The Passivhaus approach consistently delivers quality assured building performance - we'll share core aspects for success, focusing on airtightness, fabric and services, understanding what good looks like and effective management strategies.

If you're a key decision maker for Passivhaus or other standards such as AECB, UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard, LETI or NABERS, this course dives deeper enabling you to confidently manage project risks, understand how to achieve airtightness the first time round and avoid costly mistakes.

Key learning outcomes

• Learn what “good” looks like on a high-performance site
• Understand why the performance gap is an issue
• Plan and manage airtightness effectively
• Learn to assess and cost high-performance projects
• Reduce risk, avoid mistakes and reworks
• Identify common issues and learn how to solve them

This course includes the BUILDING TO PERFORM: INTRODUCTION plus 3 additional core learning sessions.

There is also the option to upgrade to the CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS TRADESPERSON course (extra fee applicable). If you'd like to upgrade for this certification, please select the exam option on booking.

The following topics will be covered over four 'Building to Perform: Passivhaus for Contractor' webinars

Session 1 (3 hours):

• Building to Perform — introduction

Session 2 (3 hours):

• Introduction to the Passivhaus standard & certification overview
• What it means for design
• What it means for construction
• Insulation & thermal bridges

Session 3 (3 hours):

• Insulation in practice
• Windows & installation approaches
• Airtightness theory

Session 4 (3 hours):

• Airtightness in practice (planning & sequencing)
• Building services integration
• Wrap up & next steps

Optional Sessions: CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS TRADESPERSON EXAM*

Session 1: Revision session (3 hours) Session 2: Pre exam checks (1.5 hours) Session 3: Online Exam (2 hours)

*Additional fee of £375 ex Vat applicable at time of booking

This online course provides the level of detail that pre-construction teams, site and quality managers will need. It is aimed at anyone responsible for planning, supervising or signing-off building performance. If you're a self-builder this will also give you the information you need to ensure a quality build is delivered.

Ideal for:

• Pre-construction teams & design managers
• Site managers & quality managers
• Contractors and installer teams working on complex builds
• Self-builders wanting to deliver a quality outcome

If you’re a key decision-maker working to standards including Passivhaus, AECB, Net Zero or NABERS, this course will help you manage risk, cost and quality more effectively.

Consider adding the CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS TRADESPERSON EXAM at the time of booking if you want a recognised competency credential. Taking the additional internationally-recognised Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson exam can also be useful to demonstrate your new found knowledge and skills, particularly if you are working on larger and complex projects.