- Standard Rate
- £430.00 +VAT
- Member Rate
- £340.00 +VAT
- Energy Efficiency
- Sustainability
This one-day course gives a detailed overview of why it is important for buildings to use energy efficiently, and the various methods and considerations for doing so.
Covering considerations for new builds and retrofitting, this course covers:
- Construction of buildings
- Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
- Heating and cooling systems
- Lighting
- Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
- Heat recovery
- HVAC controls
- Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)
- Maintenance
Renewable systems are covered allowing the delegate to understand how they can have a considerable impact on the building's energy use.
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to identify how buildings use energy
- Understand heating and cooling systems in buildings
- Learn how to review alternative heating and cooling systems
- Know why heat recovery is important in efficient buildings
- Understand why regular maintenance is important for trouble-free operation
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | • Construction of Buildings • Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) • Heating and Cooling Systems explained |
| Session 2 | • Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps • Types of Lighting and controls • Combined Heat and Power (CHP) • Heat Recovery in Commercial Buildings |
| Session 3 | • The importance of HVAC Controls • Domestic Hot Water • Using Air Handling Units efficiently • Incorporating Renewables into our buildings |
| Session 4 | • Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) • Maintenance and why it's important |
This is a great course for anyone who needs an overview of how to work towards energy efficiency in buildings. This could include:
- Facilities and Building Managers
- Building Service Contractors
- Project Managers
- Mechanical & HVAC Engineers
- Architects
- Energy Assessors
- Air Conditioning Inspectors
Speakers
Kevin Noyce
Energy Consultant|Charnwood Assessors
Kevin Noyce is an Energy Consultant who splits his time between training on building and mechanical services and carrying out Efficiency and Condition Surveys at commercial premises.
Kevin is an electrical engineer by trade and has spent all of his career in the building and building service industry.
Kevin is a qualified Air Conditioning, Commercial, and DEC Assessor.
Meet the trainer: Get to know your trainers: Kevin Noyce, Building Services Explained trainer (cibseblog.co.uk)
Siegfried Kwame Yeboah
Lecturer
Siegfried is currently a Senior Lecturer in Building Services Engineering at School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University (LSBU). Prior to joining LSBU, he was an Assistant Professor in Building Services Engineering/Building Physics at the University of Nottingham’s overseas campus in China. Siegfried has over 15 years research and teaching experience in Building Services Engineering. He has a PhD in Engineering (Sustainable Energy Technologies) from the University of Nottingham. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), qualified Advance HE External Examiner, a Chartered Engineer, and a Member of CIBSE (MCIBSE).
Booking your place on a course is easy with two simple options:
- Credit/Debit Card
Click the 'Book Now' button at the top right of this webpage, next to your desired date to secure your spot instantly using a credit or debit card. - Invoice
To request an invoice, please complete our ‘Public Course Booking Form’. Your place on the course will be confirmed once our Training team processes your booking.
International Bookings
For delegates booking from outside the UK, VAT will not be charged for ‘Remote’ and ‘On-Demand’ courses, as well as online exams. VAT will only apply if you attend a course in person within the UK. If you are booking from outside the UK for a ‘Remote’ course, please complete our ‘Public Course Booking Form’ and state your location in the 'Country of Residence' field to ensure VAT is removed from your booking.
If you encounter any difficulties, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Group Bookings
For bookings of 6 or more employees, please visit the 'Corporate Bookings' tab on the left of this page for details on how to arrange group training.
Please contact us to talk about all your corporate training requirements:
Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8772 3660.
CIBSE recognises the value of team collaboration and offers specialised training solutions for companies looking to enhance their teams' expertise. Our Corporate training service provides a fully guided experience, designed to upskill your employees without the hassle of scheduling conflicts.
Enjoy personalised learning journeys that boost productivity and innovation.
Further discounts are available for group bookings.
To learn more about these discounts and to discuss your corporate training needs, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44 (0)20 8772 3660
To book a course or make an enquiry, please complete our ‘Corporate Training Enquiry Form’.
Remote - How to join:
This course will be conducted live online via Microsoft Teams. You do not need a Microsoft Teams account. After finalising your booking, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the session.
You can join using your preferred web browser. Alternatively, if you have the Microsoft Teams desktop app installed, simply click 'join meeting' in the email to connect directly through the app.
Face-to-Face:
The course location will be listed below the corresponding date and included in your booking confirmation email, sent after your booking is finalised. Please arrive at the location 15 minutes before the start time.
Note that face-to-face courses are not available online, so your in-person attendance is required.
Catering will be provided during the course. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can make suitable arrangements.
Please be aware that parking is not available at the venue.
Course Materials:
The course presentation and any additional materials will be provided to delegates on the day of the course, once attendance has been confirmed. You will receive links via email to download these materials via email. For those attending a remote course, the materials will also be shared through the Microsoft Teams chat.
In our efforts to be more sustainable, we encourage you not to print the materials.
What is included?
- Full-day training led by an industry expert
- CPD certificate upon completion
- PDF course materials
- Lunch and refreshments (For face-to-face courses only)