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Understanding & Managing Building Services (Code 907FLPS)

7th - 8th July 2009 (9:00AM - 5:00PM)

Location	Central London
Contact	Kay Morrow
Email	info@bifm-training.co.uk
Tel	020 7404 4440
Website	www.bifm-training.com
Details	Understanding & Managing Building Services Aim To give Facilities Managers a strategic understanding of building services that will enable them to: • present the business case for effective and efficient building services • manage the maintenance and operation of building services • communicate their requirements to specialist consultants and contractors Objectives By the end of this course you will: Understand the fundamentals of how your building services work Cost effectively manage your building services Know how the services relate to the working environment Be able to monitor operating costs and environmental impacts Work effectively with your contractors and technical support staff Understand heating, ventilation, air conditioning and cooling systems in a space-planning context Have a knowledge of typical problems and how to avoid them Know the fundamentals of matching systems to business needs Know how services can affect the health & safety of the occupants Know the fundamental requirements for maintenance specifications, contractor selection and contract management and control Understand the advantages and disadvantages of cooling vs. natural ventilation Know the principles of good energy purchasing and management Know the fundamentals of selecting and managing lighting and lighting controls Understand the growing importance of energy efficiency and carbon management and technology available to reduce energy consumption Understand the principles of the latest lift technology and options Know the principles of Building Management Systems (BMS) Understand the relevance and importance of obtaining occupant feedback and thermal and visual comfort Be able to apply techniques that optimise cost and value through strategies for continuous improvement Know why commissioning is important to the successful operation of building services Description Building services include heating, ventilation, cooling, lighting, utilities, energy management, lifts and associated services. These are invariably under the direct or indirect control of Facilities, Estates or Building Services Managers. These services are not only a significant expense area but often a source of major problems affecting morale, health & safety, productivity and costs. This practical two day course provides the Facilities Manager with a sound basic understanding of how these services work, how to cost effectively manage them and how to work confidently and effectively with contractors and technical support staff. All sessions include delegate participation exercises which will enhance the learning experience and the practical application of the material presented.
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