please review the suggested materials and technology options below. Some activities at the event may offer digital resources, interactive exercises, or audio/video demonstrations that can be accessed using your own device.
Recommended Materials to Bring:
This showcase provides a one-stop opportunity for builders, trades, and industry professionals to see firsthand the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of high-performance construction and will bring together builders, suppliers, manufacturers, and industry experts to explore the latest innovations in airtightness, energy-efficient materials. Attendees will gain valuable insights into cutting-edge building envelope solutions, mechanical systems, and technologies that support the transition to net-zero-ready homes.
In addition, CHBA BC and CHBA Central Interior is excited to welcome Kevin Lee, CHBA National CEO, visiting from Ottawa to share the latest on CHBA’s federal advocacy – covering key housing policy wins like the GST rebate and national efforts to improve housing affordability and supply. A rare opportunity to hear directly from our national leader! The presentation will take place from 11:45am – 12:15pm.
Both the Supplier Showcase and presentation from Kevin Lee are free but in order to ensure the proper logistics are in-place onsite, we ask that all interested parties please register here.
*The delivery and development of the in-person course have been made possible through the generous support of our sponsor, 
This in-person course requires successful completion of the following components:
There is no textbook for this session. All course materials are contained within the presentation during the in-person session.
