Working with the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB)

Working with the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) provides guidance to help anyone who works regularly with the code to either comply with or enforce it. The course covers the most important aspects of the NECB, notably building envelopes, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and water heating.

This two-day course enables participants to comprehend the implications of the code for themselves and from the perspectives of others. 

• Day one is focused on theoretical elements to lay a solid foundation for Day 2. 
• Day two includes several workshops. 

Having prior work experience is an asset in this course because participants will be able to better participate in group discussions and case studies. These interactive activities will require participants to adopt a problem-solving approach to resolve issues. By the end of the course, participants understand how crucial it is to implement NECB best practices.

Refreshing your knowledge of the NECB and studying the various versions of the code will help you succeed in this course. 

In this course you will learn to

• Define the requirements of the NECB. 
• Comply with NECB requirements. 
• Apply a work methodology to ensure NECB requirements are duly met. 
• Differentiate between the 2017 and 2020 versions of the code. 
• Comprehend how the code affects your line of work. 
• Mobilize the latest technological advancements to achieve energy efficiency goals.  

This course is ideal for

• Building designers and architects 
• Construction professionals 
• Building inspectors 
• Consultants 
• Provincial building authorities