Building Knowledge Canada presents their first two Critical Canadian Building Science webinars of 2026 zero in on two forces reshaping housing in Canada: climate performance and code evolution.
Beyond Energy Efficiency: Tackling Embodied Carbon and Resilience
As climate pressures intensify, the focus is expanding beyond operational energy to reducing embodied carbon and strengthening resilience. Join Mark Rosen with Chris Magwood (Rocky Mountain Institute), who will explore how material and construction choices shape a home’s carbon footprint, and Dan Sandink (Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction), who will share practical strategies for building homes that can better withstand growing climate risks.
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am PST
Location: online via Zoom
Cost: free
Registration: Click here
CPD Points: 1.5 points – category A4 ( you will need to self-report these points)
What’s New in NBC 2025: Key Code Changes Shaping Residential Construction
The 2025 National Building Code brings significant updates that will directly impact residential design and construction. Mark Rosen is joined by Frank Lohmann (Canadian Home Builders’ Association) and Mike Memme (Mountainview Building Group) for a focused, practical walkthrough of the most important changes—and what they mean on the ground for builders, designers, and building officials.
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 – 10:30 am PST
Location: online via Zoom
Cost: free
Registration: Click here
CPD Points: 1.5 points – category A4 ( you will need to self-report these points)
