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Join BPI’s live webinars to explore the latest in building science, energy efficiency, healthy housing, and industry best practices. Hosted by experts and designed for professionals, our webinars offer practical insights, real-world examples, and continuing education opportunities.

Please note that a small registration fee applies to some webinars for participants who are not GoldStar Contractors or BPI Test Centers. Be sure to review each webinar description for details. All webinars qualify for 1.5 BPI CEUs.

Upcoming Webinars
October
13
 

Myths, Mysteries, and Mistakes with Healthy Housing and Lead

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
3:00 PM EST
BPI CEUs: 1.5
 
What if some of the things you ve heard about healthy housing and lead aren t quite what they seem? This interactive webinar takes... READ MORE What if some of the things you’ve heard about healthy housing and lead aren’t quite what they seem?

This interactive webinar takes a closer look at common myths, misconceptions, and mistakes surrounding healthy housing, lead hazards, indoor air quality, worker safety, and building science. From what “lead free” really means to misconceptions about air purifiers, mold, lead-based paint, and blower door testing, this session will challenge commonly held assumptions and explore what the science actually tells us.

We’ll examine real-world examples, discuss where information can be misunderstood or misapplied, and explore practical solutions for avoiding common mistakes. The goal is to leave attendees better prepared to recognize potential hazards, question assumptions, and make informed decisions that protect both workers and occupants.

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify common myths and misconceptions related to lead hazards, healthy housing, and indoor air quality
  • Apply practical solutions to avoid common healthy housing and lead-related mistakes and support safer work practices
About the Instructor:
Michael C. Sharp has more than 40 years of experience in occupational safety, hazardous materials, and environmental health. Since August 2021, he has served as Senior Safety Officer at Janus Corporation, where he focuses on helping workers prioritize staying healthy on the job.

Michael has worked as an Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Consultant since 1984, with expertise in hazardous materials commonly encountered in construction, including asbestos, lead, mold, PCBs, mercury, and more.
From 1994 to 2016, Michael served as Director of Training and an instructor for UC Berkeley Extension, the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, and Hazard Management Services, Inc. His work also focuses on helping building owners, architects, construction managers, and contractors reduce risks and liabilities associated with hazardous materials.
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October
14
 

Beyond Energy: Holistic Multifamily Retrofits

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
3:00 PM EST
BPI CEUs: 1.0
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u8LCgkKVShOrOj7Zu7lWrQ
 
Building performance is about more than just energy efficiency. Today, multifamily building owners are also looking for ways to improve indoor... READ MORE Building performance is about more than just energy efficiency. Today, multifamily building owners are also looking for ways to improve indoor air quality, water use, comfort, durability, and resilience. This webinar will explore how building performance professionals can take a whole-building approach to multifamily retrofits. We’ll examine how integrated approaches can address energy and water performance, indoor air quality, durability, resident comfort, climate resilience, and long-term asset preservation. The session will also introduce GreenPoint Rated as a framework for existing building renovations and highlight current industry trends, including trends and emerging needs observed across current projects and the roles BPI professionals can play in project delivery. Representatives from Nova Group and Partner Energy will share real-world perspectives, retrofit strategies, and lessons from their project experience.

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify key market drivers shaping multifamily retrofits
  • Describe how whole-building frameworks can guide and verify retrofit projects
  • Explain how integrated retrofits address energy, water, indoor air quality, durability, comfort, and resilience
  • Recognize barriers to implementation and opportunities for building performance professionals
  • Evaluate retrofit opportunities and tradeoffs using a multifamily case study
Instructors:
Alicia Livitt, GreenPoint Rated Program Manager, Habinex
Keely Felton, Chief Sustainability Officer, Nova Group
Lance Collins, Director, Partner Energy
Greg Switzer, Technical Manager, Partner Energy

 
October
27
 

When the Job Gets Tough: How to Handle Stress, Burnout, and Pressure Without Losing Your Edge

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
3:00 PM EST
BPI CEUs: 1.5
 
Every worker has difficult days tight deadlines, demanding customers, physical fatigue, personal stress, conflict on the crew, or the feeling... READ MORE Every worker has difficult days - tight deadlines, demanding customers, physical fatigue, personal stress, conflict on the crew, or the feeling that there is simply too much coming at once. This webinar addresses the realities of stress and burnout in a practical, respectful way, helping workers recognize the warning signs before stress starts affecting safety, judgment, attitude, attendance, and overall wellbeing.

Join us to learn realistic ways to manage pressure, reset after rough days, support one another more effectively, and stay steady and professional even when work feels especially demanding.

Learning Objectives:
  • Recognize common signs of workplace stress, overload, and burnout.
  • Identify how stress can impact focus, safety, communication, and job performance.
  • Apply practical strategies to manage challenging days and demanding work periods.
  • Build resilience while supporting coworkers and contributing to a healthier team environment.
About the Instructor:
Chris DeVany is the founder and president of Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide, a firm which focuses on management and organization development. Pinnacle’s clients include government agencies from the United States, the Royal Government of Saudi Arabia, Canada, Cayman Islands, global organizations such as Visa International, Cadence Design Systems, Coca Cola, Sprint, Microsoft, Aviva Insurance, Schlumberger and over 500 other organizations in 22 countries. His book 90 Days to a High-Performance Team, published by McGraw Hill, is helping thousands of executives, managers and team leaders improve performance. Register
November
18
 

Where Building Science Meets HVAC: Improving Whole-Home Performance

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
3:00 PM EST
BPI CEUs: 1.0
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WuyrzddYT7CXeCnck43_lA#/registration
 
An HVAC system is only one part of a home. Insulation, air leakage, windows, ducts, ventilation, moisture, solar exposure, and occupant behavior... READ MORE An HVAC system is only one part of a home. Insulation, air leakage, windows, ducts, ventilation, moisture, solar exposure, and occupant behavior can all affect how well heating and cooling equipment performs. When these conditions are overlooked, even properly installed equipment may struggle to provide expected comfort, efficiency, humidity control, and indoor air quality.

Designed for HVAC professionals who are new to building science, this webinar will introduce the house-as-a-system approach and explain how building conditions influence HVAC loads and performance. Using practical examples, participants will learn what to look for before recommending or replacing equipment, how improvements to the home can affect HVAC needs, and when coordination with a building performance professional may improve the outcome.

Learning Objectives:
  • Explain how the building enclosure and HVAC system work together.
  • Identify building conditions that affect HVAC sizing and performance.
  • Recognize how coordination between HVAC and building improvements can improve comfort, safety, and efficiency.
About the Instructor:
Brynn Cooksey Sr., aka the "Air Doctor," is a Detroit native, award-winning HVAC expert, and owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling and HVAC U. After 15 years in the utility gas and power industry, he took over his family’s business and rebranded it with his well-earned nickname.
Brynn studied HVACR and Energy Management at Henry Ford College and Ferris State University, later returning to teach at his alma mater. With over 10,000 professionals trained, he’s a respected educator, consultant, and technical contributor for top industry journals and webinars.
Recognized as one of ESCO Institute's Top 25 Most Influential HVACR Instructors (2024 & 2025), an IREC Certified Master Trainer (2025), and one of ACHR News' Top 40 Under 40 (2024), Brynn continues to shape the future of HVACR and building science.
 
November
24
 

It’s All About the BTUs: Understanding HVAC Load Calculations

Tuesday, November 24, 2026
3:00 PM EST
BPI CEUs: 1.5
 
Proper HVAC design starts with knowing how much heating and cooling a home actually needs. In this webinar, we ll break down the basics... READ MORE Proper HVAC design starts with knowing how much heating and cooling a home actually needs. In this webinar, we’ll break down the basics of HVAC load calculations and explain why proper sizing matters for comfort, energy efficiency, humidity control, and equipment life.

Attendees will explore how insulation, air leakage, weather conditions, and the building envelope all affect heating and cooling demand. This session will connect building science with real-world HVAC applications and show why “rule-of-thumb” sizing can lead to comfort problems and higher energy use.

Whether you’re evaluating an existing system, planning upgrades, or supporting electrification projects, this webinar will help you think beyond equipment size and focus on the home as a complete system.
 
Learning Objectives:
  • Explain how BTUs and heat transfer affect HVAC system sizing
  • Identify how insulation, air leakage, and the building envelope impact heating and cooling loads
  • Compare proper load calculations with common oversizing practices and their effects on comfort and efficiency
  • Apply building science concepts to HVAC and electrification decisions
About the Instructor:

Brynn Cooksey Sr., aka the "Air Doctor," is a Detroit native, award-winning HVAC expert, and owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling and HVAC U. After 15 years in the utility gas and power industry, he took over his family’s business and rebranded it with his well-earned nickname.
Brynn studied HVACR and Energy Management at Henry Ford College and Ferris State University, later returning to teach at his alma mater. With over 10,000 professionals trained, he’s a respected educator, consultant, and technical contributor for top industry journals and webinars.
Recognized as one of ESCO Institute's Top 25 Most Influential HVACR Instructors (2024 & 2025), an IREC Certified Master Trainer (2025), and one of ACHR News' Top 40 Under 40 (2024), Brynn continues to shape the future of HVACR and building science.
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