Available in French
Designation/Certificate: RPA®, FMA®, FMC, and PAC
This course provides information property and facility managers will need to manage the ongoing operation and maintenance of building systems and to maximize building efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This course provides information about building design and construction, project delivery, construction materials, and HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning) systems. Other areas of interest that are also covered in this course book include roofing systems, ceilings and floorings, interior walls, and plumbing systems.
Learning Objectives
- Maintaining building systems efficiently and cost-effectively
- Using structural components and building materials
- Understanding of HVAC and plumbing systems
- Working knowledge of how a structure functions
Major Topics Covered
- Building design and construction
- Construction materials
- Structural systems
- Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
- Plumbing systems
- The building envelope
- Building system controls
- Life-cycle costing
- Roofing
- Interior walls, ceilings, and flooring
Course Table of Contents
- Building Design and Construction Project Conception
- Building Design and Construction Project Delivery
- Basic Construction Materials
- Structural Systems
- The Building Envelope
- Roofing Systems
- Interior Walls, Paints, Coatings, and Wall Coverings
- Ceilings and Flooring
- Fundamentals of HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning)
- Air-Circulating Systems
- Cooling Systems
- Heating Systems
- HVAC System Components
- HVAC Control Systems
- HVAC Operation and Maintenance
- Plumbing Systems
USGBC Recommendation
GBCI continuing education hour credits are available to go towards the LEED Credential Maintenance Program.
Available Delivery Options
Accelerated Classroom Review / Self-Study/ Instructor-Led On-line Course