Marita Luk

Marita Luk has over a decade of experience as the Business Development Manager for the School of Construction and the Environment at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Prior to this role, she worked in the financial industry for over 16 years in various roles. As Business Development Manager, her role has evolved to support the School’s needs in student recruitment, marketing campaigns, web, social media, industry relations and special events. Marita has completed the Master of Arts in Leadership at Royal Roads University and an undergraduate degree from UBC, Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in English and French. She also received the Education Leadership Award 2013 from the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA).

BCIT Environmental Engineering Technology Instructor Brenda Martens appointed to the Order of BC

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Brenda Martens, B.Sc., CSBA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED Fellow, Instructor, BCIT Environmental Engineering Technology Degree program has been appointed to “the Province’s highest form of recognition” (BC Gov News), the Order of BC. Brenda teaches the Green Buildings and the Principles of Sustainability courses in this popular full-time and part-time studies degree. “Brenda Martens is a leading … Read more

BCIT Civil Engineering students and faculty advisor recognized at annual CSCE Conference

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The BCIT Student Chapter of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) was awarded 3rd out of 26 other post-secondary institutions for the President’s Award for the Top Student Chapter in Canada. Incoming BCIT CSCE Student Chapter Co-Presidents, and 4th year BCIT Civil Engineering students, Kumayl Rashid and David Lu, travelled to the CSCE Conference in Fredericton, NB … Read more

Dave Dunn appointed Associate Dean in Building Design and Construction -Trades

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The BCIT School of Construction and the Environment is pleased to announce that Dave Dunn has been appointed to the position of Associated Dean in Building Design and Construction Trades. Dave brings a wealth of knowledge to this position and as part of the School’s management team. Programs in his portfolio include Carpentry, Joinery, Piping Trades (Plumbing, … Read more

Mind Over Metal Welding Camp at BCIT

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The School of Construction and the Environment once again welcomed a group of high school students into its Welding Department. From June 25 to 29, eight North Vancouver School District high school students put on safety boots and blue coveralls to participate in the “Mind Over Metal Welding Camp” – a collaboration of BCIT, CWB Welding Foundation, the North … Read more

BCIT ArchSci student wins CAGBC Andy Kesteloo Award for 7th Year

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For the 7th year in a row, a BCIT Architectural Science Degree student has won the prestigious national competition, the Andy Kesteloo Memorial Student Project Award. Tessa Benson is a 4th year graduating student of this degree program. The Andy Kesteloo Memorial Student Project Award is in memory of Andy Kesteloo, a visionary green building advocate, … Read more

Electrical student wins Silver in Skills Canada National Competition

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Congratulations to the BCIT School of Construction and the Environment Electrical student, Mitch De Sousa, for winning Silver at the Skills Canada National Competition in Edmonton, Alberta in Industrial Controls! Mitch had won Gold at Skills BC and will compete in Skills Canada 2019 in Halifax, Nova Scotia to qualify for the WorldSkills in Kazan, Russia. WorldSkills Competitions are the … Read more

Ironworker Western District Apprenticeship Competition at BCIT

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On July 7, the Ironworkers Local 97 hosted the Ironworker Western District Apprenticeship Competition and Open House at the BCIT Steel Trades on Burnaby Campus. Ironworker apprentices, journeypersons, contractors, clients, suppliers and their families came from all over Western Canada at the event. Fifteen competitors from across Western Canada who had previously won in their respective … Read more

BCIT Energy Management Mixer 2018

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Students, instructors, alumni, industry representatives, and government were all in attendance at the BCIT Energy Management Mixer on June 13, 2018. The two School of Construction and the Environment programs, Sustainable Energy Management (SEMAC) and Building Controls & Energy Management (BCEM) focus on energy efficiency, behavioral change, and business strategies to manage energy. For students … Read more

Trades Entrepreneurship Panel: an essential tool for trades business

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Hosted by the BCIT Student Association Entrepreneurial Services and Career Services in partnership with the BCIT School of Construction and the Environment, the second annual Trades Entrepreneur Panel event received great turn out with trade students, alumni, and industry entrepreneurs in attendance. The esteemed panel members included BCIT trades alumni and entrepreneurs. Each of the panelists captivated the students’ … Read more

Vancouver Airtightness Training Workshop

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James Bourget, BCIT Part-Time Studies instructor and Principle at RDH, instructs participants on key applications of airtightness.

A partnership between BCIT, City of Vancouver, RDH Building Sciences and Small Planet Supply. The School of Construction and the Environment of British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) had the pleasure of hosting the City of Vancouver Airtightness Training Workshop. The one-day, hands-on training program was held in March at the Burnaby campus High Performance Building … Read more