BPI Training

Anchor Insulation is an Affiliate of the Building Performance Institute (BPI) and offers a series of training programs which prepare students for BPI certifications.

COURSES

The following training courses are offered by Anchor Insulation for BPI certification.

Building Analyst

As a BPI Affiliate, Anchor Insulation provides this training to prepare students for BPI Certification as a Building Analyst. Home Performance Contractors are required to have staff with this certification in order to become accredited by BPI and approved for participation in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program.

The trainings consists of an overview of building science fundamentals, analysis of diagnostic equipment, assessment of building tightness and practical application of blower door; combustion safety and other diagnostics for assessing air leakage and efficiency in buildings. The BPI written test is given at the end of the Training. Completion of certification also requires the successful completion of the BPI Field Test. As a BPI Affiliate, Anchor Insulation can schedule and Proctor the BPI Field exam as well.
Envelope Specialist

This training includes both classroom sessions and field experience that assists trainees in preparing for BPI's written and filed exams. Training includes a review of some Building Analyst I topics, but is not a preparatory course. Qualifying candidates may make special arrangements with BPI to take both tests simultaneously. The trainings consists of an overview of Health and Safety, Indoor Air Quality Assessment, Advanced Blower Door Applications, Insulation Techniques & Applications and other topics related to improving building envelope efficiency.