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Search Results for "Commissioning" (42)

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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
RA00263

Low-Slope Roofing Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 2-3, 2025 (D572)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
  • Dec. 1-2, 2026 (D755)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
If you design, install, commission, maintain, or repair low-slope roofing systems, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques to do your job correctly. Learn the best solutions to your roofing problems, whether you’re working on new construction, re-roofing projects, or performing maintenance.
RA00289

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

Understanding Building Mechanical Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 3-4, 2025 (D619)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,045
Gain knowledge of HVAC principles and systems, enabling you to work effectively with designers, contractors, and vendors. Learn how mechanical systems are selected and installed, and how they operate. If you are upgrading an existing system or building new, you'll be able to plan for a successful project.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00332

Fundamentals of HVAC

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 16-18, 2025 (D568)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,395
  • Mar. 10-12, 2026 (D694)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Sep. 29 - Oct. 1, 2026 (D754)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Learn about the equipment and components used in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, along with the role of HVAC systems to maintain comfort conditions in commercial buildings. Describe basic thermal processes such as air mixing and dehumidification on a psychrometric chart, and apply ASHRAE standards for indoor air quality and energy conservation.
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Discipline: Mechanical
RA00367

Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • May 6-8, 2025 (D420)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
  • Oct. 21-23, 2025 (D625)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
This course will introduce you to the equipment that makes up an electric substation and guide you through the control and wiring diagrams that control equipment operation. Professional engineers with decades of design and field experience will walk you through typical equipment start-up and troubleshooting procedures. You will gain a practical understanding of how substation equipment is controlled and operated and be able to read trip and close schematics, relate control schematics to their corresponding wiring diagrams, and design straightforward control system schematics.
Discipline: Electrical
RA00509

Metal Roofing Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 4-5, 2025 (D573)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $995
  • Dec. 3-4, 2026 (D757)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $995
Learn the principles of metal roofing system design and installation, and explore the newest concepts in metal roofs. The course covers everything from commonly specified materials and coatings, typical seam profiles, attachment techniques, sealants, flashings, underlayment, snow retention, and integration with solar PV.
RA01501
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