Infrared building science is the application of infrared (IR) thermographic inspection techniques as a powerful and noninvasive means of monitoring and diagnosing the condition of buildings. IR cameras in the hands of trained thermographers can provide immediate documentation of as-built, pre- and post-restoration conditions, post-casualty Cause and Origin data, plumbing and building envelope water leakage, post-flood and fire water-damaged material assessment, energy use inefficiency, and electrical problems.

Insurance companies, restoration firms, building owners, and thermographers already involved in building maintenance and operations require a thorough applications training curriculum leading to certification in infrared building science. In response, the Infrared Training Center (ITC)-the global leader in infrared training - and the Building Science Institute (BSI) have developed three courses for technicians, supervisors, and those wishing to receive Building Science Certification. These courses address the Best Practices of the cleaning and restoration industry with content drawn from extensive field experience in thermography and building construction. They include references to actual cases illustrating how IR thermography has pinpointed sources of building moisture, provided definitive Cause and Origin data, enabled energy savings, and prevented incipient catastrophes. Like all ITC courses, the Building Science series emphasizes practical real-world skill building, and includes infrared theory relevant to these skills. Courses will be offered in Fremont, Sacramento and Los Angeles, California; Houston, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Ft. Myers, Florida; Bensenville, Illinois; and Boston, Massachusetts - or at a site of your choosing.