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INSTRUCTOR: 
Anthony E. Sparkling, Ph.D.​

Purpose and Background

This course will provide attendees with a foundational knowledge of key concepts and approaches used to facilitate the planning, design, and construction of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. MEP systems can account for nearly 30-40% of many types of construction project budgets and the specialty contractors (e.g. mechanical and electrical) involved in these scopes of work have a significant influence over project success in terms of cost and schedule certainty. Lack of expertise understanding MEP systems can lead to mismanagement issues, cost overruns, delayed schedules, and, ultimately, unhappy project owners. Many of these challenges can be overcome when practitioners have the foundational knowledge to engage with contractors during the early phases of design and construction.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the common mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems encountered in buildings.
• Identify mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in construction documents.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the contracting professionals for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system installations including their roles, responsibilities, scope of work, and basic estimating units.
• Relate to the fundamental principles of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Discuss the materials, equipment, and installation methods for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).

Who Should Attend?

• Civil Engineers
• Architects and Design Professionals
• Project Managers
• Owner’s Representatives
• Construction Professionals

Outline

Day 1

• Introduction to Mechanical & Electrical Construction
• Planning & Estimating Fundamentals
• MEP Layout and Coordination
• Overview of Startup & Commissioning
• HVAC Equipment, Distribution Components & Systems
• Thermal Comfort & Heat Transfer
• HVAC Electric Heating, Solar Thermal, and Sustainable Systems

Day 2

• Fundamentals of Electrical Systems
• Electrical Materials, Equipment, and Methods
• Electrical Design Principles
• Lighting Basics
• Electric Vehicle infrastructure Construction
• Fundamentals of Plumbing Systems
• Water Supply Systems
• Stormwater, Sanitary Drainage, and Wastewater Systems
• Fire Protection, Detection, and Sprinkler Systems

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs

This course is worth 1.6 CEUs /16 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 30 days of the course.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]