05-23-2016 - BPI Building Analyst and Envelope Shell Combo - Raleigh, NC

Why Should You Take This BPI Building Analyst and Envelope Shell Combo Course?

Please Note:  Many students pursue the BPI Building Analyst and BPI Envelope certifications in order to become a BPI Accredited Contractor. A company can become accredited after employing such an individual. This package is popular because BPI Building Analyst and BPI Envelope concepts are closely related, and many energy efficiency rebate programs require BPI Accreditation.

This BPI Building Analyst and Envelope Shell combination course will provide individuals with the knowledge necessary to provide homeowners with an overview of energy consumption and options to save money through conservation, and also focuses on ways to enhance the envelope's thermal and pressure boundaries through and air sealing techniques.Students will learn the house-as-a-system concept, fundamentals of building science, systems within a home, common thermal envelope and pressure boundary problems and solutions, how to conduct a home performance inspection, and make recommendations for repairs based on BPI Technical Standards. 

Format: This 5-day course (36 hours) is available in live classroom settings and includes field training and written and field testing. Depending on class size, and additional 6th day may be necessary to complete the field testing.

Who Should Take This Combo Course?

This course is ideal for home inspectors, HVAC technicians, general contractors, home builders, electricians, students, and anyone interesting in understanding the house as a system or looking for a career in energy auditing. This combo course is also ideal for HERS Raters, BPI Building Analyst Professionals, home inspectors, HVAC technicians, insulation professionals, general contractors, home builders, engineers, architects, and anyone interested in learning more about energy-saving opportunities in regard to a home's exterior.

Topics To Be Covered In This Combo Course Include:

• Principles of Energy 
• Basics of Heat, Moisture, & Airflow
• Building Structural Elements 
• Types of Insulation
• Building Mechanical Systems 
• Blower Door & Pressure Diagnostics
• Combustion Safety 
• Common Problems & Solutions
• The Energy Audit Process 
• Health & Safety
• Forms of Heat Transfer 
• Moisture Movement
• Framing 
• Thermal & Pressure Boundaries
• Types of Insulation 
• Pressure Testing
• Combustion Safety 
• Building Envelope Chemistry