The Phius 2018 passive building Standard is the first passive building certification program to integrate a third-party quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) professional into the certification process. The QA/QC component provides risk management and can help projects qualify for financial incentives. The Phius certified QA/QC professional:
- Verifies plans and energy models at the design stage for compliance with certification requirements.
- Performs onsite testing and inspection during multiple site visits to ensure the project is built as designed.
PHIUS provides two training programs for QA/QC professionals who wish to participate in the PHIUS+ building certification process.
Live Virtual Phius Certified Rater Training: August 26 - 30, 2024
Phius Raters focus on single-family residential projects. The course is geared toward experienced RESNET and BPI professionals, and provides grounding in passive building principles as well as a guide to onsite quality assurance for the Phius program.
Some topics include:
- Enclosure integrity design strategies
- Passive building mechanical/ventilation systems
- On-site verification of passive building construction features
- Airtightness/blower door testing protocols
This training is delivered live, online over three days. Each session is three hours. Upon registration, students will receive a login to the Phius Training Portal.
HOW TO REGISTER:
STEP 1) FOR GENERAL REGISTRATIONS - SIGN UP HERE: (in order to complete the online component before the live virtual session.)
STEP 2) FOR MA EMPLOYEES TO APPLY FOR EXPRESS GRANT FUNDING:
Phius Certified Rater Training: Please Use the BE+ Registration Page: https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-rater-training-8-26/
For the August 26th (start date) Phius Certified Rater Training, submit an Express Grant Application by 8/5/24:
- https://commcorp.tfaforms.net/329013
- Course Name: Phius Certified Rater Training
- Grant Course ID# C-3770
- Course Provider: Built Environment Plus
- Cost: $750 (for grant reimbursement)
- Cost type: (tuition)
For a 50% Reimbursement on Phius Trainings from Mass Save click here.
Please email training@phius.org with any questions.
The course concludes with an exam. Successfully completing the course and exam qualifies the trainee as a Phius Rater.
Please note that Certified Passive House Consultants (CPHC®) are eligible to become Phius Raters, but cannot rate their own projects.
Phius Certified Verifier Training in Boston: July 17-18, 2024
Learn to verify big Phius Projects! The demand for Phius Verifiers is greater than ever. The Northeast has become a hotbed for large-scale passive house projects -- largely because of progressive efforts like NYSERDA's and similar efforts in Massachusetts and throughout New England.
Phius Certified Verifier training is geared toward professionals with experience testing and commissioning multifamily and non-residential buildings.
For a project pursuing Phius Certification, the Verifier is the 3rd-party quality assurance professional responsible for on-site inspections and performance testing throughout the construction process and at final construction.
These professionals are critical to ensure that the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications that are design certified by Phius.
Pre-Course Online Material: You'll get access to an online course with roughly 8 hours of pre-course content that should be reviewed before the live session. Please email training@phius.org with any questions.
HOW TO REGISTER:
STEP 1) FOR GENERAL REGISTRATIONS - SIGN UP HERE: for the July 17-18, 2024 training (Th, F) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Please note that there is an online component to complete before the in-person session.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR MA EMPLOYEES TO APPLY FOR EXPRESS GRANT FUNDING HAS PASSED.
For a 50% reimbursement on Phius Trainings from Mass Save click here.
Professionals in Connecticut and Massachusetts may qualify for 50% subsidies!