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This one-day training is designed for both new and seasoned Part 9 Residential builders for gaining hands-on experience with high-performance air and water barrier membrane installation and building the fundamental knowledge required to be successful in evaluating and implementing high-performance enclosure design demanded by current and future code requirements.
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In-Person This one-day training is designed for both new and seasoned Part 9 Residential builders for gaining hands-on experience with high-performance air and water barrier membrane installation and building the fundamental knowledge required to be successful in evaluating and implementing high-performance enclosure design demanded by current and future code requirements.
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In-Person This one-day course will take 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 minimize extra cost.
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Online 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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In-Person This training is designed for both new and seasoned Part 9 Residential builders in any British Columbia climate zone who want to gain hands-on experience with high-performance air and water barrier membrane installation detailing known to improve efficiency, increase durability, and reduce installation costs.
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Online Learn the most common construction defects based on actual housing projects.
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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 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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Online This session offers insights into the top claims reported to warranty providers in relation to BC Building Code requirements, and presents solutions to reducing structural risks and health and safety issues
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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 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 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 Recording The goal of this course is to provide builders information needed to successfully build BC Energy Step Code compliant Part 9 New Homes in British Columbia.
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Online Recording The goal of this course is to provide builders information needed to successfully build BC Energy Step Code compliant Part 9 New Homes in British Columbia.
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Online An exploration of the Builders’ Lien Act and how to make it work for you.
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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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Online Let’s discuss efficiency science topics such as airtightness, heat transfer, and airflow, and addresses common concerns that arise from these discussions
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Online The goal of this course is to understand building science principles and observe examples of the detailing of deep-stud and double-stud wall assemblies.
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Online The goal of this course is to understand building science principles and observe examples of the detailing of exterior insulated walls with various types and typical thickness of exterior insulation.
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Online Discovering new ways of examining constructing walls that maximizes the performance of the different components by integrating them into one system.
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Online Let’s learn about Wood Frame Walls-Building Enclosure Considerations from builder experience.
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