July 1, 2006, Seattle, WA - Building Media Inc. (BMI) recently launched a comprehensive online training resource for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, State Energy Office.

The new Best of Building Science site gives visitors the opportunity to learn about the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program. Some of the nation's foremost building science professionals deliver information on a wide variety of topics, presenting content from the Affordable Comfort conferences, Home Energy Magazine articles and the Department of Energy's Building America Partner Technology Reports.

Specifically targeted for builders, sub-contractors and design professionals in Oklahoma's residential construction business, the web site presents information in a video-based "in the field" format, which is available 24/7. The site presents 48 videos with information on topics that cover HVAC and Ducts, Water Heating, Windows, Design Issues, Enclosures, Codes, Consumer Issues, Lighting and Appliances, Water and Moisture Management, Construction Processes, Foundations and Renewables.

The State of Oklahoma is a leader in the effort to educate residential construction builders, sub-contractors and design professionals about best building practices and building science.