Building Science Training for Every Level: Free and Self-Paced from Southface 

November 5, 2025|Southface Staff
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Overview

Building Science Training for Every Level

The construction industry never stands still. New technologies, codes, and sustainability standards are constantly reshaping how we design, build, and maintain our spaces. Continuing education is not just a professional requirement; it is how builders and contractors stay sharp and ahead of the curve. According to a 2024 workforce-development survey by Associated Builders and Contractors, member contractors invested 1.6 billion dollars in 2023 to train and upskill workers across more than 1.3 million course attendees.1

At Southface Institute, we make continuing education accessible by meeting learners where they are with a mix of free and self-paced trainings designed for every experience level. Whether you are a builder, contractor, developer, or sustainability professional, our resources help you strengthen your expertise and apply best practices that improve both buildings and communities.

  1. https://www.abc.org/Portals/1/ABC%202024%20Workforce%20Development%20Survey-External.pdf?ver=S4hblmJtuYMnwj9K-UTi_w%3d%3d ↩︎

Free Building Science Webinars

Our on-demand webinars cover a variety of topics such as Air Movement Basics, Design Strategies for a High Performance Home, and Insulation Installation. Each webinar is free to watch, and for those who need continuing education credits, they are available for purchase. 

Source: Southface | Basics of Building Science

Self-Paced Online Training

Looking to dive deeper? Our self-paced online training explores both foundational and advanced building science topics, from moisture management and combustion safety to Manual J calculations, along with broader sustainability courses like green infrastructure and composting. With a mix of free and paid options, you can choose the learning path that fits your goals and schedule. 

Source: Southface’s LearnUpon Webpage

Bilingual Energy Code Resources 

For homebuilders, contractors, and developers in Georgia, Southface also offers Energy Code resources in English and Spanish. These guides help clarify state code requirements, from duct air leakage targets to mechanical ventilation installation, making compliance easier and more transparent. These resources may be found on Southface’s website at: https://www.southface.org/insights-energy-code-resources/ under the “Tools and Support” section.  

Source: Georgia Energy Code Resources | Southface Institute

Start exploring Southface’s training resources today: 

Continuous learning drives better performance, safer buildings, and a more sustainable built environment, and at Southface, it is easy to get started.