The Fest is a unique, half-day in-person training event providing flexible, drop-in professional development for Part 9 builders interested in expanding their knowledge of high-performance construction. The Fest encourages guided and self-exploration through a series of hands-on educational stations. These stations showcase a mix of physical or digital building enclosure mock-ups with durable, constructible, and regionally appropriate solutions for higher-R-value assemblies and airtight detailing.

Participants will walk away with a physical workbook detailing key learning concepts and resources for future reference. Additionally, the event offers networking opportunities, a panel discussion, and a dedicated “Coffee Corner” to ask questions with Energy Advisors or Building Science Specialists. This early exposure to tested solutions will help builders gain confidence faster and reduce the risks of using new low-energy technologies on their projects.

This training is specifically designed to support the adoption of Steps 4 and 5 of the BC Energy Step Code (ESC) and Emission Level 2+ of the Zero Carbon Step Code (ZCSC) requirements.

Learn more at CHBA BC’s event page.

Subsidy provided by Community Energy Association

For the April 23, 2026 session in Castlegar only, CEA is offering a $50 subsidy. Participants who attend the session in full will receive the subsidy refunded after the event.

Additional sessions

• April 16, 2026 in Pencticton
• April 28, 2026 in Squamish
• May 7, 2026 in Kamloops
• Oct. 7, 2026 in Cranbrook