The Release of Step Code 3 Mandatory Training:
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On September 23, 2022, Public Review of the proposed changes to the BC Building Code was released and the anticipated significant changes are expected to be signed into effect by the Minister as early as December of 2022 . If adopted, these changes will require new homes in British Columbia to be built in conformance with Energy Code Step 3. In acknowledgement of these proposed changes, Building It Right has elected to revise our 8 modules of the Energy Code Step 3 training.
​Revised versions of Modules 1- 8 are now available.

The Fundamentals of Building Science
for High Energy Efficiency Homes

Victoria - October 25 - 27, 2022
Location: 
Olympic View Golf Course 
643 Latoria Rd
Victoria BC
V9C 3A3
Schedule: 
Day 1: Oct. 25, 2022; 8am - 4pm (Lunch Included)
Day 2: Oct. 26, 2022; 8am - 4pm (Lunch Included)
Day 3: Oct. 27, 2022; 8am - 4pm (Lunch Included)
Caribbean Cruise - Jan 8-20, 2023
12-Day Caribbean Cruise from New York
Panama 2024 Old itinerary
​​Los Angeles (Embark)
Sea Day (class)
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
2 Sea Days (class)
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Sea Day
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Panama City (2 Days)
Panama Canal
Cartagena, Columbia
2 Days at Sea
Miami (Disembark)
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9-Night Alaska Cruise

Dates: October 10 - 19, 2022
Vessel: NCL "Jewel"
Curriculum: The Fundamentals of Building Science for High Energy Efficiency Homes
Port of Departure: Vancouver, BC
"Get ready to go wild in Alaska with Norwegian Jewel. The state's capital, Juneau, is your starting point for a grand outdoor adventure - whether embarking upon a whale watching tour through Stephens Passage, visiting the stunning Mendenhall Glacier or hanging with the irresistible pups of a dog sledding summer camp. Then experience some of America's most dramatic and mesmerizing scenery in Glacier Bay where spectacular glaciers, rugged mountain peaks and emerald-green forests are home to diverse wildlife. In San Francisco, tour the infamous prison located on Alcatraz Island or journey to Napa Valley to sample world-famous wines and toast an incredible vacation."

Vancouver, BC (Embark)
Day of Learning at Sea
Juneau, Alaska
Glacier Bay (Cruising)
Ketchikan, Alaska
2 Days of Learning at Sea
San Fransisco, California
Day of Learning at Sea
Los Angeles (Disembark)
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Not all Sea Days will be learning days. We are hoping that you can take a Sea Day or two just for yourselves.

The Fundamentals of Building Science
for High Energy Efficiency Homes

Alaska Cruise - October 10 - 19, 2022
9-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver
Victoria - October 25 - 27, 2022
More Info
Schedule: 
Day 1: Oct. 25, 2022; 8am - 4pm (Lunch Included)
Day 2: Oct. 26, 2022; 8am - 4pm (Lunch Included)
Day 3: Oct. 27, 2022; 8am - 4pm (Lunch Included)
Location: 
Olympic View Golf Course 
643 Latoria Rd
Victoria BC
V9C 3A3
Caribbean Cruise - Jan 8-20, 2023
12-Day Caribbean Cruise from New York

The Fundamental Series

Flex Pass To Save You Money

Any 3 x 7-credit days,
any combination, anywhere.
Flex Pass for Live Seminars

​Give us a call about savings available for our Live Seminars and other eligible courses.  The more you want, the more you save! (604) 464 0596 Monday to Friday, 8:30am through 5pm.
Examples:
  • 2 days in Victoria, 1 in Nanaimo
  • 1 in Vancouver, 2 in Kelowna
  • 1 in Vancouver, 1 in Kelowna, 1 in Victoria, etc., etc.
Any series, any combination. Your pass lets you choose your event when you are ready (subject to availabilty, so choose quickly!) 
Start planning ahead! 

Cruises announced for 2022:​​​
  • Oct 10 - 19, 2022 (Vancouver to LA via Alaska)

​Cruises announced for 2023:​​
Cruises announced for 2024:​​​
Learning takes place during the day (while at sea between destinations) and won't interfere with your guests in the slightest. Great get-togethers, and fun team building events every day will keep your accountant happy. 

CPD Program Update - July 11, 2022

BC housing as introduced a new condition for general contract license renewal, primarily stipulating a 2-year period to demonstrate competency in building to Step 3 of the BC Energy Step Code. This will come into effect for licenses being renewed with licenses expiring Sept. 30, 2022 onwards. Note there may be exemptions for those already building to a Step 3 level, and/or who have already completed relevant training. 

To ensure builders are prepared to build to Step 3 of the BC Energy Step Code, this training will be comprised of 8 modules including: 
  • BC Energy Step Code Overview and Requirements
  • Meeting the BC Energy Step Code by Design
  • Building Science for the BC Energy Step Code
  • Building Envelope Options for the BC Energy Step Code
  • Air Barriers for the BC Energy Step Code
  • Mechanical Systems for the BC Energy Step Code
  • Building Envelope Quality Assurance and Quality Control
  • BC Energy Step Code Project Management

We’ve got you covered!

Building It Right has been working closely with BC Housing since 2021 to ensure that we have everything that BC Builders require to comply with this new requirement. Here are three tools that Building It Right are finalizing to streamline the process:
  1. Building It Right have compiled 8 modules (each 2 1/2 hours long) that are already pre-approved for CPD credits. These courses are undergoing final independent verification for conformance with the 8 required BC Housing Modules. This review will be completed this week and we have been assured that we will receive official pre-approval for the new requirements shortly thereafter. 
  2. If you have taken any Building It Right courses or training in the past, you will be receiving a custom notice from us telling you which Modules that you already have credit for. For many of our clients, you may have already completed most or all of the required Modules in the past and this new Licensing provision may already be satisfied. We will have these notices completed soon after we receive the results of our review by BC Housing.
  3. For all new and existing clients of Building It Right, we will guide you through your Continuing Professional Development requirements and Energy Code Step 3 mandatory training with Industry Leading learning options. Our web site will clearly identify which of the 8 modules will be credited with any of our extensive curriculum and we will have each of the 8 Modules (2 1/2 hours each) offered to top up any Modules not covered by previous learning through us or any other recognized provider. As always, our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here at 604.464.0596 or toll free at ​1.844.464.5663 to answer any questions and to guide you through your choices. 

For more info, please visit the BC Housing website outlining these new requirements: 
https://www.bchousing.org/licensing-consumer-services/builders-developers/general-contractors-and-bc-energy-step-code​

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CPD Program Update - March 6, 2019

​Yesterday on March 6, 2019, as part of “Better Regulations for British Columbians 2019”, the B.C. Government announced significant changes to the Homeowner Protection Act regulations as a means to simplify and streamline the process for the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.

So what are the key highlights? As of July 1, 2019, "Active practice category for 20 points of CPD is removed" and thus "20 CPD points are required instead of 40". This means the remaining 20 Points required for CPD must be obtained through education.

BC Housing also states that "Nominees may be able to carry up to 20 extra earned CPD training points over from one licence term to the next" and "You no longer have to take a majority of CPD points in a particular category (known as “category A” in the current regulation)". You can carry up 20 extra CPD Points into future licensing years. If you take a more intensive course such as our 10 Foot Wall Challenge for 21 points, and then you see a course in the same licensing year that really appeals to you (such as a code change course or highlights of the new earthquake design requirements) you can take it and bank the extra points beyond the 20 CPD points required for the year (up to a maximum of 20 additional points in that year). You can carry these over into future years but the designate who earned them must remain the designate and the total banked points can never exceed 20 in any licensing year. 

To see how the CPD carryover can work, view the table below:
To see these changes and how they will apply to you, please view the BC Housing FAQ document here:
https://www.bchousing.org/publications/CPD-Program-Updates-FAQs.pdf

For questions for concerns, you can contact BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services at 604-646-7050 or licensinginfo@bchousing.org, and/or you can go to www.bchousing.org/licensing-consumer-services and scroll the page down to see "latest updates".

10-Day Mediterranean: Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece

Dates: Oct 16 - 26, 2023
Vessel: Celebrity Cruises "Apex"
Curriculum: TBA
Port of Departure: Athens, Greece
Begin your sailing in Athens, Greece, where you can explore a city rich of history, myth and legend. After a day at sea, you'll embark to Haifa, Israel, a city of impeccable views that span all the way to Lebanon. Travel through Galilee to Nazareth and experience where Christ's epic story took place. Then spend 2 days discovering Jerusalem, one of the world's oldest cities, and sacred to three of the world's major religions. From the Western Wall to the Dome of the Rock, you'll not want to miss these historic sites. Take another day at sea and find yourself staring at one of the 8 wonders of the world! In Alexandria Egypt, you'll be able to visit ancient temples, catacombs, the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and immerse yourself in the culture that fills the streets with music and life today. One more day at sea and you'll find yourself in Ephesus, once the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor. Full of temples, theatres, and other historic sites, you'll be in awe as you walk the grounds of heritage ruins of which only 20 percent have yet been uncovered. So what are you waiting for! Ready for an adventure? 

Athens, Greece (Embark)
Sea Day (class)
Haifa, Israel
Jerusalem, Israel (2 days)
Sea Day (class)
Alexandria, Egypt (2 days)
Sea day (class)
Ephesus, Turkey
Athens, Greece (Disembark)
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Not all Sea Days will be learning days. We are hoping that you can take a Sea Day or two just for yourselves.

Learn In Class:

Achieving Airtightness
Series 2: Alternate Approaches
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This 3-day hands-on training course focuses on "How Tight" and "How To" for alternate roofs/attics (conditioned attics, inverted roofing assemblies), walls above grade ("perfect wall" systems), & walls below grade (ICF & exteriorly insulated foundation walls).

Learn In Class:

Walls of Tomorrow, Today

​Located right in our Centre for Excellence facility in Port Coquitlam, this 3-day course requires no prior hands-on training, has no tests, and is a practical learning opportunity in understanding above wall building envelope systems under the upper levels of the BC Energy Step Code.

Learn From Home:

Course In A Box

The course that comes to you! Everything required is shipped in a crate (return freight pre-paid), with step-by-step instructional videos to help you complete your hands-on project! Once returned, your assembly is tested and reviewed, with results sent back to you to see how it performed!

Net Zero, Affordability, COVID-19? We Will Prevail!

Finding a Way to Get it Done: That’s What Builders Do

We might not be seeing as much of each other for the next little while, but builders are about solutions.
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We are taking the recent challenge of a world pandemic very seriously but we are equally committed to ensuring builders have the tools to succeed with other real challenges like building quality, affordable, Net Zero ready homes that are the future of our industry.
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We Have Great Options That Keep the Bugs Away

More than half of our clients have already discovered our Online Learning, our small format Hands On Training, and our Course In A Box. 

All of our courses are Pre-Approved for CPD Learning Credits and simple to book and even simpler to complete! ​​
Affordable
All of courses are competitive with similar educators
No Compromises
These are fully developed, reviewed and industry vetted.
Building Envelope Guide Conforming
Deemed code conforming
​by all authorities
14-Night Panama Canal Cruise
Dates: Jan 21 - Feb 4, 2022
Vessel: Norwegian Cruise Line "Bliss"
Curriculum: The ICF Series
Port of Departure: Los Angeles, California
"Cruise through a wealth of culture waiting to be tapped into aboard Norwegian Bliss. The first stop in the Pacific Ocean is Cabo San Lucas where you can paddle, kayak or snorkel around the famous landmark, Land's End. Experience one of the world's most impressive engineering feats as you make your way through the Panama Canal. Not done yet, we saved the best for last… stroll through the colourful streets of Cartagena and indulge in the city's best seafood spot, La Cevicheria, recommended by the one and only Anthony Bourdain. After 14 days you'll be a true explorer of the world."

​​Los Angeles (Embark)
Sea Day (class)
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
2 Sea Days (class)
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Sea Day
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Day at Sea (1/2 Class)
Panama Canal
Cartagena, Columbia
2 Days at Sea
Miami (Disembark)
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Not all Sea Days will be learning days. We are hoping that you can take a Sea Day or two just for yourselves.

Building the House of Tomorrow
Live Online Breakfast Series

​Please Note: Each session will become available to watch on-demand after its live broadcast. ​
​Watch the webinar recording of Session 1-9! Available now!
Note: Buying the full series will give you access to both on-demand versions of each session as they become available, as well as the option to watch them live when they're broadcast!

The ICF Series

Victoria - November 2 - 3, 2021
Langley - September 28, 2021  /  October 26, 2021  /  November 23, 2021
14-Night Panama Canal Cruise - January 21 - February 4, 2022
Full 14-Night Event Pass
A whole year's worth of CPD points in one amazing week of fun and learning! Here is a very convenient way to have a holiday and get the credits most builders require. Exciting 14 nights aboard the Norwegian Bliss to exciting locations. Seminars take place only while we are at sea so there is no interference with any of the ports of call. 
Nanaimo - February 15, 2022
(Early Bird Rates for Limited Time Only!)

The ICF Series

Victoria - November 2 - 3, 2021
Langley - September 28, 2021  /  October 26, 2021  /  November 23, 2021
14-Night Panama Canal Cruise - January 21 - February 4, 2022
Full 14-Night Event Pass
A whole year's worth of CPD points in one amazing week of fun and learning! Here is a very convenient way to have a holiday and get the credits most builders require. Exciting 14 nights aboard the Norwegian Bliss to exciting locations. Seminars take place only while we are at sea so there is no interference with any of the ports of call. 
Nanaimo - February 15, 2022
(Early Bird Rates for Limited Time Only!)

The ICF Series

Kelowna - October 5 - 6, 2021
Victoria - November 2 - 3, 2021
Langley - September 28, 2021  /  October 26, 2021  /  November 23, 2021
14-Night Panama Canal Cruise - January 21 - February 4, 2022
Full 14-Night Event Pass
A whole year's worth of CPD points in one amazing week of fun and learning! Here is a very convenient way to have a holiday and get the credits most builders require. Exciting 14 nights aboard the Norwegian Bliss to exciting locations. Seminars take place only while we are at sea so there is no interference with any of the ports of call. 
Nanaimo - February 15, 2022
(Early Bird Rates for Limited Time Only!)

14-Night Asia Cruise

Dates: March 13 - 27, 2022
Vessel: Celebrity "Solstice"
Curriculum: The ICF Series
Port of Departure: Tokyo, Japan
Lauded for their attentive service, globally-inspired fine dining experiences, and touches of modern luxury, you will notice the distinct difference when you sail with Celebrity Cruises. As a premium cruise line offering myriad onboard activities for all ages, well-appointed staterooms, and itineraries sailing to the most desirable destinations in the world, you can cruise the seas like a celebrity.

Tokyo, Japan (Embark)
Shimizu, Japan
Osaka, Japan (2 Days)
Kochi, Japan
Day of Learning at Sea
Ishigaki, Japan
Okinawa, Japan
Day of Learning at Sea
Jeju Island, South Korea
Kagoshima, Japan
Hiroshima, Japan
Day of Learning at Sea
Tokyo, Japan (Disembark)
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Murray's Initial Formatting of ICF Series Outline: 

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Session 1: ICF Below Grade
This session leads off with an overview of a generic ICF block Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) system including Part 9 reinforcement, concrete placement and transition and penetration detailing.  The requirements relating to footing design and construction, damp proofing and waterproofing, reinforcement, openings for pipes, electrical, basement windows and doors, as well as transition details to various walls above grade (including ICF), ledger attachments, and concrete placement/consolidation will be examined in detail.  Advanced CGI graphics, photo’s and video will help to explain the basics of ICF in below grade applications.  Tips, tricks and qualify assurance information will also be presented.
Session 2:  ICF Above Grade
ICF has always been an option from footing to the roof line, and more industry designers and builders are exploring the use of ICF as more than just a high performance, durable basement or crawlspace option.  In this session, an overview of the same generic ICF block used to form above below grade walls will be explored.  The unique requirements for reinforcement above grade, and penetration detailing including alternate methods of integrating windows, doors, plumbing and electrical elements through the massive wall assembly that is ICF. The session will be include supporting graphics, photo’s and video to ensure clarity of the steps required to produce highly durable, energy efficient and cost effective homes with these products.
Session 3: The Energy Advantage of ICF
Once upon a time, an R value was an R value.  It was a measure of the thermal resistance of an insulating material or layer.  When our walls were effective R 2 (2 x 4 with no insulation), or R 4 (when we filled those walls with sawdust and other interesting materials) or R 8 (with 2 x 4 batt) and then R 16 (2 x 6 walls with batt), the effective insulating value of the entire wall assembly was reasonably close to the value of the insulation that we used to improve that performance.  This session explains how energy performance must now be evaluated as we move towards Net Zero homes by 2032, and how the actual thermal performance of ICF has always been significantly greater than the nominal R value of the polystyrene ICF forms themselves.  Thermal massing, effective insulation values and many other mysteries will be clearly and simply explained.  This will also provide the tools to understand why ICF has always delivered much higher thermal performance and high lateral load resistance but is only now getting the credit it deserves under the recent evolution of building codes in Canada.
Session 4: The Continuity of the Enclosure With ICF
The house as a whole, or system, is the new language of designers and builders.  With advanced energy efficiency comes the need for a finely balanced approach to every choice; from fenestration, to mechanical, to thermal layers, and the continuity of the planes of protection.  ICF is a robust and highly durable building system and can be more forgiving when exposed to excessive environmental loads, but too much of anything one element can quickly have a very negative effect on affordability and even performance.  This session will dive into continuity of the planes of protection and discuss balanced approaches to the whole house design.  This will highlight some very interesting and somewhat unexpected changes in how we design and built these homes.
Session 5: Manufacturers Options Below Grade
The session will present an introduction to a cross-section of specific available manufacturers proprietary systems and industry support resources for the new and veteran user of ICF for below grade walls.  An examination of the specific manufacturers requirements, accessories, and particular methods to ensure that the installation of specific systems conforms with the requirements outlined in Part 9.  This session goes further to explore expanded capabilities when using specific ICF blocks with the assistance of professional design and oversight.
Session 6: Manufacturers Options Above Grade
The session will be rounded out with an introduction to a cross-section of specific available manufacturers proprietary systems and industry support resources for the new and veteran user of ICF for above grade walls.  An examination of the specific manufacturers requirements, accessories, and particular methods to ensure that the installation of specific systems conforms with the requirements outlined in Part 9.  This session goes further to explore expanded capabilities when using specific manufacturers' ICF blocks with the assistance of professional design and oversight.

11-Day Greek Isles & Italy from Rome

Dates: July 22 - Aug 2, 2021
Vessel: Norwegian Cruise Line "Getaway"
Curriculum: TBA
Port of Departure: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
​Start things off in Croatia with a walk along the famous stone walls that line the coast of the city of Dubrovnik. Take a cable car to the summit of Srd, a mountain just outside the city or visit the Rector's Palace, a 14th-century Gothic-Renaissance museum. Kotor, a coastal town in Montenegro, is known for its medieval architecture and majestic mountain views. Visit Our Lady of the Rocks, a 17th century church and museum located on a tiny islet. In Mykonos, you'll find ample opportunities to immerse yourself in Greek mythology at the archeological sites on Delos. ​

​Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy (Embark) 
Day of Learning at Sea
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Kotor, Montenegro
Corfu, Greece / Class After
Santorini, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Day of learning at Sea
Naples, Italy 
Florence / Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Cannes, France
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy (Disembark)
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Presenting Live (via webinar), January 2021 - December 2021 (from House of Tomorrow Online)
From "Seminars"
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A new series beginning every fall, 20+ BC Housing and BOABC pre-approved CPD learning credits, with a focus on construction details for conforming assemblies from foundation to roof and everything in-between. Our current running series is What's On Top.
From Home Page 
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Our courses are Pre-Approved by the BC Housing Office for CPD credits. It is our goal to provide the highest quality education for the construction industry at reasonable prices.

More than 35,000 attendees have seen presentations by Murray Frank over the past 25 years. The powerful combination of construction experience, consulting knowledge, involvement in research, governance and codes development is brought together in a friendly, captivating and simple-to-follow format that appeals to new builders through to the most experienced.
More than half of our clients have already discovered our Online Learning, our small format Hands On Training, and our Course In A Box. 

All of our courses are Pre-Approved for CPD Learning Credits and simple to book and even simpler to complete! ​​

Notice About New Cancellation Policies:

Have some peace of mind when booking your cruise. New policies have been put in place by both Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises to ensure that you can book with confidence! 

Celebrity Cruises:
Take advantage of these benefits on any existing or new booking made before September 30, 2020:​
  • Cruise With Confidence: If your sailing was impacted by our Global Cruising Suspension, we will extend your expired future cruise credits using our Cruise With Confidence program to December 31, 2020, instead of October 31, 2020. 
  • Flexible Cancellations: You have up to 48 hours before you sail to cancel and receive 100% Future Cruise Credit to use toward any sailing through May 4, 2022. 
  • Lift & Shift: Take the same cruise the following year - same price, same promotion! Simply book your alternate sailing (same itinerary type, ship series, cruise length, and stateroom category within 4 weeks of the original sail date) by September 30, 2020. 

Norwegian Cruise Line: 
  • Payment Policy: All 2020 voyages now postpone final payment until 60 days prior to your vacation start date versus the standard payment policy for both new and existing reservations.
  • Peace of Mind Policy: We've extended our cancellation policy for any existing or new reservations made by August 31, 2020:
    • Cancel anytime up to 48 hours in prior of vacation start date (For any voyage embarking through December 31, 2020)
    • Cancel anytime up to 15 days in prior of vacation start date (For any voyage embarking January 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021)

What's On Top

Dec 8, 2020
Live Online Webinar
What's On Top:
​Session 5-6
7 CPD
PLEASE NOTE: All classes will be a live online interactive webinar! 

14-Night South America Cruise

Dates: Mar 14-28, 2021
Vessel: Celebrity "Silhouette​"
Curriculum: What's On Top
Port of Departure: San Antonio, Chile
Lauded for their attentive service, globally-inspired fine dining experiences, and touches of modern luxury, you will notice the distinct difference when you sail with Celebrity Cruises. As a premium cruise line offering myriad onboard activities for all ages, well-appointed staterooms, and itineraries sailing to the most desirable destinations in the world, you can cruise the seas like a celebrity.
​Education Meeting Times & Locations: 
  • Mar 15, 2021: 11:00am - 4:00pm (At Sea - Blue Specialty Restaurant) 
  • Mar 17, 2021: 8:00am - 2:30pm (Chilean Fjords - Sky Conference Center Large B)
  • Mar 21, 2021: 8:00am - 2:30pm (Cape Horn, Chile - Sky Conference Center Large B)
  • Mar 24, 2021: 11:00am - 4:00pm (At Sea - Blue Specialty Restaurant)  ​​​

​San Antonio (Embark)
Day of Learning at Sea
Puerto Montt, Chile
Chilean Fjords, Chile
Strait of Magellan, Chile
Punta Arenas, Chile
Ushuaia, Argentina
Cape Horn, Chile
Day of Learning at Sea
Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Day of Learning at Sea
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay
​Buenos Aires (Disembark)
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Keep Your Site and Employees Safe!

​COVID-19 Worker Conformance (Online Course)

Course Duration | 30 min. 
$25 per 30 Days (​unlimited access and reproduction of Certificates)

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Notice: Our office phones are currently experiencing issues and are being worked on. To contact our offices, please call or text us at 604.813.1127, or 604.312.5875. Thank you! 

12-Day Panama Canal, Costa Rica, & Cartagena from Miami

Dates: Jan 16-28, 2021
Vessel: Norwegian Cruise Line "Encore"
Curriculum: Your Design, Your Way
Port of Departure: Miami
Start your adventure in "The Magic City" Miami, where you'll set sail on Norwegian's newest and most exciting ship to date, the "Encore"! Visit one of NCL's newest destinations, Puerto Plata, where you can ride up the 2,600 feet high Pico Isabel de Torres mountain, or visit the Amber Museum showcasing fossils spanning millions of years. Take in the quaint harbour town of Willemstad, Curacao and experience Aruba's pure white sands and deep blue seas before exploring the ancient cultures of the Taironas in Santa Marta and the historic Walled City of Cartagena. Cruise through the Caribbean entrance of the marvellous Panama Canal to Gatun Lake, then take in the view as you reach the Canal's Atlantic Ocean entrance. After enjoying the festive and multi-cultural community of Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, it's back to Miami! ​

​Miami, Florida (Embark) 
Day of Learning at Sea
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Day of Learning at Sea
Willemstad, Curacao
Oranjestad, Aruba
Santa Marta, Columbia
Cartagena, Columbia
Panama Canal / Gatun Lake, Panama
Colon, Panama
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Day of Learning at Sea
Day of Learning at Sea
Miami, Florida (Disembark)
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Your Design, Your Way

Jan 16-28, 2021
​(Sat - Thurs)
CPD at Sea
Columbia / Panama
Your Design, Your Way
20 CPD

10-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from Ft. Lauderdale

Dates: January 4-14, 2022
Vessel: Celebrity "Edge"
Curriculum: TBA
Port of Departure: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Come aboard and join us on this exciting voyage with Celebrity's new ship, the Edge! Touted as the most refined ship in the sea, it's the first of its kind to have a 90-ton passenger platform hanging over its side, serving a variety of functions as it moves up and down the ship. The Edge will have you living in luxury with the most spectacular on board features, as you sail through and experience breathtaking scenery, historical sites, and beautifully rich cultures. ​

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Embark)
2 Days of Learning at Sea
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Castries, St. Lucia
Bridgetown, Barbados
St. Johns, Antigua 
Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis 
2 Days of Learning at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Disembark)
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Have some peace of mind when booking your cruise. New policies have been put in place by both Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruise Line to ensure that you can book with confidence! 

Celebrity:
Take advantage of these benefits  Flexible Cancelations, Lift & Shift, and Best Offer Guarantee) on any existing or new booking made before September 30, 2020:​
  • Cruise With Confidence: If your sailing was impacted by our Global Cruising Suspension, we will extend your expired future cruise credits using our Cruise With Confidence program to December 31, 2020, instead of October 31, 2020. 
  • Flexible Cancelations: You have up to 48 hours before you sail to cancel and receive 100% Future Cruise Credit to use toward any sailing through May 4, 2022. 
  • Lift & Shift: Take the same cruise the following year - same price, same promotion! Simply book your alternate sailing (same itinerary type, ship series, cruise length, and stateroom category within 4 weeks of the original sail date) by September 30, 2020. 
  • Best Offer Guarantee: If the fare on your sailing is reduced or the promotion gets better, give us a call and we’ll honor your choice right up to 48 hours before you sail.​

Norwegian: 
Our new payment policy for all 2020 voyages postpones final payment until 60 days prior to your vacation start date versus the standard payment policy for both new and existing reservations.

Booking with confidence is now more important than ever, so under our extended Peace of Mind policy, for any existing or new reservations made by August 31, 2020:
  • Guests are free to cancel anytime up to 48 hours in advance of vacation start date (For any voyage embarking through December 31, 2020)
  • Guests are free to cancel anytime up to 15 days in advance of vacation start date (For any voyage embarking January 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021)
Your Design, Your Way
Every Tues & Thurs: 5:30pm - 8:45pm
June 2, 4, 9, 11,16, 18, 2020
Steve Sokalski
Wokring in the safety field for over 30 years, Steve has applied his skills and knowledge on countless residential, commercial, marine, and institutional projects. Steve began providing health & safety consulting services, serving many governmental organizations until 1994 when he sold his business to provide a wider variety of services in the residential development industry. Possessing both the Canadian Register Safety Professional (CRSP) and the Certified Safety Professional designations, Steve is capable of working anywhere in North America and continues to work with many of Vancouver’s largest development firms and construction companies.
Hamid Heidarali
Hamid has been providing Building Science Consultation and Construction Management services for diverse construction projects in Canada since 2003. He’s received his Master of Engineering in Building Science and Construction Management, and his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, having participated in a wide-range of construction projects including BC Place Stadium, Vancouver Salt Building, and the UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences Building. ​
Course Delivered by: Steve Sokalski 
Steve Sokalski
  • 1987 BCIT Occupational Health and Safety Diploma Program 
  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals 
  • Justice Institute of BC Certificates in: 
    • Emergency Management
    • Emergency Management Exercise Designs
Course in a Box is a hybrid method of learning using many different methods of education for a particular course including flipped classroom, projects, online, live webinar, and help desk. 

The purpose of Course in a Box is to: 
  • Allow builders the opportunity to complete hands on course from remote locations or to complete on their own time without the structured scheduling required of a live workshop
  • Provide feedback (testing) of completed projects in a controlled environment on what would normally be just a deliverable to a homeowner without real follow up or testing
  • Allow builder to understand the concepts and reasons behind different construction methods and why they are important to include in design and practical application in an environment of quality, longevity, efficiency requirement by both regulation and client demands.
Courses Offered as Course in a Box:
Windows and Details ($825)
Cost includes return shipping $825 for Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Fraser Valley.  All other areas $895.
Call 604.464.0596 or 1.844.464.5663 (Toll Free) for inquiries.
Prefer to take the full course live at our Centre for Excellence facility? We have that too! 

Notice: May 1-3, 2020 Course Cancelled due to COVID-19 

We Have Great Options That Keep the Bugs Away!

​We are taking the recent challenge of a world pandemic very seriously but we are equally committed to ensuring builders have the tools to succeed with other real challenges like building quality, affordable, Net Zero ready homes that are the future of our industry. 

10-Day Southern Caribbean from New York

Dates: March 16-26, 2020
Vessel: Norwegian Cruise Line "Gem"
Curriculum: Your Design, Your Way: A Builders Workshop for the High-Performance Homes
Port of Departure: New York, New York

SOLD OUT

​It's sunshine all the time in the Caribbean, so grab your flip-flops and enjoy a cruise to remember through the islands. Uncover the secrets of Old San Juan - stroll this historic, walled neighbourhood brimming with 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial buildings. In lush St. Lucia, hike at the base of the Piton peaks or take a dip in the deep-blue Caribbean Sea. And keep your camera ready when in St. John's to photograph the only working Georgian dockyard in the Eastern Caribbean as well as the breathtaking views over sailboat-studded English Harbour.

​New York, New York (Embark) 
2 Days Learning at Sea
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Basseterre, St. Kitts
Castries, St. Lucia 
St. John's, Antigua 
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
2 Days Learning at Sea
New York, New York (Disembark)
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Blueprints

Blueprints:
​Reading Between the Lines
Course Schedule 2020

Jan 6-13, 2020 | Punta Cana | 21 CPD | CPD by the Sea - The Mechanicals
Jan 17-19, 2020 | PoCo | 20 CPD | Windows and Details (SOLD OUT)
Jan 24-26, 2020 | PoCo | 21 CPD | The 10 Foot Wall Challenge
Feb 4-5, 2020 | Nanaimo | 14 CPD | The Mechanicals Series 3-6
Feb 12, 2020 | Vancouver | 7 CPD | The Mechanicals Series 5-6
Feb 21-23, 2020 | PoCo | 20 CPD | Windows and Details (SOLD OUT)
Mar 6-8, 2020 | PoCo | 21 CPD | The 10 Foot Wall Challenge
Mar 10, 2020 | Surrey | 7 CPD | The Mechanicals Series 5-6
Mar 16-26, 2020 | South Caribbean | 21 CPD | Cruise - Your Design, Your Way
Apr 1-3, 2020 | Kelowna | 21 CPD | The Mechanicals Series 1-6
Apr 17-19, 2020 | PoCo | 20 CPD | Windows and Details
May 8-10, 2020 | PoCo | 20 CPD | Windows and Details
Jul 19-30, 2020 | Mediterranean | 21 CPD | Cruise - What's On Top
Nov 3-5, 2020 | Victoria | 21 CPD | Victoria Super Week

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Course Schedule 2021

Jan 16-28, 2021 | Columbia/Pan | 21 CPD | Cruise - Blueprints
Mar 14-28, 2021 | South America | 21 CPD | Cruise - What's On Top

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Course Schedule 2022
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Jan 4-14, 2022 | Southern Caribbean | 21 CPD | Cruise - TBA
Mar 13-27, 2022 | Asia | 21 CPD | Cruise - TBA
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Building It Right Name HPO Full Course Name On Drop Down List Location Date CPD
BIR Spring 2016 Building It Right - Top Ten Warranty Claims in BC & How to Avoid Them Squamish March 29, 2016 3
    Burnaby March 30, 2016 3
    Langley March 31, 2016 3
    Abbotsford April 4, 2016 3
    Richmond April 5, 2016 3
    Victoria April 11, 2016 3
    Langford April 12, 2016 3
    Courtenay April 13, 2016 3
    Nanaimo April 14, 2016 3
    Kelowna May 3, 2016 3
    Penticton May 4, 2016 3
    Castlegar May 9, 2016 3
    Cranbrook May 10, 2016 3
    Vancouver May 30, 2016 3
    Online June 23, 2016 3
         
         
BIR Fall 2016  Waterproofing Sealants and Membranes: Selecting & Dealing with Confidence Squamish September 7, 2016 3
    Langley September 8, 2016 3
    Burnaby October 20, 2016 3
    Abbotsford October 24, 2016 3
         
         
Fundamentals 1 The Building Science of A Home Vancouver February 7, 2016 4
    Surrey February 11, 2016 4
    CPD @ Sea March 21, 2016 4
    Nanaimo April 27, 2016 4
    Prince George August 23, 2016 4
    Nelson October 12, 2016 4
    Kelowna October 25, 2016 4
    Victoria November 8, 2016 4
         
         
Fundamentals 2 Summary of Key 2012 BC Building Code Changes CPD @ Sea March 21, 2016 3
    Nanaimo April 27, 2016 3
    Vancouver June 16, 2016 3
    Surrey June 20, 2016 3
    Prince George August 23, 2016 3
    Nelson October 12, 2016 3
    Kelowna October 25, 2016 3
    Victoria  November 8, 2016 3
         
         
Fundamentals 3 Windows & Doors, A New Standard CPD @ Sea March 22, 2016 4
    Nanaimo April 28, 2016 4
    Surrey July 10, 2016 4
    Prince George August 24, 2016 4
    Vancouver October 5, 2016 4
    Nelson October 13, 2016 4
    Kelowna October 26, 2016 4
    Victoria November 9, 2016 4
         
         
Fundamentals 4 Energy Requirements for Homes CPD @ Sea March 22, 2016 3
    Nanaimo April 28, 2016 3
    Surrey July 10, 2016 3
    Prince George August 24, 2016 3
    Nelson October 13, 2016 3
    Kelowna October 26, 2016 3
    Victoria November 9, 2016 3
         
         
Fundamentals 5 Putting Windows In Their Place CPD @ Sea March 26, 2016 4
    Surrey September 10, 2016 4
         
         
Fundamentals 6 The House as a Whole CPD @ Sea March 26, 2016 3
    Surrey September 10, 2016 3
    Vancouver October 6, 2016 3
         
         
Details 1 The Details - Excavations and Foundations Victoria November 8, 2016 3.5
    Surrey November 17, 2016 3.5
    Vancouver November 21, 2016 3.5
    CPD @ Sea January 15, 2017 3.5
    Prince George March 7, 2017 3.5
    CPD @ Sea March 19, 2017 3.5
    Cranbrook April 4, 2017 3.5
    Kelowna May 10, 2017 3.5
         
         
Details 2 The Details - The Transitions (Basement) Victoria November 8, 2016 3.5
    Surrey November 17, 2016 3.5
    Vancouver November 21, 2016 3.5
    CPD @ Sea January 15, 2017 3.5
    Prince George March 7, 2017 3.5
    CPD @ Sea March 19, 2017 3.5
    Cranbrook April 4, 2017 3.5
    Kelowna May 10, 2017 3.5
         
         
Details 3 The Details - Walls Above Grade Victoria November 9, 2016 3.5
    Vancouver November 22, 2016 3.5
    CPD @ Sea January 16, 2017 3.5
    Nanaimo February 7, 2017 3.5
    Surrey February 22, 2017 3.5
    Prince George March 8, 2017 3.5
    CPD @ Sea March 20, 2017 3.5
    Cranbrook April 5, 2017 3.5
    Kelowna May 11, 2017 3.5
         
         
Details 4 The Details - The Transitions (Above Grade) Victoria November 9, 2016 3.5
    Vancouver November 22, 2016 3.5
    CPD @ Sea January 16, 2017 3.5
    Nanaimo February 7, 2017 3.5
    Surrey February 22, 2017 3.5
    Prince George March 8, 2017 3.5
    CPD @ Sea March 20, 2017 3.5
    Cranbrook April 5, 2017 3.5
    Kelowna May 11, 2017 3.5
         
         
Details 5 The Details - Roofs & Attics CPD @ Sea January 19, 2017 3.5
    Nanaimo February 8, 2017 3.5
    Surrey February 23, 2017 3.5
    Vancouver March 2, 2017 3.5
    CPD @ Sea March 23, 2017 3.5
    Prince George September 7, 2017 3.5
    Nelson September 26, 2017 3.5
    Kelowna September 28, 2017 3.5
         
         
Details 6 The Details - The Mechanicals CPD @ Sea January 19, 2017 3.5
    Nanaimo February 8, 2017 3.5
    Surrey February 23, 2017 3.5
    Vancouver March 2, 2017 3.5
    CPD @ Sea March 23, 2017 3.5
    Prince George September 7, 2017 3.5
    Nelson September 26, 2017 3.5
    Kelowna September 28, 2017 3.5
         
         
BIR Spring 2017 Working With Warranty Providers Langley April 12, 2017 3.5
    Vancouver May 4, 2017 3.5
    Victoria May 25, 2017 3.5
    Surrey May 28, 2017 3.5
         
         
BIR Spring 2017 The New BC Building Step Code For Houses Langley April 12, 2017 3.5
    Vancouver May 4, 2017 3.5
    Victoria May 25, 2017 3.5
    Surrey May 28, 2017 3.5
    Port Coquitlam June 5, 2017 3.5
         
         
BIR Fall Session 2017 The New BC Building Step Code For Houses Squamish September 12, 2017 3.5
         
         
BIR Fall/Winter Series 2017 Top Tier Methods to Net Zero Houses: Lowest Risk for Highest Return Approaches CPD at Sea October 4, 2017 3.5
  Fall Series Module 1:  Introduction to Existing Net Zero and Passive Houses in Canada Vancouver October 26, 2017 3.5
    Victoria November 8, 2017 3.5
    Surrey November 22, 2017 3.5
    Cranbrook April 18, 2018 3.5
    Kelowna May 2, 2018 3.5
    Prince George  May 8, 2018 3.5
         
         
BIR Fall/Winter Series 2017 Fall Series Module 2:  Net Zero Mechanical and Electrical CPD at Sea October 4, 2017 3.5
    Vancouver October 26, 2017 3.5
    Victoria November 8, 2017 3.5
    Surrey November 22, 2017 3.5
    Cranbrook April 18, 2018 3.5
    Kelowna May 2, 2018 3.5
    Prince George  May 8, 2018 3.5
         
         
BIR Fall/Winter Series 2017 Fall Series Module 3:  Latest Research on Highest R Value Walls Basement and Attics CPD at Sea October 5, 2017 3.5
    Victoria November 9, 2017 3.5
    Surrey November 23, 2017 3.5
    Vancouver February 7, 2018 3.5
    Nanaimo February 21, 2018 3.5
    Cranbrook April 19, 2018 3.5
    Kelowna May 3, 2018 3.5
    Prince George  May 9, 2018 3.5
         
         
BIR Fall/Winter Series 2017 Fall Series Module 4:  Window Technology, Past Present and Future CPD at Sea October 5, 2017 3.5
    Victoria November 9, 2017 3.5
    Surrey November 23, 2017 3.5
    Vancouver February 7, 2018 3.5
    Nanaimo February 21, 2018 3.5
    Cranbrook April 19, 2018 3.5
    Kelowna May 3, 2018 3.5
    Prince George  May 9, 2018 3.5
         
         
BIR Fall/Winter Series 2017 Fall Series Module 5:  Proof of Concept, Testing and Advance Modelling CPD at Sea October 6, 2017 3.5
    Vancouver February 8, 2018 3.5
    Nanaimo February 22, 2018 3.5
    Surrey March 4, 2018 3.5
         
         
BIR Fall/Winter Series 2017 Fall Series Module 6:  Combining Technologies for Optimal Performance CPD at Sea October 7, 2017 3.5
    Vancouver February 8, 2018 3.5
    Nanaimo February 22, 2018 3.5
    Surrey March 4, 2018 3.5
         
         
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