BPI's Building Science Principles Now Available in Spanish

MALTA, NY – January 28, 2015 –  The Building Performance Institute, Inc. is proud to announce that Spanish versions of the Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam and companion Reference Guide are now available in Spanish for purchase through a new section of BPI's website.

"BPI recognizes that there are many Spanish speaking professionals in the home performance industry, or looking to develop their careers here," says BPI CEO Larry Zarker. "The Spanish BSP offers members of the Hispanic community across the nation an opportunity to not only learn whole-house building science, but also to earn this certificate of knowledge that will help them take critical steps toward a career in the building trades."

Earning the BSP certificate is based on passing a 100-question online exam that verifies a basic knowledge of building science. The BSP certificate's companion Reference Guide helps prepare candidates to understand how various systems of the home interact to maximize energy efficiency, enhance building durability, and protect occupant comfort, health and safety. The Reference Guide and exam can be accessed anytime online.

Because the BSP is a knowledge-based exam, it requires no hands on field testing with diagnostic equipment. For those considering a career in home performance contracting, it serves as an introduction to BPI's technical certifications, including the Building Analyst, Building Envelope, Heating and AC/Heat Pump professional designations. The BSP certificate is not a BPI technical certification.

 Continuing Education - ASHI home inspectors, LEED professionals and NAR Green Designees can all earn continuing education credits or alternative training credit by passing the BSP exam and earning the BSP certificate. Click on links for more information. BPI certified professionals can earn six BPI Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by taking this exam and achieving a passing score.
 
For more information on the certificate, to purchase the Reference Guide or to register to take the exam, please visit the link provided below.

About the Building Performance Institute: BPI is the nation's premier building performance credentialing, quality assurance and standards setting organization. BPI develops technical standards using an open, transparent, consensus-based process built on sound building science. From these standards, we develop professional certifications for individuals, companywide credentials for BPI GoldStar Contractors, home energy rating systems and quality assurance services that help raise the bar in home performance contracting. BPI is approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) as an accredited developer of American National Standards and as a certifying body for personnel credentials. For more information on BPI, please use the contact information and links provided below.