October 2019
BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Refresher
October 7 - 8 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Quality Control Inspector Refresher course is a comprehensive 2-day training which reviews several topics including conducting in-process and post-work quality assurance inspections, conducting diagnostic and health and safety tests, assessing worker professionalism, verifying compliance with common Home Performance and Weatherization program requirements, and evaluating client satisfaction. This training has been approved by BPI for 4 BPI Continuing Education Units. This training prepares students…
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EarthCraft House Builder October 10 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM REGISTER The EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design and explores the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the green building sector. Learn cost-effective ways to improve the energy efficiency, indoor air quality, comfort and durability of homes, enhancing overall client appeal. LEARN After successful completion of this course, the participant will have the knowledge and skills…
Find out more »Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater: A Two-Part Training
REGISTER Completing this two-part course is the necessary step toward becoming a Certified Home Energy Rater, who can administer the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) developed by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET). Certified Home Energy Raters produce energy rating reports that help home buyers and homeowners qualify for financing incentives through a variety of private and government loan programs. Certified raters also provide documentation for home builders to receive credit for beyond-code construction. With more modern energy codes, raters…
Find out more »Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Initial Training
REGISTER As of April 22, 2008, the EPA requires the use of lead-safe practices to prevent lead poisoning. Beginning in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Lead-based paint is a hazardous substance that is harmful to children ages 6 and under, pregnant woman and employees working on pre-1978 houses. This…
Find out more »November 2019
Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Refresher Training
Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Refresher Training November 4 @ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER The Lead Safety RPP Refresher training course trains renovation, repair, and painting contractors how to work safely in housing with lead-based paint. Attendees will learn how to comply with EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule. The Lead Safety RRP Refresher training course was developed by the EPA, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of…
Find out more »Duct & Envelope Tightness Verification
.bpi li{display: inline;padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;margin: 0px 50px 0px 0px;}.bpi ul{padding: 20px;} .member{display: inline-block;padding: 20px 50px 20px 50px;} Duct & Envelope Tightness Verification November 18th - November 19th @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM REGISTER This two-day course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by the 2009 IECC amendments. Participants will learn how to explain calculations for ACH50 and…
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EarthCraft House Builder
EarthCraft House Builder December 2 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM REGISTER The EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design and explores the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the green building sector. Learn cost-effective ways to improve the energy efficiency, indoor air quality, comfort and durability of homes, enhancing overall client appeal. LEARN After successful completion of this course, the participant will have the knowledge and skills…
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