CPD Opportunity – Higher Tiers of NECB and High-Performance Standards: What Building Officials Need to Know (BC)

This virtual training program developed with support from Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund is designed to equip building officials with the knowledge and skills to confidently review and approve high-performance building projects under the NECB and its higher tiers. Through four interactive sessions, participants will explore building enclosure requirements, mechanical systems, energy modeling, and plan-checking procedures to streamline approvals and support sustainable construction. By addressing knowledge gaps and reducing reliance on external reviewers, this training helps municipalities accelerate approvals, lower costs, and strengthen compliance with Canada’s evolving building performance standards.

• Understand High-Performance Building Codes — Interpret the NECB and other high-performance building standards and outline their implications for code enforcement.
• Review Building Enclosures — Assess effective R-values, thermal bridging mitigation, vapour control, and moisture management in high-performance building designs.
• Evaluate Mechanical Systems — Identify and review high-performance heating, ventilation, cooling, and domestic hot water systems.
• Apply Energy Modeling Knowledge — Interpret the role of energy modeling, including prescriptive versus performance pathways, and its timing within project submissions.
• Streamline Plan-Checking Processes — Perform efficient and accurate plan reviews, identify common compliance gaps, and reduce the need for outsourced reviews.
• Support Sustainable Construction Goals — Apply acquired knowledge to support municipal objectives for energy efficiency, sustainability, and climate resilience.

Dates:

Day 1: Wednesday November 19, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
Day 2: Wednesday November 26, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
Day 3: Wednesday December 3, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
Day 4: Wednesday December 10, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)

Location: Online

Cost: $150 plus GST

Registration: Click here

CPD Eligibility: 5 points – Category A3 (you will need to self report these points)