A single HVAC breakdown, electrical fault, or plumbing failure can shut down an entire facility, disrupt operations, and put safety at risk. Managing the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems that keep buildings running is one of the most technically demanding — and most critical — responsibilities in facilities management.

The Mastering Building Systems training course, offered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy within Management and Training Courses In Facilities Management, builds the technical knowledge participants need to manage HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, strengthen engineering maintenance, and keep building infrastructure safe, reliable, and efficient.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the scope of technical facilities management and its role in facility performance.
• Manage HVAC systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning operations.
• Operate and maintain electrical distribution and power systems safely.
• Manage plumbing and building utility systems, from water supply to preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate integrated MEP systems to improve building operational reliability.
• Apply engineering maintenance strategies that improve asset reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Apply safety and compliance requirements across technical facility operations.

Target Audience

• Technical facilities and building operations managers.
• MEP engineers, engineering supervisors, and facility engineers.
• Maintenance managers and technical professionals.
• Property management specialists and operations managers overseeing technical services.
• Anyone seeking specialisation in Training Courses In Facilities Management.

Module 1: The Scope of Technical Facilities Management

• What falls under technical/MEP facilities management.
• Responsibilities of technical facility professionals.
• Overview of building engineering operations.

Module 2: HVAC and Mechanical Systems Management

• Understanding mechanical systems and HVAC operations.
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning management.
• Improving HVAC efficiency and reliability.

Module 3: Electrical Systems and Safety Management

• Fundamentals of electrical building systems.
• Electrical distribution and power management.
• Safety procedures, compliance, and performance monitoring.

Module 4: Plumbing and Building Utilities

• Managing plumbing and water systems.
• Building utility infrastructure.
• Preventive maintenance for plumbing and utility systems.

Module 5: Integrating and Monitoring MEP Systems

• Coordinating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations.
• Managing system interactions and building operational reliability.
• Performance monitoring, technical inspections, and using technology for system management.

Module 6: Engineering Maintenance and Asset Performance

• Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Improving equipment lifecycle performance.
• Enhancing asset reliability through maintenance planning.

Module 7: Safety, Compliance and the Future of Technical FM

• Safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Sustainable building technologies.
• Future trends in technical facility operations.