Builder Forum Series

To support the local construction industry in meeting the energy efficiency targets of the BC Energy Step Code, the Township of Langley has created the Builder Forum Series – with free-to-attend seminars where building industry leaders are brought in to teach about high-performance building strategies. Example seminar topics include: passive cooling, airtightness, ventilation and heat pumps.

Information on upcoming Builder Forum Series events as well as recordings, slides, Q&A, and other materials from our past events can be viewed at tol.ca/gblearn.

To date, the Township* has held multiple Builder Forum Series events, with attendance numbers of over 200 participants in recent events. These events were launched in 2019 in a ‘builder breakfast’ format, where attendees would receive a complementary breakfast and have a chance to network, followed by a live presentation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, sessions switched to a webinar format, and presently sessions are either in-person or virtual depending on the session.

*Select events were presented in partnership with BC Hydro and Fortis BC.

Post-event survey results indicate that builders have been very satisfied with the Builder Forum Series: over 90% of attendees indicated they are somewhat or fully satisfied, and 80% indicated improved confidence in building to the Step Code.

Climate Action Strategy

This project was identified as one of over 140 actions outlined in the Climate Action Strategy.

Builder Forum Series project information