Join us for an essential four-day training designed for housing maintenance professionals, tradespeople, and contractors in Terrace and surrounding regions.

This practical, in-person program will help you master the skills and knowledge needed to perform energy-efficient housing retrofits that meet local needs and challenges.

• Space is limited
• 28 CPDs pre-approved by BC Housing *attendance for all four days
• Catered breakfasts and lunches

Why Attend?

• Expert-Led: train with industry professionals.
• Hands-On Experience: practice with real materials and mock-ups.
• Access to Resources: access job aids and videos on envelope upgrades.
• Affordable: deeply subsidized course fees to improve accessibility to more learners.
• Training Credits: option for BCIT course and CPD credit.
• Career Connections: connect with Nisga’a Nation’s large-scale home energy retrofit program and learn ways to get involved

What You Will Learn

• Building science principles for energy-efficient retrofits.
• Practical skills in airtightness, window upgrades, and insulating below-grade and attic spaces.
• Address occupant comfort, efficiency, and building durability.

Training Overview

• Day 1: Fundamentals of Building Science
• Days 2–4: Building Envelope Upgrades (with hands-on activities and demonstrations)

Instructors:

Cody Brentzen, Principal, Envelope 1st Consulting & Contracting

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Cody is Hwlisum and a Haida/Tlingit First Nation member with over over 20 years of experience as a residential Red Seal carpenter. He shares his enthusiasm with students at the Zero Energy Buildings Learning Center at BCIT where he instructs hands on application of the Envelope 1st approach to returning professionals and apprentices.

Shawn Wiebe, Co-Owner Holistic Building Performance

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Interprovincial Red Seal carpenter, Energy Advisor, High Performance Building Consultant

Shawn got his start in the trades at an early age from a father who was a Red Seal electrician, licenced gas fitter and owner operator of a backhoe. After completing his Red Seal apprenticeship, Shawn started his own construction company and general contacted residential, commercial and agricultural projects.

After 20 years as a general contractor, Shawn went on to lead work in Indigenous housing & infrastructure at both the community and Tribal Council level for more than 10 years. Now a Registered Energy Advisor and Certified Passive House Consultant, Shawn also holds micro-credentials from BCIT in Zero Energy Buildings and Regenerative Buildings and is CSA F280-12 Certified.

Registration:

Cost is $99 for four days, including breakfasts and lunches.*

*Indigenous learners may be eligible for additional supports. For more information, please contact Melissa Hamer (contact info below).

Collaborators:

Brought to you by a collaboration of Nisga’a Nation, BCIT, and the Community Energy Association with funding provided by Nisga’a Lisims Government, BC Hydro, Fraser Basin Council, Real Estate Foundation of BC and generous in-kind support from Kitselas Five-Tier System through hosting us at the Kulspai Learning Village.

Contact:

Melissa Hamer , Zero Energy/Emissions Buildings Learning Centre

School of Construction and the Environment

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

melissa_hamer@bcit.ca