Fernie Building Permit Workshop & CHBACI Industry Roundtable

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Fernie Building Permit Workshop & CHBACI Industry Roundtable

📅 Date: August 18, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Lunch provided)
📍 Location: Best Western, Fernie
🎓 CPD: 6 points

Join us for a full-day industry event in Fernie focused on improving permitting processes and preparing for low-carbon housing requirements.

Morning Workshop (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Hosted by the City of Fernie

Topic: How to Submit a Complete Digital Building Permit Application: Top 5 Common Mistakes That Cause Delays

Learn how to improve your building permit submissions using Cloudpermit, avoid the most frequent delays, and hear about opportunities to streamline the process—such as implementing a consolidated checklist for missing items. A short Cloudpermit demo will be included, along with time for Q&A with City staff.

Lunch (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)

Complimentary lunch provided for all attendees.

Afternoon Roundtable (12:30 PM – 3:00 PM)

Hosted by CHBA Central Interior
Topic: Low-Carbon Housing Industry Roundtable

CHBACI invites builders, designers, and industry stakeholders to share their insights as part of our Low-Carbon Housing Survey initiative. This roundtable discussion will explore:

• Barriers to meeting CleanBC’s 2030 and 2032 low-carbon housing targets
• Strategies currently being used or considered
• Industry support needed to successfully transition
• Opportunities for CHBACI-led education, advocacy, and collaboration