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SUMMARY:High Performance Building Science – Real World Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:In Partnership withFeaturing:\nMark LaLiberte\n\n \nThis training equips builders and construction professionals with practical strategies to exceed code minimums, enhance building durability, and reduce risk through smarter enclosure design. Focused on the Texas climate, the session combines expert insights with hands-on demonstrations to help participants improve performance, reduce callbacks, and differentiate their work in a competitive market.\nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this session, participants will be able to:\n\n\nUnderstand the value of building beyond code minimumsLearn why evolving building practices are essential to meet modern performance expectations and reduce long-term risk.\n\n\nRecognize the impact of better building practices on business successDiscover how quality construction improves durability, reduces callbacks, and helps differentiate your company in the market.\n\n\nIdentify key enclosure design improvementsUnderstand common building enclosure failures and learn proven strategies to prevent them—especially in the Texas climate.\n\n\nApply best practices in air sealing, insulation, and flashingLearn how to prioritize exterior air sealing, use continuous exterior insulation, and correctly detail water management systems.\n\n\nGain hands-on experience with practical installation techniquesObserve and participate in a live demonstration covering critical exterior building envelope components.\n\n\nLeave with actionable strategiesWalk away with clear, real-world ideas you can apply immediately to improve building performance and client satisfaction.\n\n\nInstructor:\nMark LaLiberte is a veteran of the building industry with over 30 years of experience. As co-founder and partner at Construction Instruction (Ci), he is a recognized leader in building science education. He has educated thousands through lectures, on-site support, the Building Better Homes video series, and a top-ranked mobile app developed by his Ci team.\nHe earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from EEBA for his Houses that Work lecture series, which has been delivered across hundreds of North American cities for over 16 years. His leadership roles include serving as Building Science Co-Chair for Hanley Wood’s Vision 2020 Project and over a decade of board service to the Cold Climate Housing Research Center in Alaska.\nMark has collaborated with manufacturers to innovate energy-efficient building products and co-created Ci’s animation studio, producing state-of-the-art educational tools. He also helped design training for Habitat for Humanity’s 2012 Repair Corps Project supporting veterans’ housing.\nHis work centers on building healthy, durable, efficient homes, benefiting homeowners, professionals, and the environment. At Ci Live in Denver, he leads immersive training that combines classrooms, wall mock-ups, and lab work to teach best practices in complete building systems.\nRegistration Deadline: Sept. 2\nEvent Partners: \n                      ( https://www.dallasbuilders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DuPont-CoBranded-DuPont-WPL-Logo.png )                     ( https://www.dallasbuilders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tyvek-w-WPL-Logo.jpg )                                                              \n
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CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:8955 Cypress Waters Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019
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