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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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In-Person 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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In-Person 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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Online Learn the most common construction defects based on actual housing projects.
This half-day course will explain how defects are recognized, typical causes, and offer solutions and prevention strategies to help builders reduce future callbacks.
Online In this interactive workshop, we will focus on 3 core areas to help you build a successful path to sustainable business growth.
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Online A no-BS roadmap for faster construction projects, happier customers, and chunkier net profits.
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Online Is the day-to-day running of your business getting in the way of planning your year ahead? Then this session is for you.
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Online This session covers the process to design an effective sales and marketing strategy to better promote your business, earn referrals and sell new projects.
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Online In this interactive workshop, you’ll develop critical customer service and negotiation skills to build lasting relationships with potential and existing clients.
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In-Person Learn skills and tools to incorporate green building and energy-efficient design successfully in your renovation and retrofit projects.
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Online This presentation explores a more comprehensive and integrated approach to building envelope and window energy performance, with a focus on ways to cost-optimize energy-efficiency by using fiberglass windows and fiberglass thermal spacers for exterior insulated walls.
Learn MoreInteractive 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 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 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 This 5-module course is designed to provide you with an understanding of the purpose of air, vapour, and weather barriers. In this course we review the differences between components, what the functions and benefits are, and best practices for installation to increase the durability of a home and reduce warranty call backs.
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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 The goal of this course is to provide Energy Advisors information needed to successfully work with Builders in building compliant Part 9 New Homes in British Columbia.
Learn MoreView a collection of online recordings for past seminars & webinars (converted into an online format).
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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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Online Recording This course will provide information on British Columbia’s Builders Lien Act and how it applies to various industry stakeholders, including Owners, General Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers.
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Online Recording This course will use the CHBA BC contract and other sample contracts to help viewers identify important contractual terms for their specific business.
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Online By the end of this session, you will gain a holistic and practical insight towards the structural support and building envelope detailing of windows/doors in fully exterior insulated walls.
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