Fall 2022 *Updated as of October 12, 2022 |
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This workshop calendar contains training for Builders, Renovators, and the Residential Construction Industry. All workshops will be delivered Via ZOOM Video conferencing unless otherwise indicated. |
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Are you working to receive your CHBA-NB Master Builder™ Designation? This calendar contains workshops that are required to receive your Professional Master Builder™ Certification. |
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This course is designed to teach and familiarize owners, managers, supervisors, and project managers with construction contracts and contract law, liabilities and responsibilities of all parties to a contract, compiling and submitting proper claims, and ways and means for leaders to avoid conflict with contracts, home owners, trades and labour. |
| October 25, 2022 Registration: Deadline October 21, 2022 6:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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Marketing, Sales & After Sales Customer Service |
No matter what you do, your business cannot realize its full potential without a solid marketing plan to create awareness, promote your products, and cultivate customer satisfaction and loyalty. Learn a systematic approach to developing and implementing marketing objectives that align with your company’s culture and specializations. |
| October 27, 2022 Registration Deadline: October 24, 2022 6:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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2-DAY BUILDER BUILDING SCIENCE WORKSHOP |
This 2-day workshop will provide information that is designed to enhance your knowledge of Building Science. It will provide an overview of the latest technologies required to build an energy-efficient house for today’s energy-efficient-conscious consumer.
The Areas of technical Focus Covered Will Be:
Introduction to Energy Modeling, Principles of Energy Efficiency Construction and Concepts
House-as-a-system Design Concepts
Residential Building Science Principles
Introduction to NBC 2010 9.36 Energy Addendum
Advanced Building Techniques and Technologies Required to Move Beyond Code-Built Houses
Building Envelope Barrier Systems
Methods for Reducing Below-Grade Moisture and Radon
Understanding the Metrics of Energy Efficient Windows and Doors
HVAC System Solutions and Domestic Hot Water Systems
Renewable Energy (PV, Solar Thermal & Energy Storage) |
| November 16-17, 2022 Registration: Deadline November 10, 2022 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time Free for New Brunswick Builders & Renovators $375 + HST for Non-Builders/Renovators |
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This webinar will explore the business and tax structures of Sole Proprietors, Partnerships, and Corporations, your liabilities, HST and its “Mechanics”, as well as many other topics related to the financial aspects of your business. |
| November 22, 2022 Registration Deadline: November 18, 2022 6:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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R-2000 & ENERGY STAR® BUILDERS’ WORKSHOP |
The Standard for Energy Efficiency in New Construction
R-2000 is a voluntary standard developed by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) in collaboration with Canada’s residential construction industry.
R-2000 promotes the use of affordable, energy-efficient building practices and techniques, clean air features, and other measures to help protect the environment. Certified R-2000 homes are on average 50% more energy-efficient than typical new homes.
Become a Licensed R-2000 Builder
You must be licensed by the Government of Canada to qualify as an R-2000 Builder and to apply to have your homes R-2000 certified. Join the hundreds of builders Canada-wide who stand behind the R-2000 Brand as a sign of credibility, professionalism, and demonstration of your knowledge of building excellence. R-2000 Builders are revered as experts in Energy Efficient Home Construction. The Government of Canada certifies R-2000 Homes as the best in class and is a great stepping stone as we move to Net Zero Home Construction.
Follow these steps to get your R-2000 Builders’ License:
Attend an R-2000 builder workshop delivered across Canada by professional trainers, like those of CHBA New Brunswick. The workshop covers the standard’s technical requirements, including barrier systems, air-sealing techniques, and mechanical systems. You will also learn about the R-2000 quality assurance process.
Build an R-2000 demonstration home. The home must be built, inspected by a third-party energy advisor, and certified by the Government of Canada within two years of completing the builder workshop.
Sign a licensing agreement with NRCan once these requirements are fulfilled.
To Remain Licensed you Must:
Continue to meet all licensing requirements and have an active, up-to-date licensing agreement with NRCan.
Build at least one R-2000 certified house every three years.
Attend the R-2000 builder update workshop every two years. |
| – Learn the construction technology and techniques behind Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Homes, including:
* Using modeling, find the balance between energy efficiency and renewable energy with cost-effectiveness as a key factor.
* Best practices for the building envelop, including comfortable basements, above-grade walls and exposed floors, super‐efficient windows and doors, effective roofing, and ceiling insulation.
* Best practices for mechanical systems, including space heating and cooling, ventilation, and water heating.
* Best practices for Solar PV design, sizing, orientation, integration, and installation.
– Reference Net Zero/Ready Home case studies for each Canadian climate zone. An exam at the end of the course is designed to confirm that participants have learned the key Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Home components. A passing grade is 75%. November 24-25, 2022 Registration: Deadline November 18, 2022 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time (The 2-day Building Science Workshop is a prerequisite to participate in this Workshop) Free for New Brunswick Builders & Renovators $375 + HST for Non-Builders/Renovators |
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R-2000 & ENERGY STAR® BUILDERS’ UPDATE COURSE |
This Workshop will cover changes to the ENERGY STAR® and the R-2000 Program Standards and is for builders who have already taken and are licensed R-2000 and ENERGY STAR® Builders who want to maintain their R-2000 and ENERGY STAR® Builders’ License. ENERGY STAR® and R-2000 Builders must take an Update Workshop and Certify a Home to meet the Program Standards every three years to maintain their license with these Programs. This is not for new builders wishing to participate in these Programs. New builders are required to take the 4-Day Building Science Workshop found above in this document. Topics to be covered in this Workshop are the changes to the R-2000 and ENERGY STAR® Standards and a review of the current Program Standards. |
| November 22, 2022 Registration: Deadline November 18, 2022 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time (This Workshop is a Requirement for All Builders Who Currently Hold a License to Build ENERGY STAR®, and or R-2000 Homes) Free for New Brunswick Builders & Renovators $375 + HST for Non-Builders/Renovators |
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What are the owner’s responsibilities? What are the major problems companies encounter on construction sites? What is the role of the project manager and what characteristics are essential for that person? This webinar will demonstrate the basics of project management, and provide information to help increase your productivity and keep costs in check. |
| November 24, 2022 Registration: Deadline November 21, 2022 6:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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CHBA NET ZERO BUILDERS’ WORKSHOP |
In this course, participants learn the latest developments on approaches to Net Zero/Ready Homes focused on optimizing performance and costs. Attendees will gain insight on Net Zero/Ready design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, and construction practices. This course reflects the advancements in technology and innovations in the Canadian housing industry. By the end of this course, participants will:
– Discover the history of energy efficiency and Net Zero Energy housing in Canada. – Identify factors that are driving the Canadian housing market toward higher levels of energy performance.
– Know the various definitions of Net Zero including the CHBA’s definition of Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Homes.
– Understand how to earn the CHBA Qualified Net Zero Builder designation.
– Learn how an integrated design process and other optimization and costing tools such as NRCan’s HTAP (Housing Technology Assessment Platform) and CBAT (Cost-Benefit Analysis Tool) together with HOT2000 energy modeling can help project teams reduce costs.
– Know how to design and build Net Zero/Ready Homes that meet the program’s Technical Requirements using cost-effective, off‐the‐shelf technologies.
– Understand the key Building Science principles behind Net Zero best practices.
– Hear how occupant loads (the largest energy loads in a Net Nero/Ready Home) may or may not impact a builders’ design and construction choices.
– Understand how Net Zero/Ready Homes are designed to deliver excellent indoor air quality, helping to keep occupants healthy – a great selling feature with occupants now spending more time at home. |
| – Learn the construction technology and techniques behind Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Homes, including:
* Using modeling, find the balance between energy efficiency and renewable energy with cost-effectiveness as a key factor.
* Best practices for the building envelop, including comfortable basements, above-grade walls and exposed floors, super‐efficient windows and doors, effective roofing, and ceiling insulation.
* Best practices for mechanical systems, including space heating and cooling, ventilation, and water heating.
* Best practices for Solar PV design, sizing, orientation, integration, and installation.
– Reference Net Zero/Ready Home case studies for each Canadian climate zone. An exam at the end of the course is designed to confirm that participants have learned the key Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Home components. A passing grade is 75%. November 24-25, 2022 Registration: Deadline November 18, 2022 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time (The 2-day Building Science Workshop is a prerequisite to participate in this Workshop) Free for New Brunswick Builders & Renovators $375 + HST for Non-Builders/Renovators |
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This webinar will demonstrate the elements of a business plan, how to develop a business plan, some major causes of company failures in residential construction, overcoming barriers, strategic planning and so much more. |
| November 29, 2022 Registration: Deadline November 25, 2022 6:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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National Building Code (NBC) Update |
The changes made to the National Building Code between the 2015 and 2020 editions will be reviewed. An opportunity will be given to participants for questions or comments, with respect to these changes. *Only one NBC Update or the full NBC Workshop is required. |
| November 30, 2022 Registration: Deadline November 25, 2022 6:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time Free for New Brunswick Builders & Renovators For Non-New Brunswick Residents the fees are: $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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4-Day Full National Building Code (NBC) |
This 4-day workshop is a comprehensive review of Canada’s 2020 Objective-Based National Building Code, Part 9: The House (NBC). The NBC is recognized in Atlantic Canada as the minimum standard for technical provisions in the design, and construction of new buildings and renovations. The Code also applies to the demolition and alterations of existing buildings. This course will guide students through the Objective-Based approach, providing opportunities to use the Code in practical exercises and discussions. A final exam will be administered after 2 days of study and again on the last day. |
| Be Added to the Wait-list Free for New Brunswick Builders & Renovators For Non-New Brunswick Residents the fees are: $750 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $850 + HST Non-Members |
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Residential Drywall Application |
The drywall webinar will explore the second-highest defect in new housing after foundations. We will explore the history of drywall, its history in Atlantic Canada, the problems encountered with its installation, preventative measures for truss uplift, and more. |
| Be Added to the Wait-list $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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This webinar will help participants understand the National Building Code requirements for windows and doors, and their installation, including flashing, sealing, and trim. The participants will also be introduced to the energy efficiency aspects as well as common problems associated with improper installation. |
| Be Added to the Wait-list $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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The participants of this webinar will be taught a basic understanding of the National Building Code requirements of mechanical ventilation, the systems that comply, the importance of proper ventilation on indoor air quality, and problems associated with mechanical ventilation. |
| Be Added to the Wait-list $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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Building Successful Floor Systems |
Not only are flooring issues among the ‘Top Ten’ reasons for customer callbacks, but they also have the potential to be the most costly. This webinar will explore floor system problems, flooring options, and floor framing. |
| Be Added to the Wait-list $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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This on-demand course is an introduction to the NBC, 9.27 Cladding and Required Protection from Precipitation, focusing on above-grade walls. The participants learn to recognize and understand that precipitation is part of Building Code compliance and that builders have an obligation to meet Code but are encouraged to build beyond this because failure to protect your builds could affect your business, reputation, and profitability. |
| Webinar Available On Demand $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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Through participation in this on-demand course, participants will be able to understand the basic structural considerations of soils and foundations, identify soil-related problems, learn the terminology, identify soil types and bearing capacity, and identify useful builder resources, such as Foundation Water Protection options. |
| Webinar Available On Demand $150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members $200 + HST Non-Members |
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WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be received prior to the registration deadline to receive a refund. All cancellations received after the deadline will not be eligible for a refund. |
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EnerGuide, ENERGY STAR® and R-2000 are official marks of Natural Resources Canada and used with permission. CHBA Net Zero and Net Zero Ready are official marks of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association and are used with permission. |
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CHBA-New Brunswick | Website | 506-230-6161 |
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