Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)

Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) involves improving the performance of existing buildings. Over the years, there has been growing interest in EBCx projects since they are proven to be an effective means of identifying low-cost or no-cost operational improvements that can enhance occupant comfort and achieve energy savings. They may be conducted as a standalone activity or as part of renovation or modernization projects. 

The four-day Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) program comprehensively covers all the stages of the EBCx process. This includes planning, investigation, implementation, and hand-over monitoring. The course provides detailed presentations on each stage to enable participants to develop a comprehensive understanding of the entire process and to gain all the expected benefits. This course covers the fundamental principles of building mechanical systems and explores effective testing and verification methods. Participants also gain a comprehensive understanding of the investigation process.

By completing this course, participants gain a thorough understanding of the EBCx process and how to sustain its benefits throughout the building life cycle. Additionally, the course emphasizes the appropriate energy monitoring interventions to be performed by third parties. 

In this course, you will learn to

• Apply the four-step EBCx process. 
• Establish effective methods for detecting problems. 
• Calculate energy and system-based savings calculations. 
• Implement EBCx measures. 
• Integrate best practices for ongoing commissioning. 
• Prepare to take the exam to become an NRCan-recognized Recommissioning (EBCx) Agent. 

Please note that this course is intended for a technical audience with prior knowledge of recommissioning concepts. If you are not familiar with these concepts and are looking for a more general course, we recommend attending the Existing Building Commissioning Essentials course instead of this one.

This course is ideal for

Please review the Eligibility Criteria at the bottom of this page before registering.

• Building operators 
• Energy managers 
• Program/project managers 
• Technical supervisors 
• Engineering professionals with experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning as well as power systems 
• Control technicians and building automation supervisors 
• Artificial intelligence building control specialists 

Note: as an added value to CIET's Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning course, a fully functional FREE 90-day trial subscription to the RETScreen® software will be made available (value of $200).