Phius Trades Training

Phius Trades Training provides building construction professionals with the specialized knowledge and expertise necessary to implement passive building designs in the construction of Phius projects.

Become a Phius Certified Trades Professional

Phius Trades Training offers construction professionals an opportunity to enhance their skillset by learning the fundamentals of passive building and how to implement passive designs in Phius projects. The course is designed for those with foundational carpentry skills who are interested in advanced training focused on building science and related construction techniques.

What You'll Learn

Building Science

Building Science

Building science fundamentals and passive building principles

Roles & Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

Importance and responsibilities of trades professionals on Phius projects

Air & Water Control

Air & Water Control

Water management and indoor air quality fundamentals

Testing

Testing

Key elements of commissioning and testing

Course Structure

Self-Paced Content

Attendees begin by completing approximately 10 hours of self-paced introductory learning modules that set the foundation for the rest of the course.

In-Person Instruction

The majority of the course material is covered during three days of in-person instruction. The in-person training content varies based on specialization.

Live Virtual

Four additional modules are delivered during live virtual class sessions.

Phius Certified Trades Professional - Enclosure Specialists Learn:

  • The building science behind water, vapor, air, and thermal control layers
  • Why certain materials work together better than others, and how to properly select appropriate materials for the application
  • How different materials work together to create a high performing enclosure system