Virginia Headlines
Energy Conservation and Codes Training Available to AOBA Members
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development's Jack A. Proctor Virginia Building Code Academy has announced a new training program for design professionals, builders, building owners, and code enforcement personnel. This one-day program on Jan. 27, 2012 in Fairfax, VA will provide an overview of energy concepts, energy conservation and an introduction to the 2009 Virginia Energy Conservation Code as well as the relative residential and commercial building codes. Participants will gain knowledge of the concepts of energy and the 2009 Virginia Energy Conservation Code. In addition, the Virginia Weatherization Training Center will provide demonstrations and answer questions regarding energy concepts and conservation. Participants will receive a number of reference materials useful in understanding and applying the energy codes in the design and building process. Click here for more information or to register, or contact the Virginia Building Code Academy for more information at (804) 371-7180.
