Intermediate Level
Construction Technology for BUILT GREEN® MEMBERS covers building science, indoor air quality and healthy indoor environments, air sealing and insulation, and mechanical systems
Course Overview
Construction Technology for BUILT GREEN® MEMBERS covers all the bases of today’s home construction industry; building science, indoor air quality and healthy indoor environments, air sealing and insulation, and mechanical systems. The house works as a system made up of different components and equipment that are affected by heat, moisture and air flows. Take a deeper dive into the components and dynamics of the whole system.
Anyone in the home renovation or new construction industry can benefit from BHE’s cheap and cheerful online training. Construction Technology is for busy people. Learn in bite-size pieces!
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Important Details
- This course takes 20-24 hours to complete (including reviews, quizzes, etc.)
- The course is made up of 14 modules. Each module includes a downloadable study guide
- There is a review and quiz at the end of each module. You can review any section as many times as you like
- Once you have completed all 14 modules you can take the final test (you may only take once)
- A grade of at least 70% earns you a Certificate of Achievement
- Like all BHE courses, you have access for 12 months
The course is best viewed on a laptop or desktop. It works on tablets, but it’s really hard to see all the detail on a phone!
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Modules
Module 1: What is Construction Technology?
- Construction Technology
- Building Science
- Sustainability
Module 2: Building Components & Systems
- Foundations
- Walls & Floors
Module 3: Moisture Management
- Keeping Moisture Off, Out, and Away
Module 4: House As A System
- Heat Flow
- Air Flow
- Moisture Flow
Module 5: Indoor Air Quality
- Sources
- Symptoms
- Solutions
Module 6: Healthy Housing
- Materials
- Combustion Spillage
- Radon
Module 7: Fundamentals of Air Sealing
- Purpose of Air Sealing
- Types of Barriers
- Approaches
- Air Sealing Materials
Module 8: Strategies for Air Sealing
- Air Sealing Issues
- Foundations
- Walls & Floors
- Ceilings & Roofs
Module 9: Fundamentals of Insulation
- Properties of Insulation
- R-value
- Insulation Materials
Module 10: Strategies for Insulating
- Below Grade
- Above Grade
- Ceilings
Module 11: Fundamentals of Windows & Doors
- Window & Door Anatomy
- Comfort Factors
- Window Performance
- Doors
Module 12: Fundamentals of Energy
- Occupant Comfort
- Fuel & Energy Sources
- Heat Loss/Heat Gain
Module 13: Mechanical Systems Overview
- Space Heating
- Space Cooling
- Delivery Systems
Module 14: Ventilation Requirements
- Why Ventilate?
- F-326 Standard
- Systems
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Apply the House as a System Concept
Interpret the role of sustainable development in construction
Explain how building science affects building durability and occupant comfort
Categorize the signs, symptoms and solutions for good indoor air quality
Recognize building envelope details and how they control or contribute to heat, air, and moisture flows
Discuss, at a high level, the properties and features of residential mechanical systems
Credit Values
Completing this course qualifies you for:
BC Housing: 20 CPDs
Professional Home Builders Institute: Master Building Training Credits