Applicable to both Part 9 and Part 3 buildings, this webinar will discuss diagnostic methods in detail, such as infrared thermography and smoke tracer testing, and use them to compile an air leakage inventory. Presenters will share remediation methods and show how following a particular order of operations can prevent the need for repairs. Concepts will be illustrated with case studies and an in-depth discussion on mock-ups, mid-construction testing, common air leakage pathways, and a range of critical tie-ins and…

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 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…

Part 9 residential home construction is evolving, and the BC Housing Building Envelope Guide for Houses has now been updated to reflect many new and expanded industry methods. These additions have been carefully developed to reflect proven techniques, and high-performance assemblies that support the advances in energy efficiency, seismic provisions and a new, complete section on Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction for houses. The focus of this expanded guide is to ensure that all detailed, 3D, step-by-step instructions are consistent…

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Waterfront Ballroom 900 Canada Place Vancouver, BC Registration and light breakfast: 7:30 AM Workshop starts: 8:30 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM Afternoon presentations: 1:00 – 4:00 PM With BC’s recent early adoption of the 2020 national building code, there will soon be a surge of taller mass timber buildings in planning and construction. As the new code, objectives, innovative systems and construction capabilities advance wood construction, it’s become increasingly important to understand how wood building projects differ in…

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Waterfront Ballroom Foyer 900 Canada Place Vancouver, BC Registration: 4:00 PM Workshop starts: 4:30 PM (includes light refreshments) Dinner: 6:00 PM for 45 minutes, stand up cocktail reception, cash bar Event: 6:45 – 8:30 PM This evening session provides a learning opportunity specific to contractors, estimators and trades. Presentations by experts will give a concise and intense examination on the differences in pricing wood projects relative to other materials. This is a condensed version of the broader…

Hands-on workshop presenting language, calculation methodologies and supporting tools for assessing thermal bridging within BC energy codes. About this Event The building performance landscape in BC has changed, with a renewed focus on building envelopes. The BC Building Code, the Vancouver Building Bylaw, as well as standards like Passive House and Canada Green Building Council's (CaGBC) Zero Carbon Building all require the evaluation of thermal bridging performance. A wholistic approach to building envelope thermal performance is now leading design processes,…

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…

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.…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…