Description

This is a 4-Day Course of four Full Days.

The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I provides information property and facilities managers will need to manage the ongoing operation and maintenance of building systems and to maximize building efficiency and cost-effectiveness. In this course, you will learn about building design and construction, project delivery, construction materials, and building systems; including: HVAC, roofing, plumbing systems, ceilings, flooring, and interior walls.

Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• 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 working knowledge of the systems required for ensuring the preservation of a building’s structural integrity.

Key topic areas:

Building design and construction • construction materials • structural systems • heating, ventilating, and air conditioning • plumbing systems • the building envelope • building system controls • lifecycle costing • roofing • interior walls, ceilings, and flooring.

Applies to: PAC and FMC certificates & RPA & FMA designations.