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Mechanical systems can make or break high performance home design.Join Building Knowledge Canada’s Mark Rosen on October...
09/01/2026

Mechanical systems can make or break high performance home design.

Join Building Knowledge Canada’s Mark Rosen on October 15th for the Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC Education: Air Source Heat Pumps (LEEP Mechanicals) course, focused on practical strategies for designing and applying air source heat pumps in Canadian residential construction.

This session breaks down how mechanical systems and the building envelope work together and what builders and designers need to get right to deliver efficient, comfortable, and reliable homes.

You’ll learn:
✔️ Air source heat pump selection and application in real-world builds
✔️ How mechanical design interacts with envelope performance
✔️ Key considerations for efficiency, comfort, and system reliability
✔️ Lessons from LEEP research and field experience

Register here: https://bit.ly/4cvcOcI

Need a fast way to estimate duct lengths for ventilation design? 🌀Check out Broan-NuTone’s Duct Length Calculator. It's ...
08/31/2026

Need a fast way to estimate duct lengths for ventilation design? 🌀

Check out Broan-NuTone’s Duct Length Calculator. It's a simple tool to help balance airflow and optimize your ventilation layouts.

Try it here: https://bit.ly/4vWGKp2

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Turn building science into better jobsite decisions.Building Knowledge Canada's Building Science Field Pro Training help...
08/29/2026

Turn building science into better jobsite decisions.

Building Knowledge Canada's Building Science Field Pro Training helps builders and trades make smarter decisions through hands-on, practical learning.

✔ Moisture and water management
✔ Air barriers, ventilation, and indoor air quality
✔ HVAC systems and heat pumps
✔ Thermal control and vapour management
✔ Field inspections and installation best practices

Improve quality. Reduce callbacks. Build confidence.

Contact [email protected] to learn more.

It's always exciting to see our clients' innovation recognized.👏 Kudos to Empire Homes and thanks to Institute for Catas...
08/27/2026

It's always exciting to see our clients' innovation recognized.

👏 Kudos to Empire Homes and thanks to Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction for highlighting the Discovery Home—a forward-thinking project demonstrating how resilient construction and building science can help future-proof homes.

Take a look at the video! https://bit.ly/3TrAZlP

08/27/2026

Local builders, developers and renovators are invited to a free half day code discovery workshop to explore practical compliance options and cost trade-offs for future energy codes. This event includes lunch.

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Walter Gretzky Golf Course, 320 Balmoral Dr, Brantford

🔗 Register by emailing Jennifer Stuart at [email protected]
or Sue Brocklebank at [email protected].

Great reminder from our partners at Construction Instruction: high performance masonry walls depend on getting the detai...
08/26/2026

Great reminder from our partners at Construction Instruction: high performance masonry walls depend on getting the details right.

Through-wall flashing, mortar collection systems, and properly designed weep vents all play a critical role in managing water, promoting drying, and protecting long-term durability.

These may seem like small details, but they can have a major impact on enclosure performance and risk management.

Check out CI's post for a closer look at these three important masonry best practices: https://bit.ly/44ZTyzZ

Enclosure Excellence — October in DenverTake your building enclosure skills to the next level. Join BKC's Gord Cooke alo...
08/25/2026

Enclosure Excellence — October in Denver

Take your building enclosure skills to the next level. Join BKC's Gord Cooke alongside Justin Wilson this October in Denver for Enclosure Excellence, a hands-on training focused on durable, high performance, and energy-efficient building assemblies. Construction Instruction has designed this course for builders, designers, and construction professionals ready to apply building science on the job.

What you’ll learn:
✅ Heat, air, and moisture movement and how it drives enclosure design
✅ How to detail walls, roofs, and foundations as coordinated control-layer systems
✅ Practical insulation, air barrier, WRB, and moisture management strategies across climates
✅ High-performance window and door selection, installation, and water management
✅ Hands-on testing and evaluation (blower door, air pressure, water testing, and more)

Why it matters:
This course translates building science into field-ready techniques that improve comfort, durability, and efficiency.

Limited spots available. Register today. https://bit.ly/4x5BoJ4

How do you ensure comfort, efficiency, and performance when upgrading heating and cooling systems in high-performance ho...
08/24/2026

How do you ensure comfort, efficiency, and performance when upgrading heating and cooling systems in high-performance home renovations?

Watch the replay of Heating and Cooling: Right Sizing for Comfort, part of the CHBA National and Building Knowledge Canada Renovating for High Performance webinar series.

Hosted by Lynne J. Strickland, this session features Gord Cooke and Nathan Horton, along with insights from renovation professionals Scott Ellis, Adam Larson, Meredith Hamstead, and Master Energy Advisor Cooper Le.

Topics include:
- Right-sizing heating and cooling equipment
- Electrification strategies
- Ductwork considerations
- Comfort and indoor performance
- Mechanical testing and real-world retrofit lessons

Whether you're a builder, renovator, HVAC contractor, designer, or energy advisor, this session offers practical guidance you can apply to your next project.

📺 Watch the replay: https://bit.ly/3TuMSaC

CHBA Net Zero

Reducing Construction Costs & Improving Home PerformanceJoin Building Knowledge Canada alongside Brantford Home Builders...
08/21/2026

Reducing Construction Costs & Improving Home Performance

Join Building Knowledge Canada alongside Brantford Home Builders' Association - BHBA, LEEP, ICLEI Canada, Environment and Natural Resources in Canada, and the City of Brantford for a free half-day workshop exploring Ontario SB-12, practical compliance strategies, construction cost trade-offs and the path to future energy codes.

📅 October 21, 2026 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Walter Gretzky Golf Course, Brantford
🍴 Free, including lunch

Andy Oding and Alexis Minniti will be there. Will you?

Builders, developers & renovators: To register, email Jennifer Stuart at [email protected] or Sue Brocklebank at [email protected].

One month to go!There's still time to register for the upcoming EnerQuality Corporation CHBA Net Zero Builder Workshop a...
08/20/2026

One month to go!

There's still time to register for the upcoming EnerQuality Corporation CHBA Net Zero Builder Workshop and build your knowledge of Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Ready homes.

Over two interactive webinars, you'll learn about the CHBA Net Zero Energy Labelling Program, best practices for high-performance construction, and how to deliver energy-efficient, third-party verified homes.

📅 September 22 & 24 (1:00–4:30 p.m. ET)
💻 Live on Zoom
🎓 Instructor: Troy Tilbury, Building Knowledge Canada

Register today: https://bit.ly/43Rg2Tq

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