Join HAVAN Education’s Building Better Series (BBS) and take part in an educational journey to build better homes, stronger communities, and secure 20 CPD credits a year!
New for 2026 – We’re Heading Back to the Classroom!
We’re excited to bring back in-person BBS sessions featuring complimentary breakfast and networking opportunities with your peers and industry professionals.
Schedule
Date: Ten sessions from February to June and August to December, usually the last Thursday of each month
Time: 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Master Group, 5888 Trapp Avenue, Burnaby, BC V3N 5G4
Program Highlights
Ten comprehensive courses are offered based on the House as a System (Clean BC) including framing, electrical and mechanical systems, building science, codes, and bylaws. Content stays current so you stay ahead and your team stays aligned.
Subscription and Course Pricing
New Subscribers: Join for $1,110 (10% off single course rate)
Deadline to secure 2026 subscription rate: Friday, January 15, 2026
Not interested in a subscription?
A-la Carte Course Rate:
$125.00 per session (Member rate)
$175.00 (Non-Member rate)
2026 PROGRAM LINE-UP*
2026 What’s Changing for Builders: Codes, Incentives, and What to Know
DATE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
TIME: 7:30am – 9:30am
LOCATION: Master Group, 5888 Trapp Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Airtightness Without the Headaches – Moisture Control Strategies That Work on Real Builds
DATE: Thursday, April 2, 2026
TIME: 7:30am – 9:30am
LOCATION: Master Group, 5888 Trapp Avenue, Burnaby, BC
When Energy Efficiency Backfires – How to Design Balanced Homes That Actually Work
DATE: Thursday, April 30, 2026
TIME: 7:30am – 9:30am
LOCATION: Master Group, 5888 Trapp Avenue, Burnaby, BC
High Efficiency Mechanical Systems That Perform: What Builders Need to Know About HVAC and Humidity
DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TIME: TBC
LOCATION: Grand Villa Casino (HAVAN Builders Expo)
Building Smarter With BCIT Applied Building Science for Today’s Codes and Sites
DATE: Thursday, June 11, 2026
TIME: 7:30am – 9:30am
LOCATION: BCIT Campus
Building Science – What We Knew Then What We Know Now
DATE: Thursday, September 3, 2026
TIME: 7:30am – 9:30am
LOCATION: Master Group, 5888 Trapp Avenue, Burnaby, BC
From Apprentice to Builder: Real Career Paths Mentorship and Lessons From the Field
DATE: Thursday, September 24, 2026
TIME: 7:30am – 9:30am
LOCATION: Master Group, 5888 Trapp Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Single Staircase Design in Multi Unit Housing Code Safety and Cost Impacts Explained
DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2026
TIME: 7:30am – 9:30am
LOCATION: Master Group, 5888 Trapp Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Building Beyond the House: Urban Landscaping Infrastructure and Stormwater Challenges Builders Face
DATE: Thursday, December 10, 2026
TIME: 7:30am – 9:30am
LOCATION: Master Group, 5888 Trapp Avenue, Burnaby, BC
*HAVAN reserves the right to alter course content and dates.
