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BOABC 2019 Education Conference, Trade Show and AGM

The Building Officials' Association of BC will be holding its annual Education Conference, Trade Show and AGM May 29 to 31, 2019. Multiple events are planned including several education sessions about the BC Energy Step Code. Link for Conference Program Link for Conference Registration

Kimberley – Building A Legacy: A Holistic Approach to Improving Air Tightness

A Holistic Approach to Roofs and Below-Grade Assemblies for Thermal Performance, Air Tightness and Moisture Management Workshop Overview This workshop takes all of the practical, holistic information that Hamid has taught us about walls, glazing, roof and below grade assemblies and shows us how to property integrate them into one seamless system, focussing on airtightness. … Continued

$120

PH 110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings – Vancouver

Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 and the economics of creating high performance buildings. … Continued

BCIT – CESA 1120 – ZEB Enclosures: Assembly Details (for Residential Buildings)

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

CESA 1110 – ZEB Enclosures: Airtightness (for Residential Buildings)

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

This course helps students advance their construction knowledge and skills with respect to building envelope design, construction and performance verification. The course focuses on specific strategies to ensure airtightness of final assembly with an emphasis on detailed solutions for managing critical control barriers in various assemblies with a focus on residential buildings (Part 9 Buildings). … Continued

$350

CESA 1500 – Passive House Tradesperson Course – Building Envelope Specialization

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

This five-day 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 and proper … Continued

$1808

Strategic and Cost-Effective Step Code Compliance

Accent Inn Burnaby 3777 Henning Dr., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Course Description You've likely attended one or more BC Energy Step Code info sessions but, as a result, do you have a strategy in place for achieving your project BC Energy Step Code targets cost effectively? You're convinced that airtightness is a key element to success but what about windows, wall assemblies, and mechanical systems? … Continued

$250 – $300

PH 120C: Exam Preparation for Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam – Vancouver

Vancouver , Canada

Course Details The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This online exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional. It … Continued

Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam – Vancouver

Vancouver , Canada

There are two methods of becoming a certified Passive House Designer or Consultant: through submission of a certified Passive House project, or by passing the standardized international exam.  Examination dates are fixed by the Passive House Institute (PHI) and offered by Passive House Canada in cooperation with PHI. Certified Designers and Consultants will be listed on our website, as well as the international … Continued

Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam – Victoria

Victoria, BC TBA

There are two methods of becoming a certified Passive House Designer or Consultant: through submission of a certified Passive House project, or by passing the standardized international exam.  Examination dates are fixed by the Passive House Institute (PHI) and offered by Passive House Canada in cooperation with PHI. Certified Designers and Consultants will be listed on our website, as well as the international … Continued