Smithers: Builders Breakfast — Intro to the BC Energy Step Code
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 … Continued
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Vancouver, Passive House 120B: Understanding the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
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 … Continued
Kelowna: Building Affordable Step Code Buildings in the Okanagan
Okanagan Innovation Centre 460 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada**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
Online: CESA 1001 – Zero Energy Building Fundamentals Training
Online , CanadaThe 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
Vancouver: Passive House 120A, Design & Construction
Passive House Design and Construction is a four-day course that covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous case studies, both domestic and international, will be used to demonstrate current best practices … Continued
B.C. Airtightness Training
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
Burnaby: CESA1110 Zero Energy Building Enclosures: Airtightness (Residential)
BCIT High Performance Building Lab 3700 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby, BC, CanadaThis course will develop knowledge of building airtightness to meet the requirements of the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code including the Passive House standard. The course starts with a lecture to refresh understanding of air flow fundamentals as they relate to building enclosure assemblies and the BC Energy Step Code. In a … Continued
Harrison Hot Springs: CHBA Net Zero Home Leadership Summit
Harrison Hotsprings Resort Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, CanadaOrganized by the Canadian Home Builders' Association About this Event CHBA has taken a leadership role in helping early adopters of Net Zero Energy Homes overcome barriers and voluntarily build … Continued
CACEA 2020 Panel, AGM, Townhall
Harrison Hotsprings Resort Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, CanadaJoin the Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors - CACEA - in-person at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort or by webinar. Insider Industry Chat: Panel Join our panel of manufacturing experts for a low-key, interactive discussion on items of interest to Energy Advisors. The panel will be followed by CACEA's Annual General Meeting where participants … Continued
Building Smart for High Performance Buildings – Half-Day Workshop
Italian Cultural Centre Society 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaPresented by the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and BC Housing Join local and international industry experts as they share the latest research results, case studies, as well as successful design and construction practices. Learn about government initiatives to support more efficient, functional and resilient buildings. The event will provide opportunities for discussions on … Continued