Building Smart seminars are focused on aspects of the construction or design of single detached houses and townhouses. The seminars are of interest to Licensed Residential Builders, contractors, trades, architects, engineers, building officials/inspectors, suppliers, and others involved in the home building industry.
The Building Smart Resource Guides provide more information related to the seminar.
Building Smart Seminar Series
Building Smart #13 – Fall 2010
Insulating - The Cold, Hard Facts
The HPO will be presenting its Building Smart seminar: “Insulating – The Cold, Hard Facts” to 21 communities across BC starting September 20. Register for Building Smart #13 at a venue in your area.
Proposed changes to the BC Building Code in Fall 2011 may impact the way homes are framed and detailed at openings and penetrations, how airtightness will be achieved, and the materials chosen for insulating and vapour diffusion control. Learn the specifics on how to design and construct roofs, walls and basements that meet or exceed more stringent energy performance requirements. This 3-hour seminar focuses on practical, buildable solutions in easy to understand terms.
Register online today or download brochure.
Building Smart Online #1
Avoiding Moisture Problems in Houses
The HPO will launch a webinar based on previous Building Smart live presentation seminars. This online seminar will be accessible province-wide from your computer. Entitled Avoiding Moisture Problems in Houses, the first webinar will provide practical information to help you avoid moisture problems in the construction of single-family detached houses and townhouses.
The introduction of online seminars provides a convenient and effective solution for builders who ask, “How can I see the seminars that I have missed?” This training module will also be of interest to those looking for a refresher on how moisture affects design and construction.
Visit Building Smart Online today to find out more. More information on the webinar will be available soon.
Past Building Smart seminars
Avoiding Moisture Problems in Houses
Building Smart, Spring 2004
Building Smart #1 & #2 Resource Guide
Avoiding Moisture Problems in Houses: Building Envelope Systems and Details
Building Smart, Fall 2004
Building Smart #1 & #2 Resource Guide
Soils, Foundations, Crawlspaces and Basement Wall Finishing
Building Smart, Spring 2005
Building Smart #3 Resource Guide
Attics, Roofs, Balconies and Decks
Building Smart, Fall 2005
Building Smart #4 Resource Guide
EnerGuide Demystified
Building Smart, Spring 2006
Building Smart #5 Resource Guide
Impact of the 2006 BC Building Code - Part 9 Residential Construction
Building Smart, Fall 2006
Building Smart #6 Resource Guide
Cladding and Moisture Protection
Building Smart, Spring 2007
Building Smart #7 Resource Guide
Heating Choices - A Survivor’s Guide for Builders
Building Smart, Fall 2007
Building Smart #8 Resource Guide
Windows: Performance, Selection and Installation
Building Smart, Spring 2008
Building Smart #9 Resource Guide
Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Walls in Residential Construction
Building Smart, Fall 2008
Building Smart #10 Resource Guide
Airtightness in Residential Construction
Building Smart, Spring 2009
Building Smart #11 Resource Guide
