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Learn about a holistic approach to building energy efficiently while conforming to the BC Energy Step Code! Educational credits available. About this Event This interactive presentation hosted by the Township of Langley and presented by Hamid Heidarali of Hamid Design Build Ltd. will explain a holistic approach to building energy efficiently within the airtightness and … Continued
Learn how to detail an air barrier now and meet the BC Energy Step Code air-tightness standards with a hands-on training held near you. This one day training covers air-tightness from top to bottom in a day. Starting with a short discussion on what an air barrier is, and how to define it on your … Continued
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 … 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 allows you to enhance your toolbox with the knowledge and skills to build to the BC Energy Step Code (airtight, thermal bridge free, super insulated … 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 … 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 … 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