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What I learned from a University of Wisconsin course called “Commissioning Building Enclosure Assemblies and Systems”
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I have been advising architects and builders on high-performance design, materials, and construction — particularly for residential buildings — for many years. But to do this work on commercial buildings, a building science training and credentialing program seemed really important (yet elusive).
This past November I bit the bullet and spent three days in class, a half day in exams, and several thousand dollars, and fulfilled the requirements for these two certifications:
- Building Enclosure CommissioningProcess of testing a home after a construction or renovation project to ensure that all of the home’s systems are operating correctly and at maximum efficiency. Process Provider (BECxP)
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