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Creating an Underground Research Facility to Explore the Universe

We will walk through SNOLAB is Canada’s deep underground research laboratory, located in Vale’s Creighton mine near Sudbury. The presentation will review the research requirements and describe how these were translated into the design scope for the facility to be located 6,800 feet below ground level. We will walk through the construction challenges and review the strategies to keep this specialized facility on budget in a challenging underground construction environment. Designing for commissioning and operation will be discussed as well as the commissioning requirements.

LEED V5: The New Prerequisites

Learning objectives
1. Understand the critical new prerequisites under LEED v5, and how they differ from the earlier versions of LEED.
2. Gain insight into when and how to address the new assessment prerequisites and gain a better understanding of what is required.
3. Discover the new tools and resources to bring consistency to these requirements.
4. Appreciate the benefits of the changes and how best to discuss these with your clients and teams.

Transition Planning Now Workshop: Vancouver

Transition Planning Now offers a four-hour, in-person, practitioner-focused workshop delivered by RDH Building Science on behalf of the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC). The workshop leverages CAGBC's new Carbon Transition Planning Guide to help industry practitioners understand how to plan and implement effective transition plans that support the highest tiers of the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) and other regional high-performance building codes, regulations, and programs that drive emissions reductions.

First Nations Home EnergySave Webinar: Mentorship in Indigenous Energy & Housing

 

Do you want to learn more about how mentorship can advance energy efficiency in BC's First Nations communities? Join the Fraser Basin Council on Wednesday, February 25 from 11:00am to 12:00pm PST for a free webinar on mentorship in Indigenous energy and housing!

Speakers:

-Crystal Dixon, Energy Program Specialist, First Nations Energy & Mining Council

-Tracey Payne, Mentee, Energy Efficiency Mentorship Program

OC Sustainable Design & Construction Management Virtual Information Session

Join us for Okanagan College’s Sustainable Design & Construction Management Virtual Information Session and discover how you can help shape a more sustainable future in the built environment. Learn about innovative approaches to design, construction, and project management that prioritize environmental responsibility and energy efficiency. Our instructors will share program details, career pathways, and how OC’s hands-on training prepares you for success in this growing field.

OC Sustainable Design & Construction Management Virtual Information Session

Join us for Okanagan College’s Sustainable Design & Construction Management Virtual Information Session and discover how you can help shape a more sustainable future in the built environment. Learn about innovative approaches to design, construction, and project management that prioritize environmental responsibility and energy efficiency. Our instructors will share program details, career pathways, and how OC’s hands-on training prepares you for success in this growing field.

OC Sustainable Design & Construction Management Virtual Information Session

Join us for Okanagan College’s Sustainable Design & Construction Management Virtual Information Session and discover how you can help shape a more sustainable future in the built environment. Learn about innovative approaches to design, construction, and project management that prioritize environmental responsibility and energy efficiency. Our instructors will share program details, career pathways, and how OC’s hands-on training prepares you for success in this growing field.

High Performance Series: Introduction to High Performance Building Standards and Programs

Join Natasha Brooks from Building Efficiency Resources (BER), Brett Cass from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and Michael Quast from the Passive House Canada for an informative webinar designed to help Energy Advisors better understand and communicate the differences between major high-performance building standards. This session will clarify the distinctions between CHBA Net Zero Homes, Passive House certification, and Phius standards, and show how these programs can complement one another rather than compete.