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The only designation that provides comprehensive knowledge of the complete building envelope

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August 24, 2022
BSSB Announces first Recipient Brian Shedden Memorial Award
The Building Science Specialist Board is pleased to announce the first recipient of the Brian Shedden Memorial Award – Russell Richman.

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July 20, 2022
The BSSB is honoured to announce the Brian Shedden Memorial Award in his memory.
The award will be presented to a BSS holder who, within the first 10 years of obtaining the designation, has made outstanding impacts to the field of building science.

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June 8, 2022
*Reminder - Keep your BSS Bio up-to-date and live on the website.
Have you logged your 10 Continuing Education credits for the 2021 calendar year yet? Have you paid your certification fees for 2022?

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May 25, 2022
Congratulations to Our recent BSS Graduates
Congratulations to our 2022 BSS Designation Recipients! Our five graduates met the strict educational and practical requirements set forth by the Building Science Specialist Board, and now hold this prestigious benchmark designation.

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Exams & Events

Building Science Theory Exam
February 10, 2023
Three-hour Exam

Building Envelope Systems Exam
May 12, 2023
Three-hour Exam

Materials Exam
October 13, 2023
Two-hour Exam

Mechanical Systems Exam
October 13, 2023
Two-hour Exam

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Video Testimonials on Becoming a BSS