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Contractor Forum

We’re excited to announce that the Annual Contractor Forum will take place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops.

The annual learning and networking event is hitting the road once again – bringing contractors, partners, and industry leaders together in Kamloops. The forum will be co-hosted by the Community Energy Association, promising an engaging and impactful experience for all attendees.

Industry Mixer

Celebrate the Tradeswomen Exhibit with an evening of art, music, and community amongst construction leaders. Pop in for an hour, stay the whole time and explore powerful portraits, and connect with fellow industry allies. A light snack platter will be served with a cash bar available.

Welcoming words and reflections will be at 7PM.

Tradeswomen Opening Night Social

Kick off the Tradeswomen Exhibit with a night of art, music, and community. Encouraged for tradeswomen and gender-diverse folk, please pop in for an hour, stay the whole time and explore powerful portraits, connect with fellow tradeswomen, and celebrate together. A light snack platter will be served with a cash bar available.

Welcoming words and reflections will be at 8PM.

Decarb Lunch: Decarbonizing Rooftop Units on Commercial Buildings

About this event 

This session will cover best practices for, and common barriers to, decarbonizing HVAC systems in existing commercial buildings, with a focus on Rootftop Units.  

In this ZEBx Decarb Lunch, we’ll share learnings from the City of Vancouver’s recent On-Site Barriers to Commercial Building Equipment Electrification Study, highlighting both the obstacles and practical solutions for decarbonizing HVAC systems. We’ll also hear about fuel-switching in action with a peek inside Vancity Credit Union’s pilot HVAC retrofit.  

CACEA's Integrated Design Process Facilitation Training - Virtual Session

The Integrated Design Process (IDP) is a highly collaborative approach to achieving sustainable (low energy, low carbon) practices and outcomes for both new construction and existing homes. It ensures delivery of affordable, durable, healthy homes for Canadians. 

CACEA is offering an interactive training program designed to provide comprehensive information about the IDP. The program places a strong emphasis on facilitation skills, equipping participants with the tools and techniques needed to lead and effectively guide this crucial process.

CACEA's Integrated Design Process Facilitation Training - Virtual Session

The Integrated Design Process (IDP) is a highly collaborative approach to achieving sustainable (low energy, low carbon) practices and outcomes for both new construction and existing homes. It ensures delivery of affordable, durable, healthy homes for Canadians. 

CACEA is offering an interactive training program designed to provide comprehensive information about the IDP. The program places a strong emphasis on facilitation skills, equipping participants with the tools and techniques needed to lead and effectively guide this crucial process.

Retrofit Refresh: Best Practices for Existing Home Audits

This training program is designed to provide a deep understanding of the existing home audit process - providing practical, “boots on the ground” guidance and lessons learned for each building and administrative component; highlight potential modelling challenges; and offer information that supports the work of existing home EAs – contributing to confidence in the delivery of consistent EA services.

 

THE INSTRUCTOR:

Liam Butters, Owner, Ecology Consulting