This page archives all the “Our House” (Habitat for Humanity, Eco-home project) videos for your viewing pleasure. We also have links for media coverage of the project. OUR HOUSE episodes: “CHASE’S NEW HOME – THE TOUR” (episode 22): Chase is so excited to show the world his new Habitat for Humanity, LEED certified (eco-friendly) home built by...Read More
TAKING REGISTRATIONS NOW in Construction Business Management. Extra benefit of completing this course: those who want their RBQ (Régie du bâtiment du Québec) license will be exempt from the general contractors course. Course cost: $250 (450 hours of class). Tentative course schedule: Saturdays: June 4th & 18th, July 9th, August 20th (8:00 am-4:00 pm) September – (Tuesday &...Read More
There’s a lot more to carpentry than learning how to hammer in nails, because if that were the case, the program would only take a day to complete. Calculations play a crucial role in a carpenter’s day and they are often required to layout the geometry from a set of plans. Once during a geometry...Read More
We had such a huge following from our first “How to Install vinyl siding” video, John Hodges from our Carpentry department agreed to produce a couple follow-up segments to give a few more insights and tips about the entire process. In this segment (PART 3) he’ll delve into: – window trims – avoiding water infiltration...Read More
We had such a huge following from our first “How to Install vinyl siding” video, John Hodges from our Carpentry department agreed to produce a couple follow-up segments to give a few more insights and tips about the entire process. In this segment he’ll delve into: exterior corners of the wall the tools you will...Read More
So here we are, at the end of our Columns and Beams first project. It was a great opportunity for the students to make good use of the skills they have learned in the Scaffolding, Footings and Wall Modules because this time, the formwork has to be supported above ground. Imagine: with the same technique,...Read More
CVCEC will soon participate in the Regional Skills Olympics, which will be held at the EFPC Chateauguay Career Centre on the February 17th. The competition consists of building three walls with sheeting, an octagonal window and a gable roof with overhangs. All of this, within five hours, limited amount of material and with strict precision....Read More
Last December, a few days before Christmas, the Carpentry and Landscaping teachers from CVCEC visited a platinum LEED (Leadership in Environment and Energy Design) home in Wakefield, Qc, a small quaint village north of Ottawa. The visit was part of ongoing workshops for the teachers from CVCEC. Over a two day period, we looked at...Read More
In March 2013 a very eager student, named Tony Reid, registered in Carpentry. He began the program in the same way as most of his classmates do, he was committed to complete the DEP (diplôme d’études professionnelles) in Carpentry. Tony struggled with trying to juggle work, family life and carpentry. His studies suffered because of it and...Read More
As you interact with us going forward you may notice our new NFSB Continuing Education logo, or maybe a new banner or ad. What we hope you’ll see is, us honouring our current and future students who find the courage to overcome obstacles, defy expectation, and follow their passion. Whether they’re exploring one of our 17...Read More
