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The Commissioning Process for Existing Buildings

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 17-18, 2025 (D391)
    Live Online
    $1,095
  • May 15-16, 2025 (D582)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
You will learn an effective approach to access the potential benefits of commissioning existing buildings, and develop a plan to identify opportunities and execute activities in all phases for existing buildings and retro-commissioning programs. Also, you will learn how to implement a campus-, city-, or corporate-wide commissioning process program. The cost and benefits of the process and the role in performance contracts—for energy and retro-commissioning programs—will be discussed.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Commissioning
RA00752

Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 31 - Apr. 4, 2025 (D471)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
  • Sep. 8-12, 2025 (D618)
    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
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA00263

Ammonia Refrigeration System Safety

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 2-4, 2025 (D279)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Apr. 1-3, 2026 (D297)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Ammonia is the refrigerant of choice in the industrial refrigeration sector due to its unmatched thermodynamic properties. Belonging to a group of "natural" refrigerants, ammonia is also favored because of its environmental friendliness. Ammonia, however, is not without hazards. This course will teach you how to utilize ammonia refrigeration while ensuring safety and preventing future risks.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Industrial, Ammonia Refrigeration
RA00370

Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 8-9, 2025 (D408)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Nov. 17-20, 2025 (D650)
    Live Online
    $1,495
Moving into a management role can be challenging, especially for those who have spent years completing technical work without direct reports or those who are new to the workforce.  In this course, you'll develop the skills and knowledge to succeed as a manager through practical discussions of management and leadership fundamentals and tools that will aid in your transition. Classroom exercises along with a tactical action plan will allow you to immediately make a positive impact.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00014

Introduction to Science Lab Building Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 22-24, 2025 (D412)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Apr. 28-30, 2026 (D702)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Improve the safety and energy-efficient operations of science and engineering research laboratories by gaining an understanding of the unique requirements of the lab environment and the building systems that support them. You will learn to identify preventive maintenance issues and possible energy conservation measures, validate HVAC design assumptions and criteria, and evaluate high-performance fume hoods on your lab projects.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
RA01517

The Commissioning Process for Delivering Quality Constructed Projects

Upcoming Dates
  • May 12-14, 2025 (D581)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Sep. 22-26, 2025 (D745)
    Live Online
    $1,595
Learn why the Commissioning Process (CxP) provides consistent, cost-effective, and successful delivery of new buildings and constructed projects, and enhances the performance of existing buildings. Gain tools and techniques to incorporate this quality process from pre-design through the life of the facility. Highly valuable for all project team members, this course covers CxP goals, process steps, cost and benefits, case studies, and more.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Commissioning
RA00257

Certification Orientation/Review and Examination For Accredited Commissioning Process Provider

Upcoming Dates
  • May 17-29, 2025 (D583)
    Online
    $775
  • Oct. 1-12, 2025 (D747)
    Online
    $875
  • Nov. 1-13, 2025 (D753)
    Online
    $875
Earn a Commissioning Process Provider certification from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The QCxP certification provides recognition for individuals with knowledge of the ASHRAE Guideline 0 Commissioning Process. To qualify, complete the required courses and pass an examination.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Commissioning
RA00508
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