CMHC: Building Envelope Solutions- Theory and Practice
"This is a partnership project between the Canadian Home Builder's Association of British Columbia (CHBA/BC), the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) of B.C. and CMHC. The purpose of the project, previously called "Builders ToolBox", is to develop a course curriculum and course training materials to train general contractors and subtrades in building construction practices that would enable them to construct highly durable building envelopes for new residential wood-frame buildings located in the lower mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island and to restore and upgrade the envelopes of existing buildings. The end product will be a Trainer's Manual complete with all the necessary training aids, and a Participant's Manual. The course will be tailored to meet the needs of the residential construction industry and would use a full range of teaching methods to ensure that all participants absorb the information provided. The course development is expected to be completed and pilot testing started by Fall 2001. The course pilot will consist of three seminars over a six month period with up to 25 participants per seminar. CHBA-BC will be granted the exclusive right to deliver this course in the province of BC for a two year period." at
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CMHC- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation- "the federal government's housing agency, is responsible for administering the National Housing", formerly the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation