Workshop

High-Performance Energy Building Codes within Indigenous Communities

The High-Performance Energy Building Codes within Indigenous Communities course, developed with building science experts, aims to educate participants on the National Building Codes (NBC) and National Energy Codes of Canada for Buildings (NECB).

Do you know what the National Building Codes and National Energy Codes of Canada for Buildings Are? What role do they play? What are the benefits of adopting high-performance energy building codes?

The High-Performance Energy Building Codes within Indigenous Communities course was developed in partnership with experts in building science and building codes. The goal of the training is to develop an understanding of the National Building Codes (NBC) and National Energy Codes of Canada for Buildings (NECB) and provide an overview of the benefits of adopting NBC and NECB within Indigenous Communities.

 

This training was developed thanks to the financial support of Natural Resources Canada

Speaker: Trevor Trainor
President and Building Science Specialist

Trevor Trainor is the President and a Building Science Specialist at Bawating Building Science. He specializes in the performance of wall and roof systems in extreme, cold climates and applying the principles of building science to Indigenous housing issues. His experience in lab and field research, hygrothermal modeling and forensic investigations gives him a unique perspective in the development of high-performance building enclosure designs.

ECO Canada has developed an Energy Management and Leadership Training Program to promote the adoption of high-performance energy building codes within Indigenous communities. This program consists of five modules designed to assist these communities in adopting, enforcing, and complying with energy building codes. Each module lasts approximately 7 hours and can be delivered independently or as part of an extensive one-week course.

  • Module One: National Building Code & National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings

    Participants will explore key provisions of the National Building Code (NBC) and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB), gaining an understanding of how these codes apply to construction and renovation projects.

  • Module Two: Practical Application of Codes in Indigenous Contexts

    This module addresses the unique challenges faced by rural and remote communities. It provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to apply building codes to housing projects within Indigenous contexts.

  • Module Three: Effective Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

    Participants will develop communication and engagement skills essential for managing housing projects, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and advancing the successful implementation of the NBC and NECB.

  • Module Four: Strategies for Enforcement & Compliance

    This module focuses on practical approaches to monitoring, enforcing, and supporting compliance with building codes in Indigenous communities by providing effective tools and strategies.

  • Module Five: Leadership in Sustainable Community Development

    Participants will learn to integrate sustainability into housing programs, mentor emerging leaders, and advocate for Indigenous-led policies in energy management and building code adoption.

Why This Training Matters

This program directly supports the goals of the Canada Green Buildings Strategy, which aims to decarbonize the building sector and build resilient, low-emission communities. By empowering Indigenous professionals with practical knowledge and leadership tools, this training helps accelerate the transition to stronger, culturally grounded building standards across Canada.

This is an instructor-led course with discussion groups and Q&A sessions throughout. We encourage all participants to take part in discussions. Please contact training@eco.ca if you have any questions.

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Regular Price:
Free
Course Length:
3 Hours
Career Stage:
All Career Stages

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