Building Envelope & Systems Testing Training

Join us for a 2.5-day training on Building Envelope & Systems Testing (BEST)!

Lunch will be provided each day.

This training is designed for contractors and field professionals who have completed building science training and want additional hands-on practice with testing procedures, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and duct sealing. Continuing education credits available (OR CCB, BPI, NATE).

Participants will perform:

• Blower door and envelope airtightness testing.
• Duct leakage testing and diagnostics.
• Local exhaust airflow verification.
• Air handler airflow measurement.
• Duct sealing methods and field application.

What to bring?

1. Protective eyewear
2. Headlamp or flashlight
3. Hand tools
4. Work gloves

Day One

Date and Time: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: NAMC-Oregon, 2205 NE Columbia Blvd, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR 97211 (classroom)

Day Two

Date and Time: Thursday, Nov. 5, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: TBA (*field testing)

Day Three

Date and Time: Friday, Nov. 6, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: TBA (*field testing and duct sealing)

Space is limited – ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE. A maximum of two (2) employees per company may attend.

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*Field testing locations will be shared with registered attendees a week before the training date.

Allergy Note – The field-testing location is a cat-friendly home. The cat will be removed, but please prepare accordingly if you are allergic.