Meet the instructors
Jonathan Lang, Knauf Insulation
Manager, Training & Certification
Jonathan Lang serves as a technical expert for Knauf Insulation, specializing in building assemblies, energy efficiency planning, and climate zones. He’s a talented technical communicator and trainer, with strong expertise in the building-as-a-system concept. He began in the industry in 2009 earning a degree in Applied Science from Cincinnati State in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. He is certified with the Building Performance Institute as a Building Analyst / Envelope Professional/ BPI Rater/ ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner and has performed over 500 comprehensive Home Energy Assessments.
Clint Shireman, Knauf Insulation
Manager, Training & Certification
Clint Shireman is a training manager for Knauf insulation. He works with builders and installers nationwide, teaching building science, and spreading best practices. He has been a trainer with HPIP since he joined Knauf in 2013. Along with being involved with HPIP, Clint is involved in RESNET’s Emerging Leadership Council, and EEBA’s Next Generation Development Committee, focusing on how to recruit the next generation of skilled tradespeople into sustainable construction.
Prior to Knauf, Clint worked as contractor doing whole-house remodels.
INDUSTRY SPECIALIZATION INSTRUCTOR
Instructing OPPORTUNITY FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
At all High Performance Training Workshops, HPIP reaches out to local builders, code professionals, raters, and other building performance experts to provide an educational session for the classroom day of the event. Outside instructors and their content are approved by HPIP’s Training Committee to ensure the accuracy and professionalism of the submitted session. If you are interested in participating as an instructor at an upcoming event, contact us at training@hpipros.org
Who benefits from our training events?
Insulation Contractors
Attending an HPIP workshop and earning High Performance approved status differentiates you from the competition. Our program is unique and diverse to other industry related trainings with two of the largest industry competitors working side-by-side to educate and train installers. The dedicated instructors we are lucky to work with are the best of the best in the industry. Learn about a new system, product, or technique while networking with industry leaders.
Industry Professionals
The installers aren’t the only attendees that will benefit from our training experience - raters, builders, architects, and code officials can equally benefit. See first hand what contractors in your area are learning, and even give feedback on what you’d like to see in the field. HPIP offers 1-2 educational sessions to industry professionals in the region we are working in to educate attendees from a new angle of the energy profession.
Manufacturers, Distributors, & Industry Partners
Demonstrate the systems and products your company has to offer to new and interested contractors. Meet new customers and network with other industry professionals. *HPIP’s purpose is strictly educational, and the purpose of our events is not to push products on our customers, but to inform them on some of the best industry products to achieve a Grade I insulation installation as defined by RESNET standards.*
Homeowners
HPIP holds its HP Approved Contractors to Grade I standards. When installers attend our trainings and learn from the best they are more likely to achieve Grade I on their installs. The better the install, the more efficient the home, the happier the customer. A happy homeowner is a win for everyone!
What to expect at our training events
The typical HPIP Insulation Training Workshop is a 1.5 day program that begins on a Wednesday at 7:30 am and wraps up by 1:00 pm the following Thursday. Day one of training includes a full day of classroom sessions, day 2 is a half day of hands-on instruction and demonstration. Below is an example of what our training schedule may contain.
Day 1
7:30 am - Breakfast, Networking, Registration
8:00 am - Introductions & Welcome
8:30 am - Educational sessions begin and continue to lunch, generally with one 15 minute break
12:00 pm - HPIP provides all attendees with lunch
1:00 pm - Educational sessions resume until 3:30 pm, generally with one 15 minute break
4:00 pm - Question and answer session with staff and instructors, day one wrap up
Educational sessions are provided by our instructors from supporting partners as well as industry professionals from the training region, such as raters, builders, and code officials.
Day 2
7:30 am - Breakfast, Jobsite and safety orientation
8:00 am - Product and systems demonstration from supporting partners
12:00 pm - Day 2 wrap up
cost to attend an HPIP training event
Free - $100
HPIP Insulation Training Workshop registration is complimentary for insulation contractors who have paid their $450 annual fee. Contractors who pay this annual fee can attend any and all workshops with their an entire crew for no additional cost - just one of the many benefits of maintaining our annual approval.
Industry professionals (raters, architects, etc.) receive complimentary registration for all HPIP training events with their annual fee of $145.
Contractors and industry professionals who have not paid the annual fee can attend for $100/person. This fee does not include registration for additional crew members, only individuals. This fee is only valid for one training event.
***Training workshops are NOT open and available to systems manufacturers, distributors, or industry product developers that are not actively supporting HPIP’s mission through partnership.***