Introduction to Buildings and their Management

Enabling new and existing building managers and facility management teams to obtain a high level overview of buildings and their services.

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In-Company Training available on this course

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Overview

Buildings are complex systems that are essential for enabling individuals to work and live. They are also influential in achieving organisational objectives. This course is designed to enable new and existing building managers and facility management teams to obtain a high level overview of buildings and their services. It provides a wholistic overview of buildings, their key components and how they can be managed effectively.

"The communication from the BSRIA training team was fantastic. The trainer was superb and very knowledgeable" - Chidi Umeano, Codub Consulting.

"The presentation of the course and the introduction to concepts were exceptionally well-done" - Nantip Lamkur, NEPL

Learning aims

Knowledge and appreciation of the core components of buildings
Understand the interactions between building services and how they provide the services the building user requires

Who should attend

Anyone who has facilities or premises management responsibility. This course especially works well for facilities management / building operator teams.

Course content

Day 1

Building purpose, structure, fabric, components, security (access)
Building services introduction, purpose, management
Heating and cooling (generation and delivery)
Ventilation and air conditioning
Water, domestic water, management and safety
Controls

Day 2

Compliance
What is electricity, electrical distribution
Lighting, Fire Alarms, Data
Back-up power supplies
Energy management
Business recovery and actions following reports’ power failure resets, water flushing, WRA/EICR/lift report recommendations etc.

Lecturer

_{Nick Blake}

Nick is an experienced Facilities Manager and MBA graduate with international experience across multiple industries. Read Nick's full profile.

Course details

2 day course

12 CPD hrs

BSRIA Certified Course

Please be advised this course requires a minimum of 5 delegates. Should we receive fewer bookings, BSRIA reserves the right to amend your booking to the next available date.