Design, Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems

Through this course, you will learn to manage the ongoing operation and maintenance of the building systems, gaining insight into the many issues that affect building efficiency and effectiveness. You will acquire the skills to perform life cycle costing on building projects, gain the knowledge to assist a design team on construction and renovation projects, and learn to develop sound service contracts and effectively monitor the performance of contractors.

Content

• Building Design and Construction
• Construction Materials
• Structural Systems
• Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
• Plumbing System Control
• Life-Cycle Costing
• Roofing
• Interior Walls, Ceilings and Flooring
• General Inspection Guidelines
• Basic Checklist
• Additional Inspection Schedules
• Emerging Trends and Future Challenges

For Whom:

Works, Services and Maintenance Personnel

Training Methodology

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.