Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)

Existing building commissioning (EBCx) involves improving the performance of existing buildings. Over the years, there has been growing interest in EBCx projects since they are proven to be an effective means of identifying low-cost or no-cost operational improvements that can enhance occupant comfort and achieve energy savings. Such projects may be conducted as a standalone activity or as part of renovation or modernization projects.

The four-day Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) program comprehensively covers all the stages of the EBCx process. This includes planning, investigation, implementation, and hand-over monitoring. The course provides detailed presentations on each stage to enable participants to develop a comprehensive understanding of the entire process and to gain all the expected benefits. The course also covers the fundamental principles of building mechanical systems and explores effective testing and verification methods. Participants also gain a comprehensive understanding of the investigation process.

By completing this course, participants gain a thorough understanding of the EBCx process and how to sustain its benefits throughout the building life cycle. Additionally, the course emphasizes the appropriate energy monitoring interventions to be performed by third parties.

• Apply the four-step EBCx process.
• Establish effective methods for detecting problems.
• Calculate energy and system-based savings calculations.
• Implement EBCx measures.
• Integrate best practices for ongoing commissioning.

Please note that this course is intended for a technical audience with prior knowledge of recommissioning concepts. If you are not familiar with these concepts and are looking for a more general course, we recommend attending the Existing Building Commissioning Essentials course instead of this one.

• Building operators
• Energy managers
• Program/project managers
• Technical supervisors
• Engineering professionals with experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning as well as power systems
• Control technicians and building automation supervisors
• Artificial intelligence building control specialists

We recommend prior experience of at least 5 years in design, operation and/or energy efficiency in buildings, particularly their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, before taking this course. The final exam (which is not mandatory to take) is partly based on this experience and includes engineering calculations.

The EBCx certification does not require any education or experience. On the other hand, if you wish to become an accredited EBCx agent by Energy Transition Québec, you will have to meet certain requirements, including having passed the EBCx exam administered by CIET.

For more information on the EBCx Agent Certification process, please visit the Remise au point des sytèmes mécaniques de bâtiments page at Transition énergétique Québec.