Upcoming Sessions

There is currently no upcoming session on the calendar.

Express my interest

Share your training needs with us!

Would you like to be trained on a specific topic? Just let us know!

Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems

Heat Integration of Industrial Processes (HIIP)

Certified Industrial Energy Professional (CIEP)

Carbon Auditing Professional (CAP)

50001 Certified Practitioner

Working with the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB)

Heat Pumps – Efficiency Opportunities and Installation Requirements *Upcoming 2024*

Energy Engagement Strategies

Certified Sustainable Building Operator (CSBO)

Working with the Greener Homes Initiative

Building Electrification Strategies *Upcoming 2024*

Achieving Net Zero Buildings

Carbon Footprint Accounting: Scope 3 GHG Emissions *Upcoming 2024*

Carbon Footprint Accounting: Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions

Planning and Selecting GHG Reduction Projects

Prep Course for the NRCan Quality Assurance Specialist Exam (House)

Advanced Building Energy Modelling

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 101-Fundamentals & Basics

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 201-Creating and Updating you Building Profile

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 301-Maximize Usage with Advanced Features

Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP)

Energy Management Professional 101 (EMP 101)

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Certified RETScreen® Expert (CRE)

Advanced RETScreen® Expert

Existing Building Commissioning Essentials

Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)

Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)

Introduction to RETScreen® Expert

Energy Efficiency for Building Operators & Maintenance Staff (EEBO)

Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)

Energy Management Systems (EMS) and 50001 Ready Canada Webinar: 101

Building Science and Numeracy Essentials

Prep Course for the NRCan Foundation Level Exam

Prep Course for the NRCan Energy Advisor Exam (House)

Tools for Completing Probationary Files

Advanced HOT2000 User

Prep Course for the NRCan Low-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Exam (MURB)

Building Energy Modelling Essentials

Building Energy Modelling Professional

Building Automation Systems Essentials

Advanced Building Automation Systems Optimization

Making the Case for Energy Management Projects

Strategic Energy Management 101 (SEM 101)

Making the Case for Decarbonization Projects

Becoming Carbon Neutral: Key Concepts, Strategies and Initiatives

Advanced Measurement and Verification

Other course


Program Overview

A Multi-Unit Residential Building (MURB) is described as a residential building with three or fewer storey in height and a building area that does not exceed 600 m2. MURBs are either stacked (up/down) or have a common area.

The MURB exam is a separate exam from the Energy Advisor Exam and is required if you are planning on conducting an evaluation on this type of building archetype, issuing a MURB label, or performing quality assurance and submitting MURB files to NRCan.

This one-day course will give participants the knowledge and tools they will require in order to challenge the MURB exam.

Note: The MURBS course is available as an optional add-on to the Energy Advisor prep course. It is particularly applicable to those EAs who plan to work in more urban settings.

 

 

 Key Learning Objectives

  • Understanding eligibility criteria for assessing MURBs
  • Gain an understanding and knowledge of MURB terminology and concepts
  • Understanding standard operating conditions
  • Understanding the general, building envelope and mechanical data collection requirements for MURBs
  • Understanding when to undertake various blower door test when multiple tests and fans are necessary
  • Learning how to model a MURB in the HOT2000 main interface
  • Gaining knowledge of the Quality Assurance requirements

 

Audience

  • Registered Energy Advisors
  • Individuals who have successfully passed the NRCan Foundation level exam and want to become an energy advisor
  • Service organization (SO) staff
  • HVAC experts, electricians, and other technicians
  • Individuals with an interest in energy efficiency and a desire to understand what makes a building comfortable and energy efficient
  • Construction Professionals

Newsletter subscription

Yes, I consent to receiving CIET communications. I understand that I may unsubscribe at any time.

Share your training needs with us!

Would you like to be trained on a specific topic? Just let us know!

Express my interest

Agenda

  • Overview of MURB eligibility criteria, terminology, and concepts
  • Identifying and understanding operating conditions
  • Overview of data collection requirements
  • Identifying the different methods of completing blower door testing and the process to complete the appropriate testing
  • How to model a MURB in HOT2000
  • Quality Assurance requirements

Trainers

headshot
Stephen Farrell

Stephen Farrell, P.L. (Eng.) – Mechanical Engineering, CEM; with 25 years in residential and commercial energy management consulting and mechanical engineering design. He currently owns and operates two companies: Acacia Engineering Ltd. and VerdaTech Energy Management and Consulting Inc. Acacia Engineering is a mechanical engineering consulting firm specializing in HVAC and plumbing design, with a strong focus on energy efficiency where applicable.

Stephen has extensive experience in energy management and consulting and has been actively involved with Natural Resources Canada in consulting on and managing various energy efficiency programs. His company VerdaTech has completed over 45,000 residential energy assessments and is a licensed service organization for NRCan’s ERS version 15, and EnergyStar for New Homes.

He has actively trained EnerGuide advisors across Canada for multiple programs including, but not limited to, EnerGuide for houses 0-100 rating for both new and existing construction, EnerGuide for houses MURB (0-100 rating), EnergyStar and the most current EnerGuide version 15. Over the last 18 years, has trained in excess of 100 advisors. He also has presented various energy efficiency seminars for numerous organizations, including the City of Medicine Hat, the Town of Banff, and the City of Calgary. Stephen is also currently serving on the Metro Vancouver “Rate Our Home & Labelling” steering committee for energy labelling, labelling disclosure, and integration with the BC Energy Step Code.

The course includes...

Access to a private SharePoint website with additional training material, references, and links.

 

 

Policies and FAQ

Click here, to see our course postponement and cancellation policy.

Do you have questions? Consult our FAQ for answers. 

Send us your question

Send us an email and we will respond as soon as possible.