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Climate Adaptation & Mitigation Is Coming to a Building Code Near You

Homebuilders in North America are about to experience significant building code changes tied to the current and future impacts of extreme weather from climate change. Insurance companies and global underwriters have signaled to the Canadian homebuilding and renovation industry that change has to happen or the impact on homeowners' premiums or ability to insure their dwellings will be challenged.

WUFI on the Side: A Quick Intro to Hygrothermal Modeling of Standard Walls and Why Code Walls With 6 Mil Poly VB May Be the Riskiest for Builders

Join Building Science Expert Trevor Trainor as he presents some simple hygrothermal modeling scenarios for standard walls across various Canadian climate zones. A bit of myth-busting along with some cautionary tales about building-to-minimum-code. A dive into why Poly as a VB (vapour barrier) is a poor choice in many regions of Canada—and the importance of vapour diffusion retarder technologies and products.

2030 Window Technology Hits the Market in 2024: An Affordable High Performance Window for Cold Climates Goes Public

Join the BKC Building Science team and Lisa Bergeron from JELD-WEN Windows as they unveil the latest product modeling and analysis results of a new high-performance window and explore its impact on single detached homes across climate zones 4-7.

Is It Time for Another Look at Insulated Concrete Forms?

What do you need to know about sizing heat pumps? We have the answers to all your questions. Gord cautions that getting the most out of a heat pump depends on sizing it to the building and its systems.

Airtightness Testing in Large Buildings

Demand for more airtight large buildings is growing. Discover whether airtightness testing in larger buildings is just a matter of scaling up the procedures for a family home or if there are significant differences.

CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance: Better Financing for Better Performing Multi-family Projects Case Study

Watch Andy Oding, Scott Schrier, and Jeremy Tessier from CMHC as they dive into the nuts and bolts of this very popular CMHC affordable housing financing program.

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