WDCECourse Descriptions
MHI - Modular Housing Training Institute
MHI111
Green Advantage Residential Training
Green home construction training geared towards builders, developers, building trades contractors, real estate professionals, building code officials, and other interested building-related professionals. This comprehensive training fully prepares practioners for the Green Advantage Certification Exam; Green Advantage is a national environ- mental certification launched with funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency and The Nature Conservancy. What you will explore in this workshop will be green building industry/green building materials, site considerations & passive building design, energy-and-water efficient building technologies that enhance resistance to disaster and biological hazards, construction operations to reduce environmental impact, and indoor environmental quality.
MHI112
NAHB - Business Management for Building Professionals
Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will give you a solid foundation in those best business practices so valuable to smaller businesses: planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling. By using case studies and sample forms, your instructors give you practical and applicable tools for management success. NOTE:PA RESIDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO RECEIVE THE SPECIAL GRANT RATE OF $65 (01 SECTION); NAHB MEMBERS FEE = $195 (02 SECTION); NON-NAHB MEMBERS = $245 (03 SECTION).
MHI121
Building Science for Modular Construction
This one day session is the prerequisite course for those in the modular industry planning on attending the RESNET Field Rater Inspector Certification and course to be held at Penn College in December. Topics to be discussed will include but not limited to: the Energy Star Labeled Homes program-A description of advanced energy standards for new construction; Principles of heat transfer-a brief lesson in the physics of heat loss; How and when accepted construction practices fail to meet high performance; Ventilation strategies for the 21st century home; Principles of effective heating/cooling design; Building systems interactions-How well-intentioned builders create problems through unevaluated designs; Tools and diagnostic techniques of the building analyst; A primer on health & safety considerations for new construction; The human interaction factor-"Weaknesses in building systems will eventually be exploited to the detriment of the building and the occupants"; How Energy Star and high performance construction benefit the builder and buyer-Considerations for the business model. An exam at the end of the program will be used to assess eligibility for progression to the RESENT Course. NOTE: PA RESIDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO RECEIVE THE SPECIAL GRANT RATE OF $60 (SECTION 1); NON-PA RESIDENTS & THOSE NOT WANTING TO PROVIDE THIER SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER YOUR RATE IS $200 (SECTION 2).
MHI124
RESNET Field Inspector Rater Training
This 5-day program is a partnership between the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) and the FBHC at Penn College. A RESNET recognized trainer and FBHC staff will train in-plant inspectors and any other designated individuals in the basic building science technology related to Energy Star Certifcation. Training will focus on creating an FBH culture where the Energy Star standards are practiced on production lines relative to insulation, air sealing, and design of the project and building performance. Intensive classroom instruction on the RESNET standards, building science relative to the Energy Star program for new construction, and extensive "hands on" applications utilizing travel to local manufacturing facilities and models. Upon completion of the training, participants will have the option of taking the RESNET written exam portion of the Field Rater Inspector Certification. Participation in the training DOES NOT GUARANTEE RESNET certification. Priority registrations given to PAFBH Industry Partnership members. FRIDAY ENDS AT NOON. ONLY PA RESIDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PFBHIP STATE TRAINING GRANT AND WHO MUST PROVIDE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER UPON REGISTRATION WHICH GOES DIRECTLY TO THE STATE AS PART OF THE GRANT (SECTION 01). ANY PA RESIDENT NOT PROVIDING THEIR SS# HAS THE OPTION OF TAKING THE TRAINING AT THE NON-PA RESIDENT PRICE (SECTION 02).
MHI125
Green Advantage Commercial Training
In partnership with the Green Building Alliance of Pittsburgh, the FBHIP is co-sponsoring this event in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania residents only are eligible for reduced tuition of $125 - a 75% discount on the regular course fee through a training grant from the Factory Built Housing Industry Partnership, a collection of industry stakeholders who support advancement of green building technologies in the construction industry, primarily in factory-built construction segment. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE JUNE 15TH COURSE - PLEASE CONTACT GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE AT 412-431-0709 TO BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST.
MHI209
AIA/MBSA Sustainable Design Utilizing Modular Building Systems
This course is designed to educate architects on utilizing modular building systems and the role of those systems in green and sustainable design and construction. Participants will: understand the history and present position of modular construction within the building industry; successfully convey the benefits of sustainable modular construction during the planning phase as a "desired" building opportunity alterna tive to traditional on-site construction; take advantage of the health, safety and welfare (HSW) features by using modular building systems in 50>>50 projects; identify the challenges and opportunities of using modular building systems ideal for sustainable design (SD); implement modular construction into projects as a means to deliver a high quality, feature rich, sustainable building. NOTE: Pennsylvania residents, under a special grant through the PA Factory Built Housing Partnership, MUST provide their social security number when registering to confirm their eligibility for the discounted course cost. PA RESIDENTS MUST SCHEDULED SECTION 01. COURSE IS BEING HELD AT 4-POINTS SHERATON IN CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (PITTSBURGH). (6 LUs)
MHI212
Introduction to ENERGY STAR 3.0 For Builders, Suppliers & Financial, and Real Estate Professionals
This workshop will focus on the upcoming implementation of the ENERGY STARŪ 3.0 program for new homes in 2011. The information will be delivered by two certified RESNET HERS Raters who will go through the program's major features and additional requirements from the current 2.0 version. The material will focus on building science applications, HERS Rater and HVAC checklists, and miscellaneous incentive programs that compliment the ES verification process. Design and plan review, Thermal Bypass Checklist (TBC), and final verification plus the additional HVAC and Water Management Check sheets will be discussed. Workshop is ideal for builders, modular manufacturers, HVAC contractors, and any other residential construction stakeholders interested in learning more about the ENERGY STARŪ for new homes program. NOTE: SPECIAL WORKSHOP FEE OF $50 FOR PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS THROUGH A SPECIAL GRANT FROM THE PA FACTORY BUILT HOUSING PARTNERSHIP AND PA LABOR & INDUSTRY; PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WHEN REGISTERING ON SITE TO SUBMIT TO THE STATE FOR THE DISCOUNTED FEE. PA RESIDENTS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS GRANT MUST SCHEDULE SECTION 04.
MHI213
LEED Green Associate Workshop
This workshop is intended for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of LEED - including those with a stake in their company's or community's building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing GBCI's LEED Green Associate credential. The workshop provides essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts that are fundamental to all LEED Rating Systems. Key LEED metrics and LEED referenced standards are addressed throughout the the workshop. The actual LEED Green Associate certification exam dates are TBD; participants may be required to schedule their own exam at a Prometrics testing site near their location. An online practice exam and a certification exam are included with course price (1 each only). NOTE: SPECIAL WORKSHOP FEE OF $125 FOR PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS THROUGH A SPECIAL GRANT FROM THE PA FACTORY BUILT HOUSING PARTNERSHIP AND PA LABOR & INDUSTRY; PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WHEN REGISTERING ON SITE TO SUBMIT TO THE STATE FOR THE DISCOUNTED FEE. PA RESIDENTS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS GRANT MUST SCHEDULE SECTION 02.
MHI215
LEED AP BD+C Workshop
Day 1 - Introduces the credit intents, key elements, main requirements, and reference standards of the Green Building Design and Construction (BD+C) LEED rating systems. Day 2 - Addresses LEED tools and unique aspects of the New Construction rating system. The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) created this specialty credential to denote practical knowledge of the Green Building Design + Construction LEED rating systems: LEED for New Construction, LEED for Schools and LEED for Core & Shell. NOTE: SPECIAL WORKSHOP FEE OF $225 FOR PA RESIDENTS THROUGH A SPECIAL GRANT FROM THE PA FACTORY BUILT HOUSING PARTNERSHIP AND PA LABOR & INDUSTRY; PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR SOCIAL WHEN REGISTERNG ON SITE. PA RESIDENTS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS GRANT MUST SCHEDULE SECTION 02. Both prices include Test Fees for (1) Practice and (1) Certification Exam. 2 Day workshop with USGBC approved facilitator (this is not a USGBC sponsored course).
MHI217
Toward Zero Energy Homes
Both government and various sustainable organizations are pushing to make all new construction perform as zero energy structures by as early as 2030! This workshop will be presented by industry expert and best selling author, David Johnston. The course course is ideal for any industry professional to include modular manufacturers, sales, engineering, purchasing, builders, suppliers, code officials, financial professionals and real estate professionals. The FBH industry is becoming more involved in manufacturing single family, multifamily, commercial and school projects with various green specifications and/or certifications. There is a need for experts in the FBH industry to work on sustainable projects and learn how to integrate zero energy strategies into their products. The workshop will include a copy of the instructor's newly released "Toward a Zero Energy Home" for each participant.
Prerequisite(s): Section 02 Requirements: Participant must be a PA resident AND must supply Social Security number for the Commonwealth upon registration.
