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$200 Subsidy Available for Building Science for Renovations In-Person Course This Fall!
CHBA BC
Learn new skills and tools to incorporate green building and energy-efficient design successfully in your renovation and retrofit projects.
CHBA BC Education is pleased to announce a partnership with Community Energy Association (CEA) to make education more accessible to builders. As part of the Kootenay Energy Transition Project, CEA is offering a $200 subsidy for participants from the Regional Districts of Kootenay Boundary, Central Kootenay and East Kootenay, and those joining from the Columbia Basin Trust Region.
Registrations for the following locations will be eligible for this subsidy program:
Sept. 27 - Castlegar
Sept. 28 - Nelson
Nov. 1 - Invermere
Nov. 2 - Cranbrook
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On the Road Again: Reaching Future Performance Targets Using Fundamental Enclosure Concepts
CHBA BC
Due to popular demand, CHBA BC's highly interactive one-day workshop will return this Fall to more cities!
This training is designed for both new and seasoned Part 9 Residential builders for gaining hands-on experience with high-performance air and water barrier membrane installation and building the fundamental knowledge required to be successful in evaluating and implementing high-performance enclosure design demanded by current and future code requirements.
Fall Dates:
Squamish: Sept. 14 at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
Penticton: Oct. 12 at Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre
Cranbrook: Oct. 19 at Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort
CRANBROOK ONLY PROMO: As part of the Kootenay Clean Energy Transition project, the Community Energy Association is offering a $200 subsidy for participants from the Regional Districts of Kootenay Boundary, Central Kootenay, and East Kootenay, and those joining from the Columbia Basin Trust Region.
*Please contact us at: [email protected] for more details. Please note that the $200 subsidy cannot be used in conjunction with group rates or with the CHBA BC member 25% discount.
Spring 2024 Dates:
Feb. 29 - Kamloops
March 7 - Salmon Arm
April 4 - Kelowna
April 18 - Vernon
This course is approved for 7 CPD points. If you are interested in bringing more staff to the event, group rates are available. Please note that there are a limited number of hands-on spots available for these sessions, so we recommend registering early!
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Keeping Your Workers Safe During the Hottest Months of the Year
WorkSafeBC
During the summer months, the risk of heat stress is a major concern for crews in residential construction who often spend long hours outdoors on the job site in hot and humid environments.
When the body is exposed to high temperatures, it tries to regulate its internal temperature by sweating. However, in extremely hot conditions, this natural cooling mechanism may not be enough, leading to heat stress. Heat stress occurs when the body's core temperature rises to dangerous levels, and it can lead to various heat-related illnesses.
There are strategies that can help minimize the risk of heat stress and WorkSafe BC has several resources available on its website.
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Where the Jobs are: 2022 B.C. Labour Market Outlook
Times Colonist
The 2022 B.C. Labour Market Outlook, issued by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, projected that 636,000 workers will leave the workforce over the coming decade and only 474,000 young people will enter the workforce to replace them.
The same report says that B.C. will need more than 8,000 additional workers each year to fully meet the demand. Thousands of these jobs will be in construction, creating incredible opportunities for the next generation of skilled trades.
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B.C. Building Permit Downturn Accelerates in May, but June Bounces Back
Business in Vancouver
Building permit data released by Statistics Canada shows that a downturn in building permits reported for the first quarter accelerated in May, with a few exceptions.
Building permits for the month totalled $1.5 billion, down from $2.3 billion a year ago. The declines were shared across all major metropolitan areas except Chilliwack, which saw permit value nearly double to $54.7 million in May from $28.2 million a year ago.
There is better news coming for June as CMHC is reporting the annual rate of housing starts in Vancouver was up 71%.
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Thermal performance is the most talked about concept when it comes to windows nowadays - but what is it, and how does it impact you? The Window Geeks are currently diving deep into the topic, helping their readers understand how to properly spec windows to streamline their projects in terms of time and cost efficiency.
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Join us for Education Summit 2023 this September!
CHBA BC
Coming to downtown Vancouver on September 25 & 26, CHBA BC and the Building Officials' Association of BC are pleased to present this two-day Education Summit for builders and building officials.
The summit will take place at the Sheraton Wall Centre and feature inspiring keynote speakers and a wide range of technical education topics. Earn up to 12 CPD points and learn new skills and network with other leaders in the homebuilding industry.
All the details, including registration details, the draft program and information on reduced room rates are available on the Education Summit 2023 website.
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