Live Webinars
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
September
15
Work Better Together: Teamwork Skills That Make Every Job Site Stronger
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
3:00 PM EST
This webinar explores the people side of the job site - from building trust and communicating clearly to working through different personalities and high-pressure situations. Discover practical ways to be a better teammate and help create a job site that is safer and more productive for everyone.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify behaviors that strengthen teamwork and improve job-site coordination
- Recognize how attitude, reliability, and respect impact crew performance
- Navigate roles, handoffs, and shared responsibilities more effectively
- Handle conflict, different work styles, and job site challenges while supporting a safe and respectful team environment
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.
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September
17
Standardizing Water Audits in Existing Homes: The New BPI 1200 Annex
Thursday, September 17, 2026
3:00 PM EST
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purpose and key components of the new water audit Annex in the revised ANSI/BPI 1200 standard.
- Explain how the Annex standardizes water audit procedures, data collection, and documentation for existing homes.
- Identify how utilities, programs, and jurisdictions can use the Annex to support consistent and credible water assessments.
- Explain how to review the proposed Annex and participate in the public comment process.
September
29
What Homeowners Actually Want: Lessons from Thousands of Surveys
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
3:00 PM EST
This webinar explores what homeowners actually care about when choosing a contractor, what builds trust during the sales process, and where contractors may be focusing on the wrong things. You’ll review real homeowner feedback, common buyer profiles, and practical messaging strategies that help improve engagement and decision-making.
The session will also share a simple system for collecting customer feedback so contractors can continue improving their sales and marketing based on what their own customers value most.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify what homeowners consistently rank as most important, and least important, when evaluating contractors and making their final decision
- Compare messaging approaches that build trust versus messaging that creates skepticism
- Apply customer feedback strategies to improve sales conversations and marketing efforts
Bill Hoelzer is the founder of Volta Strategies, a consulting firm dedicated to helping residential solar and energy efficiency contractors grow profitably through relationship-based and digital marketing strategies. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Bill has driven sustained, double-digit growth and generated millions in new revenue for his clients. Before launching Volta Strategies in 2020, Bill led marketing at GreenSavers, a residential energy efficiency contractor and eight-time ENERGY STAR Contractor of the Year. During his tenure, he increased sales appointments by 635%—averaging 36% growth per year over seven years—while developing high-impact marketing strategies that contributed to both revenue and recognition. Register
October
13
Myths, Mysteries, and Mistakes with Healthy Housing and Lead
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
3:00 PM EST
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
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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November
18
Where Building Science Meets HVAC: Improving Whole-Home Performance
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
3:00 PM EST
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.
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.
