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StepUP: Preparing builders for step code implementation

Canadian Home Builders' Association of the Central Okanagan is launching StepUP: Preparing Builders for Step Code Implementation April 30 - time to be confirmed. Description With Kelowna moving to Step 3 in the coming months, and the implementation of Step 3 to the BC Building Code in 2022, builders throughout the Central Okanagan need to … Continued

Passive House Canada lessons learned series

Online , Canada

Online webinar provided by Passive House Canada. Description In this webinar series, Passive House Canada focusses on Canadian projects across the country. Our next stop is beautiful British Columbia! Join our guest, Lucio Picciano, as he presents lessons learned from his Lilac Passive House project located in Vancouver, B.C. More information and registration Visit the event … Continued

BCIT: CESA 1001 Zero energy building fundamentals spring 2021

Online , Canada

Course details This course will help students develop their knowledge of building science to support and inform strategies to meet the requirements of the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code including Net Zero Ready and the Passive House standard. The course will first introduce to the performance metrics of both the BC Energy … Continued

BCIT: CESA 1505 Zero energy buildings all-in-1 spring 2021

Online , Canada

Course Details ​This 48-hour course (equivalent to CESA 1001, CESA 1110, CESA 1120 and CESA 1140 combined) will provide a comprehensive study of Part 9 residential Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB's) to ensure that that builders, designers, consultants and tradespeople have the applied knowledge to build to the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code, … Continued

BCIT: CESA 1501 Passive House tradesperson, envelope specialization

Online , Canada

Course details This 48-hour course will provide a comprehensive study of residential Passive House construction to ensure that that builders, site supervisors, general contractors, tradespeople, and designers or consultants have the applied knowledge to build to the Passive House standard. Students will learn from industry experts and develop an applied understanding of the Passive House … Continued

Passive House 101: Principles for multi-family residential buildings

Online , Canada

Webinar offered by Passive House Canada. Description 70% of the world’s GHG emissions come from cities and 53% of Toronto’s emissions are from buildings. We are at a critical stage where buildings need to be part of the solution while we move towards a fully functioning green building economy. How can we create buildings that … Continued

Introduction to Step Code: Mechanical system solutions

Online , Canada

Free three-part webinar series hosted by the Community Energy Association. Description BC Building Codes are evolving and we want you to know how to benefit. It is part of the Building A Legacy initiative, delivered by Community Energy Association, presented by the BCIT Zero Energy Buildings Learning Centre (ZEBLC), funded by BC Hydro. Intended audience:  … Continued

Event Series BCIT: CESA 1505 Zero energy buildings all-in-1 spring 2021

BCIT: CESA 1505 Zero energy buildings all-in-1 spring 2021

Online , Canada

Course Details ​This 48-hour course (equivalent to CESA 1001, CESA 1110, CESA 1120 and CESA 1140 combined) will provide a comprehensive study of Part 9 residential Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB's) to ensure that that builders, designers, consultants and tradespeople have the applied knowledge to build to the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code, … Continued

BCIT: CESA 1501 Passive House tradesperson, envelope specialization

Online , Canada

Course details This 48-hour course will provide a comprehensive study of residential Passive House construction to ensure that that builders, site supervisors, general contractors, tradespeople, and designers or consultants have the applied knowledge to build to the Passive House standard. Students will learn from industry experts and develop an applied understanding of the Passive House … Continued

Best practices for working with an energy advisor

Free webinar offered by the Community Energy Association, This webinar is part of a series.  This event will highlight regional experience of a co-presenter but is applicable province wide. Watch for more dates to come Description BC building codes are evolving, and we want you know how to benefit. This webinar will help the building industry … Continued