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Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 5 - Oct. 10, 2025 (D829)
    Live Online
    $1,195
  • Oct. 7-8, 2025 (D830)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,195
In this course, you will learn practical management approaches to help you respond to storm situations affecting urban and rural roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, and other facilities. You will learn how to establish plans and policies, select equipment, and properly time the use of plowing, chemical deicers and abrasives. 
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RA00322

Electrical Grounding and Bonding Per the National Electrical Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 24-26, 2025 (D543)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,395
  • Jun. 16-18, 2026 (D879)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
In this course, you will learn about specific facility grounding problems and their consequences, such as fires, electrocutions, and equipment damage. We'll discuss grounding problems experienced on systems 1000V or less and how to avoid them. You'll build a firm foundation of knowledge about grounding and bonding to help you successfully complete your next project.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00004

Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 8-12, 2025 (D618)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
  • Apr. 13-17, 2026 (D810)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Proper balancing procedures can prevent or eliminate many common problems in HVAC systems. Learn how to balance air and water systems, adjust new and existing systems to provide design quantities, and verify equipment and automatic controls performance.  Working in small groups, you will apply classroom learning during hands-on labs and workshops using actual TAB test equipment.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00263

Water Entry Prevention and Moisture Control in Buildings

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 6-8, 2025 (D566)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Learn about the fundamentals of moisture and moisture control in buildings and the basics of water and water-vapor behavior. You'll also receive moisture-control guidance for building design, construction, and maintenance and understand how to prevent and solve moisture problems in walls, foundations, and roofs.
RA00291

DDC Controls

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 9-13, 2025 (D666)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $2,095
Expand your knowledge of direct digital control (DDC) for HVAC building systems. Learn how to plan the system architecture, evaluate open protocols, and follow best practices for a variety of HVAC applications. Whether you design, specify, operate, or own these systems, you will benefit from detailed coverage of the technology, not specific to any manufacturer.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00259

Solid Waste Landfill Design

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 13-15, 2026 (D822)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,195
Developing or expanding a successful solid waste landfill requires extensive planning, a clear understanding of landfill engineering practices, and careful technical design and delivery. This course will guide you through the development process from start to finish. Interactive learning with group discussion and idea exchange will be emphasized. Learn about the critical factors of solid waste landfill design, operations, evolving industry issues, and economics from a diverse, highly experienced, and expert course faculty. 
RA00423
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