Construction Instruction

🚨 Early Bird Alert - Don't Miss Out! The @EEBA High Performance Home Builder Summit is heading to Saint Paul, Minnesota this September 17-19th and you won’t want to miss it. Whether you're a builder, rater, analyst, or architect, this summit is your opportunity to gain cutting-edge tools, build your network and elevate your knowledge of healthy, resilient, high-performance homes. Early bird registration is open until April 30th for EEBA members where you can take advantage of discounted rates. Learn more and register here: https://summit.eeba.org/ #HighPerformanceHomes #SustainableBuilding #GreenBuilding #BuildingScience #EnergyEfficiency #HealthyHomes #ResilientDesign #HomePerformance #NetZeroHomes #EEBASUMMIT2025 #EEBA #Sustainability #BuildingCommunity #Builder #Greenbuilder #EnergyRater #Architect #Engineer #Construction #ResidentialConstruction #healthyhomes #resilienthomes #energyefficient

🔬 Calling All Manufacturers of Home Building Products Need Science-Backed Data for Your Product? Ci's Applied Product Testing Services Can Help. At Construction Instruction (Ci), we do more than teach best practices — we work hands-on with manufacturers to test, refine, and validate building products with real-world, science-driven performance data. Our Applied Product Testing Lab is where innovation meets practical application. While we test to ASTM standards, our goal isn’t certification — it's insights. We simulate real-world conditions to give you meaningful, actionable data that helps bring better products to market. Here's a snapshot of just some of the testing we can provide: • Water/moisture management & building durability analysis • Thermal enclosure and air barrier performance • Indoor air quality systems evaluations • High-performance HVAC & mechanical systems integration • Whole-building energy modeling (REMRate, Energy-10, DOE 2, etc.) • Cost-performance tradeoff analysis for systems & assemblies • Design, specification, and scope-of-work support Whether you're launching a new product or want to validate the performance of an existing one, our building science team is here to support you from lab to launch. Contact us today to learn how Ci's testing services can support your next product innovation. #BuildingScience #ConstructionInnovation #ProductTesting #HighPerformanceHomes #BuildingProducts #HomeBuilding #AppliedTesting #HVAC #MoistureManagement #EnergyEfficiency #IndoorAirQuality

New Ci Live Dates Added: More "Advanced Building Science" For All! Join us for our two-day Advanced Building Science class at our Denver, CO, lab on July 9th and 10th featuring building science experts Justin Wilson and Gord Cooke. Whether you're a seasoned home builder, an HVAC professional, or just getting started with building science, Ci Live offers hands-on training designed to elevate your skills and knowledge of high performance home building best practices. Our in-person sessions focus on the real-world application of building science principles—giving you proven strategies and tools you can put to work right away. 🔹 Learn from industry and building science experts 🔹 Train in Ci's state-of-the-art Denver lab 🔹 Get answers to your toughest building performance questions Don’t miss out—reserve your spot for the July 9-10th Advanced Building Science Ci Live today: https://lnkd.in/gGiw5ueT To explore our full 2025 course offering and Ci Live dates, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ebRK6pw #BuildingScience #CiLive #ConstructionTraining #HomeBuilders #HVACTechs #HandsOnLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #HighPerformanceHomes #BuildingBetter #ConstructionTech #GreenBuilding #Futureofconstruction #EnergyConservation #BuildingPerformance #NetZero #GreenConstruction #HomeBuilder #Builders #HVAC

Anticipation Is Building for BuildRight! The BuildRight Conference & Expo in Portland, OR, is just around the corner and Construction Instruction's building science expert, Gord Cooke, will be there. Gord will be featured as the conference's keynote speaker on April 30th and you can also join Gord for a Pre-Conference Day on "How to Build a Zero Energy Ready Home" on Tuesday, April 29th for a deep dive into the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program requirements and cost-effective strategies to meet them. Conference & Expo attendees will learn to utilize new technologies, strategies, and business development innovations related to high-performance building. Register for the BuildRight Conference & Expo here: https://lnkd.in/gU7ej7Jz Will you be there? #buildrightpdx #netzero #BuildingScience #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingBetter #ConstructionTech #Construction #Building #BuildingPerformance #HomeBuilder #Builders

Check Out Those Filters! When it comes to Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs), there are several excellent options available. One of our top choices is the Panasonic Intelli-Balance 100 ERV. This high-efficiency ERV is versatile enough to be used in any climate zone, making it a great solution for both single-family homes and multi-family units. Equipped with two energy-efficient DC motors, the Intelli-Balance 100 is fast and easy to install in both ceiling and wall-mount configurations. This unit was installed for 6 months in a home with 2 people and 2 dogs and has now been returned to the Ci Lab for further analysis. Watch as Justin explores the impressive filtration capabilities of this ERV. #Panasonic #ERV #AirFiltration #Ventilation #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingScience #IndoorAirQuality #IAQ #CleanAir #Builders

It's A Wrap! We had an amazing 2 days in last week's "High Performance Enclosures" Ci Live diving deep into some key building design principles. We explored how air, heat, and moisture interact with wall systems, discussed foundation designs that keep homes comfortable and healthy, learned how to manage water effects on foundations and prevent pests from entering, covered strategies for durable roof systems and peak thermal performance, and unpacked the science of insulation and why selecting the right type matters for different building designs. Thank you to all of our participants for their engagement: Murray Franklyn Companies, OrePac Building Products, GREENbrick Architects, @JamesHardie, ImpactDevelopment, Mattamy Homes, Dörken Systems Inc., Aeroseal Solutions, Magleby Construction, @VanDeWallArchitects, Beazer Homes, Richmond American Homes and @TNS. We can't wait to see how you apply these insights into your projects and look forward to hearing your success stories. #BuildingScience #EnergyEfficiency #HighPerformanceHomes #BuildingBetter #BuildingEnvelope #Sustainability #ConstructionTech #GreenBuilding #Construction #Building #Insulation #SustainableDesign #SustainableBuilding #BuildingPerformance #HomeBuilder #Builders

Construction Instruction is proud to have contributed to the recent Redfin blog, The Ultimate Guide to Crawl Spaces. "Keeping the crawl space free of any debris, installing a vapor barrier on the ground with joints lapped and seams taped, improving exterior drainage and grading around the perimeter of the house and ensuring proper insulation can all help to prevent pest, moisture, and health related issues and maintain a healthy crawl space." Check out the full @Redfin blog with many tips on crawl space maintenance here: https://lnkd.in/e399uf8H #Construction #HomeMaintenance #CrawlSpace #Redfin #HealthyHomes #PestPrevention #MoistureControl #Insulation #BuildingEnvelope #Builders

Happening Now at Ci Live! Here's a behind-the-scenes look at our High Performance Enclosures class, currently underway at Ci's cutting-edge lab and training facility in Denver. This engaged group is maximizing their time with our building science experts and gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience. We love to see such enthusiasm and dedication to high performance building. Bring on day 2! #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #HighPerformanceHomes #CiLive #BuildingScience #Building #BuildingPerformance #GreenConstruction #BuildingEnvelope

Join Our Exclusive One-Day Ci Live class on High Performance Heat Pump Integration. This hands-on course is designed for builders, designers, project managers, and construction industry professionals who want to integrate heat pump systems into high-performance, energy efficient homes. With energy efficiency and sustainability becoming top priorities in residential construction, high-performance heat pumps are crucial for meeting the demands of modern building standards. Through practical, real-world demonstrations and interactive activities, you'll learn how to select, install, and integrate heat pumps into your projects, ensuring energy efficiency, comfort, and compliance with energy codes. 🔑 Ci Live: High Performance Heat Pump Integration 📅 Date: May 22nd, 2025 📍 Location: Denver, Colorado Don’t miss out—secure your spot today: https://heyor.ca/thoyPF #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #HeatPumpIntegration #HeatPumps #GreenBuilding #HighPerformanceHomes #CiLive #BuildingScience #Building #BuildingPerformance #GreenConstruction #HVAC

We’re thrilled to announce that Ava Williams has been promoted to Director of Business Operations at Construction Instruction! In this role, Ava will streamline internal processes, enhance efficiency, and drive strategic growth, ensuring that Ci continues to scale its impact in the industry. Her leadership will strengthen our mission to guide the residential construction industry toward zero defects and zero carbon, helping build homes that prioritize performance, durability, and occupant comfort and health. Please join us in congratulating Ava on this well-deserved promotion! We’re excited about the future and her continued impact on Ci and the greater residential construction community. #Leadership #BusinessOperations #BuildingScience #SustainableConstruction #HighPerformanceHomes #EnergyEfficiency #ConstructionInstruction