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Workshop Overview

Join us for an engaging and informative 2-hour virtual workshop tailored for builders, sustainability managers, contractors, energy advisors, site supervisors and trades, as we cover important code updates, the value of certification, market drivers like financial and insurance incentives, and strategies to communicate the benefits of high-performance homes to buyers.

General Registration

Complimentary

Funded by Enbridge Gas

Venue: Online

Speaker: Gord Cooke

Date: 08 May - 08 May 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshop Highlights
  • Code Updates and Certification Focus: Gain insights into the latest code updates and understand why certification is a key driver for building excellence and compliance.
  • Market Drivers & Financial Incentives: Explore how financial incentives, like green mortgages, and other market drivers are shaping the future of sustainable building.
  • ENERGY STAR 101: Elevating Building Performance: Discover how third-party verification ensures higher building performance, reduces callbacks, and delivers tangible cost savings for builders. Learn about the key features and benefits of ENERGY STAR certification.
  • Communicating High-Performance Home Benefits: Unpack what homebuyers value in high-performance homes and how to effectively communicate the advantages, including energy savings and long-term value, to potential buyers.

Who Should Attend

  • Builders
  • Renovators
  • Energy Advisors
  • Site Supervisors
  • Trades
  • Contractors
  • Architects
  • Project Managers
  • Sustainability Managers
  • Developers 

Instructor

Gord Cooke

Gord Cooke

President, Building Knowledge Canada

Gord is a respected educator, consultant, and professional engineer with over 35 years of experience in the residential construction industry. As President of Building Knowledge Canada and Partner at Construction Instruction, Gord specializes in applied building science, energy-efficient housing, HVAC innovation, and indoor air quality. He has dedicated his career to training builders, renovators, HVAC contractors, and energy advisors on high-performance building techniques, ensuring homes are more comfortable, durable, and sustainable.

A founding member of multiple industry organizations, including the Net Zero Energy Housing Council, Gord is a recognized leader in advancing energy-efficient housing initiatives. His expertise extends to forensic investigations, building code compliance, and consulting on leading programs like ENERGY STAR® for New Homes, LEED for Homes, and Net Zero Energy Homes.

Honored with numerous accolades, including the EEBA Legend Award and the Clean50 Lifetime Achievement Award, Gord continues to be a driving force in shaping the future of sustainable homebuilding.

Contact

For more information, contact the ENERQUALITY Training team, training@enerquality.ca

Cancellation Policy

ENERQUALITY endeavours to be as flexible as possible with our cancellation policy. In the event you are unable to personally attend a workshop, you may, with prior notice, substitute another representative from your company. A refund (less $50 administration fee) will be issued for cancellations made up to 14 days in advance of the workshop. Contractual obligations and agreements with third parties may require for the policy to be amended or revised from time to time. ENERQUALITY reserves the right to reschedule, relocate, or cancel events. Should this be required, we will provide prior notice to all registrants.

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