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BPI: Building Analyst #BPA100920

Mon, Nov 8, 2010 8:00 AM to Wed, Nov 10, 2010 5:00 PM PST

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Region: Greater Sacramento

Sacramento Municipal Utility District - Energy & Technology Center

6301 S Street
Sacramento CA 95817 US
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Speaker Kevin Beck

Position: Lead Trainer
Company: Build It Green

Event Description

Get BPI: Building Analyst certified and take advantage of the Energy Retrofit Revolution!

Recent ARRA funding is being channeled to fund retrofit rebates for thousands and thousands of homes throughout California. Most of these programs require BPI certification to participate.

Don’t be left out, get BPI certified today!

Course Dates:**

Session I: Days - Monday through Wednesday, November 8-10 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Session II: Days - Monday through Wednesday, December 13-15 8:00AM - 5:00PM

You only need to register for this event once to be enrolled in both sessions

PREREQUISITES:

In order to attend the Build It Green's Building Analyst Training, we require completion of the Participation Application. To review the prerequisites and recommendations for prestudy, please visit here.

All participants must complete the application in order to attend. Click the button below to submit the application and proceed to registration.

EXAM:

This course includes the BPI written test fees. The field exam has an additional fee that can be paid at the time it is scheduled. When prepared, contact training@builditgreen.org to schedule.

Payment Options:

Need to make split payments or submit a purchase order? We've got options! Review the "Pricing" tab of this event, then Submit your registration and check the box for "Payment Options". A registration Associate will contact you to arrange a payment schedule. Questions? Contact an Associate at training@builditgreen.org.

Location:

SMUD Energy and Technology Center

Rubicon Room

Registraion:

Pre-Registraion for this event is required. Please arrive 15-30 minutes early to allow time to check-in at registration.

Meals:

Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided, courtesty of our event Host, SMUD.

Driving Directions:

Use the "Location" tab to view a map or to map your directions to the facility.

Parking:

There is ample free parking available at the SMUD venue.

BPI: Building Analyst Training -- SESSION 1 of 2

Why BPI? To expand your business

Become an expert in this new field and differentiate yourself; get your company listed as a “Preferred Contractor” for local energy retrofit programs... LEARN MORE

Why BPI Certification?

BPI training gives you skills and knowledge that may increase work scope and profits... LEARN MORE

Why take Build It Green’s version of BPI Training?

Our BPI: Building Analyst + “Green Home Performance”training has more material! Our content expansion includes:

How to reduce energy by conserving water
Additional business tools and resources
Selecting “greener” materials
More test prep and more time in the field
Proctors, Mentors, and Field Examiners are on staff at Build It Green LEARN MORE

Agenda:

Participants attend a two part, six-day training course to prepare them to take the nationally recognized BPI: Building Analyst written test. The foundation principles of building science and diagnostic testing are taught in this content filled course. On the sixth day of training we will proctor the written BPI test for you.

Typical course content includes:

Building Science fundamentals
Home Performance basics
Successful communication with Homeowners
Physical inspection methodology for assessing property site
Combustion Safety and Appliance inspection
How to identify and control air leakage
Ventilation strategies and Moisture Control
Insulation Assessment procedures
HVAC system designs and recommendations
Water consumption and conservation evaluation
Services and resources available from Build It Green (see above)

Comments

Certifying Agency

Build It Green, as an Affiliate of the Building Performance Institute, will administer and proctor the written test. BPI is the official certifying body for all BPI certifications. As an official Affiliate, Build It Green is responsible for class logistics, delivery of training content, management of instructors, marketing, written quizzes and examinations, processing certification applications, maintenance of the Building Analyst roster, quality control of Certified Building Analysts, and communication to Building Analysts regarding recertification requirements

Build It Green is now proud to offer Early Bird Discount (EBD) registration to our professional training events in 2010! Members will receive $100 off / Non-Members receive $50 off when registering for an event up to 30-days ahead of the training start date. The reduction in fee is automatically deducted upon registration (members, log in).

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http://www.BuildItGreen.org

BPI: Building Analyst #BPA100920

Mon, Nov 8, 2010 8:00 AM to Wed, Nov 10, 2010 5:00 PM PST

Speaker Kevin Beck

Position: Lead Trainer
Company: Build It Green

Biography

Kevin is the in-house Trainer at Build It Green. Prior to joining Build It Green, Kevin was a trainer for all of the Advanced CGBP Trainings and a Home Performance trainer for several organizations all over the state. He was a Trainer and also President of Building Performance Services, a Bay area building Science consulting firm dedicated to helping architects, builders and homeowners make homes more comfortable, healthier, and energy efficient. He specializes in green home performance and building technology consulting with a focus on preventing and resolving problems related to building design, construction, and operation.

Kevin has been in the residential construction industry in California for over thirty years. His family started selling Lumber and Hardware in Los Angeles in 1922. He is dedicated to the “green” movement and hopes to help many more construction professionals embrace and accept green building as the “new” industry standard. Kevin was in the very first group to be certified as a Certified Green Building Professional in the bay area in 2003. He is a self-proclaimed lifelong student of Building Science and Home Performance.

Kevin is a certified BPI Building Analyst, Building Envelope Specialist, Heating Professional, and Multi Family Building Analyst. He is also a BPI Super Proctor training others to conduct field exams for BPI. Kevin also is a practicing Certified Energy Plans Examiner, a GreenPoint Rater for New & Existing Homes, a LEED GreenRater, a HERS Rater for residential including QII and Solar verifications, and a residential and light commercial energy consultant.