Online Buildings eLearning

Asbestos Awareness ... custodial workers, since many materials commonly used in buildings for many years (including ceiling tiles, vinyl flooring, and wall and pipe insulation) contain Asbestos. This means that the regulation applies to virtually every custodial, janitorial and maintenance worker in the country. Delivery formats include CD-ROM, LAN, WAN, Intranet, Internet. The course can be customized to meet your  more...

BUILDING INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS ... construction practices necessary to provide and maintain buildings and building systems in safe, efficient conditions are provided through on-line, self study presentations; along with the presentations of performance standards required for industry workers. Links are provided to appropriate industry guides. regulatory manuals, technical reference books, formal training classes and  more...

Continuous Commissioning - Maximizing Building Energy Efficiency and Comfort ...ntify retrofits for existing commercial and institutional buildings and central plant facilities. Continuous Commissioning focuses on improving overall system control and operations for the building, as it is currently utilized, and on meeting existing facility needs. In this course, the student will learn about Continuous Commissioning basics and benefits. The student will also learn about  more...

Building Security Initiatives Energy Savings and Trade-offs ...to read and review the material contained in the Securing Buildings and Saving Energy: Opportunities in the Federal Sector, U.S. DOE Contract No. DE-AC03-76SF0098 The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:  more...

Crawlspace Construction of Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas ...uidelines for crawlspace foundations used for residential buildings, which are located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). Crawlspace foundations are commonly used to elevate the lowest floors of residential buildings located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). This course provides guidance on crawlspace construction and supports a recent policy  more...

Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls ...elines for ? breakaway? walls used below Elevated Coastal Buildings. In Coastal High Hazard Areas (Zones V, VE, and V1-30), the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations require that communities participating in the program adopt floodplain management ordinances or laws requiring that all new and substantially improved buildings be elevated to or above the base flood elevation (BFE)  more...

Insulation Basics ...39;s building industry, there are several commercial type buildings that are using building techniques similar to residential construction with respect to materials and installation details for slabs, underground foundation walls, exterior above ground walls, ceilings, attics and roofs. Although the building codes for commercial construction are different than those for residential  more...

Energy Saving Initiatives - Residential and Light Commercial ... the basic techniques involved with energy savings in the buildings that are typical of both residential and light commercial multi-family facilities. The source documents is written around residential type building construction; however the student will learn that some of the basic energy saving principles used in residential construction also apply to light commercial construction being used  more...

Water and Wastewater Design in Buildings Overview Sustainable design involves integration of multiple disciplines. The goal of effective water management is to reduce water consumption without compromising the performance of equipment and fixtures. Using water more efficiently is a green strategy for several reasons: it reduces pressure on sometimes-limited water resources, reduces the amount of energy and chemicals used for water and  more...

Heating and Cooling System Upgrades - Energy Star ...ing systems are the largest single consumers of energy in buildings. These systems condition the air within a building so that occupants are comfortable. Heating and cooling systems consist mainly of chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and pumps. There are central heating and cooling systems, and unitary systems that combine heating and cooling. Opportunities exist for improvement to both  more...

Building Envelope Airtightness ...buildings can have many negative consequences, including reduced thermal comfort, interference with the proper operation of mechanical ventilation systems, degraded indoor air quality, moisture damage of building envelope components, and increased energy consumption. The objective of the study used for this course was to investigate the impact of envelope airtightness on the energy consumption  more...

Reconstruction Standards for Historic Buildings ...nes, which concern "Reconstruction" of historic buildings. Reconstruction is defined as the act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form, features, and detailing of a non-surviving site, landscape, building, structure, or object for the purpose of replicating its appearance at a specific period of time and in its historic location. Whereas the treatment  more...

Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters ...ive and efficient way to provide hot water for commercial buildings. The system uses a water heating heat pump to move heat from a cool reservoir such as air and transfer this heat into water. The system employs an evaporator, compressor, condenser, expansion valve, hot water circulating pump and controls to accomplish this function. In this course the student will learn about commercial heat  more...

Energy Star Label for Buildings ...ess ? or benchmark ? the energy performance of commercial buildings relative to similar buildings in the United States. Accounting for the most significant drivers of energy intensity, such as weather and building characteristics, buildings whose performance are among the nation's top 25 percent equal to an energy performance score of 75 or greater on a 1 to 100 scale can qualify as an ENERGY  more...

Moisture Intrusion and High Ambient Humidity Causation Analysis ...gineering analysis of undesired moisture causation within buildings. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of eighteen (18) questions at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is  more...

How You Can Become Registered As An Architectural Engineer ...re to obtain study aids. Professional engineers design buildings, but before 2003 there was no engineering registration that focused on the multiple aspects of building design. For example, a civil engineer wanting a career in building design was required to pass a traditional civil engineering registration examination covering topics such as transportation, hydraulics and hydrology, and  more...

Building Design Specifications and Tools ...ormation available to engineers and architects who design buildings and related infrastructure. It brings together the collective knowledge and experience of thousands of engineers and architects with decades of experience in the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure. It includes many, many hands-on tools for use by engineers and architects. Engineers and architects engaged  more...

An Introduction to Passive Solar Buildings ... and building features that can be used to passively heat buildings using solar energy. You will learn how to evaluate climate and solar availability to determine feasibility of cost-effective passive solar systems at specific project sites. And you will gain knowledge of guidelines to use in preparing feasibility studies for passive solar projects. You will learn about the basic passive  more...

Green Roofs ...een roofs are a promising technology for energy-efficient buildings. In a green roof, a layer of vegetation covers the surface of a roof to provide shade, cool indoor and outdoor temperatures, provide storm water management, and more. In this course the student will learn about the benefits of green roofs, estimated savings and market potential of green roofs, technology performance of green  more...

Reduction of Radon Levels in Schools and Other Large Buildings ...ir. It can also accumulate in varying amounts in enclosed buildings. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of lung cancer deaths each year. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. today. Our increased understanding of the risks posed by indoor radon has underscored the need for construction techniques that prevent exposure  more...

Preservation Standards for Historic Buildings ...be applied to a wide variety of resource types, including buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts. They address four treatments: Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction. The treatment Standards, developed in 1992, were codified as 36 CFR Part 68 in the July 12, 1995 Federal Register (Vol. 60, No. 133). This course will be specifically based on the portion of  more...

Rehabilitation Standards for Historic Buildings ...be applied to a wide variety of resource types, including buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts. They address four treatments: Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction. The treatment Standards, developed in 1992, were codified as 36 CFR Part 68 in the July 12, 1995 Federal Register (Vol. 60, No. 133). In Rehabilitation, historic building materials and  more...

Restoration Standards for Historic Buildings ...rds for Restoration and Guidelines for Restoring Historic Buildings is to make the building appear as it did at a particular-and most significant-time in its history. As opposed to other treatments, the scope of work in Restoration can include removal of features from other periods; missing features from the restoration period may be replaced based on documentary and physical evidence, using  more...

Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Title I - Energy Efficiency ...existing programs related to energy efficiency in Federal buildings, State energy efficiency programs, and programs that address the energy efficiency of commercial products. This is the portion of the Title that mandates the change to daylight savings time and puts a renewed interest on energy efficient products. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-six (26)  more...

An Introduction to Roofing Systems ...es on all types of commercial, industrial and residential buildings. For engineers and construction professionals who need an introduction to the basic types of roofing systems, this course will tells how to evaluate different systems for specific projects, how to specify and detail roofing systems, and important maintenance considerations. To earn PDH credits for this course, the student  more...

Design of Commercial Buildings to Mitigate Terrorist Attacks ...owners to mitigate the threat of terrorist attacks on new buildings. This course specifically addresses four high-population, private-sector building types: commercial office, retail, multi-family residential, and light industrial, although many of the concepts presented are also applicable to other building types and/or existing buildings. The main focus of the material is explosive attacks,  more...

Use of Wood in Buildings and Bridges ... major structural material for most houses and commercial buildings. Today, many houses and light commercial buildings are constructed using modern wood structural materials, such as roof and floor trusses, plywood and OSB. Also, an increased interest exists for using wood for transportation structures, including bridges. This course is intended to provide the student with an understanding of  more...

Design of Buildings in High Wind Coastal Areas ...e will review the design process required for residential buildings (one to three-story) to withstand hurricanes and other severe natural hazard events. The required calculations for all of the site specific design loads (forces) which will be applied to the structure is not within the scope of this course, however these site specific forces, which have been previously calculated in a case  more...

The Physics of Mold ...ested in knowing about the process of mold development in buildings. The objective of the course is to outline the evaluation method for designing and building composite walls in different climatic zones and to give a tool for the designers to avoid mold development. Case studies highlight the pitfalls of inappropriate wall section designs. This course has no specific prerequisites; however  more...

Steel Erection Safety Requirements ...tion, alteration, and/or repair of single and multi-story buildings, bridges, and other structures where steel erection occurs. In this course, the student will review 29CFR1960.750 Subpart R "Steel Erection". This course is relevant to engineers involved in all areas of steel erection. This includes structural design engineers since Subpart R addresses design issues, such as  more...

Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings ...p of mold and moisture problems in schools and commercial buildings. Additionally, using this knowledge of remediation methods can assist an engineer in the design of HVAC systems by increasing knowledge of how the design, installation and maintainability of the system can help prevent the opportunity for mold to grow in the HVAC system and building. In this course the student with little or  more...

Construction of Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas ...buildings in coastal zones presents challenges to the builder not usually found in more inland locations. For all coastal residential buildings, these challenges may include the following: Various connection details require additional inspections Careful surveying is required to place the building within property line setbacks and above the Design Flood Elevation (DFE) Special care  more...

ADA Title II - Simplified ...vant to engineers involved in the design or alteration of buildings and facilities as some states require a minimum number PDH credits on courses related to ADA, life safety codes, and building codes. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five (25) questions at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches  more...

Determination of Site-Specific Loads for Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas ...red to determine the appropriate forces which residential buildings could become subjected to during hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and other severe natural hazard events. The design procedures required to determine the site specific design loads (forces) which will be applied to the structure, is the basis of this course. Various case studies of residential buildings will be analyzed with  more...

Vulnerability Assessment of Coastal Sites ... of these hazards, describes their effects on residential buildings and building sites, and explains where along the U.S. coastline each hazard is likely to occur. This course also covers: Review of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Review of the Modified Mercalli Earthquake Intensity Scale Review of the Modified Classification for Northeasters State Board Acceptance This course  more...

ADA Standards for Accessible Design ...truction and alterations. All newly constructed business buildings or facilities must be built in strict compliance with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. An alteration, such as remodeling, renovation, changes or rearrangement of walls, to a building or facility must be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities in accordance with the standards to the maximum  more...

Facility Lightning Protection Fundamentals ... true, as can be demonstrated through photographs of such buildings as the Empire State building. Others say that an LPS will prevent lightning strikes; this too is not true as an LPS is used to intentionally attract the leader stroke to an air terminal and thus discharge the energy through conductors to the earth. This course will refresh your general knowledge of LPS or provide you with  more...

Seismic Restraints for Electrical Equipment ...ely to occur in some parts of the world than others. When buildings are constructed in areas where seismic activity is likely to occur the building codes and standards require seismic bracing of electrical equipment. The selection and specification of products for installation of electrical equipment in seismic zones requires some basic understanding of how the installation of ducts and pipes  more...

HVAC Tips for Green Buildings ...Buildings as they are designed and used today, symbolize unrestrained consumption of energy and other natural resources with its consequent negative environmental impact. According to the Department of Energy, in 2005, commercial buildings accounted for 35 percent of total electricity consumption. Roughly 40-50 of the total electricity consumption is accounted for by HVAC systems, followed by  more...

Laboratories Best Practices Right Sizing Equipment Loads ...earn the benefits of right sizing equipment in laboratory buildings from the perspective of design considerations through to operational benefits. In addition, the student will be able to better understand how HVAC system equipment for laboratories can be ?right sized? to provide more energy responsible and cost conscious system installations while also providing reliability in system  more...

Laboratories Best Practices Manifolding Exhaust ...buildings provides substantial energy and first-cost savings opportunities when compared to separately ducted, multiple exhaust fans. A manifolded system also offers a number of benefits, including increased fume dilution, enhanced personnel safety, augmented redundancy and improved design flexibility. A holistic, team-based approach is important when determining the design and appropriateness  more...

Laboratories Best Practices Energy Recovery ...ter understand heat recovery opportunities for laboratory buildings and some of the energy recovery system types available. In addition, the student will learn that installing energy recovery systems can substantially reduce the cost and use of energy in laboratories. Selecting an appropriate energy recovery technology, properly designing the system, meeting the applicable codes, and  more...

An Introduction to Design of Heating and Cooling Distribution Systems ...gn of heating and cooling distribution systems outside of buildings. It provides information about system selection, distribution media selection, and general distribution system design. Discussed are distribution systems in trenches, pre-engineered underground systems, prefabricated underground heating and cooling distribution systems, and aboveground heat distribution systems. The information  more...

Cooling Water Problems and Solutions ...ineries, industrial plants and HVAC systems in commercial buildings. The reader must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty five (25) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is  more...

Alternatives to Active HVAC Systems ...sources of energy, which are environmentally benign. Buildings are major consumers of energy insofar as their construction, operation and maintenance are concerned. It is estimated that almost 50 of the global energy demand is due to buildings, and active HVAC equipment is the highest contributor. Thus, energy conscious architecture has evolved to address these issues. It involves the use  more...

HVAC - Equipment and Systems ...e who plan, design, install, and operate HVAC systems for buildings. Design engineers, architects, designers, contractors, energy auditors, facility managers and maintenance personal should benefit professionally. It is also relevant to anyone needing to know more about HVAC equipment production and use. Previous knowledge of the subject is not required. The reader must take a  more...

Copyright of Engineering Drawings Plans and Designs ...w to identify copyrightable aspects of building plans and buildings The respective rights of client and design engineer in the work product How to transfer copyright properly How to protect copyright properly Identify when a copyright is created in an engineer's work product How long a copyright lasts How and why to give proper copyright notice Foreign copyright protection  more...

Smoke Movement ...ty, property protection and fire suppression practices in buildings. In this course the student will learn some of the basic principles of smoke movement and management in buildings. The source document for the course discusses a variety of factors that affect smoke movement and smoke management in buildings. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in Smoke  more...

Fresh Air Inlets for Large Open Structures ...ument is written around fresh air inlets for agricultural buildings, the concepts can be universally applied to any large building with an open floor plan. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: Air  more...

Fans for Livestock Buildings ...and controls for ventilating modern livestock and poultry buildings. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Selecting Fans For Livestock Buildings - Plan M-9705. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the  more...

Hot Water Floor and Space Heating Fundamentals ...xpensive to install than other types of systems for small buildings. But, hot water systems usually have lower capital costs for larger facilities with multiple heating zones. In this course the student will learn some of the basics of hot water heating systems, including boiler types, heating controls, heating terminal units, hot water heating system design considerations, applications, and  more...

Natural Ventilation of Large Open Structures ...buildings like barns, warehouses, animal holding facilities and other large open structures is an economical way to ventilate this type of building. In this course, the student will learn some of the basic principles of natural ventilation of large open structures. The student will learn techniques used to maximize the effect of natural ventilation, including optimum opening locations and  more...

Basic Principles of Air Distribution ...are an integral part of good ventilation effectiveness in buildings. In this course the student will learn some of the basic principles of air distribution as related to grilles, diffusers and air outlet selections and applications. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in Titus Product Catalog Engineering Guidelines section. The student must take a  more...

Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical Biological or Radiological CBR Attacks ...buildings in which we live, work and enjoy entertainment are becoming targets of evil minded individuals who seek to harm other humans. Part of the job of being a professional in the building industry now, more than ever, involves taking into consideration these possibilities. There are measures that can be taken to help minimize the potential that the buildings are easy targets for CBR  more...

Geothermal Heat Pumps ...ining wide acceptance for both residential and commercial buildings. Geothermal heat pumps are used for space heating and cooling, as well as water heating. Its great advantage is that it works by concentrating naturally existing heat, rather than by producing heat through combustion of fossil fuels. The technology relies on the fact that the Earth (beneath the surface) remains at a relatively  more...

Displacement Ventilation and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems ...g, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in commercial buildings meet both outdoor air ventilation and space conditioning requirements using air distribution approaches that provide a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated air with the goal of achieving good air mixing within the occupied space. More recently, advanced ventilation approaches have been proposed, and in some cases installed,  more...

Duct Sealing with Aerosolized Sealant Particles ...by eliminating air leakage from ducts in large commercial buildings is on the order of 10 kWh/m2 per year. The research discussed in this paper is based on two large commercial buildings, using a new technology that simultaneously seals duct leaks and measures effective leakage area of ducts. In this course the student will learn about the importance of duct sealing with respect to saving  more...

Ultrasonic Humidifiers ...buildings to maintain humidity levels to ensure quality and handling capabilities in manufacturing processes, to lower the transmission rate of disease-causing bacteria in hospitals, to reduce static electricity in manufacturing clean rooms and in computer rooms, and to provide higher levels of employee comfort. Ultrasonic humidifiers are proven to reduce humidifier energy use by 90 to 93 .  more...

Duct Thermal Performance ...ther thermal losses from duct systems in large commercial buildings, California Title 24 has no provisions to credit energy-efficient duct systems in these buildings. The overall goal of the Efficient Distribution Systems (EDS) project within the PIER High Performance Commercial Building Systems Program is to bridge the gaps in current duct thermal performance modeling capabilities, and to  more...

VAV System Design ...) systems are a popular type of HVAC system in commercial buildings for both energy savings and comfort; however, there are multiple considerations that must be taken into account during design in order to realize these design objectives and avoid pitfalls. In this course the student will learn some of the basic considerations that should be taken into account when considering using a VAV  more...

An Introduction to Noise Control in Buildings ...inciples and terminology for noise control engineering in buildings. You will learn about Noise Criteria (NC) and Room Criteria (RC) curves and how they are used in acoustical engineering projects. Speech Interference Levels (SIL), Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) and Room Constants are also introduced, and you will see how the principles of sound Transmission Loss (TL), Noise Reduction (NR) and  more...

Lighting HVAC Plumbing - High Performance Sustainable Design ...ineering issues and design processes for energy-efficient buildings at the LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory). The topics discussed in this manual can make a difference in the future sustainability of the laboratory and can be applied to other building designs where the engineer wishes to incorporate sustainability as a design parameter. The student is expected to read Chapter 5: Lighting,  more...

HVAC - Boiler Systems ...he process or used as a hydronic heating system for large buildings. There are virtually an infinite number of boiler designs, but generally they fit into one of the two categories; (1) Fire-tube boilers or as an easy way to remember ? fire in tube boilers? , which contain long steel tubes through which hot gases from a furnace pass and around which the water to be changed to steam  more...

An Introduction To Fire Protection Engineering For Buildings ...tice is given to fire protection fundamentals for certain buildings with special occupancies such as medical facilities, detention facilities, electronic and telecommunication facilities; and special hazards such as petroleum fuel storage, waterfront facilities, and aircraft maintenance facilities. And, the occupancy hazard classification system (light, ordinary group 1, ordinary group 2,  more...

An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Acoustics ...o address many design and analysis issues associated with buildings and the environment. This course is intended for engineers and architects who want an understanding of the fundamentals of acoustics, including terminology, definitions and calculation of fundamental acoustic properties. Other topics that will be covered include: decibels, sound pressure level, sound power level, sound  more...

UV Lamps in Air Circulating Ductwork ...buildings it is imperative that the HVAC engineer have a basic knowledge of all of the options available to provide an environment suitable to the concerns of the building owner and occupants. These include comfort, indoor air quality, terrorist attacks through the ventilation system, etc. Ultraviolet (UV) lights have been used to disinfect room air streams as far back as 1900 but have become  more...

Energy Conservation ...nergy efficiency of small commercial and residential type buildings. It includes sections on the building envelope and related factors such as infiltration, insulation, and vapor barriers. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems (HVAC) are covered in detail including explanations of the various types of HVAC systems and some of the most promising energy saving concepts associated  more...

HVAC - Chilling Systems ...lers are most commonly used in residential and commercial buildings, whereas absorption systems are often an excellent choice for industrial applications, where there is scope of waste heat recovery. This 4-hr course covers the applications of chiller units and is based entirely on US Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USACERL) technical report 99/20, May 1999,  more...

Seismic Restraints for Mechanical Equipment ...ely to occur in some parts of the world than others. When buildings are constructed in areas where seismic activity is likely to occur the building codes and standards require seismic bracing of mechanical equipment. The selection and specification of products for installation of mechanical equipment in seismic zones requires some basic understanding of how the installation of mechanical  more...

Desiccant Dehumidification Wheel Testing ...tally benign. Desiccant systems allow more fresh air into buildings, thus improving indoor air quality without using more energy. Desiccant systems also displace chlorofluorocarbon-based cooling equipment, the emissions from which contribute to the depletion of the Earth's ozone layer. In this course the student will learn some of the basic testing procedures for desiccant dehumidification  more...

HVAC - Ventilation Exhaust Systems ...buildings and other structures. In doing so, these systems control the quality of breathing air and protect personnel and sensitive equipment from potentially hazardous airborne contaminants, fires, explosions, and excessive heat/cold. Ventilation systems include a supply, or makeup air system and an exhaust system. Supply systems replace contaminated air exhausted from a workspace with  more...

Heat Loss Calculations and Principles ...ring in mind the fact that the indoor temperature in most buildings is maintained at a little over 65 ?F, this means, throughout most of the year, the building is losing heat to its surroundings. This 5-hour course, discusses the stepwise procedure to determine the rate of heat loss through building elements using a process called heat loss calculation. You will learn how to extrapolate your  more...

EPA - Indoor Air Quality Building Education And Assessment Guidance I-BEAM ... specific knowledge and skills: Fundamentals of IAQ in buildings Improving IAQ within budget Refining maintenance programs for IAQ Better understanding of housekeeping for good IAQ Conducting of IAQ audits IAQ and energy efficiency HVAC design for IAQ Renovation and new construction issues for good IAQ State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional  more...

Seismic Restraints for Duct and Pipe ...ely to occur in some parts of the world than others. When buildings are constructed in areas where seismic activity is likely to occur the building codes and standards require seismic bracing of ducts and pipes. The selection and specification of products for installation of ducts and pipes in seismic zones requires some basic understanding of how the installation of ducts and pipes needs to be  more...

HVAC - Variable Air Volume Systems ... made this one of the most popular HVAC systems for large buildings with varying conditioning needs such as office buildings, schools, or apartments. This 6-hour course covers HVAC air distribution systems with the focus being on Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems. The course is entirely based on US Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USACERL) technical report  more...

Cooling Towers ... of industry, as well as the air-conditioning systems for buildings generate tremendous amounts of heat, which must be continuously dissipated if these machines and processes are to continue to operate efficiently. Water cooling is the most efficient method of dissipating heat. A cooling tower is a device used in industry to cool hot water (by partial evaporation) before reusing it as a  more...

An Introduction to the Facilities Planning Process Area Development Plans ...le for design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and related infrastructure. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: ?The three levels of facilities planning ?The three  more...

Passive Solar Heating Basics ...lar radiation rate on vertical and horizontal surfaces of buildings at any of the 239 locations in the NREL database ?Obtain and interpret data for heating degree days at any of the 239 locations in the NREL database ?Estimate the rate of heat loss (Btu/oF-day/ft2) from a building if one year?s monthly power bills for the building are available ?Estimate the monthly percentage of a buildings  more...

Patrol Response to Active Shooters ...minate shootings of innocent people in schools and public buildings. This has required law enforcement to reevaluate procedures in order to have a more effective response. The National Tactical Officers Association has produced a one-hour course, Patrol Response to Active Shooters, designed to provide officers with information needed to respond proficiently to active shooter situations.  more...