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In this live, studio demonstration, 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 In this live, studio demonstration, 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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In-Person The 2026 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.
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Online This webinar 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 Do you understand the “house-as-a-system” to design energy-efficient and green renovations and retrofits?
Learn skills and tools to incorporate green building and energy-efficient design successfully in your renovation and retrofit projects.
Interactive and engaging, find a variety of online courses to upgrade your skillset or learn new ones at your own pace. Enroll today.
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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.
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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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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.
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Online Recording This thought-provoking session will introduce members to the diverse experiences of disability and the principles that construction professionals can bring to their work to support the building of environments that are accessible for everyone.
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Online Recording Are you aware of the BC Building Code 2024 changes to bracing to resist lateral loads due to earthquake and wind will impact all Part 9 housing? This session will explain the upcoming BCBC2024 braced wall requirements and impacts on Part 9 housing.
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Online Recording This video recording is Part 1 of 3 of the full day session. The entire 3 part video series takes 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 build better and minimize costs.
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Online Recording This video recording is Part 2 of 3 of the full day session. The entire 3 part video series takes 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 build better and minimize costs.
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Online Recording This video recording is Part 3 of 3 of the full day session. The entire 3 part video series takes 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 build better and minimize costs.
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