Building Environmental Systems – Facility Management

This program is for entry-level managers or current managers of building systems and building operations staff. It covers the essential elements of building operations administration, staffing, communications with an introduction to the legal and financial requirements for this industry.

What You’ll Learn

• Identify and describe building classifications and occupancies.
• Define the facility manager’s role in various types of building ownership.
• Apply government regulations related to property and building administration.
• Manage energy efficiency, barrier-free access, procurement, health and safety, waste and recycling.
• Prepare and use budgets to control costs.
• Participate in long-range planning.
• Interpret and use financial reports.
• Apply controls to the work of a facility department.
• Perform recruitment, selection, hiring, training and monitoring staff in accordance with acceptable human resources principles and legislative requirements.
• Use effective oral and written communications of technical information.

Compulsory Courses

• Human Relations for Facility Managers
• Property Building Administration
• Site Maintenance and Building Safety
• Strategic Financial Planning Facilities
• Building Systems: Practical Overview
• Fire Protection
• Technical Communications