by VRBA | Jun 4, 2020 | Blog, Building Code
Here are memos from committees reporting to the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) identifying potential unintended consequences of increasing energy efficiency in new housing. These are public documents included in the “May 22, 2020 (2020-09)... read more
by VRBA | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Building Code
VRBA is holding a free Webinar for VRBA members on Thurs, May 14, from 12 noon to 1 pm on Zoom https://zoom.us/ Choosing Energy Efficient Windows for Built Green, Step Code The presentation will cover how U values and solar heat gain achieve specific energy efficiency... read more
by VRBA | Jan 20, 2020 | Building Code, Education & Training
Codes Canada has announced a public review on changes to National Building Code including seismic & energy efficiency from Jan 13 to March 13. This is the public review that VRBA has suggested municipalities wait for, which includes a prescriptive option for... read more
by VRBA | Dec 10, 2019 | Blog, Building Code
The National Building Code is holding a public review in January 2020 for energy efficiency in new home construction. Visit... read more
by VRBA | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog, Building Code, Home Design & Renovation Show, Housing data, Uncategorized, Education & Training
Casey Edge, VRBA’s Executive Director was interviewed in Canadian Contractor magazine and had this to say about residential construction, BC Energy Step Code, housing affordability and other topics. read more
by VRBA | May 27, 2019 | Blog, Building Code
On May 27, Saanich Council will consider and likely pass several items adding significant costs to housing. VRBA has sent the following letter to council opposing the new costly bylaws: May 24, 2019 Mayor Fred Haynes and Council District of Saanich 770 Vernon Ave,... read more
