BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T173000 DTSTAMP:20260502T031222 CREATED:20241122T141339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T184034Z UID:10002123-1738342800-1738344600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of 8 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 8\, 3-hour live online training sessions.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on February 3rd. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live online training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Class\nThe Phius Certified Builder Certification is for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience in construction and/or high performance building. This training prepares construction professionals to understand passive building techniques — airtight enclosures\, high-performance window installation\, passive design strategies\, field quality assurance\, and site management. For a project pursuing Phius Certification\, these professionals ensure the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications. They are responsible for executing air-sealing and thermal bridge mitigation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building.\n \n \n \n \n \n Enrollment and Training Structure\n Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content and select a live online session. Access to self-guided materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline.\n\nPart 1\nSelf-paced online learning modules (roughly 8 hours) \nPart 2\nLive instruction delivered in eight\, 3-hour sessions over 2 weeks (24 hours). See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \nProfessional exam: Starts after live instruction\, 4 weeks to complete\n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Live Sessions\n February 18 – 28\, 2025 | Online | T W Th F / M T W Th | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nMarch 31 – April 11\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nApril 28 – May 9\, 2025 | Online | M T W F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nJune 2 – 13\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F / M T W F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nJuly 21 – August 1\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nAll sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by January 10th\, 2025\n The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-4262Course cost: $1\,950 per trainee* \n*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-builder-cphb-training-1-31/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PhiusCertifiedBuilderTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T173000 DTSTAMP:20260502T031222 CREATED:20241125T144630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T184154Z UID:10002125-1738342800-1738344600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) Training DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of two phases: 50-60 hours of self-guided content (Phase I) to be completed ahead of attending 8\, 3-hour live online training sessions (Phase II).\nRegistrants will receive access to self-guided (Phase I) content on February 3rd. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live (Phase II) training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for session options. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Class\nThis training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE\, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow RESNET QA/QC protocols and achieve excellent HERS scores\, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status\, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission.\n \n \n \n \n \n Enrollment and Training Structure: Phase I and Phase II \n Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content (Phase I) and select a live online (Phase II) session. Access to Phase I materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline. \nPhius recommends choosing a Phase II start date that is at least 3-5 months after starting Phase I. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for upcoming Phase II sessions. \nPhase I\nPhase I of the CPHC training comprises a series of pre-recorded online virtual sessions taught by expert instructors\, collected readings\, recommended resources\, and quizzes; altogether comprising about 50-60 hours of learning material. Enrollees have access to Phase I materials for 12 months. \nRegistrants will have access to the Phase I self-guided training materials for 12 months from the time of registration through Phius. This includes access to the Phase I Online Exam as well\, 1 of the 2 required exams for CPHC® certification. The online exam can be taken at a time of your choosing\, but must be completed within the 12 month window\, and must be completed in one sitting. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site. \nPhase II\nThe second phase of the training focuses on design exercises\, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training. Both Phase I and II are required to successfully complete the course and to be eligible to take the final exam. Phase II also includes group projects\, homework assignments and online tutorials. Phase II consists of eight 3-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam. \nExam\nRegistrants will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of their Phase II session. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens\, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete.\n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Phase II Sessions\n February 17 – 28\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nMarch 17 – 28\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nMay 12 – 23\, 2025 | M T Th F | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Eastern \nJune 2 – 13\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nJuly 7 – 18\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nAll Phase II sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Learn the principles of passive building design: heat transfer\, air-tightness\, thermal bridge free detailing\, super-insulation\, high-efficiency ventilation\, moisture control. \n2. Perform passive house verification using WUFI® Passive\, the next-generation dynamic modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning. \n3. Perform energy modeling by completing an entire project including energy balancing (static and dynamic). \n4. Implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential\, commercial\, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate zones. \n5. Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone. \n6. Learn about suitable materials and components available in local U.S. and Canadian markets\, and details for passive house applications according to climate. \n7. Learn the best air tightness strategies\, thermal bridge free detailing\, and how to evaluate your design in THERM. \n8. Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client from the design process through construction using Phius Certification and QA/QC.\n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n Phius is an AIA National\, International\, and Distance CES Provider.\nPhase I: Earn 50 LU/HSW units\nPhase II: Earn 24 LU/HSW units \nPhius CPHC Training is approved by GBCI\nEarn 32 CEU \nContinuing education credits are available from the Building Performance Institute\nEarn 37.13 CE credits\n \n \n \n \n \n Technology and Course Requirements\n Phase II focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended.\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by January 10th\n The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-2542Course cost: $1\,950 per trainee* \n*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-consultant-cphc-training-2025-1-31/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Phius-Certified-Consultant-CPHC-Training.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR