The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I

Understanding the intentional design and construction of buildings and how they function daily is a primary need in property and facilities management. The two-part Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems courses are designed to equip property and facilities managers with the well-rounded background needed to excel in the industry. In Part I of this series, you will learn about building design, construction considerations, structural systems, and air and water distribution systems.

This updated edition offers new materials and systems throughout and an improved learning experience.  You will have the opportunity to become acquainted with contemporary advances in the industry including energy benchmarking, efficient design, automated building systems, building filtration, efficiency credits, and improved sewer systems. You will also find discussion of the pros and cons of new materials to help inform your future decision making, including purple board, digital hygrometers, electric HVAC solutions, and CPVC.

Learners will find new engaging microlessons, instructor clips, and an easy to navigate interface.

Upon successful completion of this course, learners 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