From our Smart Microgrid and Energy Oasis to our Factor Four commitment and the Spartan Control Centre for Energy Education and Research, BCIT has a long record of innovation in the sustainability and clean energy arena. On Thursday, August 3, Kim Rudd, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, dropped by our Burnaby Campus to tap … Read more
The High Performance Building Lab (HPBL) was unveiled today at the BCIT Burnaby Campus. The new facility came out of a partnership between the BCIT School of Construction and the Environment (SoCE), BC Housing, and various industry stakeholders. On hand to celebrate was the MLA for Burnaby North, Richard Lee. “This is very exciting,” said … Read more
BCIT is proud to celebrate the many contributions that the construction industry makes across the province in every community, and every day. With April as Construction Month in BC, it is an opportunity to recognize workers in the construction industry for their efforts in building our community and maintaining structures that keep us safe in … Read more
James Bourget, BCIT instructor and Principal at RDH Building Science was recognized by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) with the Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement in Education Leadership at the 32nd annual VRCA Awards of Excellence gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. James has been a pillar for zero energy and zero … Read more
Note to Media: Alexandre Hebert, Manager of Zero Energy Buildings Learning Centre (ZEBLC) at BCIT, is available for interview on topics related to the economic impact and resources to support industry in understanding and transitioning into the Energy Step Code. Please contact Amy Chen to schedule. In 2017, the Province of British Columbia made a commitment … Read more
If you happen to come across some ice at Olympic Village Square over the next several weeks – don’t worry – winter hasn’t come early. The two enormous blocks of ice, weighing nearly a tonne each, are there as part of the BC Passive House Ice Box Challenge, launched today by Passive House Canada, Vancity, … Read more
BCIT celebrated many of our students’ brightest ideas and most creative innovations at the annual Student Innovation Challenge Pitch and Awards Ceremony. Each year, students from across BCIT submit their bright ideas for a chance to win. This year, after a challenging first round of review, 9 entries were short-listed to present at the Pitch … Read more
With over one million jobs set to open in BC in the next decade, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook Report, the need for skilled workers to fulfill the workforce gap is at an all-time high – particularly in the trades sector. As part of the Province’s new StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan, a … Read more
Canadians from coast to coast to coast can now access fully funded microcredentials to help to increase skills and competencies and prepare them to meet the needs of Canada’s shifting economy. Today, the Government of Canada announced it is investing $46.5 million in Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2), a coalition led by Mohawk College … Read more
The skilled trades have always been a good bet if you’re looking for a well-paid, in-demand career, and that’s going to continue in the years ahead—both in BC and across the globe. Here at home, our import- and export-based economy, abundant natural resources, and thriving metropolitan centres mean that industries ranging from forestry and mining … Read more