Course description
Mechanical building services account for around 30% of the capital and 50% of the operating cost for a typical office, and substantially more in highly serviced buildings such as hospitals. They play a central role in creating a successful project and a successful building and are certainly the first thing noticed when not working well.
This course will give all involved in the construction process a broad appreciation of mechanical building services and the role they play.
Upcoming start dates
Target Audience and Admission Requirements
Who should attend
This mechanical building services course will benefit facility, project and commercial managers, sales staff, general construction personnel without a building services background and non-technical facilities personnel involved in operating buildings who require a basic appreciation of building services systems. No prior knowledge of building services is required.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Explore the type, range and scope of common mechanical building services systems.
- Learn how mechanical building services systems contribute to the creation of productive and comfortable environments.
- Understand the need for effective integration of design and installation.
Training Course Content
The following topics are covered:
- Introduction: What are building services?
- Thermal comfort
- Heating basics: fabric losses, ventilation losses, infiltration losses
- Heating systems: LPHW, steam, electric
- Heat sources: boilers, heat pumps
- Heat distribution: pipes, pumps, pressurisation, air removal
- Heat emitters: radiators, convectors, unit heaters, underfloor heating
- Cooling basics: fabric gains, solar gain, thermal mass
- Split systems & VRF
- Chilled water systems: chillers, heat rejection plant
- Chilled ceilings & chilled beams
- Ventilation: natural and mechanical
- Recirculation
- Heat recovery ventilation
- Air conditioning systems: Constant Volume, VAV, Fan coil
- Air handling units
- Noise and vibration
- Controls and BMS
- Fire protection
- Hot water, cold water and drainage
- Commissioning
Expenses
Classroom /Virtual Classroom
- 1st delegate: £395.00 (£315.00 for BSRIA Members)
- Subsequent delegates: £370.00 (£290.00 for BSRIA Members)
- Fee reductions will be applied by BSRIA once booking received (if applicable)
In-Company
- Once a booking for in-company training is received, BSRIA will be in touch to clarify your objectives and confirm delivery location, dates, and fees. Be advised, additional fees may be applied for travel and subsistence.
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Good, knowledgeable lecturers
BSRIA
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A great course broken down into easily understandable bites