Building Smarter in 2026: Code, Workforce, and Profitability in the Real World

This course is a practical, code-focused training program designed specifically for residential contractors, remodelers, and small-to-mid-size builders and incorporates business-minded considerations. The course blends the latest model code updates—including energy and mechanical system changes, and enforcement trends—with real-world building science fundamentals that directly affect durability, comfort, and occupant safety. Participants explore the workforce challenges shaping the industry today: labor shortages, skill gaps, subcontractor variability, and the rising cost of rework.

This is not a theoretical seminar. It’s a field-ready, contractor-focused look at how to build smarter, reduce risk, and strengthen your bottom line in 2026 and beyond. Participants will blend code knowledge and practical applications to gain insight into selecting, installing, and optimizing materials and systems to comply with energy code requirements and enhance building performance.