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110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings Course description An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. The course also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case studies … Continued
About Builders’ Super Week 2020 Builders’ Super Week is one of CHBA BC’s three annual education events. Attendees can choose from a diverse lineup of seminars that are all approved for BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. Attend all three days and earn up to 22.5 CPD points! Interested in … Continued
CESA 1500 BCIT / City of Vancouver In cooperation with BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment, the City of Vancouver is giving skilled builders and tradespersons in their communities the opportunity to take this course on Passive House construction at a reduced cost. This five-day course provides the knowledge and practical hands-on skills that … Continued
We are pleased to announce BCIT is offering special 1-day course (CESA 1055) tailored to busy construction professionals and to be held in Terrace on February 11, 2020. The course … Continued
Update: The Feb. 13 session in Powell River has been rescheduled for March 31. More details below. Location This course will be held in Terrace and Powell River. There is a mandatory two-hour live web lecture held approximately one week before the day-long in-person session. Description This course will develop knowledge of building assemblies and … Continued
BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest forum connecting the holistic building industry, uniting tradition and innovation to shape the spaces of tomorrow. It brings together talent from across industry to interact, learn and discover the newest innovations of a market in constant transformation. BUILDEX provides Architecture & Engineering, Construction, Interior Design and Property Management professionals … Continued
Description The Town of Smithers is preparing to adopt a new Building Bylaw in 2020 which will reference the BC Energy Step Code. The Energy Step Code is a performance-based compliance path in the BC Building Code that is currently optional. The Province has signaled that by 2022, Step 3 will be the minimum code … Continued
Course description Understanding and Working with PHPP 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 select appropriate climate data … Continued
**Please note this event is full. Please add your name to the wait list if you wish to be notified in the event of a cancellation. About this Event Learn about regional industry partnerships that support the development of energy efficient buildings, how research and training strengthens local collaborations, and explore opportunities and best practices … Continued
The British Columbia Institute for Technology’s School of Construction and the Environment is offering a new online course, Zero Energy Building Fundamentals. The course, which runs February 15 to March 10, aims to bring building-science instruction to industry professionals around the province. Instructors include a building scientist, an integrated-design process facilitator, an energy advisor, a carpenter, and an … Continued