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Understanding Building Mechanical Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 3-4, 2025 (D619)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,045
Gain knowledge of HVAC principles and systems, enabling you to work effectively with designers, contractors, and vendors. Learn how mechanical systems are selected and installed, and how they operate. If you are upgrading an existing system or building new, you'll be able to plan for a successful project.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA00332

Understanding Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 3-5, 2025 (D567)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Jun. 9-11, 2026 (D738)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
Improve your understanding of the design, installation, and operation of plumbing systems, including municipal and domestic water supply, waste and vent, storm water, specialty gases, and equipment. Learn how to comply with the codes related to pipe sizing and layout, and coordinate your plumbing design and installation with the work of other consultants and contractors.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA01520

Building Enclosure Commissioning Certification Examination

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 6-15, 2025 (D474)
    Online
    $775
These unique certifications offer applicants recognition for their skills through training and examination. To become certified, you must pass an online examination and complete the three-day training course titled Commissioning Building Enclosure Assemblies and Systems.  One or both of the following certificates are awarded based on examination scoring: CxA+BE – Accredited Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure  BECxP – Accredited Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Commissioning
RA01412

DDC Controls

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 9-13, 2025 (D666)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $2,095
Expand your knowledge of direct digital control (DDC) for HVAC building systems. Learn how to plan the system architecture, evaluate open protocols, and follow best practices for a variety of HVAC applications. Whether you design, specify, operate, or own these systems, you will benefit from detailed coverage of the technology, not specific to any manufacturer.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA00259

Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 8-12, 2025 (D618)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Proper balancing procedures can prevent or eliminate many common problems in HVAC systems. Learn how to balance air and water systems, adjust new and existing systems to provide design quantities, and verify equipment and automatic controls performance.  Working in small groups, you will apply classroom learning during hands-on labs and workshops using actual TAB test equipment.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA00263

Coordinated Fire Protection Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 9-11, 2025 (D574)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,395
  • Sep. 15-17, 2026 (D758)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,395
Learn to design and install sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 13, and fire alarm systems per NFPA 72. Understand sprinkler benefits in the building code (IBC), while maintaining fully compliant fire and life safety systems in your facilities. Learn recent code changes and considerations for interlocked pre-action sprinklers, gas suppression, and early smoke detection and alarm systems on your projects.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA01547

Fundamentals of HVAC

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 16-18, 2025 (D568)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,395
  • Mar. 10-12, 2026 (D694)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Sep. 29 - Oct. 1, 2026 (D754)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Learn about the equipment and components used in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, along with the role of HVAC systems to maintain comfort conditions in commercial buildings. Describe basic thermal processes such as air mixing and dehumidification on a psychrometric chart, and apply ASHRAE standards for indoor air quality and energy conservation.
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Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA00367

Certification Orientation and Examination For Existing Building Commissioning Process Provider

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 19 - Oct. 3, 2025 (D799)
    Online
    $875
This unique certification offers applicants recognition for their skills through training and examination.  To become certified, you must pass an online examination, the core 2-day course titled, The Commissioning Process for Existing Buildings, and at least one elective course.  The only elective available at this time is a 3-day course titled, Fundamentals of HVAC. The following certificate is awarded based on examination scoring: EBCxP (or EBCP) - Accredited Existing Building Commissioning Process Provider
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Commissioning
RA01831
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