Mark your calendars! – EDUCATION SUMMIT 2025 returns on October 8–9, 2025! Check out the Summit page below for details!
This webinar series covers key building science principles for energy-efficient retrofits and new construction. Topics include renovating historical walls, optimizing window selection for energy and comfort, and designing low-load homes with modern solutions.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 7 lesson module discusses the thermal control layer and reviews the importance of thermal control to reduce moisture accumulation risks within the enclosure.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesWhat defines a low-load home? Why do old air design principles fall short of meeting comfort expectations? What design and technology options are available for such homes?
View Programs/CoursesNew designs with more glass, more glazing options, energy and carbon targets and occupant satisfaction makes window selection a big challenge but also a very large opportunity!
View Programs/CoursesThis webinar 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesAdopted in the BC Building Code 2024 are new Part 9 bracing requirements for wood frame construction, coming into effect on March 10, 2025. This session will cover the important upcoming changes.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesAre 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis engaging, 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. Attendees will be challenged to think about diverse disability experiences, learn to recognize barriers to meaningful access, and apply accessibility principles to support their projects - including important considerations to support renovation and retrofit projects.
View Programs/CoursesThis webinar will outline a new paradigm for how we approach and value deep retrofits to help Canada prepare for a net zero future while protecting people in their homes.
View Programs/CoursesLearn more about the province's initiatives to streamline the provincial permitting process by creating a single, coordinated approach to housing-related permits and authorizations across several natural resource ministries.
View Programs/CoursesThe 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis session will focus on climate change and its direct impact on the building industry. This session will also offer builders a chance to go behind the scenes of the insurance industry to learn more about how damages from climate change impact costs.
View Programs/CoursesAre you ready for the next edition of the BC Building Code (BCBC), or thinking of building small-scale multi-unit housing projects? Registered Building Official, Ken Kunka, will walk you through key changes for BCBC 2024 that come into effect on March 8, 2024. The webinar will cover a discussion on existing and potential challenges.
View Programs/CoursesThe course will include recent research on guarded vs unguarded testing of attached homes, as well as a discussion of construction techniques that can be employed to achieve improved levels of compartmentalization across party walls, floors, and ceilings.
View Programs/CoursesThis session will focus on climate change and its direct impact on the building industry. This session will also offer builders a chance to go behind the scenes of the insurance industry to learn more about how damages from climate change impact costs.
View Programs/CoursesAre you ready for the next edition of the BC Building Code (BCBC), or thinking of building small-scale multi-unit housing projects? Registered Building Official, Ken Kunka, will walk you through key changes for BCBC 2024 that come into effect on March 8, 2024. The webinar will cover a discussion on existing and potential challenges.
View Programs/CoursesThis session will dive into the intricacies of the BC Zero Carbon Step Code, what it is, where it stands, why it matters. Armed with comprehensive datasets, he will paint a picture of the current state of the industry and project where it needs to be and when. The session will also spotlight specific examples of best practices, helping builders and trades navigate the path toward a sustainable, resilient and healthy future.
View Programs/CoursesLearn how to make your close-out process effective and efficient. Practice running a team de-brief and how to create a ‘lessons learned document’ – both from a project and organizational point of view. After this course, you will walk away with a clear close-out process, with a ‘lessons learned document’ that you can use for future projects and organizational change.
View Programs/CoursesIn this course, the three styles of project management will be defined so you can determine the proper fit for different projects. You will learn what a Project Charter is, how to create one and how to use it to establish your project management starting point.
View Programs/CoursesLearn how to plan for exceptional quality management throughout your project, from site to successful completion, and how to manage the process to ensure your client’s expectations are met.
View Programs/CoursesThis course will teach you how to set out your baseline objectives, so that you can understand how to plan, monitor and report as you go. We will also recap the triple constraint concept and your tools to keep the scope, budget and timeline in check. You will learn how to create measurable outcomes using data reports and how to effectively communicate the information to all of your stakeholders.
View Programs/CoursesHaving a well-thought out procurement plan for your project is critical to managing your scope, budget and schedule, and this course will review proper procurement planning; the issuance of purchase orders and sub-trade agreements; and an efficient close-out procedure for your purchasing.
View Programs/CoursesThis course will help you identify, analyze and evaluate the impact of a risk event and plan a response or potentially mitigating the risk altogether. You will examine a project’s risk management from the project team perspective, and determine the risk management process, who should be involved.
View Programs/CoursesProject management is an essential skill when taking a construction plan from start to finish. Knowing how to assess risk, map out timelines and budgets, and plan for procurement are just a few aspects of managing a building project – big or small – to a successful completion. This suite of 7 Project Management courses will give you all the tools you need to put an array of project management skills into practice.
View Programs/CoursesLearn how to define the scope of work and effectively break it down to accurately assign a budget and schedule to each scope item; how to use allowances when necessary; determine contingency; and the all-important management of change orders.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 2-hour online live session will help participants understand the key principles of limiting suite-to-suite air leakage in small scale multi-unit housing. The course will include recent research on guarded vs unguarded testing of attached homes, as well as a discussion of construction techniques that can be employed to achieve improved levels of compartmentalization across party walls, floors, and ceilings.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesLearn skills and tools to incorporate green building and energy-efficient design successfully in your renovation and retrofit projects.
View Programs/CoursesThis session is designed as a follow-up session to the online e-learning course Meeting the BC Energy Step Code by Design. This 1-hour webinar workshop focuses on real-life applications by providing case study examples to reinforce the concepts discussed in each e-learning module.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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 and tailored for Energy Advisors.
View Programs/CoursesThis course will use the CHBA BC contract and other sample contracts to help viewers identify important contractual terms for their specific business.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesThis 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.
View Programs/CoursesLearn the most common construction defects based on actual housing projects.
This three-hour course will explain how defects are recognized, typical causes, and offer solutions and prevention strategies to help builders reduce future callbacks.
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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