Building Systems & Technology
BUSA-40676
Facility managers need a good understanding of building components and systems to maintain and manage them well. Review the function of primary building components and systems, including the structure, building envelope, mechanical and electrical systems and fire life safety systems. Discover how different components work; typical problems; and repair, restoration and maintenance alternatives. Also explore technology applications that help facility managers manage the assets more efficiently, including maintenance, space and project management software. Applications for condition assessment & capital planning, ERP systems, and CAD & GIS will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a basic understanding of Systems controls and building automation
- Learn basic systems engineering, design and operation principles
- Understand applications for facility planning and other facility management aspects
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
How Buildings Work 3rd
by Edward Allen
ISBN / ASIN: 9780195161984
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 2/3/2025
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Instructor:
David Timber, MPA, PMP, LEED AP
Supervising Project Manager, Department of General Services, County of San Diego
David L. Timber is the supervising project manager for the Department of General Services of San Diego County. He has more than 20 years of experience in public facilities and project management. His recent project, Fallbrook Library, won San Diego Architectural Foundation’s 2011 People’s Choice Orchid Award. He is a member of IFMA (named 2011 Member of the Year), CSHE, CMAA & PMI.
Timber holds a master's in public administration, received a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) and is LEED AP certified.
