Standard Developed to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Duct Systems
September 5, 2013
Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) has announced that its BPI-3300-A-201x: “Standard for Residential Building Air Distribution System Energy Performance” is available for public comment through Sept. 30.
The Organizations “Share Many Common Goals,” Seek to Collaborate
August 22, 2013
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and the Building Performance Institute (BPI) announced that they will begin exploring opportunities for collaboration following a meeting of the respective organizations’ leaders on Aug. 14.
Standards Aim to Make Home Performance Industry More Effective, Profitable
August 19, 2013
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced its BPI-2100-S-2013: “Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Transfer” and BPI-2200-S-2013: “Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Collection” have been published as BPI standards.
BPI May Now Provide Building Energy Ratings in the State
July 29, 2013
Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced the group will be recognized by the state of Florida to provide a building energy-efficiency rating system in the state.
Standards Facilitate Transfer of Home Performance-Related Data
July 18, 2013
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced that BPI-2100-S-2013: Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Transfer and BPI-2200-S-2013: Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Collection have been published as BPI standards.
Building Performance Institute (BPI) announced its certification renewal policy has been amended to allow individuals holding multifamily certifications to earn continuing education units (CEU) toward written exams.
Many believe home performance contracting (HPC) is on deck as the next big thing for HVACR contractors. And, while customers may not yet be aware of the term, once they understand that the practice may grant better comfort and safety, in addition to cost savings, many are quick to embrace the idea.
A recent letter to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is requesting that ANSI withdraw Building Performance Institute Inc.’s (BPI) accreditation as a Standards Development Organization for “repeated violations of BPI’s approved operating procedures and specific requirements of the ANSI essential requirements.”
BPI is celebrating its 20th anniversary and the growth is staggering — nearly 40,000 certifications and 200 training centers across all 50 states have established BPI as a major player in the building-performance field.
The Building Performance Institute (BPI) announced a new certification-renewal policy that recognizes the work experience of BPI certified professionals.