The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County

Upcoming Education - 2010

ENERGY STAR TRAINING
SEPTEMBER 14
Start building for tomorrow's building codes, today! For more than a decade, Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes has helped builders stay ahead of local energy codes and anticipate future changes. The new Washington, Idaho and Montana residential energy codes are no exception. Join Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes for a one-day event reviewing new residential energy codes along with the 2011 ENERGY STAR specification. Learn how to ensure that your next building project meets the most recent code changes by following the time-tested methods of the Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes Program. The Meet and Exceed Code with Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes training will demonstrate just how ENERGY STAR can help you prepare for code changes now and in the future. Cost is $75.00 CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

Topics include:

Top 10 changes to your state energy code and what this means for builders and trades
Code change requirements and new market opportunities
2011 ENERGY STAR specification overview
High performance building techniques
Process improvements - tips for cost-savings and market differentiation

Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes: Training Curriculum
Morning Session, 8:30 AM - Noon

Energy Efficient Building - Past, Present and Future: Building Science, Quality Assurance and Market Differentiation
Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes Advantage
People vs. Process: Building Science Approach and Tools

Afternoon Session (1-5 PM)

Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes v3: Building Beyond Code
Plan Analysis and Smart Design
Smart Framing, HVAC Installation, Envelope Air Sealing, and Duct Sealing and Testing
Insulation, Window Installation, and Water Management
Appliances, Lighting and Controls
Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes Program Benefits

FORKLIFT SAFETY
September 21, 2010- 1:00- 5:00 PM Spend an afternoon with Joe Teeples, a safety trainer of over 25 years, while recertifying with the OSHA/WISHA rules and regulations for FORKLIFT and PIT operators. Class size is limited! Call BIAW to register at 360.352.7800. Cost: $80 Member, $95 Non Member.

CAPS (CERTIFIED AGING IN PLACE) DESIGNATION COURSES
September 27-29, 2010- Register today to become a become a "Certified Aging in Place” specialist. With a local aging community of retirees, this designation helps your business build and modify houses that into "homes for forever.” Register for all three days: CAPS I, CAPS II, and Business Management for the Building Professional to receive a discount. Call Amanda at BIAW (360) 352-7800, or go online at www.biaw.com to register.

CESCL RE-CERTIFICATION
October 4, 2010- Check your certifications to determine if you need to renew your Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead Training, a certificate that must be renewed every three years. Call Amanda at BIAW (360) 352-7800, or go online at www.biaw.com to register ($175 members/$250 non-members).

CESCL TRAINING
October 5-6, 2010- Register for the Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead Training course. As of October, 2010, a CESCL certified person must be on call at all times for any jobsite disturbing over one-acre of land. Part of the requirement for this class is that the BIAWC locate a 1-acre plus in-phase construction jobsite to use as an example on a fieldtrip. The company who volunteers the jobsite will receive one free registration for the class. Call Amanda at BIAW (360) 352-7800, or go online at www.biaw.com to register. Call Kristina at BIAWC (360) 671-4247 to volunteer the training site.