The Community Energy Association and BC Institute of Technology are hosting this workshop for builders, tradespeople and building officials to learn how to build to the BC Energy Step Code.

A BCIT instructor will use the institution's zero emissions building lab-in-a-box to deliver hands on high performance building training in the community. To learn more about the travelling lab, visit BCIT's website.

The same workshop will be held on two consecutive days - March 28 and 29. Choose the date that is best for you when purchasing your ticket.

Workshop participants are eligible for Group A CPD points through BC Housing: 6 CPD points for in-class instruction only or 20 CPD points with required pre-course reading and post course learning assessment.

The workshop price is $300. Refreshments and lunch are included in the registration fee.

Agenda

7:00 – Registration & coffee/pastries

7:30 - Opening remarks, Energy Step Code overview, FortisBC New Home Program review, and local government introductions

8:00 – BCIT hands on high performance lab training

12:00 – LUNCH

12:30 – BCIT training continued

2:30 – Discussion period with local building officials, builders and/or energy advisors

3:00 – Wrap-up

BCIT Course Description:

This course introduces the fundamental principles of building science while helping students advance their construction knowledge and skills with respect to building envelope design, construction and performance verification for airtightness and advanced thermal performance of residential buildings (Part 9 Buildings).

Building science demonstrations including heat transfer, vapour diffusion, air flow, and moisture management will be employed to better understand the effect of thermal loads on the building enclosure performance. Student hands-on work will focus on specific strategies to ensure airtightness of final assembly with an emphasis on detailed solutions for managing critical control barriers in various assemblies. The course will present building enclosure assemblies, construction methods, and solutions for managing control barriers with a focus on improved thermal performance of residential buildings (Part 9 Buildings).

Students will develop their knowledge of building science, airtightness strategies, and assembly details to meet the BC Energy Step Code.

About the BCIT Instructor

Cristi Sacht is a Certified Energy Advisor and BC Energy Step Code trainer. When not working for BCIT ZEBLC as a part-time instructor, Cristi leads Elemental Energy Advisors Ltd., where she helps clients achieve different levels of energy efficiency through energy modeling, design coaching and airtightness testing.

Pre-workshop Preparation

Following registration, attendees will be emailed two forms to complete for BCIT in advance of the workshop. Participants will also be required to read some materials to prepare for the workshop.

Thank you to our Partners and Supporters

This event has been made possible thanks to BCIT ZEBLC, the Real Estate Foundation of BC and the City of Campbell River.