A443 How to Specify Lighting: Office Lighting - London

The course focuses on producing innovative and exciting designs that influence and motivate the end user utilising and controlling natural and artificial light due cognisance given to the conservation of energy.

B134 Introduction to BS 7671:2008 "Requirements for Electrical Installations" (IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition) - Birmingham

This course offers a "guided tour" of BS 7671:2008 and provides information on the background, the history and some of the theoretical concepts behind the standard. Starting with a synopsis of the history of the regulations, the delegate will learn some of the underlying principles of electrical installation theory and why the need for prescriptive regulations is necessary. The course deals with each part of the regulations section by section, describing key points of interest, importance or debate.

A524 The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) - London

The carbon reduction commitment (CRC) currently known as the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is set to have a wide reaching impact on all stakeholders involved in the energy and environmental market, from end users to consultants and other service provides. CRC is a mandatory emissions trading scheme that will deliver energy and carbon reductions in large, not energy intensive organisations. Organisations with total electricity consumption through Half Hourly Meters greater than 6,000mWh in 2008 will be effected.

The course aims to provide a detailed overview to the legislative requirement in addition to covering the practicalities of reporting, giving examples of how wider issues will affect end users and the way service providers operate.

Trainer - Darren Mcnulty

B153 Mechanical Services Explained (3-Day) - Birmingham

The course will introduce many building engineering systems from water supply, plumbing and drainage, through heating and ventilation systems to more complex systems for air conditioning. At all times the course will emphasize the relative merits of different systems and explain the context of current regulatory and professional practice related both to design and maintenance.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson

A475 Lifts: Equipment Features and Engineering Design - London

This seminar will cover types of transportation systems, lift and escalator drives and control, lift and escalator energy consumption, environment, operation and management, standards and codes.

Trainer - Dr Gina Barney

NEW COURSE - A520 2010 Part L Building Regulations - London **FULLY BOOKED - NEXT LONDON COURSE 28TH APRIL 2010**

Changes to the Approved Documents of Part L of the Building Regulations will be published in April 2010, to come into force in October 2010. This course will give a comprehensive overview of Part L and introduce the changes.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson / Richard Hipkiss

A476 Lifts: Moving People and Traffic Design and Control - London

This seminar will cover Interior circulation, Traffic planning and performance and the selection of equipment, Light traffic control, Calculations, advanced planning techniques, and simulation.

Trainer - Dr Gina Barney

A477 Auditing for Legionella Control - London

An appraisal technique is offered using numerical ratings for auditing legionella control within building water systems to satisfy current guidance & standards with a demonstration workshop.

Trainer - Mike Iddon

A478 Customer Care: The Key to Profitability - London

Golden Rules for winning & keeping customers, essential for anyone meeting and interfacing with clients & customers. For service personnel, managers, sales staff and consultants.

Trainer - Peter Chapman

A479 Air Conditioning Basics 1: Comfort, Climate & Heat Gains - London

Case for air conditioning; comfort criteria; room & outside design conditions; heat gains - principles & calculation methods.

1st of 4 self contained courses which together form an introduction to air conditioning for people with a technical background but no specialised knowledge.

NEW COURSE - A522 Smart Metering - London

The UK Government is promoting the image of every home having a smart meter by 2020. Industry and commerce must be far ahead of that deadline so that it can effectively understand and control, costs and environmental emissions. It's no longer just pounds and kilowatt hours but also carbon footprints. Smart meters provide that solution.

Trainer - Trevor Floyd

A480 Air Conditioning Basics 2: The Air Conditioning Process - London

Physics of air - water vapour mixtures; psychometric chart; air quantities; cooling loads; system air distribution in rooms.

The second of 4 self contained courses which together form an introduction to air conditioning for people with a technical background but no specialised knowledge.

A481 Energy Surveys - London

This course looks at carrying out audits.  It will enable the delegate to carry out their own audits or else draw up a specification for others to carry out the task.

Presenter: Trevor Floyd

A482 Introduction to Sustainability - London

Gain a greater understanding of the policy and legislative requirements; give informed advice to clients about sustainability, support the planning application by preparing Energy Strategy reports and contributing to Sustainability Statements and BREEAM assessments.

Trainer - David Cheshire

NEW COURSE - B157 2010 Part L Building Regulations - Manchester

Changes to the Approved Documents of Part L of the Building Regulations will be published in April 2010, to come into force in October 2010. This course will give a comprehensive overview of Part L and introduce the changes.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson / Richard Hipkiss

A483 Introduction to Building Services - London

This course provides an overview of building services; what they are, why they are needed & how they work.  It is particularly beneficial to those responsible for management & operation of building services but lacking formal engineering training.

Trainer - Peter Chapman

NEW COURSE - A484 Building Regulations Part G (2009) Explained - London

A new edition of the Part G Regulations was introduced in 2009. The key changes are the inclusion of water conservation requirements and the improvement of hot water safety. These are significant changes, and this new Part G legislation is likely to be regarded as a 'milestone event' in domestic water services engineering. This course will review the Regulations and the Approved Documents, together with all related Standards. This course is designed to provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the requirements, including worked examples of calculations, practical applications and information about related emerging technologies. The course content is appropriate for those involved in the planning, design, management or inspection of domestic water services.

B154 Mechanical Services Explained (3-Day) - Loughborough

The course will introduce many building engineering systems from water supply, plumbing and drainage, through heating and ventilation systems to more complex systems for air conditioning. At all times the course will emphasize the relative merits of different systems and explain the context of current regulatory and professional practice related both to design and maintenance.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson

NEW COURSE - B158 2010 Part L Building Regulations - Birmingham

Changes to the Approved Documents of Part L of the Building Regulations will be published in April 2010, to come into force in October 2010. This course will give a comprehensive overview of Part L and introduce the changes.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson / Richard Hipkiss

B150 Electrical Services Explained (3-day) - Birmingham

This three day course will give a grounding in electrical services and equipment and a better appreciation of many of the issues associated with design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Delegates will develop their own engineering judgments and confidence when dealing with electrical issues.

Trainer - John Woodward

A526 2010 Part L Building Regulations - London

Changes to the Approved Documents of Part L of the Building Regulations will be published in April 2010, to come into force in October 2010. This course will give a comprehensive overview of Part L and introduce the changes.

Trainer - Darren McNulty

A485 Design of Heating and Chilled Water Pipe Systems - London

To ensure pipes and pumps function at their optimum performance it is essential that you make the correct choices when designing and sizing your system. This event will give you the information you need to be confident that your designs for heating and chilled pipe systems optimise system efficiency, can be commissioned effectively and operated without expert help.

Trainer - Chris Parsloe

A525 Low Carbon Buildings and Energy Infrastructure for Local Authorities - London

Local Authorities (LAs) are at the forefront of mitigating the impacts of climate change. LAs have a key role in preparing the required policies and delivery mechanisms to put in place the necessary changes to energy consumption and generation. This course has been designed to give an overview of the areas where local authorities have the potential to make positive interventions to reduce CO2 emissions from energy use in buildings. It will be relevant to officers and members involved in planning, development control, procurement, property services, sustainability and energy management.

Trainer - Matthew Turner

A486 Design of Ductwork Systems - London

The course will deal with all aspects of design and installation of Ductwork systems.   The day is aimed predominantly at building services design engineers.  The day will cover design issues such as classification of ductwork systems, system layouts, spatial requirements, aesthetics and sizing.

Trainer - Chris Parsloe

A487 How to Specify a Ground Source Energy System - London

This seminar will provide an understanding of the factors to consider prior to specification of a ground source energy system.  The seminar will look at the types of ground loop available and when they should be considered.  The seminar will allow the designer/specifier to target the GSES most applicable to meet their heating/cooling/building regulations/planning requirements.  The seminar will also provide guidance on how best to integrate GSES within heating and cooling design.

Trainer - Lee Marshall

A488 Presentation Skills for Engineers - London

The ability to present effectively is vital to business development.  Presentations can vary from a simple vote of thanks to full technical seminars.  Whatever your requirement, this practical course will help you develop the ability and confidence to deliver an effective presentation.

Peter Chapman - Presenter

A489 Building Electrics Basics 3: Physical Distribution within Building Constraints - London

Bus bar systems, vertical risers, trunking & track systems, main and standby circuits, essential loads, fire precautions, segregation from IT & telecoms. Complete in itself, 3rd of 4 courses on electrical installations in buildings for people in other areas of construction.

Trainer - Adam Rawlinson

A490 Examination of the New BS9999 on Fire Safety in Buildings - London

This highly practical course will examine the new BS 9999 which will replace and develop the existing BS 5588 series. This standard introduces some new concepts, provides greater flexibility then current guidance and uses Fire Engineering principles to provide scope under specified conditions for extended travel distances.

Trainer - David Smith

A491 Building Electrics Basics 4: Final Outlets & Component Selection - London

Design of 240V circuits, lighting, socket outlets, small power, circuit protection, meeting standards, introduction to metering and tariffs. Complete in itself, 4th of 4 courses giving an introduction to electrical installations in buildings for people in other areas of construction.

Trainer - Adam Rawlinson

A492 Introduction to Combined Heat and Power (CHP) - London

Covering all aspects of CHP including mini CHP, selection processes & options, specifications, G59, CHPQA, CCL & other regulatory issues. Aimed at engineers who wish to gain an insight into CHP.

Trainer - Michael Jones

B136 Lighting Basics 1: Light, Sight & Colour - Birmingham

This is an introductory course intended for delegates who need an understanding of the physical and psychophysical aspects of lighting. The objective is to enable delegates to understand the relationships between lighting units and quantities sufficiently well to either meet their current needs or to provide a good basis for further study.

Complete in itself, 1st of a series of Courses giving a comprehensive introduction to interior & exterior lighting.

Trainer - Dr Robert Bean

NEW COURSE - B159 2010 Part L Building Regulations - Liverpool

Changes to the Approved Documents of Part L of the Building Regulations will be published in April 2010, to come into force in October 2010. This course will give a comprehensive overview of Part L and introduce the changes.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson / Richard Hipkiss

B137 Lighting Basics 2: Lamps & Luminaires - Birmingham

This is an introductory course intended for delegates who need an understanding of the basis of light production and the application of this to produce practical light sources. It also provides an introduction to the principles of light control applied to luminaires.

The objective is to enable delegates to understand the basis of operation of the various light sources in current use and be able to have some appreciation of new developments.  It should also enable delegates to distinguish between the capabilities of different luminaires.

2nd of 4 Courses giving a comprehensive introduction to interior & exterior lighting.

Trainer - Dr Robert Bean

A494 Managing Human Behaviour in Fires and Emergencies - London

The course discusses ways in which human behaviour in fires & emergencies are most effectively addressed as well as design and management of a variety of occupancies and settings.

Trainer - Andrew Dixon

NEW COURSE - B138 2010 Part L Building Regulations - BRISTOL

Changes to the Approved Documents of Part L of the Building Regulations will be published in April 2010, to come into force in October 2010. This course will give a comprehensive overview of Part L and introduce the changes.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson / Richard Hipkiss

A519 Energy Strategy Reports - London

Energy strategy reports are a requirement for planning permission in London and a number of other UK cities including Oxford, Reading and Brighton.  Writing a meaningful report involves making many decisions about what data you use and how you apply it.  Whilst using dynamic simulation is a valuable tool it can produce unrealistic results, ensuring you know what to expect before accepting the results is vital.  This practical course will review energy strategies and demonstrate how to prepare an energy strategy report.

B139 Electrical Services Explained (3-day) - Newcastle

This three day course will give a grounding in electrical services and equipment and a better appreciation of many of the issues associated with design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Delegates will develop their own engineering judgments and confidence when dealing with electrical issues.

Trainer - John Woodward

B140 Mechanical Services Explained (3-day) - Bristol

Many people find themselves needing to deal with Mechanical Building Services but have not been equipped with basic information about engineering services in their professional training. The course provides that background & an understanding of the different systems widely used to service buildings. Also it gives delegates a better appreciation of many of the issues associated with design, operation & maintenance of Building Services.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson

A495 Effective Maintenance Management - London

A practical guide to the methods of installing a planned maintenance system for building services. The course also examines legislative & managerial issues involved in maintenance and the application of maintenance contracts.

Trainer - Peter Chapman

A496 Monitoring and Targeting - London

This course looks at the basic principles of identifying information sources and using that data to expand the organisation's understanding of what is happening related to the consumption of utilities and the output of the organisation.

Trainer - Trevor Floyd

NEW COURSE - B156 Building Regulations Part G (2009) Explained - Manchester

A new edition of the Part G Regulations was introduced in 2009. The key changes are the inclusion of water conservation requirements and the improvement of hot water safety. This course will review the Regulations and the Approved Documents, together with all related Standards. This course is designed to provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the requirements, including worked examples of calculations, practical applications and information about related emerging technologies.

A497 Making the Leap from Designing Systems to Running Projects - London

This seminar will equip young engineers with the technical and commercial skills to undertake demanding building services projects.  It will develop their appreciation of issues such as core engineering skills, commercial acumen and passion.

Trainer - Peter Roberts

A498 Hitch Hikers Guide to Whole Life Costing - London

Sustainability and value for money is of a very high importance to all in the construction sector and therefore there is a clear need for better whole life designed buildings. Awarding contracts on the basis of lowest price tendered for construction works is no longer an option for the client. Long-term value over the life of the asset is a much more reliable indicator. This programme will explain the concept of whole life costing, its purpose and its place in purchasing decisions. It will equip the delegates with practical knowledge on how to balance whole-life cost and quality to meet the end user's requirement.

Presenter: Andy Green

A499 Detailed Technical Design of Fire Alarm Systems (3-day) - London

Interpretation of BS 5839 Part 1 - Fire Detection & Alarm Systems; calculations for practical design to satisfy the code. This is an in depth course for consultants & system designers covering a wide range of issues from the regulatory framework to the practical design of a fire alarm system this course works methodically through the design process considering equipment options & positioning, fire zones, alarm requirements & limitations, necessary calculations, commissioning, hand over, user responsibilities & maintenance.

Trainer - Trevor Boxer

A500 How to Specify Lighting: Retail Lighting - London

Specifying lighting for shops and the retail sector is bound by a complex set of inter-relationships between 'art' and 'science'.  The important outcome of this seminar will be an understanding of how the various 'threads' of lighting design fit together.  How 'art' and 'science' are linked and how these links, if dealt with sensitively, can contribute to and heighten the 'shopping experience'.

Trainer - Barrie Wilde

A501 Air Conditioning Basics 3: Air Conditioning Plant - London

This course covers the following elements: ducts; performance & selection of fans; filters; cooler coils; heater batteries; air handling units.

3rd of 4 self contained courses which together form an introduction to Air Conditioning for technical people with no specialised knowledge.

B141 Introduction to BS 7671: 2008 "Requirements for Electrical Installations" (IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition) - Leeds

This course offers a "guided tour" of BS 7671:2008 and provides information on the background, the history and some of the theoretical concepts behind the standard. Starting with a synopsis of the history of the regulations, the delegate will learn some of the underlying principles of electrical installation theory and why the need for prescriptive regulations is necessary. The course deals with each part of the regulations section by section, describing key points of interest, importance or debate.

Trainer - Adam Rawlinson / John Woodward

A502 An Introduction to Energy Efficiency - London

This course introduces the delegate to the whole subject of energy efficiency and management. It covers the basic principles, the relevant legislation, the standard approaches and the 12 step plan for successful control of use of the utilities. It is designed for those new to the subject and those who feel that there is so much change that they need to find an effective way of getting up to date.

Trainer - Trevor Floyd

A503 Air Conditioning Basics 4: Automatic Controls & Refrigeration - London

This course covers the folowing elements: simplified control systems; principles of refrigeration; refrigeration plant; chilled water.

4th of 4 self contained courses providing an introduction to Air Conditioning for technical people with no specialised knowledge.

B142 Lighting Basics 3: Interior Lighting Applications - Birmingham

This is an introductory course for delegates who need to apply the information obtained from LB1 and LB2 to lighting designs. It is also suitable for those with some prior knowledge of the material contained in LB1 and LB2, but who have not attended those courses. The objective is to enable delegates to understand the general principles of lighting design and to have an appreciation of their use in practical situations.

Trainer - Dr Robert Bean

A504 Electrical Distribution Design - London

Design techniques & simple to use spreadsheets for system design encompassing UPS, LV switchgear, Transformer/generator change-over control, air circuit breakers, watchdog circuitry, new technology.

Trainer - Gary Marshall

B143 Introduction to Renewables - Birmingham

Low and zero carbon technologies are becoming increasingly common, mainly due to planning policies and client commitments to carbon targets for their buildings. This workshop will introduce the main low carbon and renewable technologies for buildings and will focus on the following technologies: combined heat and power, tri-generation, wind turbines, solar hot water heating, photovoltaics, biomass heating, and ground source heating and cooling. It will provide an overview and early stage feasibility of low / zero carbon technologies rather than detailed design issues.

Trainer - Matthew Turner

A505 Designing & Developing Biomass Heating Systems - London

Biomass provides one of the lower cost renewable solutions as well as a practical solution to meeting carbon reduction and renewable targets. The course takes participants through the process of developing a modern wood heating scheme.  Participants will learn about fuel options and choices, technical design, boiler choice, hydraulics, operational requirements, servicing, and integration with other energy options such as gas-CHP, solar water heating and gas boilers. Issues such as emissions control and standards, flueing, and economics will also be covered.

Trainer - Stewart Boyle

NEW COURSE - 2010 Part L Building Regulations - Leeds

Changes to the Approved Documents of Part L of the Building Regulations will be published in April 2010, to come into force in October 2010. This course will give a comprehensive overview of Part L and introduce the changes.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson / Richard Hipkiss

A511 Renewables: Solar Thermal Energy - London

It is a planning requirement that all new buildings achieve ''the Merton 10%' and /or at least Sustainable Code Three, using renewable energy technologies. Solar Thermal is the default technology used in most residential building developments by most developers and a more and more popular technology used in the public sector buildings (schools, hospitals, prisons etc.). This course is what you need to know the technology to assist your clients obtain the correct renewable specification in the planning and building process.

This 1 day interactive and highly practical course on Solar Thermal covers all the important aspects of designing and practical application of the solar energy production principles.

Trainer - Tony Book

A506 Fire Sprinkler Systems: Design to BS EN 12845 - London

This course discusses sprinkler system issues like components, hazard classification, design requirements, water supplies, piping layout & sizing etc. It covers the Sprinkler Rules incorporating BS EN 12845.

Trainer - Ray Hammond

A507 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings - BS 5839 Part 1: 2002 - London

BS 5839 Part 1, applicable from July '03 is extensively changed with the many new sections and requirements explained in this seminar.

Trainer - Colin Todd/ Malcolm Hoare

A508 Fire Safety Engineering Design: Principles & Practice (3-day) - London

This course will introduce delegates to the methods of quantifying fire growth and smoke movement in buildings. It will demonstrate the development of fire engineering strategies for complex buildings. The course also provides an in depth understanding of the requirements of Part B of the Building Regulations as it focuses on how fire engineering can be used to meet the recommendations given in Approved Document B. It is designed for all those involved in the design and construction of buildings who have interest in fire safety.

Trainers - Peter E Jackman, Howard P Morgan/Stewart Miles, Paul Harris, Hans van de Weijgert

A509 Report Writing - London

To produce a good report requires skill, the content must be clear, concise and accurate and above all it must convey an image of total professionalism. Great effort goes into the preparatory work but the “look” of the document should not be forgotten. This course has been designed specifically for people who need to write business reports. It concentrates on the skills you will need to make the planning, structuring and writing process easier and the resulting document more effective.

Trainer - Des Poole

A510 Mentoring Skills - London

The course introduces the concept of mentoring, and provides delegates with an increased awareness of mentoring duties in the context of a T&D (Training & Development) scheme. The course will have a workshop format and is designed to suit the needs of both new and existing mentors, and other learning professionals.

Trainer - Paul Tymkow / John Pietrzyba

NEW COURSE - A521 2010 Part L Building Regulations - London

Changes to the Approved Documents of Part L of the Building Regulations will be published in April 2010, to come into force in October 2010. This course will give a comprehensive overview of Part L and introduce the changes.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson / Richard Hipkiss

A512 The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) - London

The carbon reduction commitment (CRC) currently known as the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is set to have a wide reaching impact on all stakeholders involved in the energy and environmental market, from end users to consultants and other service provides. CRC is a mandatory emissions trading scheme that will deliver energy and carbon reductions in large, not energy intensive organisations. Organisations with total electricity consumption through Half Hourly Meters greater than 6,000mWh in 2008 will be effected.

The course aims to provide a detailed overview to the legislative requirement in addition to covering the practicalities of reporting, giving examples of how wider issues will affect end users and the way service providers operate.

Trainer - Richard Hipkiss/Adrian Sweetman

A513 Electrical Services Explained (3-day course) - LONDON

This three day course will give a grounding in electrical services and equipment and a better appreciation of many of the issues associated with design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Delegates will develop their own engineering judgments and confidence when dealing with electrical issues.

Trainer - John Woodward

NEW COURSE - B145 2010 Part L Building Regulations - Loughborough

Changes to the Approved Documents of Part L of the Building Regulations will be published in April 2010, to come into force in October 2010. This course will give a comprehensive overview of Part L and introduce the changes.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson / Richard Hipkiss

A514 Running Projects Effectively - London

Running projects is a challenging task. There are many elements to take into account and procedures to follow if you want to be effective and successfully manage the project. This training course covers the crucial aspects of project management. This highly practical course will equip you with knowledge that you can utilize when running small and/or large projects and it will explain how to strategically plan as well practically execute.

Trainer  - Tony Trinick, FREng

A515 Introduction to BS 7671:2008 “Requirements for Electrical Installations” (IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition) - London

This course offers a "guided tour" of BS 7671:2008 and provides information on the background, the history and some of the theoretical concepts behind the standard. Starting with a synopsis of the history of the regulations, the delegate will learn some of the underlying principles of electrical installation theory and why the need for prescriptive regulations is necessary. The course deals with each part of the regulations section by section, describing key points of interest, importance or debate.

Trainer - Adam Rawlinson / John Woodward

A516 Mechanical Services Explained (3 day) - London

The course will introduce many building engineering systems from water supply, plumbing and drainage, through heating and ventilation systems to more complex systems for air conditioning. At all times the course will emphasize the relative merits of different systems and explain the context of current regulatory and professional practice related both to design and maintenance.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson

B146 Electrical Services Explained (3 day) - Manchester

This three day course will give a grounding in electrical services and equipment and a better appreciation of many of the issues associated with design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Delegates will develop their own engineering judgments and confidence when dealing with electrical issues.

Trainer - John Woodward

NEW COURSE - B161 2010 Part L Building Regulations - Newcastle

Changes to the Approved Documents of Part L of the Building Regulations will be published in April 2010, to come into force in October 2010. This course will give a comprehensive overview of Part L and introduce the changes.

Trainer - Steve Nicholson / Richard Hipkiss