Building Science Principles 2-Day Training Course - Peoria, IL

Description

Course structure:  This 2-day course includes 2 days of classroom instruction based on the BPI Building Science Principles textbook (258 pages).  

  • Date:  Wednesday, March 30th and Thursday, March 31st
  • Time:  8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day
  • Location:  Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 W Main St, Peoria, IL 61606
  • Parking: Use parking lot on North side of the building
  • Cost:  $500 covers training, textbook, printed handouts, and the online exam.
  • Note:  Registration closes on Friday, March 25th at 5:00 PM.
  • Masks: As of March 9th, masks will NOT be required. This could change if there is a policy change before the class begins, but it looks like it won't be a requirement. See your employer if they will still require you to be masked.

Why building science?  A knowledge of building science is critical to the understanding of how a home or building works as a system to provide comfort, energy efficiency, and durability.  Whether you are recommending upgrades for the home, doing installations, or simply evaluating different material choices, it is critical to understand how each component of the home impacts other components in sometimes surprising ways.  Elements such as insulation, building tightness, mechanical systems, and indoor air quality are all part of making the home or building a healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient environment for the occupants.  This knowledge can be applied to a wide variety of fields such as energy auditing, home inspection, appraisals, real estate and contracting. Topics include:

  • Home Performance 101
  • Insulation & Air Sealing
  • Moisture Management & Relative Humidity
  • Indoor air quality
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Conservation Strategies / Energy Efficiency

CEUs available:

  • BPI - Up to 12 CEUs!  For those already BPI certified, you may earn 6 for taking the course and another 6 for passing the exam.
  • USGBC/GBCI - 6 continuing education hours
  • Approved for 5 ASHI CE credits
  • InterNACHI approved

What others have said about the class:

  • "Todd is a very knowledgeable instructor;  his real world experience is a great asset to the class.  He has total command of the subject matter.  I would seek out future courses where he is the trainer."  -- Jeff Wagner, Jansen Heating.
  • "I feel that I gained a perspective that I did not possesses before, that will benefit my company and clients in the future."  -- Jim from Peoria Radon Mitigation, Inc.
  • "As a central Illinois builder who builds energy efficient homes, this was a great experience.  I gained a better understanding of a house-as-a-system - instead of just a collection of individual components.  I will use this knowledge in future New Energy Homes."  -- Todd Meinhold.  H&D Quality Builders, Inc.

Registration information:

  1. Complete the EventBrite registration for each student to pre-register.
  2. After the EventBrite registration has been submitted, and invoice will be sent with the option to pay by check or credit card. Payments due by March 25th.

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