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As a property manager, you are the professional link between the building
owner, its occupants, the systems engineers, and various contractors. To be
effective, you need to know the ins and outs of building design and
construction, including codes, renovation, life-cycle costing, maintenance, and
building systems.
Through this course, you will learn to manage the ongoing
operation and maintenance of building systems, gaining insight into the many
issues that affect building efficiency and
cost-effectiveness.
Major topics covered in this course:
- 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
You will take away these key concepts and skills:
- The ability to maintain building systems efficiently and
cost-effectively
- A greater familiarity with structural components and building materials
- An understanding of HVAC and plumbing systems
- An overview of how a structure functions
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The Design,
Operation & Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I