Welcome to your September update from CHBA BC. This edition includes the latest on Education Summit 2025, upcoming CPD courses, insights into BC’s housing market and resources to support your professional growth.

Education Summit 2025 is just around the corner. This two-day conference brings together builders, building officials, designers and policy professionals for a focused look at practical solutions in residential construction.

This year’s theme is Nuts and Bolts: Practical Tools for Code Compliance and Enforcement. Sessions will cover advanced wall assemblies, radon mitigation strategies and more.

NEW: Originally, Education Summit participants had the opportunity to earn all 22 CPD points entirely at the conference through workshops and open-book exams. To give you more choice and convenience, we’ve made a slight update to how those points are delivered: Delegates will have the opportunity to earn up to 22 CPD points by attending the Summit and selecting complimentary online course recordings to complete at their own pace.

• Dates: October 8–9
• Location: Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, BC
• Registration closes September 15
• Register here: Education Summit 2025

Hotel Savings with Registration

Thinking of heading to the Education Summit, but you’re out of town? No problem. Want to stay close to the action? We’ve got you. All conference registrants can save on room rates at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel until September 9. Book your room today so you’re only steps away: Book here

We are proud to recognize the support of our Education Summit 2025 sponsors, who help us provide high-quality training and events across the province.

Low Load Homes: New Built Homes and Deep Energy Retrofit Homes Face Similar Challenges

What defines a low-load home, and how do you design the right systems to meet performance expectations? This webinar explores HVAC, water heating and ventilation strategies for high-performance new builds and deep energy retrofits. Learn how to size, select and integrate systems to deliver comfort and energy savings.

Date: October 15
Format: Online Webinar
CPD: 2 Points
Cost: $79 (25% off for CHBA BC members)

Register here

For Education Summit delegates, please email education@chbabc.org to be registered.

This session is supported by:

Advance your knowledge with courses designed for today’s residential construction industry.

Effective Customer Service and Negotiation
September 25 | Online Webinar | 4 CPD | $199 (members save 25%)
Sharpen your customer service skills to build lasting client relationships, address issues proactively and negotiate with confidence. This course also fulfills the Communication and Negotiation requirement for CHBA BC certificate programs.

Register HERE

Building Science for New Homes
October 2 & 3 | Online | 24 CPD | $839 (members save 25%)
Gain a strong understanding of building science principles that improve durability, energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Learn the “house-as-a-system” approach, explore climate-specific construction and prepare for programs like EnerGuide and ENERGY STAR for New Homes.

Register HERE

Financial Management
October 10 | Online | 28 CPD | $739 (members save 25%)
Learn how to manage cash flow, budget effectively and prepare for economic shifts. This course equips you with systems and controls to strengthen profitability and long-term business stability.

Register HERE

Service and Warranty
October 11 | Online | 28 CPD | $739 (members save 25%)
Understand your obligations under BC Housing requirements. Improve your approach to pre-sales, after-sales service, warranty coverage and quality assurance to better protect your business and serve clients.

Register HERE

Low Load Homes: New Built Homes and Deep Energy Retrofit Homes Face Similar Challenges
October 15 | Online Webinar | 2 CPD | $79 (members save 25%)
Explore system design for high-performance homes. Learn how to size and integrate HVAC, water heating and ventilation systems to improve comfort and efficiency.

Register HERE

Business Planning and Management
October 17 | Online | 24 CPD | $739 (members save 25%)
Create a comprehensive business plan and learn tools to monitor performance, set goals and manage operations. Ideal for builders who want to grow their business with a clear strategy.

Register HERE

Construction Law
October 24 | Online | 38 CPD | $739 (members save 25%)
Gain practical knowledge to mitigate risk and liability in construction. Learn about contracts, insurance, liens, holdbacks and legal requirements specific to residential construction in BC.

Register HERE

Project Management and Site Supervision
October 30 | Online | 38 CPD | $739 (members save 25%)
Develop the skills to manage complex projects and sub-trades. Learn scheduling, team coordination, safety and change management to keep projects on time and on budget.

Register HERE

View the full course calendar HERE

Make Learning Easy to Access
Are you a project manager, foreman or site supervisor? This one’s for you:

Want training to stick? Keep resources where people can actually find them. When handouts, diagrams, or short videos are easy to grab—whether in a binder, a shared tablet or even a WhatsApp group—people are far more likely to revisit them. And the more they revisit, the better they retain.

Thank you to FortisBC for supporting Education Summit 2025.

FortisBC offers rebates on high-efficiency appliances and equipment for residential, commercial and industrial customers. Builders and developers can also access rebates and custom programs for energy-efficient new construction and retrofit projects.

In addition, FortisBC provides programs to help income-qualified households and nonprofit organizations save energy and money.

Visit the FortisBC Rebates Centre to see currently available programs.

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