Mastering Ensuring Quality Assurance and Quality in the Building Envelope for BC Energy Step Code Compliance-Module 7 Building Envelope Quality Assurance and Quality Control
6 Hours

We will discuss how to plan the correct sequencing for typical detail installation relating primarily to air barrier and insulation, without compromising other control functions and durability.

We will discuss how to identify key building enclosure QA/QC items from construction documents and plan for ways to address them including modifying details and using mockups.

We will discuss how to understand the scheduling, preparation, and testing process for airtightness testing at mid-construction and for final compliance, for both detached and attached homes.

We will discuss how to assess the suitability of qualitative and quantitative testing techniques in the construction process for BCESC homes, including challenges with diverse housing types

So ultimately, learners would be able to use basic quality assurance and quality control tools like mockups and airtightness testing to achieve airtight durable enclosures.

We will discuss how to use checklists to manage QA/ QC of key enclosure items related to BCESC compliance steps from design to completion, including avoiding costly errors and the need for repairs through effective quality assurance.

We will discuss how to effectively communicate to trade the key QA/QC items related to BCESC compliance and identify and mitigate potential conflict and bias that might arise between team members especially relating to different cultural backgrounds.

We will discuss how to identify desirable qualifications and responsibilities for an onsite QA/QC supervisor to support all aspects of BCESC compliance, including insulation, airtightness, and mechanical systems.

We will discuss how to enlist appropriate personnel, tools, and techniques for repairing incomplete enclosure items and improving building airtightness.

We will discuss how to integrate key quality assurance and quality control language relating to BCESC compliance into contract agreements with designers and trades, including performance-based contractual obligations

So ultimately, learners would be able to coordinate QA/ QC measures for enclosure detailing and airtightness control, including enlisting the correct parties responsible and tracking items from design through to completion.

Objectives and Outcome: Upon completion of the above in-depth course, successful participants will have a better understanding of the particular topic and gain the right mix of knowledge and skills in response to current technological advancements and the participants will be educated on how to work effectively for the best outcomes, the successful participants will also get a Housing Management Commission accredited certificate for completion of this specific construction related training program.

Program Duration

The duration of the program is 4 weeks.

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Learning Resources

Learning resources are mainly from textbooks, real-life case studies, internet information, as well as videos.

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Delivery Methods:

In-class instruction, On-site, Distance/Online, or Combined

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Marking Scheme

This program will have two parts; one part is a theory, and another part is practice.

Completion of distance class of theory will be counted as 50% towards the final grade, Completion of case study, term project, and presentation will be counted as 50% towards the final grade.

Grading scale for each class is as follows:

A 94-100%

A- 90-93%

B+ 86-89%

B 83-85%

B- 80-82%

C+ 75-79%

C 70-74%

D 60-69%

F 0-59%

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Requirements for Graduation

Courses with grades lower than “C” is not counted toward the completion of the corporate training program.

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Capacity (number of participants): 30

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Name of instructors: team of experts of Vancity Institute,

Jamie, Designer with Bachelor’s Degree of interior design and 25+ years of construction professional experience along with tremendous 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Vivian, Lawyer with Bachelor’s Degree of law, 25+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Richard, Engineer with Bachelor’s Degree of engineering, 25+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Bill, QS with Bachelor’s Degree of engineering, 30+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Thomas, architect with Bachelor’s Degree of architecture, 35+ years of construction professional experience along with 15+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Qian, Administrator and associate instructor, with Bachelor’s Degree of Economics, 8+ years of admin experience along with 8+ years experience in teaching and coaching