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Crestridge Western Training now offers six approved CPD courses, CPD1001 through CPD1006, designed for licensed residential builders and construction professionals in British Columbia. Each year we introduce three new CPD courses, available individually or as a discounted bundle. Our 2025 series covers CPD1001 to CPD1003, and our newest 2026 series covers CPD1004 to CPD1006. Each course can be completed once for CPD credit and can be taken at your own pace online.

BUNDLE-2026Discounted Bundle

Combined 21 CPD Points: CPD1004 + CPD1005 + CPD1006 (2026 Series)

By Crestridge Western Training · 2026 · 21 CPD points
BC Housing approved Continuing Professional Development providerBC Housing
Approved CPD

What you’ll learn

  • Everything in CPD1004: Specialized Residential Construction and Emerging Trends.
  • Everything in CPD1005: Navigating Local Bylaws, Development Permits, and Rural Construction Compliance.
  • Everything in CPD1006: Conflict to Confidence: Disputes, Liens, Customer Service, and Home Warranty.
  • A combined 21 CPD points, taken at your own pace.
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CPD1006Online Program

CPD1006: Conflict to Confidence: Mastering Builder Disputes, Liens, Customer Service, and Home Warranty Protection

By Crestridge Western Training · 2026 · 7 CPD points
BC Housing approved Continuing Professional Development providerBC Housing
Approved CPD

What you’ll learn

  • How disputes arise in residential construction and how builder and homeowner relationships affect project outcomes.
  • Fundamentals of the Builders Lien Act, including holdbacks, lien rights, deadlines, and payment dispute management.
  • Communication, documentation, and customer service as key tools to prevent and manage conflicts.
  • Project completion, homeowner handover, and home warranty systems, including how claims and disputes are handled.
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CPD1005Online Program

CPD1005: Navigating Local Bylaws, Development Permits, and Rural Construction Compliance

By Crestridge Western Training · 2026 · 7 CPD points
BC Housing approved Continuing Professional Development providerBC Housing
Approved CPD

What you’ll learn

  • How local bylaws, zoning, and development permits affect residential construction in British Columbia.
  • How to navigate approval processes, building permits, and inspection requirements effectively.
  • Rural construction challenges, environmental constraints, and servicing requirements.
  • Building a clear strategy for managing risk, compliance, and project sequencing from start to finish.
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CPD1004Online Program

CPD1004: Specialized Residential Construction and Emerging Trends

By Crestridge Western Training · 2026 · 7 CPD points
BC Housing approved Continuing Professional Development providerBC Housing
Approved CPD

What you’ll learn

  • Specialized methods like prefabrication, mass timber, and smart technologies in residential projects.
  • Risks related to climate, wildfire exposure, and structural performance in British Columbia.
  • Making better decisions during planning, design, and construction to reduce errors, delays, and costs.
  • Compliance, retrofitting, and maintaining high-performance homes after construction.
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BUNDLE-2025Discounted Bundle

Combined 21 CPD Points: CPD1001 + CPD1002 + CPD1003 (2025 Series)

By Crestridge Western Training · 2025 · 21 CPD points
BC Housing approved Continuing Professional Development providerBC Housing
Approved CPD

What you’ll learn

  • Everything in CPD1001: Overview of the BC Building Code (Part 1).
  • Everything in CPD1002: Overview of the BC Building Code (Part 2).
  • Everything in CPD1003: Advanced Residential Design and Compliance.
  • A combined 21 CPD points, taken at your own pace.
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CPD1003Online Program

CPD1003: Advanced Residential Design and Compliance

By Crestridge Western Training · 2025 · 7 CPD points
BC Housing approved Continuing Professional Development providerBC Housing
Approved CPD

What you’ll learn

  • Design resilient structures with shear walls, frames, and advanced foundations for seismic zones.
  • Create high-performance homes with passive house, net-zero energy, and thermal bridging solutions.
  • Master fire-resistant construction, suppression systems, and smoke control for residential buildings.
  • Implement greywater recycling, rainwater harvesting, and solar water heating systems.
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CPD1002Online Program

CPD1002: Overview of the BC Building Code for Residential Construction (Part 2)

By Crestridge Western Training · 2025 · 7 CPD points
BC Housing approved Continuing Professional Development providerBC Housing
Approved CPD

What you’ll learn

  • Key Areas of Division B, Part 9 for Residential Construction.
  • Environmental Impact and BCBC Compliance.
  • Building Accessibility and Universal Design Principles.
  • Fire Safety and Fire Protection Systems in Residential Buildings.
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CPD1001Online Program

CPD1001: Overview of the BC Building Code for Residential Construction (Part 1)

By Crestridge Western Training · 2025 · 7 CPD points
BC Housing approved Continuing Professional Development providerBC Housing
Approved CPD

What you’ll learn

  • Objective-Based Structure of the BC Building Code (BCBC).
  • Development and Update Process of the BCBC.
  • Role of Authorities in BCBC Enforcement.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Code Compliance.
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