BPI TRAINING IN ANY SPECIALTY

Our firm trains professionals in the building analysis and improvement industry to national standards of excellence through the Building Performance Workshop. Every Building Performance Workshop holistic training program is designed to help analysts, contractors, and inspectors gain the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the current wave of high performance homes and weatherization.

Trainees are taught to understand the inner workings of building science and diagnostic tools, and are prepared to challenge BPI written and field tests to be certified by Building Performance Institute (BPI) as a Building Analyst AND ONE BPI SPECIALTY OF YOUR CHOICE:

• Envelope Professional/Shell Specialist
• Heating Professional
• A/C and Heat Pump Professional
• Multifamily Building Analyst

The Building Performance Workshop is the ONLY BPI TRAINING AFFILIATE IN THE COUNTRY to offer this breadth of training in this format.  Courses can also be tailored to fit any need your organization may have, including one-day, three-day, or extended sessions.

Our trainees enjoy over a 90% pass rate on the BPI Written Exam, a 75% BPI certification rate overall, and a great amount of success in the real world.

Course Fees

6 Days, 2 BPI Certifications Prepared: $2,425

6 Days, 1 BPI Certification Prepared: $1,925

FOR HERS RATERS ONLY:

3 Days, 2 BPI Certifications Prepared: $1,525

3 Days, 1 BPI Certification Prepared: $1,125

All materials and exams are included in the fee (HERS Raters Only- BPI Standards, Task Lists, and Field Guides included as the only reference materials).

The Building Performance Workshop is a chance to learn the trade from full-time practitioners. Participants study with Green Dream Group's ever-energetic lead analyst and trainer, Corbett Lunsford. Corbett is an experienced trainer, presenter, energy auditor, and HERS Rater.  He serves as the Executive Director of the Illinois Association of Energy Raters and Home Performance Professionals, hosts the Building Performance Podcast, and is a Provider Education Partner for USGBC-Illinois.

Scheduled BPI trainings are 3 or 6 days long. There are site visits during each week of the training, for hands-on application of the principles and standards our participants work to master. Books included with the training may include the Building Performance Workshop Manual, the Energy Auditor Field Guide, Bruce Harley's How to Insulate and Weatherize, and a guide to the specialty of your choice (HVAC, multifamily, envelope).

Curriculum

BPI Training and custom workshops incorporate a thorough investigation of the house as a system, and a whole-home approach will be utilized throughout the duration of the program. The following elements of home performance diagnostics and implementation are covered:

BPI BUILDING ANALYST - UNIVERSAL TRAINING

• Worker Safety: Equipment, Material Safety, Attire
• Home Safety: Indoor Air Quality, Material Safety, Durability, Comfort
• Homeowner Interviews
• Documentation and Report Building
• Gas Consumption Analysis
• Building Inspection and Measurement
• Thermal and Pressure Boundary Identification
• Inspection of HVAC Equipment
• Inspection and Proper Ventilation of Oven/Stove and Fireplaces
• Detection of Natural Gas Leaks
• Carbon Monoxide and Worst-Case Depressurization Testing
• Combustion Appliance Efficiency and Draft Pressure Testing
• Manometer Use and Zonal Pressure Testing
• Blower Door Testing and Safety Measures
• Infrared Thermography and Reporting
• Ductwork Inspection and Best Practices
• Detection of Water Leakage, Surface Moisture and Humidity
• Lighting Evaluation and Upgrades
• Window Types, Features, R-Values, and Eligibility as an Upgrade
• Mechanical Ventilation Sizing and Installation
• Renewable Energy Options and Cost-Effectiveness
• Homeowner Education and Resources
• Financial Incentives Overview and Resources
• Test-Out Diagnostics and Documentation

BPI ENVELOPE PROFESSIONAL/SHELL SPECIALIST

• Air Sealing and Insulating: Materials, Features, and Installation
• Dense Pack Cellulose and Fiberglass Applications and Benefits
• 1-part and 2-part Spray Foam Applications and Differences
• Advanced Moisture and IAQ Issues and Solutions
• Duct Leakage Testing, Total and To Outside

BPI HEATING PROFESSIONAL

• Advanced Heat Generation and Distribution
• Heat Rise Diagnostics
• Air Handler Flow Diagnostics
• Baseload and Heat Load Analysis
• ACCA Manual J, D, and S
• Static Pressure and Total Pressure
• Heating Systems and Fuels
• Heat Exchanger Inspection
• Psychrometrics
• Duct Leakage Testing, Total and To Outside

BPI A/C AND HEAT PUMP PROFESSIONAL (EPA 608 CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

• Refrigerant Types and Applications
• TXV and Fixed Orifice Metering Devices
• Superheat, Subcooling, and Weigh-In Tests
• Airflow, Pressures, and Balancing
• Temperature Drop Diagnostics
• Air Handler Flow Diagnostics
• Baseload and Cooling Load Analysis
• ACCA Manual J, D, and S
• Static Pressure and Total Pressure
• Psychrometrics
• Duct Leakage Testing, Total and To Outside

BPI MULTIFAMILY BUILDING ANALYST PROFESSIONAL

• Occupant Group Dynamics
• Hazard Management
• Group Communications
• Blueprint Analysis
• Commercial Building Codes
• Maintenance and Replacement Schedules
• Capital Improvement Fund Basics
• Energy Modeling Basics (eQuest)
• Economic Analysis
• Commercial Mechanical Systems
• Commercial Lighting Systems
• Incentive and Rebate Programs

Green Dream Group, LLC and the Building Performance Workshop is a registered training affiliate of Building Performance Institute (BPI).  All curriculum is approved by BPI.

For information about other trainings useful for building industry professionals, visit our Partner Resources page.

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