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April 2020
BC HOUSING PRESENTS BUILDING SMART USING AN INTEGRATED DESIGN PROCESS
Integrated Design Process (IDP) is a collaborative design approach that is intended to optimize performance, cost, occupant comfort and resilience of a residential building. It involves engaging the builder and their team of designers, mechanical contractor and energy advisor at the conceptual design stage. IDP examines the needs and performance of a building throughout its lifecycle; from design, construction through to operation, with the goal of ensuring that multiple objectives of the builder are met. The seminar will: Explore the…
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BC HOUSING PRESENTS BUILDING SMART – DELIVERING THERMAL COMFORT IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Thermal comfort leads the way as a key concern amongst residents of every building type. Poor design can result in discomfort and greater energy consumption as occupants compensate by altering their thermostats in drastic ways. Join us to learn about how people perceive thermal comfort and the tools and techniques you can employ, with your design and building team, to reliably deliver optimal passive and active comfort solutions regardless of the extreme weather conditions. Guest Speaker Robert Bean, R.E.T., P.L.…
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CodeCHEK and FRR & STC, Hosted by Wood WORKS! BC
Presented by Marc Alam, Manager, Codes & Standards – Fire, at the Canadian Wood Council, this webinar will cover two new free online tools for checking wood design and construction building code conformance: Codices and FRR & STC tools. CodeCHEK allows designers, builders, as well as building and fire officials to determine if and when light wood-frame, heavy timber, mass timber and/or encapsulated mass timber construction can be used in a variety of building types within the current building codes.…
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The 2020 Virtual National Wood Solutions Conference
Wood WORKS! annual wood design and building event is going virtual and national this November The annual Wood Solutions Conference is dedicated to showcasing innovative advancements and applications for wood products and building systems in design and construction. Leading-edge speakers will inform and inspire you at the 2020 Virtual Wood Solutions Conference. Distinguished speakers will inform and inspire you, and wood product experts at the virtual exhibit hall can advise you, at the 2020 Wood Solutions Conference. This virtual conference…
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BC Housing Presents Building Smart: Improved Earthquake Performance and Resilience for New Buildings
How do we build better performing buildings to minimize the financial burden, community disruption and reduce recovery time after an earthquake? We all want buildings that are habitable and functional post-earthquake. Explore options to improve seismic resilience. This starts at the schematic design phase, while being mindful of costs and building performance parameters. Discussion topics will include: Structural design consideration for new buildings by code for earthquakes Review of possible revisions to Part 4 in the next National Building Code…
More InfoBC Housing Presents Building Smart: Basement Flood Prevention
Flooding can come from many different sources: a river spilling its banks, a sewer backing-up, or extreme rainfall overwhelming storm drains. The result is water, often contaminated, being directed to where it can damage structures and infrastructure. This includes damage to building interiors, electrical works and landscaping. Flooding can also have a significant negative impact on the well-being of residents. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and magnitude of flood events. While it’s not possible to completely avoid…
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BC Housing presents Building Smart – Cooling Strategies for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
Are you thinking of installing a heat pump or air conditioning unit? Learn about alternative strategies to address overheating concerns, and how to proceed if you decide to use a heat pump. This webinar will explore cooling solutions in multi-unit residential buildings, as well as: how to select the right contractor types of heat pumps heat pump design options installation considerations, including specifications for penetrating the building envelope This virtual event will be of interest to building and condo owners,…
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BC Housing presents Building Knowledge – Best Practices for Accessory Dwelling Units
In many communities across BC, there continues to be an increased demand for rental housing and housing diversity. Despite the introduction of policies and zoning that support secondary suites and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), there has been a slow uptake of these housing options. A recent report Accessory Dwelling Units: Case Studies and Best Practices from BC Communities conducted by WCS Engagement and Planning, and BC Housing, examined the main barriers limiting the construction of this built form in B.C.’s…
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The Future of Construction is….Prefabrication! Hosted by Wood WORKS! BC
ATTEND IN PERSON FOR NETWORKING AND MEALS; ATTEND VIRTUALLY FOR IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE SESSION RECORDING! About this event The future of construction is increasingly moving toward more advanced prefabrication systems. Labour shortages, building performance expectations and regulations, new materials, and the growing ability to integrate the design process directly with the manufacturing facilities, is enabling buildings to be built smarter, faster, better performing and, more cost-effectively. This workshop will bring together manufacturers, end-users, contractors, and researchers to highlight…
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Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia Present THE ROLE OF BUILDING ENCLOSURE IN AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO DEEP RETROFITS
This webinar will provide an overview of the role of building enclosure within an integrated process for delivering energy and emissions reductions in existing Part 3 buildings. The webinar will present an overarching approach to deep retrofits that encourages practitioners to consider all of a building's systems, needs and priorities in a holistic way. It will introduce and present linkages between the holistic approach and the impending Engineers and Geoscientists BC Practice Advisory on Climate Change Considerations for Building Enclosure…
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BETAC Presents Two-Day Training Course Large Building Airtightness Testing
Building Envelope Technology Access Centre (BETAC) PresentsTwo-Day Training Course Large Building Airtightness Testing WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Differences between residential and commercial tests Building science and driving forces of air leakage Testing standards and code requirements Test considerations and planning Required materials and equipment First-hand experience with setup and use of blower door equipment Trouble-shooting common problems encountered during testing This workshop concludes with a full live test at the Centre for Applied Research in Sustainable Infrastructure of RRC Polytech…
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BCIT Building Science Open House
The BCIT Building Science class of 2022 will hold their Open House on Wednesday, May 11 from 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. The graduating students will be displaying their Term Projects in the High-Performance Building Lab (Building NW3) located just off Canada Way east of Willingdon Avenue in Burnaby (Map Diagram Below). Come and meet the graduating students, share beverages and snacks, and check out the latest student research and the Building Science program. Topics include: Performance Analysis of Vacuum…
More InfoRDH Learn Building Science presents: From Risk to Readiness
From Risk to Readiness:Practical Solutions for Meeting the Existing Building Retrofit Challenge About this event: Building investors are demanding action on environment, social, and governance matters, and governments are tightening energy and emissions regulations for existing buildings toward net-zero carbon goals. Meanwhile, many of our older buildings are being stressed by increasingly extreme weather events, and many are no longer meeting occupant needs. How can building owners and operators manage their portfolios and prioritize planned renewal work to best respond…
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RDH Learn Building Science presents: Trending Toward Tighter Buildings
About this presentation: The increasing demand for energy efficiency in buildings is driving a renewed focus on low air leakage rates. A high-quality air barrier is an essential part of an energy-efficient building in any climate zone, and air barriers come with many added benefits such as improved control of the building’s interior air quality, comfort, acoustics, and durability. Testing the air barrier is the only reliable way to determine the effectiveness of the installation, but airtightness testing on large…
More InfoBC Housing presents Building Smart – Climate Ready Housing Design
BC Housing’s Mobilizing Building Adaptation and Resilience (MBAR) initiative aims to prepare the building design and construction industry to cost-effectively meet the challenges of our changing climate. Join us to learn about the emerging functional needs of buildings and the new Climate Ready Housing Guide, which will be released soon. Building professionals can use the guide to adapt residential buildings to climate stressors and shocks. It will also help protect investments throughout a building’s lifespan. Understanding these concepts can help…
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Real Estate Institute of Canada presents: Building Systems Technical Conference
Building Systems Technical Conference Brochure PDF Join us online on September 21, 2022, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT Presented by Professional Engineers and Industry Experts Register now to benefit from the early bird offer and learn more about the Conference! No one person is an expert in every type of building system. On September 21, 2022, the Real Estate Institute of Canada will hold a virtual conference on Building Systems. Join us for this informative and…
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BC Housing presents Building Smart: The Economics of Building with Mass Timber – Part One
What are the costs to build a 7-12 storey multi-family building with mass timber in BC? How will these buildings meet BC Energy Step Code requirements? Join us online for the answers to these questions with six industry specialists. Speakers will share highlights from their recent B.C. study on the economics of building with mass timber. Mass timber has the potential for increased building performance as well as operational and embodied carbon reductions. It also provides opportunities for including nature-centred…
More InfoBC Housing presents Building Smart: The Economics of Building with Mass Timber – Part Two
What are the costs to build a 7-12 storey multi-family building with mass timber in BC? How will these buildings meet BC Energy Step Code requirements? Join us online for the answers to these questions with six industry specialists. Speakers will share highlights from their recent B.C. study on the economics of building with mass timber. Part two of this webinar series focuses on energy modeling and cost analysis. It explains the methodology for mass timber estimating as well as…
More InfoCCBST 2022 – 16th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology
Ontario Building Envelope Council presents CCBST 2022 Healthy, Efficient and Resilient:Constructing Today’s Buildings for Tomorrow. For nearly 40 years and now in its 16th iteration, the Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology has been bringing together building science researchers, designers, material suppliers, and practitioners to discuss this ever-evolving field. This conference has been highly successful each time it has been held, earning a global reputation as a leading showcase for advances in design, construction, renovation, repair, and operation of…
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Buildings XV Conference: Call for Papers
Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole BuildingsAbstract Due September 30, 2021 The Buildings XV Conference brings together product manufacturers, research organizations, academia, builders, designers, architects and consultants to discuss their work achievements, interest and awareness of buildings issues, and to provide solutions and insight into some of our major building envelope problems. The conference is organized by ASHRAE along with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. “This conference draws heavily on the advanced technical knowledge of our global experts and…
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