Why Attend
This course provides information property and facility managers will need to manage building systems’ ongoing operation and maintenance and maximize building efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will learn about building design and construction, project delivery, construction materials, and HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) systems. Other areas of interest covered in this course book include roofing systems, ceilings and floorings, interior walls, and plumbing systems.
Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing
Implement maintenance best practices for building systems to achieve efficiencies and cost savings; Support maintenance of building structural components in the design and construction of facilities by selecting and recommending the appropriate materials; Describe best practices for the design, operation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing systems; Demonstrate a working knowledge of the systems required for ensuring the preservation of a building’s structural integrity
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Day 1:
Building Design and Construction: Project Initiation
Fundamental Materials for Building Construction
Day 2:
The Building Envelope
Roofing Systems for Building Protection
Installing Interior Walls: Types, Materials, and Finishes
Day 3:
Defining Space with Ceilings and Flooring
Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning for Human Comfort
Air-Circulating Systems
Cooling Systems for the Interior Building Environment
Day 4:
Efficient Heating Systems for Buildings
HVAC Distribution Systems
Maximizing Human Comfort with HVAC Control Systems
Day 5:
Ensuring Optimal HVAC Operation and Maintenance
Plumbing Systems
Case Study: Facilities Management