Building Science – Air, Heat, Moisture Flows, and Barriers (2023)

This 5-module course is designed to provide you with an understanding of the purpose of air, vapour, and weather barriers. In this course we review the differences between components, what the functions and benefits are, and best practices for installation to increase the durability of a home and reduce warranty call backs.

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BC Energy Step Code Training – Modules 1 to 8 – Course Bundle

CHBA BC's online eLearning courses, BC Energy Step Code Training – Modules 1 to 8 - Course Bundle, will satisfy the full set of education requirements set by BC Housing specific to BC Energy Step Code training.

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BC Energy Step Code Training – Module 8: Project Management (2023)

Module 8 of the BC Step Code Training Course is designed to help the learner recognize the design and construction factors that contribute to the success of a building project in meeting BCESC requirements, staying on budget and on schedule, and maintaining working relationships, as well as integrating broad project management and QA/QC tools to lower the risk of missing project goals.

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BC Energy Step Code Training – Module 7: Quality Assurance/Quality Control (2023)

Module 7 of the BC Step Code Training Course consists of 9 lessons, each targeting a specific learning objective that addresses quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) as they pertain to the BC Energy Step Code.

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BC Energy Step Code Training – Module 6: Mechanical Systems (2023)

Module 6 of the BC Step Code Training Course addresses mechanical systems as they pertain to the BC Energy Step Code.

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BC Energy Step Code Training – Module 5: Airtightness (2023)

Module 5 of the BC Step Code Training Course is designed to help you consider the impact of the BC Energy Step Code on air barriers, including identifying appropriate air barrier solutions, and understanding correct design and installation practices to manage the planning, installation, and testing of performance.

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BC Energy Step Code Training – Module 4: Building Envelope Options for the BC Energy Step Code (2023)

Module 4 of the BC Step Code Training Course introduces you to the different options you have to achieve higher performance levels when it comes to building assemblies and their interfaces.

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BC Energy Step Code Training – Module 3: Building Science for the BC Energy Step Code (2023)

Module 3 of the BC Step Code Training Course builds on the basic building science principles and applies them to evolving and emerging enclosure design and construction practices required to meet the “envelope first” approach.

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BC Energy Step Code Training – Module 2: Meeting the BC Energy Step Code by Design (2023)

Module 2 of the BC Step Code Training Course provides an overview of how architectural and mechanical design choices can have a significant impact on certain building performance parameters, which can either help or hinder compliance as well as impact overall cost.

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BC Energy Step Code Training – Module 1: Overview and Requirements (2023)

Module 1 of the BC Step Code Training Course reviews the importance of building housing in BC that responds to climate change through energy efficiency, durability, and comfort, for a diverse range of occupants.

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