The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is not just an idea about how to “grade the greenness” of products; it is a well-developed, globally recognized way to make responsible comparisons and decisions regarding sustainable material design and continuous improvement. This course discusses the concept of the EPD as applied to building materials and how to integrate EPDs into design and product selection decisions. Detailed information from different thermal insulation EPDs is used to demonstrate how thermal insulation provides a unique and significant payback in terms of energy and environmental impacts.
Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Marcin Pazera on behalf of PIMA - Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association. View the Privacy Policy .
Name: Marcin Pazera
Title: Technical Director, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA)
Background: Marcin Pazera, PhD, serves as Technical Director of PIMA. In this role, Marcin coordinates technical activities for the polyiso industry, serves as the primary technical liaison to other industry associations, and leads the PIMA codes, product standards, and QualityMark work groups. He joined PIMA in November 2017. Marcin holds a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from Syracuse University and, over the course of his career, has worked in building science with a focus on evaluating energy and moisture performance of building materials and building enclosure systems. His experience includes work in building enclosure consulting and product manufacturing, encompassing research, testing, product conception and development, computer modeling/analysis, and technical support.
This course is registered with: 28 Industry Association(s)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688-01:1
Approval ID: AEC1688-01:1
AIA/CES Learning units: 1.25
AIA approved course. This course qualifies for 1.25 LU/HSW Hour.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members' behalf.
Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Hours: 1.25
This course qualifies for HSW.
American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Credits: 1.25
This course is approved for ACIA RCI CEUs. This course qualifies for HSW.
ACIA members self-report to ACIA by submitting their certificate of completion to ACIA for RCI renewal.
American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
CE Hours: 1.25
AIBD approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members’ behalf.
American Institute of Constructors (AIC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
CPD Hours: 1.25
AIC approved course.
Hours must be self-reported to the AIC.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
PDHs: 1.25
Course meets ASHRAE guidelines for acceptable Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for recertification purposes. Ensure this course content is related to ASHRAE certification practice area: BEAP, BEMP, CPMP, HBDP, HFDP & OPMP.
Building Owners and Managers Institute - Continuing Professional Development (BOMI CPD)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
CPD Hours: 1.25
BOMI approved course. This program qualifies for BOMI Institute Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit for RPA, FMA, and/or SMA graduates. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CPD hours.
California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
CE Hours: 1.25
CCIDC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CEU hours to CCIDC.
Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Provider Number: 0004278, Sequence Number 0000031
PDHs: 1.25
FBPE approved provider.
International Code Council (ICC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: 29358
Provider Number: 1293
CEU: 0.1
AEC Daily is an ICC Preferred Provider. This course qualifies for ICC Certification Renewal.
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
CEHs: 1
This course qualifies for HSW.
This course is approved for IIBEC CEHs. Users are to self-report to IIBEC by submitting their certificate of completion to IIBEC.
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
CE Hours: 1.25
InterNACHI approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CE hours to InterNACHI.
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners (LSBAE)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Hours: 1.25
LSBAE approved course.
Credit hours will be reported through cebroker.com
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
CE Hours: 1.25
This program meets NAHB's continuing education requirements for one or more of the following designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR), Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
CEUs: 0.1
NARI approved course.
0.1 CEU toward certification renewals. 1 Hour toward certification application.
Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688-01:1
Approval ID: 170830
PDH: 1.25
AEC Daily is an RCEP-approved continuing education provider.
Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP.
Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute (RMMI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Credit Per Hour: 1
This is a RMMI approved course.
RMMI will confirm certification credit upon receipt of Certificate of Completion (members must self-report).
The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Provider No.: A-002
Learning hours: 1.25
This course is approved as a Structured Course.
AAA Members must self-report their learning hours to AAA.
AANB + ALBNL + NSAA (AANB + ALBNL + NSAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Core Hours: 1.25
This course is EPP approved.
Members must self-report their learning hours on the RAIC|Architecture Canada Transcript Database, https://raic.org/transcripts
Architects Association of Prince Edward Island (AAPEI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Learning hours: 1.25
This course is approved as a Core Learning Activity.
Members must self-record their learning hours on the RAIC|Architecture Canada Transcript Database, https://raic.org/transcripts.
Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Learning units: 1.25
AIBC members may self-report this learning activity for consideration of AIBC learning units.
Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
MRC Hours 1.25
CAHPI approved course, MRC Hours.
Members must self-report MRC hours to CAHPI.
Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
PDE Hours: 1.25
CSC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report PDE hours to CSC.
Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Architects (NLAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Learning units: 1.25
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the MCET National Con Ed reporting website. (www.architranscripts.ca/default.htm)
Northwest Territories Association of Architects (NWTAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Learning Hours: 1.25
This course is approved as a Structured course.
Members must self-report Learning Hours through the National Con Ed reporting website at https://www.raic.org/transcripts/default.htm
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Hours: 1.25
This course may apply to both OAA structured and unstructured learning as long as it addresses the required subject matter topics.
Members must self-report activity to OAA and retain your Certificate of Completion.
Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1 / Cours #AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1 / AEC1688:1
Hours / Nombre d’heures: 1.25
This course qualifies for self-directed learning activity with the OAQ. / Ce cours est reconnu par l’OAQ comme activité d’auto-apprentissage.
Members must self-report hours to OAQ. / Les membres doivent rapporter eux-mêmes leurs heures à l'OAQ.
Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1688:1
Approval ID: AEC1688:1
Provider No.: 1036
Learning units: 1.25
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the RAIC National Con Ed reporting website. http://raic.org/transcripts.
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