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Evaluating Acoustics and Vibration in Buildings

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 14-16, 2025 (D564)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Proper acoustics are critically important in recording studios and music and performing arts centers, as well as office environments, hospitality spaces, and even experimental research laboratories. Learn acoustical and vibration criteria, understand material and equipment isolation, and discover ways to mitigate potential issues.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01532

Coordinated Fire Protection Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 9-11, 2025 (D574)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,395
  • Sep. 15-17, 2026 (D758)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,395
Learn to design and install sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 13, and fire alarm systems per NFPA 72. Understand sprinkler benefits in the building code (IBC), while maintaining fully compliant fire and life safety systems in your facilities. Learn recent code changes and considerations for interlocked pre-action sprinklers, gas suppression, and early smoke detection and alarm systems on your projects.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01547

Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 11-13, 2025 (D649)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Oct. 13-15, 2026 (D763)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Improve your understanding of the design, installation and operation of data centers, including electrical power, HVAC systems, controls, and computer rack layouts. Learn how to comply with the codes, plan for growth and changing technology, implement test procedures, improve energy efficiency, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and IT professionals.
Discipline: Electrical, Mechanical
RA01524

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
RA01517

Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution for Mission Critical, Industrial, and Campus Facilities

Upcoming Dates
  • May 12-16, 2025 (D628)
    Live Online
    $1,595
After completing this course, you will better understand the components that make up medium voltage systems used in non-utility applications. You will learn how systems are laid out and how components are designed and selected. You will also better understand reliability and cost trade-offs in design as well as installation requirements in the National Electrical Code and other applicable codes.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01619

Introduction to Power System and Substation Grounding

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  • Jun. 9-12, 2025 (D629)
    Live Online
    $1,495
We will introduce you to the fundamentals of utility power system grounding. You will learn the different system configuration methods and the theory behind common methods. Your expert instructors will then walk you through the step-by-step process of substation grounding optimization studies and corresponding design and construction drawings.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01631

HVAC Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 28-30, 2025 (D570)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,295
Practitioners of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) will benefit from the applications-based approach of this new course that will cover the many functions of HVAC systems to efficiently achieve comfortable, safe, and healthy indoor environments. Facility types discussed to include: Athletics and Recreation, Indoor Plant Growth, Health Care Clinics and Hospitals, Performing Arts Centers, Museums and Libraries, and more.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01649

PE Ethics Workshop

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    $195
  • May 16, 2025 (D741)
    Face-to-Face or Live Online
    $195
  • Dec. 5, 2025 (D698)
    Live Online
    $195
Explore current topics in professional ethics for engineers and associated professionals in this popular webinar series.
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RA01666
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