LEEP Training (Walls, Enclosures for Renovations)

BILD, in partnership with Building Knowledge Canada, invites builders, renovators, architects, building officials, and engineering professionals to attend a full day of industry-leading training focused on high-performance wall systems and retrofit enclosures. This training is provided by Building Knowledge Canada in partnership with Natural Resources Canada’s Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) team.

Whether you attend one session or stay for the full day, this training offers practical, actionable knowledge from leading experts in building science and energy-efficient construction.

MORNING SESSION: LEEP WALLS: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Builders, architects, building officials, and engineering service companies are invited to explore practical wall construction solutions and best practices to meet evolving building code requirements.

Topics include:
• New wall construction solutions, framing options, insulation materials, air barrier systems, and water management strategies
• Best practices for meeting changing energy codes using available technologies and products
• Building science design principles for constructing durable, high-performing walls while addressing potential warranty risks
• Turn-key solutions that meet code requirements and voluntary high-performance building programs

Learn directly from industry subject matter experts and discover proven approaches to today’s building enclosure challenges.

AFTERNOON SESSION: LEEP ENCLOSURES FOR RENOVATIONS: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Renovators, building officials, and engineering service companies are invited to gain practical insight into high-performance retrofit strategies and building enclosure improvements.

Topics include:
• A practical introduction to building science fundamentals and house-as-a-system principles
• An overview of high-performance building enclosures
• Retrofit decision-making considerations
• Key enclosure retrofit strategies, including comparisons between exterior and interior approaches
• Embodied carbon considerations for building enclosure retrofits

This session provides valuable guidance for professionals navigating increasingly complex renovation and retrofit projects.