Course

Building Services - BLDG2011

Faculty: Built Environment

School: Built Environment

Course Outline: Built Environment

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3

Equivalent: BLDG2212

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

An introduction to the major engineering services found in buildings. Building services represent a significant and growing consideration, and this course provides an overview of key mechanical and hydraulic services including ventilation, air‐conditioning, electrical, lifts, fire‐fighting plumbing, sewerage, and the different regulatory authorities and requirements. It considers the impacts created by associated pipes, ducts and cabling requirements on design, construction and maintenance procedures. The course also discusses a range of integrated sustainability services to improve building performance.
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