Building Retrofit Training
The Building Retrofit Training (BRT) Program is designed to teach the fundamentals of building retrofit and energy efficiency specific to the MENA region.
The program was created to provided awareness and technical guidance to industry professionals on the the economically viable methods that can be implemented to improve a building’s environmental performance by reducing a building’s use of energy and water and improving the indoor environmental quality. The course provides knowledge and skills to deliver improved operational efficiency and achieve financial savings.
The program is delivered by EmiratesGBC in partnership with Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Masdar, and has been endorsed by Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO).
The Program offers two course levels to suit varying need :
Course Delivery
The Building Retrofit Training is held in EmiratesGBC office or online and are facilitated by leading industry experts. The course is complemented by the EmiratesGBC Technical Guidelines for retrofitting Existing Building which serves as the reference text of the building retrofit training program. The course provides organized and resourceful information for stakeholders seeking to be educated on the viable retrofit methods to make existing buildings sustainable.
Introductory Course
Duration : 8 hours
Objectives
The Introductory course provides knowledge of sustainability to non-technical participants and industry professional looking to understand the basics behind building retrofit and energy efficiency in the Gulf region.The interactive workshop is perfect for those wanting to gain a solid foundation of the building retrofit industry.
Target Audience
Industry Professional
Decision makers & non-technical
Building Owners
Home owners, landlords developers
Building Operators
Facility managers, hospitality professionals
Building end-users
Tenants,students,public and commercial sector professionals
Eligibility
There is no prior experience or qualification required for the course and it is suitable for professional of all levels and anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of building retrofit.
Course Contents
Energy
Energy auditing, Recommissioning, Air-Conditioning Systems
Water
Water management and auditing, Water efficient fixtures, Graywater systems
Air Quality
Indoor air quality, Energy recovery ventilation, Indoor air quality testing
Materials & Waste
Operational waste management, Green purchasing policy
Innovative Management
Tenant education and awareness, FM staff training, Hazardous building materials
Advanced Course
Duration : 16 hours
Objectives
The course aims to establish in depth knowledge of building retrofit principles applicable by providing participants with an organized list of economically viable retrofit solutions for different building typologies. Whilst presenting holistic techniques for improving the environmental performance of existing buildings the course will also discuss limitations, financial implications, risks and benefits of the retrofit measures. The advanced course allows participants to become certified retrofit specialists by completing a multiple choice examination after the course workshops.
Target Audience
Engineering Professionals & MEP Professionals
Suppliers & Contractors
Consultants & Manufacturers
Architects
Eligibility
The advanced course is for industry professionals with a technical background and some prior knowledge of sustainability and retrofit methods. Participants are required to have the following to be eligable for the Building Retrofit Specialist certification: 1. A Bachelor’s degree in any building-related area of Engineering (Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical) or Architecture and A minimum of one-year relevant professional experience including working experience in building engineering or energy management. Or 2. A minimum of 5 years working experience in building engineering or energy management (if no relevant university degree) Or 3. A Master’s degree in any building-related area of Engineering (Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical) or Architecture
Course Contents
Energy
Energy auditing, Recommissioning, Air-Conditioning Systems
Water
Water management and auditing, Water efficient fixtures, Graywater systems
Air Quality
Indoor air quality, Energy recovery ventilation, Indoor air quality testing
Materials & Waste
Operational waste management, Green purchasing policy
Retrofitting to Net Zero
Deep retrofitting buildings towards net zero energy
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