Spotlight on energy advisors in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing Under the BC Energy Step Code, builders must engage an energy advisor (EA) or energy modeller, who will create an energy model of the proposed building and suggest ways to improve its performance. He or she will also test the home to...
Step Code is coming to Courtenay in Around Town
The City of Courtenay has approved the BC Energy Step Code as part of the changes to the City’s Building Bylaw anticipated in early 2020. Staff at the Town of Comox and the City of Courtenay are proposing a coordinated approach that would see both municipalities...
Zero Energy Buildings in Around Town
The Community Energy Association is holding a series of BCIT Zero Energy Building courses in communities across BC. The only Fall Series Island session will be held this week, Thursday (November 14), in Courtenay. The Community Energy Association is hosting a...
Around Town: BC Building Codes and Webinar
The new BC Building Codes including Fire and Plumbing came into effective December 10. All building permits received in the City of Campbell River before December 10 will be assessed under the previous requirements; anything onward will be under the revised code....
Around Town: Campbell River Builders Forum – Feb 21 Regional Energy Step Code Builders’ Workshop & Consultation
The City of Campbell River, in partnership with the Community Energy Association, BC Hydro and the Comox Valley Regional District is offering an Energy Step Code workshop for local builders and developers. In addition to supporting long-term improvements in energy...Get 8 FREE Issues!
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