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Construction Technology
4 hours min.
Webinar
This 3-part online live workshop help participants understand the key principles of high performance homes. As building codes continue to move toward Net Zero Ready, these timely courses provide concentrated learning on four core components of a home; the foundation, the above grade walls, the roof, and windows and doors.
PART 1 – FOUNDATIONS
Given homeowners’ expectations for more livable basements it is important for builders to turn those cold, dark, damp storage spaces into warm, dry living spaces. The principals, material options and construction details required to accomplish this will be demonstrated in this course.
This course will begin with a refresher on building sciences principles and provide an overview of the House as a System concept. This session will also take a deeper dive into the complex building science of basements.
This course requires successful completion of the following components:
There is no textbook for this session. All materials are contained within the presentation during the webinar session. Any supplementary materials provided by the speaker will be emailed to students post-session, if applicable.
There are few professionals in Ontario that can match Gord Cooke’s broad knowledge of the inner workings of a house. Highly regarded in the Ontario home building industry, Gord is a professional engineer, trainer, author, and industry consultant. For over 25 years, Gord has helped builders and HVAC contractors implement innovative technologies and build better homes. He is an effective and passionate educator and advocates for better building practices, improved indoor air quality, and energy efficiency. Most recently, Gord was awarded one of just five “hall of fame” 2022 Clean50 Lifetime Achievement Awards.
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