Energy Code for Contractors: What to Watch During Construction

Energy-code requirements don’t stop at the design stage. Contractors play an important role in making sure those requirements are carried through during construction.

In this 3-hour seminar, you’ll look at how energy-code requirements translate to the field and where issues can arise during installation and coordination. Using practical examples, the session will highlight common construction deficiencies and higher-risk details related to insulation, thermal bridging, airtightness, and mechanical, electrical and control systems.

You’ll also explore field-checking practices, coordination between contractors and trades, and what to expect from airtightness testing and commissioning.

Topics: 

• Common construction deficiencies
• Insulation, thermal bridging and airtightness
• Mechanical, electrical and control systems
• Coordination challenges between contractors and trades
• Field-checking practices
• Airtightness testing and commissioning

• Project Managers
• Site Supervisors & Forepersons
• General Contractors
• Construction Managers
• Trade Contractors

Melanie Chatfield, P.Eng.

Melanie Chatfield is an Energy Analyst with the City of Winnipeg, where she works with Municipal Accommodations to identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions through operational improvements and capital investments.

A mechanical engineer with more than 15 years of experience in high-performance buildings, Melanie understands the importance of helping building owners, operations and maintenance staff, contractors and design consultants understand how energy-efficiency requirements translate into real-world building performance.

Her background also includes project management experience on a variety of construction and environmental projects, including work in the United Kingdom.

WCA Cancellation Policy

WCA will provide a full refund or education credit equal to the amount paid for the course if registration is cancelled two (2) full business days prior to the course start date. Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within two (2) full business days of the course start date and there will be no transfers to future course dates.

Complimentary substitution of another member of your company/team is welcome right up until the course start time for no additional fee. Please email us at wcaeducation@winnipegconstruction.ca if you require a substitution.