Agenda

Registration:                    8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:             8:30 – 11:45 am

Lunch (On your own):       11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Afternoon Session:           12:45 – 4:30 pm

Virginia Residential Energy Conservation Code

   Current residential energy conservation code and anticipated changes
   Identifying projects to which it applies
   Reviewing the format and organization of the code
   Examining required submittals/procedures
   Exploring energy models

Building Envelope

   Review the difference between the R and U factors
   Weather-resistive barriers
   Vapor barriers, air barriers and thermal boundaries
   Examples of calculating insulation thickness/U factors
   Slab insulation
   Advanced framing methods
   Fenestration requirements—National Fenestration Rating Council labels
   Requirements for doors and entrances
   Insulation requirements
   Basement insulation strategies
   Exterior foam

Verifying Code Compliance

   Methods for verifying compliance
   Thermal bypass inspection
   Performance testing—blower doors and shell tightness

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems

   Manuals J&D
   The simplified approach and when it can save you a lot of work
   Requirements for controls
   Equipment types and applications
   Ventilation standards and options

Ductwork Sealing Requirements and Verification Testing
Case Studies: Planning, Modeling and Verifying Compliance

Credits

Architects
     6.5 Cont. Ed. Hours (HSW)
     6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units

Professional Engineers
     6.5 Cont. Education Hours

International Code Council
     .65 CEUs (Energy)

Building Performance Institute
     3.25 CEUs

Contractors
     Voluntary CE Opportunity

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 6.5 (HSW) continuing education hours to architects and 6.5 continuing education hours to engineers in most states, including Virginia. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Virginia.

This event has been approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885).

Architects and engineers seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to apply the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

The International Code Council has awarded .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy for the completion of this program.

The Building Performance Institute has approved this event for 3.25 CEUs.

This seminar offers a continuing education opportunity to construction contractors but has not been approved by any state contractor licensing entity.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire program. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Phil Hull

Community Housing Partners

Training Center Director at Community Housing PartnersMr. Hull is a BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector, BPI HEP Energy Auditor, HERS Rater and BPI-certified Building Analyst Professional, Envelope Professional, Heating Professional, and Residential Building Envelope Whole House Air Leakage Control Crew Chief. He joined CHP Energy Solutions in 2010. Mr. Hull has a master’s degree in Building Science from Appalachian State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology Management from Berea College. He co-managed the Piedmont Non-Profit Weatherization Assistance Program and was a contractor for the infrastructure program in North Carolina. Mr. Hull has also performed audits on both residential and light commercial buildings.

Caleb Simon

Community Housing Partners

Project Manager & Building Science Trainer at Community Housing PartnersMr. Simon is a project manager and trainer. He is a BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector, BPI HEP Energy Auditor, BPI HEP Crew Leader, BPI HEP Retrofit Installer Technician, HERS Rater, BPI-certified Building Analyst Professional, Envelope Professional, Heating Professional, and Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional. He earned a Virginia general contractor’s license and has an extensive background in business management, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Mr. Simon joined CHP Energy Solutions in early 2011. He has 15 years of experience in the construction industry ranging from general laborer to project manager.