What is this course about?

The need for oversight on construction projects is essential to set the project up for success. This course will focus on quality assurance and quality control techniques to ensure energy efficiency goals are being met.

This on-demand class will review a variety of energy efficiency topics including construction quality, documentation, implementation, what to avoid, and best practices from successful projects. 

What will you learn?

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Define construction quality
• Explain best practices for ensuring project success
• Review quality documentation requirements and QA/QC mechanisms
• Identify quality issues, how to correct, and document corrections

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for a range of construction professionals, including: 

• Construction managers and general contractors
• Experienced tradespersons and trade forepersons
• Owner’s representatives
• Project managers and site superintendents
• Estimators and other office personnel
• Students and apprentices in construction fields

What should you expect?

This on-demand course should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. This course is free for students enrolled in GPRO Construction Management. Click through the interactive lessons below to complete this course! 

This course qualifies for 0.5 GBCI credits and 0.5 AIA LU/HSW Hours. To receive continuing education credits, students must achieve an 80% on the learning comprehension quiz at the end of the course. The quiz can be taken as many times as needed in order to pass.

Meet the instructor

Michael O’Donnell, Principal Building Systems Consultant at Steven Winter Associates, Inc.

With over ten years of energy efficiency and building science experience, Michael provides consulting, certification support, site inspections, and performance testing for primarily new construction multifamily projects in the New York City and Northeast region.