We all know that commuting in Vancouver can be a bit of a nightmare, especially given the city’s recent ranking as the second most congested city in North America. Luckily, the city is currently undergoing various infrastructure renewal projects such as the Lower Mainland Gateway Transportation Program which actually started in 2003. …Continue Reading
We all know that commuting in Vancouver can be a [...]
What is AutoCAD?
While many people in the industry know how essential knowledge of AutoCAD is, the rest of us have no idea what training in AutoCAD leads to, what AutoCAD employment entails or even, what AutoCAD is. AutoCAD is a software application for Computer Aided Design. Designers and Drafters use it to make the intangible tangible. With this software, 2D and 3D images are conjured up with careful precision. …Continue Reading
What is AutoCAD? While many people in the industry know [...]
Take a moment to think about your morning routine every day of the week. Waking up in your apartment building, you probably hop into the shower, turn on your coffee machine, listen to the radio and use the lighting in your bathroom while getting ready. Driving to work, you pass through traffic lights, by sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, under tunnels and across bridges to get to your destination, all the while driving past beautiful Vancouver structures like Canada Place, the Harbour Centre, Hotel Vancouver and the city’s tallest building, Shangri-la. …Continue Reading
“The Scientist Explores What is, the Engineer Creates What Has Never Been”
In 2009, the city of Vancouver set out on a mission to become the world’s greenest city by the year 2020, setting 10 ambitious goals under the ‘Greenest City 2020 Action Plan’ (GCAP) to help achieve its new name. With buildings accounting for 55% of Vancouver’s greenhouse gas emissions, the city has taken serious action to improve the environmental performance of its buildings through sustainable architecture and green design. Vancouver will soon align regulations and bylaws that support the design and construction of green buildings, assuring that all buildings constructed from 2020 onwards will be carbon-neutral in operations. …Continue Reading
Interested in the fields of sustainable architecture and green design? Find out what changes the city of Vancouver will be making in becoming the World’s Greenest City, 2020.
CTAB Accreditation

Date: June 8th, 2012
Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm
Location: Brighton College Vancouver Campus
200-688 West Hastings, Vancouver
In today’s competitive job market, it is very important to stand out and have unique skills. One of the top on demand careers in British Columbia is certified Civil Technician. Brighton College is the only school being accredited by Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) for Civil Technician. We have invited Mr. Charles Joyner and Mr. Geoff Sale from ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia) to join us in this presentation to discuss the career opportunities in the Civil industry.
This presentation will cover:
- The career opportunities as a certified Civil Technician.
- The education and licensing requirements for the certification
We have limited seats so please register in advance (RSVP is required).

Please contact Jessica at jessica@brightoncollege.com or 604-227-3883 for more information.
CTAB Accreditation Date: June 8th, 2012 Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm [...]