A large share of the energy a building consumes every month is pure waste — lights on in empty rooms, HVAC running against the outside temperature, equipment left idle. Arab British Fellowship Training Academy offers this practical program, "Cutting Energy Waste in Buildings", to give professionals working in building and facility management the knowledge and methods needed to find that waste, fix it, and keep operations running efficiently.

The program covers the fundamentals of energy management in buildings, consumption pattern analysis, and improving the efficiency of HVAC, lighting and electrical systems used in daily operations, alongside the role of maintenance in sustaining that efficiency. Participants leave with a clear approach to managing energy, cutting operating costs, improving system reliability, and supporting more sustainable facility operations.

Who Should Attend?

• Facility and building managers and supervisors responsible for operational and energy efficiency.
• Electrical, mechanical and HVAC engineers involved in building operation and maintenance.
• Energy and sustainability professionals responsible for performance and resource efficiency.
• Technical staff seeking to develop their skills in energy management.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Analyse energy consumption to identify waste and the factors affecting operational efficiency.
• Apply methods for improving HVAC, lighting and electrical system efficiency to cut consumption and costs.
• Prepare integrated energy management and maintenance plans that keep systems performing efficiently.
• Apply sustainability principles to facility operations to optimise resources and environmental performance.

• Where Building Energy Actually Goes
  • Energy systems within buildings and major sources of consumption.
  • Reading electricity and fuel consumption data.
  • Identifying consumption patterns and sources of loss.
• HVAC and Lighting — The Biggest Levers
  • Principles of efficient HVAC operation and factors affecting consumption.
  • Managing lighting loads and electrical equipment efficiency.
  • Scheduling equipment operation according to building needs.

• Maintenance as an Energy Efficiency Tool
  • The role of preventive maintenance in system efficiency.
  • Prioritising maintenance according to equipment condition.
  • Developing maintenance programs that sustain efficiency.
• Load Management and Monitoring Systems
  • Principles of electrical load management and energy conservation.
  • The role of building management systems in energy monitoring.
  • Collecting operational data and preparing efficiency reports.

• Sustainable Facility Operations
  • The concept of facility sustainability and resource efficiency.
  • Integrating energy, water and resources into building management.
  • Improving operations to minimise waste.
• Turning It Into a Plan
  • Setting energy objectives, indicators and priorities.
  • Preparing implementation and monitoring plans.
  • Governance, responsibilities and continuous improvement.