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SUMMARY:Air Tightness Testing – 1 day Training Course
DESCRIPTION:This one-day air tightness training course\, commonly known as blower door testing\, is designed for building professionals\, energy auditors\, and quality control personnel. The program provides comprehensive instruction on the theory and practical aspects of air tightness testing according to the ASTM E779-19 standard. Participants will engage in both classroom learning and hands-on sessions\, gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct blower door tests confidently. By the end of this intensive course\, candidates will be able to use a blower door testing kit and perform tests independently\, with additional training available for those seeking formal certification. \nCourse Objectives\n\n\nUnderstand the Fundamentals of Blower Door Testing\n\n\nIdentify Regulatory Requirements and Standards\n\n\nPrepare for a Successful Blower Door Test\n\n\nConduct a Blower Door Test\n\n\nAnalyze Test Results and Identify Air Leakage Paths\n\n\nImplement Remediation Strategies\n\n\nCommunicate the Importance of Airtightness\n\n\nCourse Content\n9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Registration and Welcome Coffee\nMeet and greet. \nIntroduction to the day’s agenda \n9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Introduction to Blower Door Testing\nOverview of blower door tests \nImportance in building construction \nRegulatory background and requirements \n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: The Science Behind Blower Door Testing\nUnderstanding air tightness \nPrinciples of building science related to air leakage. \nHow blower door tests measure building airtightness \n11:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Coffee Break\n11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Preparing for a Blower Door Test\nKey considerations and preparations \nCommon pitfalls and how to avoid them. \n12:00 PM – 1:00PM – Lunch Break\nJoin BECx as Risk Management Class and attend Lunch and Learn \n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Practical Demonstration: Setting Up and Conducting Blower Door Test\nWalkthrough of setting up equipment \nStep-by-step demonstration \nParticipants witness a supervised blower door test \nUse of diagnostics tools \nSmoke \nThermography \n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Analyzing Test Results\nUnderstanding the numbers \nIdentifying air leakage paths \nRemediation techniques \nBest practices for construction to pass a blower door test. \n4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Open Q&A and Troubleshooting Session\nOpen floor for questions \nDiscussing specific concerns and scenarios from participants’ experiences \n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Certification\nRecap of the key learnings \nDistribution of attendance certificates \nAdditional Information\nThis course outline is designed to cover the theoretical background\, practical skills\, and best practices necessary for building contractors to effectively prepare for and conduct blower door tests\, with a focus on passing these tests to meet regulatory and quality standards.
URL:https://nabcta.org/event/air-tightness-testing-1-day-training-course/
LOCATION:Sea Star Base\, Galveston\, Texas\, 7509 Broadway St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77554\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NABCTA":MAILTO:LBikova@nabcta.org
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SUMMARY:BECx as Risk Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Lawsuits in North America last an average of 17 months with the average value of construction disputes being $18 million! Building Envelope issues represented 75% of those claims. \nBuilding Envelope Commissioning (BECx) is a process that can manage construction defect liability by simply ensuring the performance of the building envelope. This course explains the BECx process and provides “hands-on” training for tests commonly performed on the building envelope. \nTarget Audience \n\nThis course is intended for anyone who participates in the design or construction of the exterior building envelope from a supervisory position. \n\n\n\n\nBuilding Officials\nFacility and Plant Managers\nArchitects & Engineers (Designers and CA staff)\nProgram Managers\nProject Managers\nSuperintendents\nTrade Foremen\nTesting Organizations\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://nabcta.org/event/becx-as-risk-management-course-6/
LOCATION:Galveston\, Texas\, Galveston\, TX\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NABCTA":MAILTO:LBikova@nabcta.org
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