REHAU Academy offers a variety of courses for our construction customers. One of the most popular is our Skill Builders hands-on training for radiant heating. There are three different courses available, Skill Builders Complete and Focus Sessions 1 and 2.
Skill Builders is a comprehensive training program covering REHAU’s radiant heating, snow and ice melting and plumbing product solutions. Courses provide instruction on using REHAU’s RAUPEX® pipe and the EVERLOC® fitting system for various applications. Radiant design and estimating methods are presented, as well as REHAU's industry-leading design software. You'll learn about the latest technology, new products and time-saving installation techniques. Attendees receive a training module binder and a reference binder.
Skill Builders Complete covers both introductory, intermediate and some advanced level topics. The course benefits all levels of experience, from the beginner to the experienced hydronic professional. Course topics include:
Selling the advantages of radiant heating
Designing systems that deliver exceptional performance, comfort, efficiency and control
Combining radinat heating with other radiant panels, such as radiant walls and ceilings
Managing rooms with high heat loss
Installing radiant systems to prevent floor stripping and cools spots
Choosing manifolds and controls appropiate for each heating application
Selecting strategies for boiler protection and mixing control
Working with hardwood flooring
Designing and installing hydronic snow and ice melting systems
RAUPANEL® high-performance, dry panel radiant heating system
Skill Builders Focus Sessions classes are geared towards the experienced radiant contractor or heating professional with previous training. In addition to the focus topics, these sessions also discuss residential fire protection, commercial piping products, new product introductions and previews.
Focus Session 1: advanced software design techniques and an introduction to REHAU’s new CAD-based software programs.
Focus Session 2: hydronics controls & piping, including advanced boiler room and mixing control piping strategies.
Skill Builders Complete: Jan. 30-Feb. 1 – Leesburg, Va.* Feb. 6-8 – Reno, Nev. March 5-7 – Boise, Idaho March 12-14 – Boston, Mass. March 26-28 – Chicago, III.* May 14-16 – Winnipeg, Manitoba May 28-30 – Denver, Colo. June 4-6 – Leesburg, Va.* June 18-20 – Calgary, Alberta July 23-25 – Minneapolis, Minn. Aug. 14-15 – Portland, Ore. Sept. 24-26 – Niagara Falls, Ontario Oct. 15-17 – Chicago, Ill.* Nov. 12-14 – Leesburg, Va.*
Call your regional REHAU representative to inquire about these courses. Hurry - class sizes are limited and classes fill quickly.
Classes are held at REHAU Academy locations in Chicago, IL and Leesburg, VA, REHAU’s North America headquarters outside Washington, DC. Classes are also held regionally at convenient training centers or hotel locations around North America.
Leesburg is located approximately 36 miles from Washington, D.C., 17 miles from Dulles International Airport, and 75 miles from Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
If you are staying in the local area over the weekend there is plenty to do. Feel free to inquire while you are here. Prior to your stay, you can visit the following web sites for more information: