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Higher Tiers of NECB and High-Performance Standards: What Building Officials Need to Know (BC): ONLINE – NOV 2025
Gain the knowledge and skills to confidently review and approve high-performance building projects under the NECB and its higher tiers.
November 19, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
SESSIONS
4
HOURS
12
CPD CREDITS
up to 12
LOCATION
Online
Welcome to B.C. 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 four 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 times listed are in Pacific Time)
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 9am – 12pm
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 9am – 12pm
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 9am – 12pm
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 9am – 12pm
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.
Course Instructors
The instructors for this course:
Kevin Brown – Kevin has a background in energy efficient design and construction, as well as renovation and heritage building restoration, building to multiple, stringent standards. The completion of a Master of Industrial Design degree, which focused on green design, provided him with the ability to understand design intent, while making sure that the specifications are fit for purpose.
Kevin brings to his work at Nicol Design a background focused on residential construction, specifications of Passive House detailing, review of mechanical systems, and supervision and education of trades. His residential projects include single family homes and green heritage restorations. Kevin’s non-residential projects have included restaurants and heritage sites.
Kevin now runs a Passive House design and consultancy, focusing on new Passive House residential and EnerPHit projects.
Matthew Dipple – Matthew received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Systems Engineering from the University of Regina. He is a Professional Engineer (SK, AB, MB, NU/NWT), and is a Certified Passive House Consultant.
He co-owns Airtight Engineering, where he provides energy modeling, mechanical design, and sustainable building consulting. Matthew is passionate about designing and educating about high-performance building envelopes and mechanical systems that are sustainable, resilient, comfortable, and healthy.
He transitioned from a career in the natural gas sector in 2021 after taking the PHC 120P design courses.
Course Fee
$150.00
Professional Development
Total number of learning hours: 12 (based on attendance of live course)
BOABC: 5 points – Category A3
ALBNL: 12 Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
AANB: 12 Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
NSAA: 12 Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Important: please read our refund policy, available in our Course and Exam FAQs page.
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