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  • Start Date: 12 Oct 2010
  • End Date: 12 Oct 2010
  • Venue:
    etc. venues
    Avonmouth House
    Avonmouth Road
    London
    SE1 6NX
  • Rates:
    • CIBSE members rate £ 316.60 (£ 263.83 ex. VAT)
    • Non members rate £ 337.02 (£ 280.85 ex. VAT)

A612 Introduction to Building Services - London

Trainer - Peter Chapman

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.

10.00 - 11.10 Session 1

THE NEED FOR BUILDING SERVICES
What are building services and why are they necessary? How building designs influence service requirements.

11.10 - 11.35 Coffee

11.35 - 12.45 Session 2

ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Introduction to electrical supply and distribution systems. Lighting, communications and alarms. Lift installations.

12.45 - 13.45 Lunch

13.45 - 14.55 Session 3

MECHANICAL SERVICES
Water supply and distribution. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning. Ancillary services.

14.55 - 15.20 Tea

15.20 - 16.30 Session 4

MANAGEMENT OF BUILDING SERVICES
Legislation affecting services. Design cost consideration. Simple rules for service areas. Maintenance Management.