Mark your calendars! – EDUCATION SUMMIT 2026 returns on November 4-5, 2026! Don’t miss out on BC’s premier event for the construction industry. Check out the Summit page for details!
Don’t miss out on our upcoming featured course! Learn more about the course content below and register now.
The 2026 Builder Mock-up Fest (The Fest) is a unique, half-day in-person training event providing flexible, drop-in professional development for Part 9 builders interested in expanding their knowledge of high-performance construction.
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In-Person The 2026 Builder Mock-up Fest (The Fest) is a unique, half-day in-person training event providing flexible, drop-in professional development for Part 9 builders interested in expanding their knowledge of high-performance construction.
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Online In this third live studio broadcast, RDH Building Science specialist James Bourget deconstructs an at-grade wall assembly to show how insulation placement and thermal mass work together to reduce heat flow and improve overall enclosure performance.
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Online In this fourth live studio broadcast, RDH Building Science specialist James Bourget deconstructs a balcony interface mock-up to show how surface water management and renewable detailing work together, and where they can come apart.
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Online In this fifth live studio broadcast, RDH Building Science specialist James Bourget deconstructs a roof-to-wall mock-up to show how air barrier transition detailing, thermal continuity, and ceiling penetrations all come together and where they commonly fall short.
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In-Person This new training course focuses on the real-world limitations and challenges contractors face when undertaking enclosure retrofits on existing homes. Participants will gain practical knowledge and best-practice retrofit strategies to confidently adapt to these challenges while improving building performance, durability, and energy efficiency.
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Online This session will focus on Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) across Canada to discuss the benefits and considerations for this technology. Hear from subject matter experts on best practices for ASHP sizing, selection and installation.
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Online This video-based eLearning course is designed specifically for homebuilders who want to strengthen their customer service skills alongside their technical expertise. By the end of the course, you will understand how exceptional customer service not only benefits your clients, but also strengthens referrals, protects your reputation, and supports long-term business success.
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Online This course introduces builders, contractors, and industry professionals to the fundamentals of residential HVAC design and installation, with a focus on new home construction. Learners will gain a practical understanding of how heating systems, ductwork, and mechanical ventilation work together to create comfortable, efficient, and healthy indoor environments.
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Online Whether you’re already familiar with the Step Code, or just starting to explore low-carbon construction, this course provides practical knowledge, current resources, and explores the regulatory background that homebuilding professionals in BC will need to understand in order to navigate the new requirements confidently.
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Online This course focuses on the latest updates from the 2024 BC Building Code on radon rough-in requirements for part 9 residential construction in BC.
This module clarifies the key updates, standards, and practical approaches to ensure compliance and occupant safety.
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Online This 9 lesson module introduces the concept of building enclosure control layers, including the water control layer, and review potential outcomes of poor water management that builders can avoid by implementing the 4D’s principle.
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Online This 8 lesson module introduces the concept of building enclosure control layers, including the air control layer, and review potential outcomes of poor airtightness that builders can avoid by implementing an appropriate air barrier system and quality assurance tactics.
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Online This 7 lesson module discusses the thermal control layer and reviews the importance of thermal control to reduce moisture accumulation risks within the enclosure.
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Online The course provides learners with a thorough understanding of the foundational learning related to window and door retrofit, focusing on meeting the priorities and needs of the construction industry. Key introductory topics include visual assessments, regulatory requirements, energy performance product features, building codes, barriers exterior conditions windows/doors.
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Online This course provides an overview of how architectural and mechanical design choices can have a significant impact on building performance compliance as well as the overall cost to meet the BC Energy Step Code.
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Online The goal of this course is to provide renovators like you with an introduction to the basic knowledge needed to perform your job as a business owner or manager.
Learn MoreView a collection of online recordings for past seminars & webinars (converted into an online format).
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Online Recording This course provides a focused exploration of strategies to enhance window wildfire resistance in fireprone environments. Attendees will be introduced to key performance considerations for window assemblies, covering fire exposure mechanisms, material behavior, and construction details that affect survival in WUI conditions.
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Online Recording In this session, RDH Building Science specialist James Bourget will break down a full wall mock-up to show how air-barrier gaskets work—and why they’re often a more dependable option than tapes, sealants, or self-adhered membranes. Participants will see step-by-step installations for a range of common penetrations and how gaskets tie into typical membrane sequencing.
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Online Recording The session is designed to foster builder engagement through real-time demonstration of the deconstruction process, allowing participants to see firsthand how each detail contributes to airtightness, moisture management, and overall thermal performance
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Online Recording The presentation highlights four key lessons learned from various building envelope rehabilitation projects. Through reviewing project case studies, trends emerge surrounding common envelope failures, opportunities to shift buildings towards net zero, the importance of lifecycle cost analysis, and leveraging environmental impact data when selecting construction materials.
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Online Recording Join our presenters as they explore insights into high R-value Part 9 wall and roof assemblies, with excerpts from the Builder Visual Guide to the BC Energy and Zero Carbon Step Codes presentation.
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Online Recording This online recording explores what defines a low-load home, why traditional air design principles often fail to meet comfort expectations, and the latest design and technology options available for these types of homes.
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Online Recording New designs with more glass, more glazing options, energy and carbon targets and occupant satisfaction make window selection a big challenge but also a very large opportunity!
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Online Recording Adopted in the BC Building Code 2024 are new Part 9 bracing requirements for wood frame construction, coming into effect on March 10, 2025.
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Online Recording This online recording looks into the building science implications when renovating historical walls-masonry and wood frame. Clear approaches to design priorities when planning for enclosure retrofits and the technologies that can assist in construction.
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Online Recording This podcast help you gain a clearer understanding of how to assess wildfire risks, implement practical fire-resistant measures, and advocate for policies that promote wildfire resilience in Canada.
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Online Recording This hour-long podcast includes discussion on airtightness and the steps to consider, from planning to execution, on maintaining air barrier continuity. Join them as they discuss real life, hands-on best practices on how to incorporate planning, detailing, and onsite trades for successfully maintaining the air barrier around framing transitions.
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Online Recording This session will take a detailed look at how the Carbon Step Code works, what options are available for homes in Metro Vancouver and potential allowances for high carbon fuels.
Learn MoreCHBA BC’s BC Energy Step Code Modules 1-8 training will satisfy the full set of education requirements set by BC Housing specific to BC Energy Step Code training.
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Online CHBA BC’s online eLearning courses, BC Energy Step Code Training – Modules 1 to 8 – Course Bundle, will satisfy the full set of education requirements set by BC Housing specific to BC Energy Step Code training.
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Online Module 1 of the BC Step Code Training Course reviews the importance of building housing in BC that responds to climate change through energy efficiency, durability, and comfort, for a diverse range of occupants.
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Online Module 2 of the BC Step Code Training Course provides an overview of how architectural and mechanical design choices can have a significant impact on certain building performance parameters, which can either help or hinder compliance as well as impact overall cost.
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Online Module 3 of the BC Step Code Training Course builds on the basic building science principles and applies them to evolving and emerging enclosure design and construction practices required to meet the “envelope first” approach.
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Online Module 4 of the BC Step Code Training Course introduces you to the different options you have to achieve higher performance levels when it comes to building assemblies and their interfaces.
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Online Module 5 of the BC Step Code Training Course is designed to help you consider the impact of the BC Energy Step Code on air barriers, including identifying appropriate air barrier solutions, and understanding correct design and installation practices to manage the planning, installation, and testing of performance.
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Online Module 6 of the BC Step Code Training Course addresses mechanical systems as they pertain to the BC Energy Step Code.
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Online Module 7 of the BC Step Code Training Course consists of 9 lessons, each targeting a specific learning objective that addresses quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) as they pertain to the BC Energy Step Code.
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Online Module 8 of the BC Step Code Training Course is designed to help the learner recognize the design and construction factors that contribute to the success of a building project in meeting BCESC requirements, staying on budget and on schedule, and maintaining working relationships, as well as integrating broad project management and QA/QC tools to lower the risk of missing project goals.
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