Big Step Training - Continuing Education
Building Systems
Continuing education videos related to framing and building systems.
Watch unlimited Oregon CCB approved training videos (below) with no upfront cost or obligation. Create a free account to watch videos.
Certify the videos you have watched for only $12 per credit hour to receive Oregon CCB continuing education certificates instantly (optional).
Email your instantly generated course completion certificates (PDF’s) to cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov to renew your CCB license.
-
Credit Hours: 1 | |
View More DetailsIntroduction to SIPs BEST Lesson 1
SIPschool’s Al Cobb introduces structural insulated panels (SIPs). Topics include the early and recent history of SIPs, the anatomy of a SIP, common applications of SIPs, and SIP manufacturing. -
Credit Hours: 1 | |
View More DetailsPanel Friendly Structural Designs BEST Lesson 2
Lesson 2 of the 10 part Structural Insulated Panels video course covers the fundamental information necessary to design and engineer a SIPs building. Topics include which architectural styles are best suited for SIPs and how to tailor SIPs to best suit the needs of the building.
-
Credit Hours: 1.5 | |
View More DetailsSIPs Layout Drawings BEST Lessons 3, 4 & 5
Lesson 3 topics: estimating & quoting costs & services, finding panel suppliers and the writing specifications for panels to suit the needs of a project. Lesson 4 topics: flow of energy and moisture through buildings. Lesson 5 topics: purposes of panel layout drawings and the review process.
-
Credit Hours: 1 | |
View More DetailsLayout and Panel Installation BEST Lesson 6 & 7
In lesson 6, Al Cobb discusses key information for planning and coordinating a SIP job site. Topics include best practices, safety, panel delivery and material handling equipment. Lesson 7 provides an overview on how to install SIPs. Topics include tools and techniques, site management and how to tailor the SIP installation to each specific project.
-
Credit Hours: 1 | |
View More DetailsIntegrating Mechanical Systems BEST Lesson 8
In this lesson, Al Cobb explains how to integrate mechanical systems into a SIPs project. Topics include working with mechanical trades, HVAC analysis and how to control dangerous pressure conditions that can lead to back-drafting of combustion appliances.
-
Credit Hours: 1 | |
View More DetailsSIPs Sales BEST Lesson 9 & 10
The final 2 lessons of the 10-part Structural Insulated Panels Series. Lesson 9 outlines how to apply finish materials and properly detail SIP projects. Topics include siding choices and fastening procedures, window and door installation and back-ventilation techniques. In Lesson 10, Al Cobb explores how to sell SIPs, how best to discuss price, and how to persuasively overcome various objections that prospective clients may have.
