Step Code 3: Smarter Builds, Better Budgets

Description

November 26 - 3.5 CPD (TBC)

*Breakfast included with registration

Participants will gain an understanding of where performance matters most and where money is often wasted. 

Topics •Cost-effective enclosure strategies •Window selection without premium pricing •Wall assemblies that work •Slab and roof insulation priorities •Airtightness details that save money •Simplifying the mechanical systems

PRESENTER:  Josh Ratzlaff - Owner | Airtight Consulting Ltd.

Josh Ratzlaff is a third-generation construction professional and the owner of Airtight

Consulting Ltd. With over two decades of hands-on industry experience, including home design, framing, and energy advising, Josh brings a comprehensive understanding of the building process from concept to completion.

His diverse background allows him to bridge the gap between design, performance, and execution, helping builders and homeowners create high-performing, durable homes. Josh is passionate about improving building standards through practical education and collaborative problem-solving. Based in the Fraser Valley, he continues to advocate for smarter building practices that benefit both industry professionals and homeowners alike.