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Earning the Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. You will learn some of the widely-used industry terminology related to building science. Building science demonstrates how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. Understanding the relationships between the building envelope, heating, A/C, insulation, mechanical ventilation, lighting, appliances and other systems of the home will enable you to assist yourself and others. Learn how these systems affect the comfort, health and safety of occupants and durability of the home. Discover why improving the energy efficiency of the home should be the first step toward solar, geothermal, or other renewable energy improvements.
The second edition of the BSP guide features an extended renewables section and an entire chapter dedicated to the U.S. DOE Home Energy Score. The guide and the exam are available in English or in Spanish, based on the user’s preference.
The BSP Certificate of Knowledge can be earned by studying the guide and then challenging the BSP online exam from your computer. The BSP exam is a 100-question multiple choice exam with a passing score of 70%. Once you successfully complete the exam, you can print your personalized BSP certificate from a computer connected to a working printer.
The BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is an early-career credential for workers in the home performance industry. This certification gives a great entrance to the industry while providing a clear path for professional growth.
A BA-T’s work includes data collection and diagnostic testing for a whole-home assessments. The BA-T’s skills and knowledge include: buildings & their systems, testing & data collection, and industry standards.
The BA-T is earned by passing a field test with oral questions. BPI’s Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge (BSP) is a prerequisite for the BA-T certification exam.
The BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) is an advanced certification for home performance professionals. A BA-P is a certified Building Analyst Technician who also conducts energy modeling, building analysis, and data evaluation in order to provide a comprehensive report with a list of prioritized home performance recommendations.
The BA-P certification is earned by passing an online written exam. An active Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certfication is required for BA-Ps. Learn about how to earn the BA-T certification here.
BPI considers the BA-T and BA-P upgrades to be a continuation of the Building Analyst certification. The BPI Building Analyst and HEP Energy Auditor are listed as example certifications in the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program Administrative and Legal Requirements Document. Additionally, the BPI Building Analyst Professional and HEP Energy Auditor are recognized by DOE as credentials that taxpayers can use to claim the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C), and contractors can use to qualify for the Contractor Training Grant Program administered by the State Energy Offices.
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Founder | Consultant
Mark has been a trainer for more than 3 decades. His training style has been categorized as that of a Law Professor and a Drill Sergeant. His training focuses on the needs of all that are in his class, making sure they all learn and understand the material and standards being sought, the Principles of Building Science, and the importance behind Building Concepts and their Terminology. He believes strongly that there is a disconnect between the individuals building homes and todays building science. There has to be a bridge that connects builders to the science. As we move toward 2023 Mark believes that the best way to bridge the gap is through making visible the education that exists, the path to get it, and a major road show to bring everyone into the classroom and technical sites. With all the technologies available Mark believes that this isn’t the proper use of those technologies. Online learning has its place and he believes in its use, but builders need real solutions, on site, direct to the homes they are building. Mark believes that the best way to educate builders is to match classroom to field. Mark has personal experience working with thousands of contractors, that experience has proven that the contractors have a great need and a desire to have their teams trained. He also knows that there stand several issues that prohibit these trainings from happening. He has always been the solution finder for this type of training. Mark is certain that by bringing the training to locations across the country too, home shows, construction conventions, and any type of large scaled event that bring home owners, contractors, and builders under the roof or into the parking lot we need to be there to offer the courses needed.
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Building Performance Institute | Certified Super Proctor
National Center for Construction Education & Research
Western Nevada College
Ability to focus on the vision and to communicate that vision to its stakeholders. Awareness of operational details, however, not involved with them. On top of industry trends – an avid reader. Hires strong management teams and supports their decisions. Meets with customers and can articulate customer needs, challenges, into the business/ project goals. He has the ability to troubleshoot problems in very complexed situations and help others understand. He has a profound way of getting people excited about change, work, and opportunities.
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NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF TRAINING
Before becoming a partner and National Director of Training with the American Institute of Building Science, John the owner of JLC Industries, an International Training Company that provides training and consulting in the Environmental and Energy Sectors. He has served as Director of Energy for New England Total Energy as well as The Dean of Education for the Home Performance Institute of New England. John’s responsibility was to oversee the energy division of New England Total Energy. As Dean of Education, with the Home Performance Institute of New England, John developed and had oversight on all home performance training and protocol. John was also the owner and CEO of JLC Green Technologies, an International Training and Testing Center for Home Performance. He has consulted on many projects of different scales to a level of LEED and Energy Star structuring. John has authored and written field, safety and training manuals that are used as a standard of knowledge in the industry today. He has carried various certifications that include BPI Analyst, BPI Envelope, BPI Heating Specialist, BPI MultiFamily Building analyst, HEP Energy Auditor, HEP Quality Control Inspector, Healthy Homes Evaluator, DOE Qualified assessor, HERS Rater Assessor, EPA Lead Supervisor Contractor, Lead RRP, OSHA 10/30, EPA Lead Designer, DOL Asbestos Supervisor, BPI Super Proctor, ABRA Forensic Consultant and many more certifications that apply to his field of work. John is a National Speaker for Industry Conferences in both the Energy and Environmental Industries. He is an Ambassador for The Building Performance Industry and is an IREC Master Trainer for HEP/BPI instructions for Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector. John participates and conducts Train the Trainers to align and standardize training protocols in the Home Performance Industry
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John consults with Federal & StateEntities, utility companies and private companies on developing and implementing protocols in the Home Performance Industries. He is the contracted Quality Control Monitor for the State of South Carolina with the Weatherization Assistance Program.He serves on the BPI Standards Committee and is called upon to give insight on issues that develop today. John has worked with NREL on the development of the QCI Testing and exam writing. He works with Efficiency for All (EFA) on Workforce Development and participates on the OSHA Roundtable. He is an advocate for Healthy Homes with Training, Consulting and Promotion. John was awarded a membership with Inclusion to The World wide Who’s Who registry for Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs for his expertise in educational training, mentorship and Industry Development. John has been seen on Extreme Home Makeover and was interviewed on CNN for his expertise in this Industry. John enjoys meeting with homeowners and help them discover where their home energy loss is generated, enabling them to save money and get comfort from their homes. Health and safety is John’s first priority with emphasis on improving (IAQ) Indoor Air Quality, (IEQ) Indoor Environmental Quality and providing a Healthy Home.
