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Introduction to mechanical building services

"Good course and knowledgeable lecturer. Gave a good insight" Martyn Avis, Buying Force
"David is great. Great voice projection and knowledge. Very enjoyable course" Chris Thomas, Green Energy Assessors Ltd

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 - e.g. flickering lights or cold draughts.

Introduction to Mechanical Building Services will give all involved in the construction process a broad appreciation of building services and the role they play.

Key topics covered include:

• heating, ventilation
• air conditioning
• refrigeration
• control systems
• fire extinguishing
• renewable energy

It will enable delegates to communicate more effectively with specialists such as building services consultants and contractors.
 

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.

The following products and topics will be covered:  

• heating basics
• heat sources
• heat emitters
• cooling basics
• chilled water systems
• cooling systems
• ventilation
• air conditioning systems
• control systems
• domestic hot water
• renewable energy

Registration and coffee will be at 0900.  The course will start at 0930 and finish at 1630

Delegates will have: 

• An overall understanding of the type, range and scope of common mechanical building services systems
• An appreciation of the contribution of mechanical building services to the creation of productive and comfortable environments, and the need for effective co-ordination and integration of design and construction.
• An overall appreciation of co-ordination and installation issues and the problems that can occur.
• An awareness of other sources of information for further study. 
   

Delegates are provided with a copy of all the slides presented and a copy of the BSRIA publication AG 15/2002 Illustrated Guide to Mechanical Building Services. Copies of this publication are available for purchase from the BSRIA Bookshop

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

David Bleicher
David has a background in building services design, with experience of mechanical and electrical design both in the UK and in the USA. He joined BSRIA in 2005 and has worked on research projects, design reviews and he also leads the BSRIA training programme.  Read David's full profile.

Pete Tse
Peter has extensive experience in the field of electrical design. He joined BSRIA in 2009 to provide fact based guidance and consultancy services that will help those involved in designing, constructing and operating services in buildings to improve cost, quality, time and predictability of performance.