Building services, such as heating, air conditioning, power, lighting, water, fire protection, security and communication systems, bring a building to life, enabling businesses to function and allowing occupants to flourish.

This course explains the different types of building services and the role that they play. It shows how all building services systems are composed in the same way. A journey is then taken through the 14 categories of building services to explain the different systems within each category.

The course is based on the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' New Rules of Measurement (NRM), together with two highly respected BSRIA publications authored by course leader Glenn Hawkins: the BSRIA Building Services Job Book and Rules of Thumb for Building Services.

"Very good course" - Layla Harper, Site Manager, Wates

"Really good at not over simplifying or over complicating" - Jaime Oliver, Management Trainee, Wates

Learning aims

• Learn about the 14 types of building services systems and understand the crucial role they play in the performance of buildings.

• Find out how the RICS NRM can be used.

• Gain confidence in your work through increased awareness of building services.

Who should attend

Anyone who manages, operates and maintains buildings and building services. You may be directly involved with building services, or you may work with teams of building services engineers.

Course content

• The 21st century built environment

• An overview of building services

• The 3 key elements of building services systems

• Introducing the 14 categories of building services systems

• Sanitary installations, service equipment & other services explained

• Electrical, fuel, lift & conveyor installations

• Specialist builder installations connected with building services

Lecturer

Glenn Hawkins 

Glenn is a building services engineer with extensive international construction project experience. He has authored BSRIA publications about site productivity, project management and commissioning management. Read Glenn's full profile.

Course details

1 day course 

6 CPD hrs

BSRIA Certified Course

Delegates are entitled to a free publication of their choice.

Please be advised this course requires a minimum of 5 delegates. Should we receive fewer bookings, BSRIA reserves the right to amend your booking to the next available date.

Building Services Explained (bsria.com)