3 Day Large Building Airtightness Testing Training
February 22, 2017 - February 24, 2017 -Technology Solutions for the Workplace and BETAC presents
3 Day Large Building Airtightness Testing Training
Course Description:
Although the concept was almost unknown in the design and construction industry 25 years ago, minimizing air leakage is now widely recognized as one of the most critical parameters affecting a building's performance in terms of energy use, comfort, indoor air quality and durability.
Recognition of the importance of reducing air leakage first occurred in the low-rise housing sector and has since spread to the commercial building sector. The need for airtightness was initially seen only as an energy issue since uncontrolled air leakage can create a significant energy penalty. However, it was soon realized that there are additional benefits including building durability improved comfort, improved indoor air quality and reduced noise transmission.
The large building airtightness testing workshop will educate the students on the differences between residential and commercial tests; building science and driving forces of air leakage; testing standards and code requirements; test considerations and planning; and required materials and equipment. The final part of the workshop will focus on the setup and use of blower door equipment. It will conclude with a full live test of the CARSI building at Red River College, which will incorporate diagnostic tools and analysis/reporting of the test data.
INSTRUCTORS
Cory Carson, Kevin Knight, Gary Proskiw
Cory Carson, a Mechanical Engineering Technologist, has over 5 years’ experience in applied research related energy efficiency and has tested over 40 large buildings for airtightness. Kevin Knight, a building envelope authority, has over 30 years’ experience in field observation and testing, commissioning, research, education and training. Gary Proskiw is a mechanical engineer with 40 years’ experience; he has conducted hundreds of airtightness tests on houses and commercial buildings and has been active in code and standard development.
Course Information:
Rob Spewak
204-632-2357
Registration:
Louise Wood
204-632-3017
Cancellation policy: Students who withdraw from a course 7 or less days before the start of a course will be charged a $40 cancellation fee.
Online Info: www.rrc.ca/ techsolutions
Course Date and Cost:
Dates: February 22-24, 2017
Times: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (2 pm on Feb.24th to allow for travel)
Cost: $1,495 + GST
Course Code: TRAD-9017
Please place Course code on the Registration form.
Course cost includes: parking, lunch and morning coffee.
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