Wildfire Resilient Housing WORKSHOP

This Workshop provides a structured training session for developers, builders, planners and other allied professionals interested in learning more about wildfire resilience best practices in construction and planning. This workshop will equip the audience with the knowledge base to apply wildland fire mitigation recommendations to new development planning, construction and renovation projects, and convey their value-add to customers.

Workshop Itinerary

Welcome & Introductions
Why FireSmart? 
    - Todd Talbot - Co-Host Love It or List It Vancouver
Wildfire Insurance Perspective - Cost/Benefit Analysis of FireSmart
    - Institute of Catastrophic Loss Reduction - Dan Sandink
FireSmart Canada Development Recognition Program
    - FireSmart Canada - Magda Zachara
Wildfire Resilient Construction & The Wildfire Resilient Barrier
    -RDH Building Sciences - Robin Urquhart 
Landscaping for Wildfire Resilience
    -FireSmart BC - Karla Hoffman (virtual)
The WUI Guide, Standards Process, Local Planning & Programs
    -Natural Resources Canada & FireSmart Alberta
Net Zero and Wildfire Resilience Overlaps
    -Natural Resources Canada - Lucas Colletta
Product Manufacturer Booths & Networking