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Higher Tiers of NECB and High-Performance Standards for Building Officials (AB): ONLINE – FEB 2026
Gain the knowledge and skills to confidently review and approve high-performance building projects under the NECB and its higher tiers.
February 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
SESSIONS
4
HOURS
12
CPD CREDITS
4
LOCATION
Online
Welcome to Alberta Building Officials Training
This virtual training program—developed with support from Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund—is designed to equip building officials with the knowledge and skills to confidently review and approve high-performance building projects under the NECB and its higher tiers.
Through 4 interactive sessions, participants will explore building enclosure requirements, mechanical systems, energy modeling, and plan-checking procedures to streamline approvals and support sustainable construction. By addressing knowledge gaps and reducing reliance on external reviewers, this training helps municipalities accelerate approvals, lower costs, and strengthen compliance with Canada’s evolving building performance standards.
DATES
All sessions take place from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Eastern Time
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
RECOMMENDED FOR
This program is designed for building officials and related professionals who play a key role in reviewing and approving building projects, including:
- Building Officials and Inspectors
- Plans Examiners
- Code Administrators and Regulators
- Policy and Standards Advisors
Proven Professional Process
We have been providing training for over 10 years. Our step-by-step processes have been fine tuned by industry experts to maximize your success.
Real World Examples and Solutions
All of the Passive House principles being taught are based on real-world situations in our Canadian climate.
Support From Industry Experts
Learn from the best, in real time. All courses are provided live, so you can ask questions and get immediate feedback from your instructor.
The instructors for this will be confirmed shortly.
- Digital copy of course materials
Important: please read our refund policy, available in our Course and Exam FAQs page.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand High-Performance Building Codes — Interpret the NECB and other high-performance building standards and outline their implications for code enforcement.
- Review Building Enclosures — Assess effective R-values, thermal bridging mitigation, vapour control, and moisture management in high-performance building designs.
- Evaluate Mechanical Systems — Identify and review high-performance heating, ventilation, cooling, and domestic hot water systems.
- Apply Energy Modeling Knowledge — Interpret the role of energy modeling, including prescriptive versus performance pathways, and its timing within project submissions.
- Streamline Plan-Checking Processes — Perform efficient and accurate plan reviews, identify common compliance gaps, and reduce the need for outsourced reviews.
- Support Sustainable Construction Goals — Apply acquired knowledge to support municipal objectives for energy efficiency, sustainability, and climate resilience.
Recommended for
This program is designed for building officials and related professionals who play a key role in reviewing and approving building projects, including:
- Municipal Building Officials and Inspectors — Professionals responsible for plan-checking, approvals, and compliance enforcement under the NECB and other high-performance standards.
- Plans Examiners — Those tasked with reviewing design submissions to ensure building enclosure, mechanical systems, and energy modeling meet regulatory requirements.
- Code Administrators and Regulators — Individuals ensuring municipal and provincial compliance with evolving energy efficiency and performance standards.
- Policy and Standards Advisors — Professionals supporting municipalities or agencies in interpreting and applying higher tiers of NECB and other codes to sustainable construction goals.
This training is ideal for building officials at all levels who want to expand their expertise in high-performance standards, streamline approval processes, and confidently support the transition to energy-efficient, climate-resilient construction.
Professional Development
Total number of learning hours: 4
(based on attendance of live course)
- ALBNL: 4 Core Learning Hours
- AANB: 4 Core Learning Hours
- NSAA: 4 Core Learning Hours
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