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2019 BCBEC Conference & AGM: Adapting to Change – Building Resilient Enclosures

JW Marriot Parq 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current and inspired! In the pursuit to build higher, faster and more cost-effectively, we must adapt to changes in the building envelope industry: changes in building regulations, performance requirements, construction methods, climate conditions and more. This year’s conference provides a platform for industry-wide dialogue on these challenges as we … Continued

Event Series CESA 1500 – PASSIVE HOUSE TRADESPERSON – ENVELOPE SPECIALIZATION – Fall 2019

CESA 1500 – PASSIVE HOUSE TRADESPERSON – ENVELOPE SPECIALIZATION – Fall 2019

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

This multi-day BCIT course provides the knowledge and practical hands-on skills that building contractors, designers, consultants and advanced students need to build to the Passive House standard; an internationally recognized ultra-low energy standard. This course focuses on building enclosure optimization and provides a foundation in passive house principles, while stressing the importance of construction fundamentals … Continued

Passive House Trades Course – Vancouver (BCIT) 12-15 Nov 2019

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Course Description It is essential that those working on Passive House buildings can properly install components, accurately implement design details, and also assess the impact that changes from planned work will have on the performance of the building. Mistakes during construction can be costly, especially in high performance buildings where certification is being pursued. This … Continued

120B: Understanding & Working with PHPP – Vancouver Nov 14-16

BCIT Downtown Campus 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Course Description Understanding and Working with PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) will enable you to take on your first Passive House project. It provides step-by-step instruction for using the PHPP energy modelling software, which is essential for designing a Passive House building. Participants will learn the structure, inputs and outputs of PHPP, and how to … Continued

Event Series Zero Energy Buildings – CEA Fall Series

Zero Energy Buildings – CEA Fall Series

The Community Energy Association is holding a series of BCIT Zero Energy Building (ZEB) Courses in communities across B.C. Events will be held   Pemberton on Tuesday October 1 Rossland on Wednesday October 9 Nelson on Thursday October 10 Terrace on Tuesday October 22 Smithers on Wednesday October 23 Prince George on Thursday October 24 … Continued

Event Series CESA 1120 – ZEB ENCLOSURES: ASSEMBLY DETAILS For Part 9 Construction – Fall 2019

CESA 1120 – ZEB ENCLOSURES: ASSEMBLY DETAILS For Part 9 Construction – Fall 2019

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

This BCIT course will develop building science knowledge and construction skills through in-class activities and self-directed online learning. The course will present building enclosure assemblies, construction methods, and solutions for managing control barriers with a focus on residential buildings (Part 9 Buildings). Students will develop their knowledge of building enclosure solutions to meet the BC … Continued

$350

BOABC 2019 Fall Education Conference

Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

The Building Officials' Association of British Columbia holds its 2019 Fall Education Conference in Richmond November 18 to 20, 2019. Several presentations and panel sessions are devoted to the BC Energy Step Code and related topics such as improving airtightness in buildings. More Information and Registration Visit the event website. Review the conference program.

Event Series Strategic & Cost-Effective Step Code Compliance for Part 9 Buildings

Strategic & Cost-Effective Step Code Compliance for Part 9 Buildings

Half-day course offered by ICBA: October 29 in Burnaby November 7 in Victoria November 18 in Kelowna Course Description You've likely attended one or more Step Code info sessions but, as a result, do you have a strategy in place for achieving your project Step Code targets cost effectively?  You're convinced that airtightness is a … Continued

Event Series Zero Energy Buildings – CEA Fall Series

Zero Energy Buildings – CEA Fall Series

The Community Energy Association is holding a series of BCIT Zero Energy Building (ZEB) Courses in communities across B.C. Events will be held   Pemberton on Tuesday October 1 Rossland on Wednesday October 9 Nelson on Thursday October 10 Terrace on Tuesday October 22 Smithers on Wednesday October 23 Prince George on Thursday October 24 … Continued