Introduction to Building Services Engineering

Introduction to Building Services Engineering

Discover how buildings breathe, light up, and stay warm through the essential systems that make modern life possible. This course introduces the core trades of building services engineering, explaining how electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems integrate on a UK construction site. You will identify key building services, understand electrical and mechanical basics, and recognise the crucial roles of fire safety and drainage. The course also explores sustainability, including solar PV, and considers the future of smart buildings, providing a foundational understanding of how these services are regulated and contribute to a building's functionality and safety.