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Metal Roofing Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 4-5, 2025 (D573)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $995
  • Dec. 3-4, 2026 (D757)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $995
Learn the principles of metal roofing system design and installation, and explore the newest concepts in metal roofs. The course covers everything from commonly specified materials and coatings, typical seam profiles, attachment techniques, sealants, flashings, underlayment, snow retention, and integration with solar PV.
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA01501

ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair Course and Exam

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Learn about tools and techniques that will help you to repair backflow preventers efficiently and effectively. Practice backflow preventer repair in hands-on lab sessions. Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer certification (ASSE 5130).
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA01494

ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course and Exam

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Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification by completing the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course and Exam. The ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification meets Minnesota and Michigan backflow prevention tester certification requirements. You must have five years of experience in plumbing or a related industry to take the exam.
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Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA01409

Chilled Water Plant Design

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Gain the confidence you need to design a successful, energy-efficient chiller plant. Learn how to identify design issues and solve problems regarding plant sizing, location, chiller selection, and cooling tower placement. This course incorporates small-group problem-solving exercises to enrich your learning experience.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA01211

Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
This course provides practical training through hands-on sessions that will teach you how to test backflow prevention assemblies and identify and resolve problems with backflow prevention assemblies. Backflow theory; selection of backflow prevention methods, devices and assemblies for specific applications; and state and local agency rules and regulations will also be discussed. Participation in this course and successful completion of the hands-on and written examinations fulfill the training requirements for registration as a Cross-Connection Control Tester in Wisconsin and for certification in several other states.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA00447

Facilities Project Budgets and Construction Cost Estimates

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Project managers often need to prepare and defend budgets for their capital improvement projects, evaluate construction cost estimates and bids, and change order requests. In this course, you will learn the essential cost elements that comprise a construction and renovation project, and how to anticipate and maintain cost controls during the planning, design, and construction of a project.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA01548

Upgrading, Maintaining, and Repairing Parking Structures

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
This practical course will increase your skills in preventive maintenance, and repair and improvement of parking facilities. You will learn how to: Evaluate your existing parking building conditions Select maintenance and repair materials and systems Implement effective maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation procedures
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA00288
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