{"title":"Construction Technology","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #415667; margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eBC Housing Core Competency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 auto 1rem; max-width: 80ch;\"\u003eBC Housing expects every licensed builder to understand how a house works as one system. Heat, air and moisture move through each assembly you put up. Get the details wrong and you pay for callbacks, mould claims and failed inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; max-width: 80ch;\"\u003eThese courses cover framing, foundations, drainage, windows and doors, cladding, roofing, ventilation, heating and electrical basics. You learn the Part 9 requirements and the building science behind them, so your crews build to code the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- HomeBuilder CPD: BC Housing competency links (icon circles) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:8px 0 28px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#415667; margin:0 0 16px; text-align:center;\"\u003eBrowse by BC Housing core competency\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:20px 12px; justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/business-ethics\" title=\"Business Ethics courses\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; width:110px; text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom:none !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:#37A5AD; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; \"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"12 12 40 40\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#F6F3EF\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"32\" cy=\"33\" r=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M37 27l-3 8-7 4 3-8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; color:#415667; text-align:center;\"\u003eBusiness Ethics\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e    \n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/business-planning-and-management\" title=\"Business Planning and Management courses\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; width:110px; text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom:none !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:#37A5AD; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; \"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"12 12 40 40\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"30\" cy=\"36\" r=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"30\" cy=\"36\" r=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M30 36L42 22v-6M42 16l6 3-6 3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; color:#415667; text-align:center;\"\u003eBusiness Planning\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/construction-management-and-supervision\" title=\"Construction Management and Supervision courses\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; width:110px; text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom:none !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:#37A5AD; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; \"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"12 12 40 40\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003crect x=\"21\" y=\"30\" width=\"22\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M27 37h10M27 42h7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M19 27h26M22 27a10 10 0 0 1 20 0M32 17v5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; color:#415667; text-align:center;\"\u003eConstruction Management\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/construction-technology\" title=\"Construction Technology courses\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; width:110px; text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom:none !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:#37A5AD; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; \"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"12 12 40 40\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M16 32l16-13 16 13\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20 29v17h24V29\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M26 40c3-3 5 3 8 0s5 3 8 0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; color:#415667; text-align:center;\"\u003eConstruction Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/customer-service-and-home-warranty-insurance\" title=\"Customer Service and Home Warranty Insurance courses\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; width:110px; text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom:none !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:#37A5AD; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; \"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"12 12 40 40\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M32 15l14 5v10c0 9-6 15-14 19-8-4-14-10-14-19V20z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M25 33l7-6 7 6v8H25z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; color:#415667; text-align:center;\"\u003eCustomer Service \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/financial-planning-and-budget-management\" title=\"Financial Planning and Budget Management courses\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; width:110px; text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom:none !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:#37A5AD; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; \"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"12 12 40 40\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003crect x=\"18\" y=\"18\" width=\"28\" height=\"30\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M24 42v-5M30 42v-9M36 42v-13\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 25h10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; color:#415667; text-align:center;\"\u003eFinancial Planning\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/legal-issues\" title=\"Legal Issues courses\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; width:110px; text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom:none !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:#37A5AD; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; \"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"12 12 40 40\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 16h16l6 6v26H22z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M38 16v6h6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M27 28h12M27 33h12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M27 42c2-3 3 1 5-1s3 1 6 0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; color:#415667; text-align:center;\"\u003eLegal Issues\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/relevant-enactments\" title=\"Relevant Enactments courses\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; width:110px; text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom:none !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:#37A5AD; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; \"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"12 12 40 40\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20 18h18a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v24H24a4 4 0 0 1-4-4z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20 42a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h18\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M26 27l4 4 7-7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; color:#415667; text-align:center;\"\u003eRelevant Enactments\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"exterior-cladding-stucco-finish-systems-1-cpd-credit","title":"Exterior Cladding, Stucco \u0026 Finish Systems (1 CPD Credit)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWater intrusion behind cladding is one of the most common and costly  building envelope failures in residential construction. This course prepares you to select the correct code-compliant cladding, stucco, or EIFS assembly and install it using the required two-plane protection approach, so your walls shed water reliably and stand up to code review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eModule Objectives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 1: Establish the core code concept that governs all cladding choices in this course: the first plane sheds most water, and the second plane manages water that gets past the cladding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 2: Show how code compliance changes depending on the cladding selected, with clear distinctions between lumber\/shingle, stucco, masonry, and asphalt shingle cladding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 3: Translate the two-plane concept into practical detailing at windows, doors, and other wall openings, with emphasis on flashing requirements tied to eave and trim geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 4: Focus on the stucco-specific requirements that builders must get right in addition to general cladding and moisture-control principles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 5: Clarify what learners need to know about EIFS material standards, acceptable component selection, and where permitted alternatives fit within a compliant assembly decision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Homebuilder CPD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51699367182569,"sku":"ecs001","price":82.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/8502\/6122\/files\/ext_cladding.png?v=1787274462"},{"product_id":"installing-sealing-windows-doors-skylights-to-code-1-cpd-credit","title":"Installing \u0026 Sealing Windows, Doors \u0026 Skylights to Code (1 CPD Credit)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eImproperly installed windows, doors, and skylights are a leading cause of water intrusion callbacks — and often trace back to skipped flashing steps or incompatible sealants. This course prepares you to install and seal these openings in line with manufacturer instructions and code requirements, helping you catch the most common failure points before they become a warranty issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eModule Objectives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 1: Establish the rule set learners must follow before any installation begins, with emphasis on manufacturer instructions as the Code-referenced standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 2: Teach the opening-level requirements that control water management and prevent early installation errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 3: Translate compliance requirements into practical installation actions across the three product categories in scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 4: Focus on the recurring errors that cause water intrusion and provide a practical way to catch them before handoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 5: Cover remaining mandatory code-specific items and reinforce judgment through applied review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Homebuilder CPD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51699369443561,"sku":"wds002","price":82.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/8502\/6122\/files\/seal_windows.png?v=1787274462"},{"product_id":"roofing-systems-solid-fuel-appliance-requirements","title":"Roofing Systems \u0026 Solid-Fuel Appliance Requirements (1 CPD Credit)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRoof coverings and solid-fuel appliances each carry their own code requirements — but where they intersect, at chimney penetrations and venting clearances, is where compliance issues most often slip through. This course gives you practical working knowledge of code-based roofing and solid-fuel appliance requirements, focusing on correct underlay and eave protection, covering-specific installation rules, and the chimney and fireplace coordination needed when a home includes a wood-burning appliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eModule Objectives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 1: Establish the Code-driven roofing concepts learners need before moving into covering-specific installation details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 2: Show learners how Code requirements change depending on roof covering type and what installation details most often create non-compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 3: Teach the high-risk venting rules that govern what solid-fuel appliances can and cannot share, with emphasis on common field errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 4: Cover the core construction requirements builders must verify when installing or coordinating a solid-fuel-burning fireplace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 5: Tie the roofing and solid-fuel content together through inspection-focused application and practical decision-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Homebuilder CPD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51699372687593,"sku":"rsf001","price":82.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/8502\/6122\/files\/roofing_sys.png?v=1787274462"},{"product_id":"selecting-specifying-windows-doors-skylights-1-cpd-credit","title":"Selecting \u0026 Specifying Windows, Doors \u0026 Skylights (1 CPD Credit)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChoosing the wrong window, door, or skylight rating can mean a failed inspection long before installation ever begins. This course gives you a practical process for specifying products that meet current code and performance requirements — using NAFS\/CSA A440S1 ratings, DRWP expectations, and 2024 maximum U-value requirements — so your product selections are compliant from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eModule Objectives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 1: Introduce the practical decision process builders should use before selecting windows, doors, and skylights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 2: Teach learners how performance grades and driving rain wind pressure requirements shape product selection by region and project conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 3: Enable learners to apply the 2024 maximum U-value requirements to fenestration, doors, and skylights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 4: Clarify the code exceptions and product-specific requirements that commonly cause confusion during specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 5: Give learners practice reading product labels and manufacturer information and matching those ratings to project requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Homebuilder CPD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51699375341801,"sku":"wds001","price":82.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/8502\/6122\/files\/select_windows.png?v=1787274462"},{"product_id":"wall-floor-framing-fundamentals-1-cpd-credit","title":"Wall \u0026 Floor Framing Fundamentals (1 CPD Credit)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFraming errors around openings and intersections are one of the most common triggers for a structural inspection flag — and they're easy to avoid once you know exactly what the Code expects before you start cutting. This course gives BC home builders the baseline rules for compliant corner and intersection framing, then walks through the highest-frequency issue builders run into: exactly when studs around openings must be doubled or tripled, and how those members need to be fastened to act as a single unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou'll also cover stud continuity through storey height, trimmer joist sizing around floor openings, and when prescriptive framing gives way to required calculation — bringing it all together into inspection-ready field application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt the end of this course, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the baseline rules for compliant corner and intersection framing across common wall conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine when studs around openings must be doubled or tripled, and fasten those members to act as a single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply stud continuity requirements through full storey height, including the practical exception and applicable splicing restrictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame floor openings correctly, including when trimmer joists must be doubled and when calculation is required in place of prescriptive framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply inspection-focused field review to catch common structural framing errors before they reach the inspector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Homebuilder CPD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51894069625065,"sku":"wff001","price":82.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/8502\/6122\/files\/wall_floor_framing.png?v=1789685891"},{"product_id":"damp-proofing-waterproofing-drainage-1-cpd-credit","title":"Damp-Proofing, Waterproofing \u0026 Drainage ( 1 CPD Credit)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGetting the below-grade protection level wrong — dampproofing where waterproofing is required — is a costly mistake to discover after backfill. 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