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STEPCODE FOR BUILDERS - March 8, 2018 8:00am – 5:00pm The BC Energy Step Code was brought into force in April 2017. It is a voluntary roadmap that supports market transformation from the current energy-efficiency requirements in the BC Building Code to net zero energy ready buildings by 2032. The new performance requirements will replace … Continued
Vancouver, BC and Webinar Vancouver Location: Hyatt Regency Vancouver -- 655 Burrard Street 8:00 AM–8:30 AM: Registration and Breakfast 8:30 AM–12:15 PM: The BC Energy Step Code – Live and Webinar Presenters: Mr. Adrian Mohareb Building and Safety Standards Branch Peter Mitchell, P.Eng., FEC Director of Professional Practice, Standards and Development, Engineers and Geoscientists BC … Continued
Attend in-person in Vancouver or by webinar Learn to build homes to a higher energy standard using cost-effective, applied best practices. This province-wide training series is designed to support builders, designers, building officials and others working in residential construction in meeting BC Energy Step Code requirements coming into effect December 15, 2017 (as per Section … Continued
Vancouver, BC and Webinar Vancouver Location: Hyatt Regency Vancouver — 655 Burrard Street 12:15 PM–12:45 PM: Registration and Lunch 12:45 PM–5:00 PM: Letters of Assurance – Live and Webinar Presenters Ms. Beth Allard Norton Rose Fullbright Mr. Peter Mitchell. P.Eng., FEC Engineers and Geoscientists BC Mr. Patrick Shek City of Burnaby Mr. B.R. Thorson, P.Eng., … Continued
Regional Education Program Where: Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria The Regional Education Program offers two days of seminars that qualify for up to 15 CPD points, an all-day trade show on March 19, and an industry networking reception. The seminars include Hazardous Materials in Buildings, Building Smart with Site and Foundation Drainage, and Improving the … Continued
Our work to ensure that our communities truly are “communities for all” has never been more important. One leader at a time. One citizen at a time. While global currents surge – climate change, moral leadership on equality, a global conversation on gender and power, international trade, a rising tide of newcomers amidst ecological disruption … Continued
An engaging, interactive workshop, approved for 6 CPD credits from BC Housing, building science expert Hamid Heidarali, and Energy Advisor, Gerry Sawkins , will present a holistic perspective on high performance builds, and integrating the new BC Energy Step Code into your approach. Supported by mobile wall and glazing assemblies, the workshop will showcase various methods … Continued
Sponsored by UDI For developers, companies and consultants involved in the planning, design and construction of buildings, Passive House will be leading the industry energy standard in Vancouver's imminent future, setting building performance standards high. The City of Vancouver has also set a target for all new buildings to have zero annual greenhouse gas emissions … Continued
Sponsored by AIBC Passive House is rapidly becoming mainstream lexicon for design professionals. With the implementation of the BC Energy Step Code and Vancouver’s Zero Emission Building Plan, it is no wonder that Passive House has been gaining a lot of attention in this city. While the Passive House standard started with single-family homes, it … Continued
Learn to build homes to a higher energy standard using cost-effective, applied best practices. This province-wide training series is designed to support builders, designers, building officials and others working in residential construction in meeting BC Energy Step Code requirements that came into effect on December 15, 2017 (as per Section 5 of the Building Act). … Continued