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Course Overview

Don’t miss this workshop loaded with everything you need to know about the Net Zero Energy/Net Zero Ready home building and the CHBA Net Zero Energy Labelling Program.

Net Zero Energy Homes are the pinnacle of energy efficiency, and third-party verified by ENERQUALITY.

Note: This course will take place via Zoom webinar in 2 parts; both sessions will be from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Eastern Time zone)

General Registration

$399 + HST

Venue: Online

Speaker: Andy Oding

Date: 11 Feb - 12 Feb 2025

Time: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Why Register?

By joining this workshop, you’ll gain the expertise needed to master Net Zero and Net Zero Ready home building based on the CHBA Net Zero Version 1 Standard. This comprehensive training will help you design, build, and market homes that meet the highest standards of performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Whether you’re a builder, designer, or industry professional, this workshop is essential for advancing your skills and professional reputation.

Enroll Today and Build the Future of Home Construction!


CAF Rebates

As part of CHBA’s Enabling Tiered Codes Implementation and Market Preparedness project, funded by NRCan’s Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF), we’re pleased to offer rebates to CHBA members who successfully pass the exam for the following Building Science Training course.
Please note that funding is limited, and rebates will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
 
Requirements for eligibility:
  • Student must be working for a company that is an active member of CHBA
  • Student must provide their full name, company, and the EMT email address at time of registration.
  • Student must participate/attend the course in its entirety and successfully pass the post-course exam with a 75% + grade.
The rebate amount will be $330.00 CAD and will be eTransfered to the EMT email address provided during your registration.

The SO will provide a report to CHBA once the course grades are finalized, and CHBA will process the rebates.

Rebates cannot be revised once issued; please ensure that you are providing the correct company email address where the rebate should be directed.

Please note this program is not applicable is a registrant is using a complimentary course code


This workshop will provide you with

  • Unparalleled building science technical preparation for building Net Zero and Net Zero Ready homes based on the CHBA Net Zero Version 1 Standard
  • The ability to efficiently design and plan homes that meet the program standard
  • Practical understanding of how to build homes using cost-effective technologies which are already available
  • Tips to successfully market and sell a Net Zero home by one of Canada’s most-seasoned experts
  • Entry to a community of builders who will receive ongoing, practical information on the development of the program.
  • Support from ENERQUALITY’s administrative and Quality Assurance team
  • Certificate recognition of your training and expertise as an CHBA NZE-trained builder.

Workshop Content

  • Building Science Principles
  • Air Barrier Systems
  • Renewables
  • Windows
  • Foundations
  • Advanced Construction
  • Air-Sealing Techniques
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Marketing & Consumer Benefits
  • New and Better Building Techniques
  • Best Practices
  • Networking
  • CHBA NZE Labelling Program Requirements & Process Review

Who Should Attend

  • Builders
  • Contractors
  • Architects
  • Project Managers
  • Developers
  • Manufacturers and distributors of high-performance building products
  • Consultants
  • Architectural Technologists
  • Those interested in building Net Zero

Prerequisites

Students registering for this course MUST have successfully completed an Advanced Building Science course within the past 3 calendar years. Students taking the NZB course prior to an ABS certification course will be required to complete an ABS course before you can receive your certificate of completion + register with CHBA as a trained NZ Builder.

An exam at the end of the course is designed to confirm that participants have learned the key Net Zero Builder material. A passing grade is 75%.

Instructor

Andy Oding

Andy Oding

Vice President, Building Knowledge Canada

With an extensive background as a builder for 20+ years Andrew brings an insightful and real-life practicality to building science principles and their in-field applications.

As a recognized building science trainer by the government of Canada-Office of Energy Efficiency, Building Science Specialist (University of Toronto), and HVAC designer and commissioner, Andrew is working closely with the development of new building codes, advanced building programs (i.e. ENERGY STAR®, Net Zero, LEED for HomesTM, etc.) across North America.

Contact

For more information, contact the EnerQuality Training team, training@enerquality.ca

Cancellation Policy

EnerQuality endeavours to be as flexible as possible with our cancellation policy. In the event you are unable to personally attend a workshop, you may, with prior notice, substitute another representative from your company. A refund (less $50 administration fee) will be issued for cancellations made up to 14 days in advance of the workshop. Contractual obligations and agreements with third parties may require for the policy to be amended or revised from time to time. EnerQuality reserves the right to reschedule, relocate, or cancel events. Should this be required, we will provide prior notice to all registrants.

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