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August 20, 2026 By Sally Childs

Find out what it takes to design and build energy-efficient buildings in Northern BC from those who’ve successfully pulled it off. Tune-in to hear from two different project teams sharing…

August 20, 2026 By Sally Childs

In this free webinar, learn how renovators can improve project delivery and building performance with the new Retrofit Jumpstart IDP Guide. About the event From the creator of the new Retrofit…

August 20, 2026 By Sally Childs

Renovators often face delays and rework that could have been avoided with the right planning. That’s what an Integrated Design Process (IDP) is all about. Learn how to identify issues…

August 20, 2026 By Sally Childs

Renovators often face delays and rework that could have been avoided with the right planning. That’s what an Integrated Design Process (IDP) is all about. Learn how to identify issues…

June 9, 2026 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

In-person training with BCIT instructors takes place in the Village of Gitanmaax from July 6–8, 2026.

March 27, 2026 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

Learn how battery storage and EV charging can help you achieve home energy independence—in part two of our webinar series.

February 12, 2026 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

A full-day event designed to help builders protect their businesses while enhancing construction performance. This hands-on, practical session is tailored for builders, owner-builders, and trades looking to strengthen both their operations and their builds. 

February 4, 2026 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

Learn how IDP helps builders and owner‑builders align trades and energy advisors early to deliver efficient homes on budget. Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Time: 8–10 a.m. PT Location: Zoom RSPV…

June 24, 2025 By Jen Grebeldinger

Participants at the Northwest Energy Retrofit Forum in 2024.

This forum demonstrated how capacity-building can be initiated by a First Nation with the involvement of local governments and the private sector, leading to the establishment of a self-identified community of practitioners committed to realizing improved housing and economic benefits for the region.

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June 19, 2025 By Jen Grebeldinger

The Resort Municipality of Whistler aims to reduce natural gas use in commercial buildings by 40% by 2030. Partnering with Prism Engineering and BC Hydro, they hosted a series of “Carbon Reduction at Your Hotel” workshops for general managers from Whistler’s largest hotels. These workshops are helping hotels better understand their emissions and identify real opportunities to reduce them, one step at a time, in the spirit of collaboration and progress.

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