Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I

Course Description

This course provides information property and facility managers will need to manage building systems’ ongoing operation and maintenance and maximize building efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will learn about building design and construction, project delivery, construction materials, and HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) systems. Other areas of interest covered in this course book include roofing systems, ceilings and floorings, interior walls, and plumbing systems.

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Implement maintenance best practices for building systems to achieve efficiencies and cost savings

• Support maintenance of building structural components in the design and construction of facilities by selecting and recommending the appropriate materials

• Describe best practices for the design, operation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing systems

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the systems required for ensuring the preservation of a building’s structural integrity

• Take control of your assets and improve overall operational efficiencies

Key Topic Areas:

• Building design and construction

• Construction materials

• Structural systems

• Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning

• Plumbing systems

• The building envelope

• Building system controls

• Lifecycle costing

• Roofing

• Interior walls, ceilings, and flooring

Applies To:

FMC and PAC Certificates

FMA® and RPA® Designations

USGBC Recommendation: 30 GBCI continuing education hours toward the LEED Credential Maintenance Program

Dates & Times:

• April 29, 2025; 12:30pm - 4pm
  One Capital Centre Boise (999 W Main St, 14th floor)

• May 6, 2025; 12:30pm - 4pm
  One Capital Centre Boise (999 W Main St, 14th floor)

• May 13, 2025; 12:30pm -4pm
  One Capital Centre Boise (999 W Main St, 14th floor)

• May 27, 2025; 12:30pm - 4pm
  One Capital Centre Boise (999 W Main St, 14th floor)

• June 3, 2025; 12:30pm - 4pm
  Hawkins (855 W Broad Street)

• May 20, 2025; 8am - 4pm; Lunch and snacks provided
  Location TBA

• June 10, 2025; 12:30pm - 4pm
  One Capital Centre Boise (final session) (999 W Main St, 14th floor)