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High-Performance Building for Carpenters, 4 Part Course, September 21- October 12, 1-6 pm, Newton, Massachusetts
Event Description
This in-person training over four 5-hour sessions teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-performance house: water, air, vapor, and thermal. Students will learn high-performance essentials through building science lessons, hands-on practice with mock-up assemblies, and project management training. The multi-faceted learning approach provides carpenters with a holistic understanding of high-performance construction from building science to install. This training is taught by two sustainable building experts accompanied by guest speakers representing materials manufacturers and vendors.
Learning Objectives
Session 1: Framing & Sheathing
Thursday, September 21 – 1:00-6:00pm
Session 2: Air Sealing
Thursday, September 28 – 1:00-6:00pm
Session 3: Insulation
Thursday, October 5 – 1:00-6:00pm
Session 4: Windows & Doors
Thursday, October 12 – 1:00-6:00pm
About SHPDC
Housed in a state-of-the-art Passive House facility, StudioHPDC is a classroom and educational center for sustainable design & construction, StudioHPDC develops and hosts training courses for consumers, students, architects, and trades people in all experience levels ranging from introductory sessions and overviews to hands-on workshops and certification programs.
Funding Grants Available: Submit by August 31st, 2023:
The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.
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