Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
24 May 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE $ 3,900 Register
26 Jul 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register
30 Aug 2026 Istanbul, Turkey $ 4,500 Register
13 Dec 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Introduction

Building commissioning has emerged as the preferred method of ensuring that building systems are installed and operated to provide the performance envisioned by the designer.  While most commissioning processes focus on bringing building operation to the original design intent, Continuous Commissioning focuses on optimizing HVAC system operation and control for the existing building conditions.  It is an ongoing process to resolve operating problems, improve comfort, optimize energy use and identify retrofits for existing commercial and institutional buildings and central plant facilities.

This training program is designed for engineers, technicians, and professionals working with energy-consuming systems in buildings (especially: lighting and HVAC systems) to assist them in evaluating and improving building energy efficiency through the introduction and implementation of efficient technologies, controls, and management strategies.

 This course describes Continuous Commissioning basics and benefits.  The course also describes specific energy improvement measures related to water/steam distribution systems, central chiller, and heating plants, thermal storage systems.  In addition, multiple case studies are discussed to show real continuous commissioning retrofit applications.

Objectives

    This continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Realize the significance of energy auditing and conservation
    • Master energy terminology, units, and conversions
    • Analyze energy use and flow in buildings
    • Understand the principles of energy accounting
    • Establish facility energy balance
    • Plan and effectively manage energy audits
    • Understand the principles of energy economics
    • Conduct and verify energy auditing measurements
    • Implement lighting systems fundamentals and calculations
    • Identify lighting system components, types, and technologies
    • Calculate and analyze energy conservation opportunities in lighting systems
    • Implement HVAC systems fundamentals and calculations
    • Identify HVAC system components, types, and technologies
    • Calculate and analyze energy conservation opportunities in HVAC systems
    • Implement building envelope fundamentals and calculations
    • Identify energy-efficient building envelope components and requirements in new and existing buildings
    • Calculate and analyze energy conservation opportunities in the building envelope
    • Understand renewable energy implementation potentials
    • Understand the concepts of green buildings and LEED certification
    • Utilize basic energy analysis software
    • Benefits of continuous commissioning
    • Basic continuous commissioning measures
    • Continuous commissioning for water/steam distribution
    • Continuous commissioning for central chiller plants
    • Continuous commissioning for central heating plants
    • Continuous commissioning for thermal storage systems
    • Continuous commissioning for optimal building performance 

Training Methodology

The program is delivered in a combination of lecture-style and computer-based training. In addition, a significant amount of time is set aside for small working group activity when addressing case study problems. Extensive use is made of case study material to underline the key aspects of the course and to give the delegates exposure to current best practice.

Who Should Attend?

This training program is designed for engineers, technicians, and professionals working with energy-consuming systems in buildings (especially: lighting and HVAC systems)

Course Outline

Day 1:

  • Introduction to Energy Management
  • The Energy Audit Process: An Overview

Day 2:

  • Understanding Energy Bills
  • Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Costing

Day 3:

  • Lighting

Day 4:

  • Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Day 5:

  • Renewable Energy Implementation Potentials
  • Case Studies

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