Partner Event: Top 10 Best Practices for Today’s Homebuilder

Learn the latest and greatest techniques being used today to build energy efficient homes.

Overview
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Join BetterBuiltNW for this free one-day training (lunch provided) and learn the latest and greatest techniques being used today to build energy efficient homes and earn 8 CEUs while you’re at it!

This training will cover our Top 10 "Good, Better & Best" approaches to quality home construction and will share practical insights from the job site. The topics presented will help you stay on top of your game and increase the energy efficiency, comfort and durability of the homes you’re building.

Gain info that every builder must know to stay on top of building code changes and ahead of homebuyer expectations.

The last hour of the training will consist of a behind-the-walls guided tour of a local energy efficient home. Hear directly from the builder and rater who will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the typical features that go into energy efficient homes and the homeowner benefits that they provide.


Questions? Contact Training@BetterBuiltNW.com or 503-968-7160 x20.

Learning Objectives
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Attendees will learn about:
  • Common barriers to energy-efficient home construction
  • Building science fundamentals & moisture management
  • Ways to improve envelope design & performance
  • Advanced mechanical systems, lighting, & appliances
  • New + existing utility programs & energy-efficiency incentives

When & Where
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Hood River, OR
Hood River Library
502 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031 (map)

CEs & Cost
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Continuing Education
CCB: 8 CEs
ICC: 8 CEs (pending approval)
BPI: 4 units
AIA LU|HSW: 8 CEs

Course Fee
Free

This training brought to you thanks in part to:




              

Audience
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Architects, Builders/Contractors, Code Officials, Raters/Verifiers

Instructor(s)
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John Spillman
John Spillman: John is a trainer and technical consultant with Earth Advantage. He teaches classes to energy auditors, builders, architects/designers, real estate professionals and building code officials. John has been promoting sustainable building and energy efficiency in both new and existing residential construction with Earth Advantage since 2009. John’s construction background is in residential remodeling. He is a LEED for Homes Quality Assurance Designee and Green Rater. John earned a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of California, Davis.
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