Best Practices in New Home Construction - Classroom Training

This 3-hour classroom training will cover essential design principles and best practices that can be integrated into your home building process. Participants will have an opportunity to explore and evaluate different building practices/technologies while learning about locally available programs and financial incentives that support energy efficient residential new construction. 

Attendees will learn about:

• Energy efficiency programs, incentives and tax credits (city, utility and 45L)

• Industry trends, resiliency measures, and energy code trajectory

• Applied building science fundamentals 

• Importance of air barriers & approaches 

• Upgrades to envelope design & performance 

• Ventilation & healthy indoor air

• Applications for advanced mechanical systems (heat pumps & heat pump water heaters)

These trainings will provide valuable info that every builder must know to keep pace with the building code, stay ahead of homebuyer expectations, and increase the energy efficiency, comfort and durability of the homes they’re building.

Energy Efficient Home Site Visit (La Grande training only)

Join our instructor and local building partners for a guided tour of an active residential project. This behind-the-wall experience offers a close-up look at key construction details and the real-world application of high-performance materials, systems, and equipment.

Throughout the tour, you'll hear directly from local professionals as they share insights into the design choices, building practices, and installation techniques that shape the home. Learn how to identify and communicate the benefits of these features to customers, colleagues and other important stakeholders.