Building Resources

The relationship of building materials and the building enclosure to heat, air, radiation and moisture; controlling damage caused by these elements.

A proper foundation does more than just hold a house above the ground. It also keeps out the moisture against the cold and resists movement of the earth around it. It can be a basement, crawlspace or slab-on-grade.

Investigate framing methods and systems for homes in this section. Gain an understanding of wall, floor and roof systems in today's homes.

A roof is part of a building enclosure. It is the covering on the uppermost part of a building or shelter which provides protection from animals and weather, notably rain or snow, but also heat, wind and sunlight.

Walls, windows and flashing provide durability against the damage caused by weather through drainage, drying and deflection.

Insulation provides resistance to heat flow. The more heat flow resistance your insulation provides, the lower your heating and cooling costs. Properly insulting not only reduces heating and cooling costs, but also improves comfort.

Controlling air and moisture flow through the building enclosure including critical application details and testing.

Ventilation is the process by which "clean" air (normally outdoor air) is intentionally provided to a space and stale air is removed. This may be accomplished by either natural or mechanical means.

Cold and hot water supply to bathrooms, kitchens, central heating systems. Electricity is a basic part of nature and its one of our most widely used forms of energy. We get electricity, which is a secondary energy source, from the conversion of other sources of energy, like coal, natural gas, and oil.

Furnaces and heaters put heat into the air to make your home warmer; air conditioners remove heat to make your home cooler. All heating and cooling units burn fuel

There are lots of interior finishes to select: doors, trim, appliances, molding, flooring, cabinets, countertops, lighting and plumbing fixtures.

A building code (also building control or building regulations) is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and non-building structures. The main purpose of building codes is to protect public health, safety and general welfare.

Marketing is the process of identifying, anticipating and then meeting the needs and requirements of consumers. Selling involves persuading customers that your products or services provide the benefits that they are looking for.

Come learn applied building science and advanced construction practices with the Ci Trainers at our state of the art training facility in Denver, CO.

This collection of past webinars from the Ci Live Experience Center in Denver, Colorado, covers a number of topics in a rich, deep-dive format designed to provide real life solutions to common building issues.