Training for Building Analyst

building analyst certification training

Our Building Analyst training program will prepare you for BPI’s Building Analyst written and field tests, and will open your eyes to a new way of thinking about residential buildings. You will come to understand how the house works as a system, why some homes fail, and how to use the latest building science technology to help resolve residential heating, cooling, base load and air leakage problems. By using a “whole house” performance-based approach, you will address a comprehensive range of interrelated building issues and be able to provide you clients with a more comfortable, safe, durable and energy-efficient home.

Read a testimonial from Eric at Residential Energy Services about this class.

Topics Covered:

  • House as a system
  • Health and safety
  • Fundamentals of Building Science
  • Building Envelope
  • Thermal and pressure boundaries
  • Air sealing
  • Blower door technology and testing
  • Building calculations
  • Cost effectiveness of energy measures
  • Building airflow and ventilation
  • Combustion safety
  • Combustion appliance and combustion safety
  • Health and safety issues
  • Energy conservation strategies
  • Preparation for field experience
  • BPI (Building Performance Institute) standards
  • Terms and definitions
  • Comprehensive Home assessment
  • Performance test procedures
  • Data collection
  • Field training

Training Period: 5 days total with 1 day of field training.
Examinations: 2 hours for written exam and 2 hours for field test.(optional)

Training Cost: $1800 for training course with certificate upon completion.

Examination Costs: Must pass BPI on-line written exam (100 questions) with 70% for passing score to pass written examination and to qualify for taking field examination.

* Written exam: $350/student
* Field exam: $350/student

Total Cost: $2500/student if student elects to take training course, written and field exams BSA Certificate of completion and BPI national certification upon passing written and field exams.

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