Classes & Talks
Building Envelope & Systems Testing Training
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About this event
Join us for a 2.5-day training on Building Envelope & Systems Testing (BEST)!
Lunch will be provided each day.
This training is designed for contractors and field professionals who have completed building science training and want additional hands-on practice with testing procedures, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and duct sealing. Continuing education credits available (OR CCB, BPI, NATE).
Participants will perform:
• Blower door and envelope airtightness testing.
• Duct leakage testing and diagnostics.
• Local exhaust airflow verification.
• Air handler airflow measurement.
• Duct sealing methods and field application.
What to bring?
• Protective eyewear
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Hand tools
• Work gloves
Day One
Date and Time: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: NAMC-Oregon, 2205 NE Columbia Blvd, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR 97211 (classroom)
Day Two
Date and Time: Thursday, Nov. 5, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: TBA (*field testing)
Day Three
Date and Time: Friday, Nov. 6, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: TBA (*field testing and duct sealing)
Space is limited – ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE. A maximum of two (2) employees per company may attend.
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*Field testing locations will be shared with registered attendees a week before the training date.
Allergy Note – The field-testing location is a cat-friendly home. The cat will be removed, but please prepare accordingly if you are allergic.
Listed by Energy Friendly Homes (The Events Calendar), gathered by the Portland events calendar.