Enhance your understanding of the building envelope

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Dive into a comprehensive and specialized 6-hour online training to master the fundamental and advanced principles of the building envelope. Offering a certificate of completion and RBQ-recognized credits, this training is designed for building professionals, contractors, and enthusiasts of sustainable construction.
The course is divided into 7 detailed sections, covering all the essential aspects of the building envelope:

1. Evolution of the Building Envelope Over Time
   Understand the technological advancements and historical approaches that influence current practices.
2. Regulations
   An in-depth analysis of the Quebec Building Code and the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (modified).
3. Basic Concepts
   Familiarize yourself with key definitions, measurement units, floor calculation, and the natural and physical phenomena that impact construction.
4. Materials
   Discover essential materials, their compliance, cost-effectiveness, and specific functions, including:
   • Wood, insulation, vapor barriers, weather barriers, flashings, sealants, and more.
5. The Building Envelope Explained
   Study the functions of the building envelope, including:
   • Control of thermal flow, airflow, and water vapor.
   • Durability, rigidity, and calculation of thermal resistance (total and effective).
   • Understanding thermal bridges and the concept of the “perfect wall.”
6. Thermal Resistance of Assemblies (Part 11 of the CCQ)
   Analysis of various assemblies for:
   • Foundations, floors, exterior walls, roofs, and garages.
7. Conclusion
   Summary of the key concepts learned, with a focus on practical application and best practices to adopt.