Understanding and mastering the building envelope

Topics covered : Appropriate building envelope installations and solutions for efficient, comfortable buildings.

Subcategories covered :Training in construction execution - Building.

General objective:Be able to apply best installation practices to ensure optimum performance in terms of energy efficiency and comfort.

Specific objectives :

• Understand the importance of proper building envelope installation in the Quebec context.
• Review building envelope standards and regulations in Quebec.
• Learn how to carry out work on a Quebec construction site, with particular emphasis on the building envelope.
• Learn best execution practices for different building envelope components.
• Understand the important consequences of poorly executed building envelopes.
• Understand the benefits of a high-quality envelope in terms of energy savings and comfort.
• Present techniques for designing and dimensioning building envelopes.
• Present the thermal and acoustic constraints of the building envelope.
• Discuss common mistakes to avoid when installing the building envelope.

Contents

In this course, we'll learn how to make a building envelope that contributes to the energy efficiency of buildings in Quebec. We'll also look at the specific standards and regulations in force in the province.

This training course will cover the various components of the building envelope, such as insulation, sound transmission index, air tightness, various construction materials, etc.

Best execution practices for various building envelope components will be presented and discussed. References and links between installation techniques and the Quebec Construction Code will also be presented. Appropriate techniques, recommended materials and common mistakes to avoid will be discussed.

Distribution mode :Virtual