TRAININGS

Southface offers several trainings and test preparation classes relating to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED^®) program of the U.S. Green Building Council. One of the best recognized national green building programs, LEED addresses sustainable site selection and management, energy and water efficiency, material conservation and indoor environmental quality.

This four-day training is designed to introduce the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve the BPI Certified Building Analyst 1 certification. Basic building science concepts, home assessment and improvement concepts, and the use of diagnostic equipment (including combustion safety testing) will be presented.

For individuals who have already compIeted the BPI Building Analyst Professional training and still need to take the BPI written or field exams, or for those wishing to retest, Southface regularly proctors both exam components independent of our BPI class. 

Home Performance Concepts is the morning module of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR^® training. Sales and business development professionals is encouraged to attend this half-day session, which presents a special focus on the sales, marketing and administrative requirements of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program.

The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR^® training presents an overview of the systems approach to home assessments and improvements. It also instructs contractors on HPwES program requirements.