Renovators (formerly General Retrofit) – Registration Process

This section outlines the HPCN registration process for the Renovators sector (renamed from General Retrofit). This information is provided to help you decide if HPCN registration is right for you.

This sector is for renovators and general contractors who deliver retrofit projects that affect the building envelope, airtightness, windows and doors, insulation, ventilation, and heating systems in existing homes.

Whether you coordinate specialized trade experts or employ in-house teams, you are responsible for delivering quality outcomes for homeowners and following industry best practices.

We are seeking professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of how the home functions as an interconnected system, and play a key role in improving home comfort, durability, occupant health, and energy efficiency in the residential retrofit market.

By joining HPCN, you will gain:

• Access to subsidized building science training and practical resources
• Expanded knowledge of how different retrofit measures interact within a home
• Opportunities to connect with retrofit professionals across the province
• Up-to-date knowledge of events, rebate programs, and market trends

Please note there is currently no rebate program linked to the Renovators sector. 

The HPCN is an upskilling initiative and is not designed to serve as the first point of contact for newcomers to the residential retrofit industry. If you are looking to start work in this sector, and have never completed this type of work before, we recommend you contact an industry association, such as the Canadian Home Builders Association of BC, for further support.

*Home performance is determined by the energy efficiency, comfort, health, safety, and durability of a home. Retrofitting with a whole-home, or house-as-a-system approach, is key to improving home performance.

You will need to complete the following steps to complete your HPCN registration. You are not considered an HPCN member until you complete all of the following:

*Apply here.

 **Some qualifications are eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points through BC Housing. For more information on CPD points and reporting, search “HPSC” on their education registry or contact BC Housing.

Successful applicants that finish the registration process will gain access to membership benefits, such as Training Subsidies Reimbursement and be subject to ongoing Contractor Management.

Log-in to your existing HPCN profile and click on “Enroll in a new Sector” to add the Renovators sector and start your registration process for the new sector. 

Discover the many benefits, resources, and tools available to help you get started with the HPCN.

There is no fee to participate in the HPCN but the mandatory qualifications and requirements may come with a cost. Subsidies are available to reimburse 100% of the required-course costs (available for a limited time until December 31, 2026). Employees must complete all mandatory training for the sector in order for the company to apply for subsidies. Reimbursements are available after completing the registration process and becoming a full HPCN member.

The HPCN qualifications for the Renovators sector are eligible for up to 37 of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits with BC Housing:

• Retrofitting with a House-as-a-System Approach: 3.0 credits
• CHBA BC Building Science for Renovations: 6.0 credits
• CHBA BC Building Science for Renovations: 7.0 credits
• CHBA BC Building Science for New Homes: 24.0 credits

For more information on CPD points and reporting, contact BC Housing.