Keeping the Building's Vital Systems Running: Building Services Engineering Training Course
1Summary
Think of a building's HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems as its vital organs — when one fails, the effects ripple through the entire structure almost immediately. Keeping these interconnected systems healthy takes more than technical know-how; it takes a structured approach to maintenance planning, system coordination, and lifecycle management.
Arab British Fellowship Training Academy delivers the Keeping the Building's Vital Systems Running: Building Services Engineering Training Course to build strong technical competence and maintenance management skills among the professionals responsible for these systems.
The course covers HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure alongside preventive maintenance practices and performance monitoring, equipping trainees to protect asset value and occupant safety while keeping building services running reliably.
2Objectives and target group
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Manage mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems effectively.
- Apply technical knowledge of HVAC systems within facilities operations.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for building services.
- Identify common failures and reliability issues within engineering systems.
- Apply energy efficiency principles to building services management.
- Ensure compliance with technical and safety standards governing building systems.
- Coordinate engineering service contracts and technical support providers.
- Apply performance monitoring techniques to building services operations.
Target Group
This course is designed for professionals working in facilities and engineering management, including:
- Building services engineers and technical facilities managers.
- Maintenance managers and engineering supervisors.
- MEP coordinators and building systems technicians.
- HVAC and mechanical systems specialists.
- Electrical and plumbing systems supervisors.
- Property and asset managers overseeing engineering functions.
3Course Content
Module 1: HVAC — The System Everyone Notices First
- Principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
- Common HVAC system types used in commercial and residential buildings.
- Managing HVAC performance, comfort, and indoor air quality.
- Identifying common HVAC faults and reliability issues.
Module 2: Foundations of Building Services Engineering
- Scope and role of building services engineering within facilities management.
- Overview of core building systems and their interdependencies.
- Key stakeholders involved in building services operations.
- Industry standards and codes governing building services engineering.
Module 3: Mechanical Systems and Water Networks
- Overview of mechanical systems within building operations.
- Plumbing systems: water supply, drainage, and sanitation.
- Coordinating mechanical and plumbing systems for integrated building performance.
- Water quality and hygiene considerations in building systems.
Module 4: Electrical Systems and Safety Management
- Overview of electrical distribution systems within buildings.
- Managing electrical safety and compliance requirements.
- Identifying and addressing electrical system faults.
- Emergency power systems and backup infrastructure management.
Module 5: Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Principles of preventive maintenance within building services.
- Developing maintenance schedules for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Using condition monitoring to support preventive strategies.
- Documentation and recordkeeping for maintenance activities.
Module 6: Energy Efficiency in Building Services
- Identifying energy consumption patterns across building systems.
- Strategies for improving HVAC and MEP energy efficiency.
- Role of building automation systems in energy management.
- Balancing energy efficiency with occupant comfort and safety.
Module 7: Performance Monitoring and Contractor Coordination
- Key performance indicators for building services operations.
- Monitoring system performance and reliability over time.
- Managing engineering service contracts and technical vendors.
- Reporting building services performance to management and stakeholders.