Construction Technology & Building SCI
Ask questions, review cases, arm yourself with the legal knowledge to run your building business.
Available spots
Service Description
IMPORTANT: You will receive an email reminder for the course one (1) week before its commencement date. Course Description: In this HCRA-approved workshop, you will learn about construction technology using a building science framework. You will study real life examples and discuss your own experiences and projects in a small group setting. The learning material will be supplemented with various instructional videos customized to the needs of the group. Learn about the control of heat loss, air leakage, and moisture movement in buildings and learn how to avoid common defects in construction. You will be introduced to construction technology, building science theory and practice. The course will use the Canadian Homebuilder Association Builders’ Manual as a reference. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to: - Understand building science and its effects on building durability and occupant comfort - Understand envelope and mechanical systems - Discuss approaches to improving indoor air quality - Explain the “House-as-a-system” concept Discuss Controlling Heat Loss: - Describe the heat loss through above and below grade assemblies - Identify the difference between nominal and effective thermal resistance - Find the thermal resistance associated with air films, air spaces and common building materials - Calculate conductive heat loss through building assemblies - Calculate effective thermal resistance - Calculate heat loss through windows and predict condensation potential in building assemblies Discuss Air Leakage and Indoor Air Quality: - Identify why controlling air leakage is important in buildings - Describe how air moves through an enclosure and the problems it can cause - Describe air sealing approaches - Identify materials that can be used as a part of an air barrier system Discuss Moisture Control: - Identify and understand first and second planes of protection - Describe drainage planes - Provide details for moisture control (vapour, capillarity, bulk water, snow, and ice) - Use psychrometrics to understand air and water vapour mixtures Questions? Call 416-961-3487 or email training@buildability.ca
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Sometimes life happens, so if you need to cancel your registration from a course, we understand! Our refund policy is detailed below. If you are enrolled in a virtual or in-person class and it is: 1. More than 7 days prior to the first day of the course, you will receive a full refund less a 5% payment processing & administrative fee 2. Less than 7 days prior to the first day of the course, you will receive a 75% refund 3. If you attended 1 day of class, you are eligible for a 50% refund 4. If you attended 2 or more days of class, you are not eligible for any refund. If you want to be replaced by someone else from your organization, please let us know as soon as possible. No charge will be assessed in this case. Any and all changes to your registration status must be received by phone or email. Rescheduling, relocating, or cancelling events is at the discretion of buildABILITY Corporation. Should this happen, we will provide a notice 5 days prior to the seminar, you will not be charged.
Contact Details
+ 4169613487
business@buildability.ca
Sheppard Avenue East 170, Toronto, ON M2N 3A4, CAN