BuildIN 2026
March 10, 2026
Description
Join CHBA Fraser Valley for a focused education session featuring industry insights, best practices, and updates that support today’s residential construction professionals. Learn, connect, and gain practical take-aways you can use right away.
-Earn 6.5 CPD
-Breakfast and Lunch Included.
*Ask us about Exhibitor Tables and Sponsorship Opportunities!!
Speakers
Michael Bousfield - Cascadia Windows
Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design
Through case studies, test data, and performance comparisons, attendees will gain practical insight into current wildfire-resistance guidance in both the U.S. and Canada, including California’s State Fire Marshal (SFM) Standard Test Method 12-7A-2 and FireSmart Canada recommendations. The session also provides an overview of material selection, construction detailing, and system integration strategies that can reduce ignition risk and improve building survivability in fire-prone regions.
Rob Cupello - CSEK Creativve
AI for Builders
Peter Loewen - Linley Welwood
Legal Update
Josh Ratzlaff - Airtight Consulting
Deeper Dive into the IDP Process
Sebastian Nausland, Enviro Rock
Innovation in Fill Material
Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
BuildIN - Industry Partner
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36035 N Parallel Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6
Abbotsford, BC Canada
7AM - 8AM - Registration/Networking/ Breakfast
MEET OUR TEAM
Responsible for the overall governance of the Association, CHBA Fraser Valley’s Board of Directors brings together volunteer leaders from the Fraser Valley.
OUR COMMITTEES
CHBA Fraser Valley has multiple Committees that oversee different aspects of our Association. We currently have a Government Relations Committee, Awards Committee, Events Committee, Membership Committee and Education & Training Committee