Building Professionals

What Building Professionals does

Building Professionals Inc. is a privately held, family-owned Canadian professional services firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a secondary US office in Walpole, Massachusetts. The company operates as a quality assurance, certification, training, and consulting provider for the energy-efficient and sustainable building industries across North America. Its core technology platform is the Building Professionals Quality Institute (BPQI), an ISO/IEC 17024:2012-accredited personnel certification body that issues installer certifications for sprayed polyurethane foam, commercial air barrier systems, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), and fenestration, all built on ISO 9002-based quality assurance principles.

The business operates four interlocking revenue streams: (1) personnel certification fees — including registration ($275), online proctored or in-person exam fees ($275-$300), annual renewals ($150), and five-year recertifications; (2) quality assurance program design, development, and delivery for construction and energy conservation clients, bundled in the QAP 2.0 platform with a 10-year, $150,000 warranty product; (3) consulting services spanning building code interpretation, standards development (with ISO, ULC, CGSB, ASHRAE), and research project management for organizations such as the National Research Council of Canada; and (4) full-service association management and support for trade bodies including Fenestration Canada, SPFA, ABAA, and NABA. Customer segments span trade associations, building product manufacturers (e.g., BASF, PFSI, Gaco Western), federal and provincial government departments, utilities, and educational institutions, with go-to-market executed through a sales-led model supported by direct enterprise contracts and self-serve online certification access for individual installers.

Name

Building Professionals

Legal name

Building Professionals Inc.

Website

https://buildingprofessionals.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Building Professionals is a Winnipeg-based, family-owned quality assurance and certification firm serving North America's energy-efficient building industry, operating the ISO/IEC 17024-accredited Building Professionals Quality Institute (BPQI) for personnel certification and delivering ISO 9002-based quality assurance, standards development, building code consulting, and association management to trade associations, manufacturers, governments, and utilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Quality Assurance and Certification Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat) (BPAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Building quality assurance
• Personnel certification services
• Building code consulting
• Standards development
• Association management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Personnel Certification Services: Fees for certification registration, exams, renewals, and recertification. Includes registration fees ($275), exam fees ($275-$300), annual renewal ($150), and recertification fees ($150 + exam fee)
2. Quality Assurance Programs: Design, development and delivery of quality assurance programs for construction and energy efficiency industries
3. Consulting Services: Building code consulting, standards development, research project management, and energy efficient/green market transformation programs
4. Association Management Services: Full range of services for energy conservation, building performance and green related construction associations including administration and management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Building Professionals delivers quality assurance programs, ISO/IEC 17024-accredited personnel certification, standards development, building code consulting, research project management, and association management services for the energy-efficient and sustainable building industries in North America. Its subsidiaries and programs certify installers of sprayed polyurethane foam, commercial air barriers, EIFS, and fenestration products, and operate warranty programs (e.g., 10-year, $150,000 protection through QAP 2.0). Services are sold to trade associations, manufacturers, government departments, and utilities.

Product overview

Building Professionals offers a comprehensive suite of certification, quality assurance, training, and consulting services for the energy efficient and sustainable building industries. The core offerings include: the Building Professionals Quality Institute (BPQI) providing ISO 17024-accredited personnel certification; Quality Assurance Programs (QAP) based on ISO 9002 principles covering sprayed polyurethane foam, air barrier systems, EIFS, and fenestration; Standards Development services; Building Code Consulting; Research Project Management; Association Management and Support Services; and Building Professionals Training. The company operates through several named certification programs including Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Accredited, Commercial Air Barrier Systems, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), and Fenestration Canada Installer Certification. The QAP 2.0 program launched in 2013 represents a significant upgrade combining warranty programs with quality assurance for the residential energy efficiency industry. Services span certification program development and management, third-party field compliance audits, database tracking, and warranty program delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Building Professionals Quality Institute (BPQI): Personnel certification body providing personal certification for workers and individuals in the energy conservation, green building and construction industry, accredited to ISO/IEC 17024 standard.

Products and services

• Quality Assurance Programs

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Building Performance Institute Canada (BPIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBPIC is a key partner organization. Laverne Dalgleish serves as board member and past president of BPIC. The organization focuses on building performance standards and home performance industry professionalization.
• Manitoba Building Envelope CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRyan Dalgleish serves as President of Manitoba Building Envelope Council. Focuses on building envelope science and standards in Manitoba.
• National Building Envelope CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRyan Dalgleish serves as board member and past president. National organization focused on building envelope standards and practices.
• Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsed and exclusive user of Building Professionals' air barrier installer certification program for US market. Active collaboration on air barrier standards.
• National Air Barrier Association (NABA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsed and exclusive user of Building Professionals' air barrier installer certification program for Canadian market.
• Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on professional certification programs for spray polyurethane foam industry. SPFA Professional Certification Program managed through Building Professionals.
• Fenestration CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Professionals manages Fenestration Canada's Installer Certification Program, developed in compliance with ISO 17024 standard. Launched January 12, 2019.
• Standards Council of Canada (SCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCC granted BPQI accreditation to ISO/IEC 17024 standard. Laverne Dalgleish serves on Standards Council of Canada committees.
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaverne Dalgleish serves as Secretariat for ISO standards. Building Professionals involved in international standards development.
• Canadian Green Building CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRyan Dalgleish serves as Treasurer of Manitoba Chapter. Organization promotes green building standards and practices.
• Manitoba Home Builders Association (MHBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRyan Dalgleish serves on Education and Training Committee. Collaborates on Certified Master Builder/Renovator certification program.
• Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Professionals involved in ULC standards development including ULC-S718 for Site Quality Assurance Program for Spray Polyurethane Foam. Laverne Dalgleish serves as chairman of ULC Thermal Insulation Committee and ULC Air Barrier Committee.
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Professionals collaborates on building code development and energy efficiency standards.
• BASFminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer client with logo displayed on clients page.
• Gaco WesternminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGaco Western committed to 300 new SPFA certifications through Building Professionals' program. Partnered to raise bar on safety, performance, quality and professionalism in SPF industry.
• PFSI (Professional Finishing Systems)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer client with logo displayed on clients page.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Intertek is a global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) giant that operates ISO 17024-accredited personnel certification bodies across multiple industries. It is a broad incumbent that could potentially enter or expand in the building trades certification market where Building Professionals operates.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER): NCCER is a large US-based construction trades certification body. While focused on craft professionals broadly, it overlaps with Building Professionals' installer certification programs in the construction and building envelope space.
• Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI): GBCI administers LEED professional credentials and certifications globally. It is a broader incumbent in green building credentials that competes for the same pool of green-building-certified professionals as BPQI.
• Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA): ABAA is the industry association for air barrier systems in the US, and Building Professionals is the exclusive provider of its installer certification program. While primarily an association, ABAA also engages in standards development and training that directly overlap with Building Professionals' scope.
• Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA): SPFA is a trade association for the SPF industry whose Professional Certification Program is managed through Building Professionals. The two organizations co-develop certification programs, making SPFA a closely intertwined industry partner and adjacent peer.
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL Solutions): UL Solutions is a global safety science organization that sets standards, conducts testing, and provides certification. Building Professionals collaborates with UL's Canadian arm (ULC) on standards development (e.g., ULC-S718), making UL a relevant incumbent peer in the standards and certification ecosystem.

Emerging players

• RESNET: RESNET certifies home energy raters and is closely tied to building energy efficiency in North America. While focused on raters rather than installers, RESNET overlaps with Building Professionals' energy efficiency and green building domains.

Direct peers

• Building Performance Institute (BPI): BPI is the leading US-based certification body for home performance and building science professionals. Building Professionals' Principal Laverne Dalgleish serves on BPI's board, and their partnership on building performance certification makes them the most direct peer in the North American building certification market.
• Fenestration Canada: Fenestration Canada is the trade association for the window, door, and skylight industry in Canada. Building Professionals manages its Installer Certification Program, making it a closely aligned partner and direct peer in the fenestration certification vertical.
• Building Performance Institute Canada (BPIC): BPIC is the Canadian counterpart to BPI focused on home performance certification. Laverne Dalgleish has served as board member and past president; BPIC and Building Professionals' BPQI operate side-by-side in the Canadian market with overlapping scopes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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