BCIT School of Construction and the Environment

06/03/2026

This is what applied learning looks like. 👏🌲

BCIT’s Mass Timber Connections and Constructability Hub hit the road to Trail, BC, bringing hands-on mass timber training directly to Selkirk College learners.
Students worked through real construction and fabrication techniques - including rigging glulam beams, assembling structural components, and installing CLT panels.

A strong example of collaboration in action and the kind of training that helps grow BC’s sustainable construction workforce.

https://www.bcit.ca/news/stories/selkirk-college-bcit-mass-timber-training/

A version of this release is also published by Selkirk College.

(Photo caption: Instructor Bruce Fitz-Earle (first on left), Selkirk College President Maggie Matear (third from right), and learners at the Mass Timber Connections and Constructability Hub at the Selkirk Technology Access Centre in Trail, BC.)

06/02/2026

05/20/2026

Did you know that the Burnaby BCIT Campus is home to 27,000 bees? Our campus beehives, along with pollinator-friendly trees, shrubs, perennials, and ground covers are one way that BCIT supports sustainability and enhances natural spaces on campus. 🐝🐝🐝🐝

05/18/2026

🌲 Turn Your Passion for the Outdoors into a Career 🌿
Join us for an Online Info Session on oud Forest and Natural Areas Management program and discover how you can help protect and manage British Columbia’s most valuable natural resources.
📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Online)
Get your questions answered directly by the Program Head, and learn how the Forest and Natural Areas Management (FNAM) program can set you on a rewarding path.
🌎 Why FNAM?
With nearly 60% of BC covered in forests, the need for skilled, sustainable leaders has never been greater. FNAM combines hands-on learning, natural sciences, and Indigenous knowledge to prepare you for real-world impact.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
• Ecosystem analysis & sustainable land management
• Wildfire response & forest health strategies
• Urban biodiversity and green space planning
• Ethical, holistic decision-making
🎓 Your Future Starts Here:
• Pathways to professional designations (RFT, TAg, ISA Arborist)
• Transfer opportunities to institutions like UNBC
• Access to funding, scholarships & paid work placements
📢 Ready to grow your future in forestry and natural resource management?
👉 Register now and take the first step toward a meaningful outdoor career! https://www.bcit.ca/event/forest-and-natural-areas-management-fnam-info-session/

05/12/2026

🎨 BCIT Interior Design Pilot Program – Now with Royal Roads University
BCIT School of Construction and the Environment Interior Design is launching an exciting pilot program at Royal Roads University’s Langford Campus, bringing together the best of in‑person and online learning for future designers.
✨ Join our online info session
📅 May 20
⏰ 4:30–5:30 pm PDT
🔸 Why the hybrid format works for design students:
• Hands-on studio learning, in person: Material exploration, making, critiques, and peer learning thrive face‑to‑face.
• Flexible online learning: Recorded lectures and digital demos let students revisit complex concepts and manage studio time more effectively.
• Real‑world experience: Hybrid learning mirrors professional design practice, blending digital collaboration with in‑person engagement.
• Inclusive and accessible: Multiple modes of learning support diverse needs and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
• More meaningful studio time: Online delivery of foundational content frees in‑person sessions for mentorship, collaboration, and high‑impact feedback.
👉 Interested in learning more? Register for the info session and discover how this innovative program can support your design journey. https://www.bcit.ca/event/bcit-royal-road-collaboration-online-information-session-2/

05/11/2026

⚡ Electrical Safety Week | May 11–15 ⚡
This week, we recognized Electrical Safety Week, an important reminder of the skills, training, and attention to detail that kept our worksites safe every day. Electrical safety was a shared responsibility, and we were proud to highlight the professionals and apprentices who made it a priority.
We are also thrilled to celebrate our electrical student, Melody Watkins, who represented us at the BC Skills Competition—and brought home Gold in Electrical Wiring! 🥇⚡ Winning at this level was an incredible achievement and a true testament to Melody’s hard work, dedication, and bright future in the skilled trades.
Safety, skill, and excellence were on full display and we couldn’t be prouder. 💙⚡

05/04/2026

🏗️ BC Construction Month was all about celebrating everything that goes into building our communities. closed out the month with a celebration of our construction trades as well as a sweet goodbye to one of our own, who is moving on to new opportunities.
As we recognized the incredible work happening across our school, we also took time to give a heartfelt thank you to Sebastian, a truly valued member of our team. His dedication, skill, and positive spirit left a lasting impact on our projects and on everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.
He will be greatly missed, but we were so proud of everything he accomplished with us and are excited for what comes next in his journey. Thank you for being such an important part of our construction family. 💛💙💛💙