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SUMMARY:Phius Certified Rater & Verifier Training
DESCRIPTION:This live\, online training is through Monday – Friday at 12:00 – 4:00pm ET.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the TrainingThis ~40-hour hybrid course prepares quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) professionals to inspect\, test\, and document passive building projects pursuing Phius Certification. \nIn the self-paced online content\, students will review foundational knowledge on building science\, high-performance enclosure systems\, high-performance mechanical systems\, and the Phius passive building standard. In the instructor-led content\, students will dive into the Phius QA/QC process\, including Phius program checklists; Co-requisite Programs; all inspection\, testing\, and documentation requirements; and project site visit planning by the Phius Certified Rater/Verifier. \nThis course serves as one of several requirements to sit for exams for the following Phius Certifications:• Phius Certified Rater• Phius Certified Verifier• Phius Certified Verifier with Multifamily Designation \nThere will be a one-hour virtual check-in with the instructor. \nAfter completing the training\, students will still need to apply for the individual exam (Rater or Verifier) that aligns with their goals and qualifications. Prerequisites for exam eligibility will not change\, and Phius Certified Rater and Phius Certified Verifier remain separate certifications. \nThe training is open to all who would like to participate\, but there are pre-requisites to qualify to take the Phius Certified Rater & Verifier Exams and earn the credential. Please note that the cost of the exam is separate from the cost of training. \nTrainees may be eligible to earn 20 Phius Continuing Education Units. \nThis is a live\, online training led by Phius instructors. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\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				Prerequisites\n				Knowledge of HERS rating practices\, and experience with Energy Star Homes\, Indoor airPLUS and DOE ZERH Programs is helpful. Typical students are RESNET HERS Raters\, with experience rating single-family homes and verifying compliance with certification programs such as ENERGY STAR\, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes and EPA Indoor airPLUS and/or are individuals with experience with on-site building testing\, commissioning and other 3rd party certification programs such as ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction\, LEED Midrise\, etc. \nIn order to work on Phius 2024 projects\, verifiers are required to complete all ZERH training modules applicable to the ZERH MF V2 program specifications. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Exam Requirements\n				This course serves as one of several requirements to sit for exams for the following Phius Certifications: Phius Certified Rater\, Phius Certified Verifier\, and Phius Certified Verifier with Multifamily Designation. Those who wish to pursue certification after training must meet certification exam prerequisites for their chosen exam and be approved to complete the exam. \nYou can find the exam requirements here: Phius Certified Rater and Phius Certified Verifier Exam (including with Multifamily Designation). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by November 16th\, 2026\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses 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.You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-16629Course cost: $1\,800 \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply: \nSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \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. \nRegistering on Behalf of EmployeesIf you are applying for Express funding and registering on behalf of employees at your organization\, please check “as Company” on the checkout page to receive a copy of the receipt. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy\n				Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given. Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals.
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SUMMARY:Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1: Exploring the Basics
DESCRIPTION:About the TrainingIn order to reach the net zero emissions goals of Massachusetts\, designers need to focus on the key role the envelope plays in load reduction. This starts with the passive design principles of air tightness\, continuous high thermal layer\, and condensation control. This session will explain the prescriptive envelope requirements of the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code\, detail the methods for determining u-factors of assemblies\, and demonstrate calculating the component performance calculation. While some portions of this course may be applicable to low-rise residential buildings the course will focus on commercial and multifamily buildings that fall under the 225 CMR 23.00 code. \nThis training is eligible for 2 AIA LU / HSW continuing education credits. \nThis is a live\, online training led by instructors from RDH Building Science Inc. \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				Lucas Nahrgang\, PE\, is a Principal and Building Science Specialist with the RDH Boston team. He is a Principal for both new construction and existing buildings projects\, including rehabilitation and renewal projects for existing buildings and enclosure and energy consulting on new construction projects. Lucas performs a variety of services on these projects\, including energy code and decarbonization consulting\, enclosure design review\, detail development\, performance specifying\, construction review\, and field troubleshooting.” \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				Andrew Steingiser\, RA\, CPHC\, LEED AP\, is the Passive House lead in RDH’s Boston office and a Senior Project Architect. Andrew engages building owners and design teams as an early-phase design partner\, consulting with them on scalable climate-resilient solutions. He champions operational and embodied carbon reduction of the built environment through clean\, resilient\, and future-proof buildings. An expert on local and regional regulations\, Andrew helps RDH’s clients future proof their projects. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Define U-value\, thermal bridging and understand the difference between nominal\, clear-field and derated U-values2. Understand prescriptive pathway limitations and the triggers for the component performance alternative.3. Demonstrate derating exercise for the purposes of prescriptive code compliance\, as well as the component performance alternative.4. Become familiar with resources and tools for calculating derating per the Stretch Code.5. Understand considerations for increased insulation in wall assemblies with regard to building physics.6. Examine examples of documentation of Stretch Code requirements in Architectural drawing sets and specifications.7. Understand the role of Comcheck among the component performance alternative and energy modeling requirements. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by November 25th\, 2026\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses 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.You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-11528Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $175 per course per trainee \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply: \nSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \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. \nRegistering on Behalf of Employees If you are applying for Express funding and registering on behalf of employees at your organization\, please check “as Company” on the checkout page to receive a copy of the receipt. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. \nPlease note that the Express Grant does not cover Optional Exam Prep Resource Add-on or the exam fee itself. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy\n				Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given.  \nPlease note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Don’t see a financial assistance option that meets your needs? Reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org to learn more about leveraging the opportunities available to you. Bulk discounts are available for 5 or more attendees at once. \nBE+ is committed to providing accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate\, please indicate in your registration and we will reach out to you. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/stretch-energy-code-envelope-part-1-exploring-the-basics-12-16/
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SUMMARY:Specifying Your Building Envelope to Meet the New Mass Energy Code
DESCRIPTION:About the TrainingThe MA energy code is complex and has presented challenges for many project teams. This session will cover some common project types and focus on what you need to do early in the project to successfully meet new building envelope requirements in your specifications. We will provide examples and share envelope value ranges that successfully meet the new code requirements. This course is intended for building industry professionals. It can be held virtually or in-person and is a combination of presentation and discussion. \nThis training is eligible for 2 AIA LU / HSW continuing education credits. \nThis is a live\, online training led by Carrie Havey with The Green Engineer\, and Lisa Goodwin Robbins with Kalin Associates. \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				Carrie Havey\, LEED Fellow\, has been with The Green Engineer since 2010. Carrie’s expertise resides in facilitating workshops and collaborating with project teams to provide sustainable design advice and LEED guidance at every stage of a project. She is skilled in overseeing projects that need to meet sustainable design regulatory requirements\, such as MSBA or Article 37 in Boston. She has experience on a wide range of project types\, including higher education facilities\, k-12 schools\, labs\, multi-family residential\, municipal buildings\, and commercial interiors. \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				Lisa Goodwin Robbins\, RA\, CCS\, LEED\, is a registered architect\, CSI-certified construction specifier\, and LEED-accredited professional with more than 20 years experience in specification writing\, with a focus on projects seeking LBC\, LEED\, and WELL certifications. She helps other Architects\, both designer types and project managers\, be green\, solve problems\, and get their projects built. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Understand how the Massachusetts Energy Code impacts your envelope design and describe steps needed to comply.2. Develop PHIUS and TEDI design approaches and specification strategies for code compliance and better building outcomes.3. Compare and contrast air leakage requirements and the following code pathways: Air leakage compliance\, reduced air leakage\, TEDI\, and PHIUS. 4. Incorporate precise specification language that will allow your project to meet the air leakage testing and thermal performance requirements. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by November 25th\, 2026\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses 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.You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-9190Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $175 per course per trainee \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply: \nSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \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. \nRegistering on Behalf of Employees If you are applying for Express funding and registering on behalf of employees at your organization\, please check “as Company” on the checkout page to receive a copy of the receipt. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. \nPlease note that the Express Grant does not cover Optional Exam Prep Resource Add-on or the exam fee itself. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy\n				Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given.  \nPlease note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Don’t see a financial assistance option that meets your needs? Reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org to learn more about leveraging the opportunities available to you. Bulk discounts are available for 5 or more attendees at once. \nBE+ is committed to providing accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate\, please indicate in your registration and we will reach out to you. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/stretch-energy-code-specifying-building-envolope-training-12-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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