·         BPI Building Analyst (BA) – This five-day Building Analyst course will teach you basic principles of building science to assess energy efficiency in a home while also monitoring conditions that have a direct impact on human health and safety. BPI Standards emphasize the 'house-as-a-system' approach to inspecting a home, meaning that all systems are interconnected from the HVAC equipment, to the envelope, the foundation, walls, roof, doors and windows. You will learn how to use diagnostic equipment such as the blower door and the combustion analyzer to ensure systems are functioning together correctly to maximize home performance, comfort, energy efficiency, safety and durability. An energy auditor with BPI certification gives homeowners peace of mind knowing the professional meets the national standards of the Building Performance Institute having passed both a written and a hands-on field exam.  Registration fee - $1,695.00

·         BPI Envelope Professional (EP) for Building Analysts - This three-day Envelope Professional training is only available to people who have attended the Building Analyst course. Topics covered in the Building Analyst course will be reviewed, and new material concerning responsibilities of a weatherization crew leader will be covered, as well. The training will conclude with the standard BPI Envelope Professional written test and in-field test--including combustion safety testing--thus resulting in the Envelope Professional certification if both tests are completed successfully.  Registration fee - $1,095.00

BPI Heating Professional for Building Analyst - This four-day Heating Professional trainnig is intended for those who have attended a Building Analyst training and want to expand their professional development into optimizing the performance of heating equipment to help save energy and ensure occupant comfort, health and safety.  This includes, but limited to:

Heating System Science, Load & Sizing, Distribution System Design, Combustion Safety Science, Ducted System Diagnostics, Combustion Gas Analysis, Duct Repair & Sealing, Combustion Appliance Vent Repair, Ventilation System Installation, Heating Appliance Clean & Tune, Gas Oven Clean & Tune, Controls and Electrical Inspection, Heat Exchanger Inspection and CAZ Testing.  Registration fee - $1,395.00

NEW! BPI Residential Building Envelope Accessible Areas Air Leakage Control Installer – this four-day training will utilize classroom and hands-on training techniques with the use of life-size props how to implement measures to tighten the building envelope to reduce energy loss from air leakage and also reduce pollutants and allergens through air migration. Improve thermal comfort and energy efficiency through the proper installation of dense-pack insulation materials.  Registration fee - $1,395.00

MANUAL J DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

This three-day class on ACCA's Manual-J is the first step of the HVAC design process. This process ensures that the designer understands the true energy needs of a building, so that a properly sized system can be selected. Due to the presence of new building materials, advanced insulation systems, solar design strategies, and efficient ventilation systems, it's impossible to use rule-of-thumb sizing methods and achieve accurate results.

Whether you're an HVAC contractor, an energy auditor, or a HERS rater, this class will provide you a better understanding of proper system sizing and the implications of doing things the "wrong" way. You'll leave this class familiar with Wrightsoft software, enabling you to easily perform load calculations for yourself or your clients.

 

Students must bring their own laptop, as you'll be using a demo copy of Wrightsoft software to do in-class and homework problems.  After completing a Manual J training hosted by People Incorporated, students will have the option to purchase the Wrightsoft Manual J + Drawings software at a discounted price of $499.00 for 90 days.  This is a $376.00 discount.  Registrion fee - $795.00  12.25 BPI & RESNET CEUs available

Intro to HVAC Diagnostics

This course focuses on efficient HVAC systems for residential construction. It covers system types, HVAC-related building physics, and testing protocols. The course is directed toward an audience that is familiar with residential construction techniques and terminology, and is primarily intended for builders who would like to become more knowledgeable about HVAC system options. Interested homeowners and other subcontractors who have familiarity with construction terminology may also benefit from attending.  It will also cover the basics of home performance analysis, prioritizing and developing appropriate scopes of work, implementing the corrective measures, and “testing out” to ensure occupant safety.  Topics will include an overview of the BPI standards, materials and installation details of common retrofit solutions, including detailed information about HVAC system diagnostics and repair, crawlspace encapsulation techniques, window replacements, ventilation systems, and more!   Registration fee - $795.00  11.25 BPI & RESNET CEUs available.