The National Environmental Balancing Bureau will hold its 2018 annual conference San Diego. Registration is currently open for the BET and CxCT seminars held during the conference.

The Building Enclosure Testing (BET) seminar will be April 23 - 24, with an optional exam day on April 25. The two-day seminar will provide attendees with an overview of building enclosure testing concepts, including discussions of air barrier enclosures from design to material selection and installation, and a review of various testing methods and procedures currently specified and their correct application.

The BET seminar will also cover basic operation of the blower door equipment, respective applications, and features. Attendees will learn how analyze and troubleshoot enclosure test issues, troubleshoot air barrier leakage issues, and problem resolution focusing on the use of thermal imaging.

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The CxCT seminar will be offered April 23-24, with an optional exam day on April 25. The seminar will cover fundamental knowledge of building systems commissioning, performing pre-functional and functional tests, air and water system troubleshooting, and handling report preparation.

The CxCT seminar will also discuss the adherence to the overall safety plan, maintaining instruments and calibration program, knowledge in evaluating HVAC and control systems, and understanding testing control systems. NEBB says the goal of this seminar is to provide the knowledge base for individuals to become successful technicians working under a Certified Professional (CP) and to encourage the pursuit of the Cx Certified Technician certification.

For more information on the CxCT seminar, go here.