This subject serves as a comprehensive guide and reference for students interested in an interactive, multidisciplinary approach to the building process, essential for sustainable design. It covers concepts in electrical, lighting, telecommunications, plumbing, and HVAC.

Knowledge Core Competency: Upon completion of this subject, a student is expected to discuss techniques, skills, and modern tools used in building maintenance.

Objectives:

1. Explain the impact of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings.
2. Discuss the off-site cost of pollution and the economic effect of indoor environmental quality.
3. Describe the basic principles of an HVAC system.
4. Discuss basic concepts of building plumbing systems.
5. Discuss basic concepts of building fire protection systems.
6. Discuss basic concepts of building electrical systems.
7. Discuss basic concepts of building cooling systems.
8. Discuss basic concepts of building heating systems.
9. Discuss basic concepts of building piping systems.
10. Discuss basic concepts of building air handling systems.
11. Discuss basic concepts of building security systems.
12. Discuss basic concepts of building lighting systems.

Skill Core Competency: Upon completion of this subject, a student is expected to be able to apply the basic principles of electrical, mechanical systems, water systems, fire protection systems, air conditioning systems, and heating systems.

Objectives:

1. Apply basic electrical concepts and components.
2. Perform a simple electrical design.
3. Perform simple wiring diagrams and circuits.
4. Apply basic plumbing concepts and components.
5. Work on a simple plumbing system.
6. Apply basic mechanical concepts and components.
7. Perform a completion of a basic HVAC system.
8. Recognize equipment utilized in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and related systems for installation on commercial construction projects.
9. Recognize the roles and responsibilities of sub-contractors, vendors, inspectors, and systems designers.
10. Contrast piping systems for heating, cooling, fire protection, and water supply.
11. Identify and evaluate noise, vibration, and acoustics in buildings.