Building Maintenance

~60 min · 15 stations

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The Conductor

Welcome aboard the maintenance express! We are traveling through the hidden guts of our cities to see what keeps them standing tall. Keep your eyes sharp and your tools ready.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Identify the primary goals of structural upkeep

Station 01: The Purpose of Building Maintenance▶

• Recognize legal requirements for facility safety

Station 02: Safety Standards and Regulations▶

• Outline stages of the building service cycle

Station 03: The Maintenance Lifecycle▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Implement proactive schedules for building systems

Station 04: Preventive Maintenance Strategies▶

• Explain basic heating and cooling operations

Station 05: HVAC System Fundamentals▶

• Assess exterior wall and roof condition

Station 06: Building Envelope Integrity▶

• Describe common water distribution maintenance

Station 07: Plumbing and Water Systems▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Monitor building power distribution health

Station 08: Electrical Grid Management▶

• Optimize building illumination for energy savings

Station 09: Lighting and Energy Efficiency▶

• Understand elevator and escalator service needs

Station 10: Vertical Transportation Systems▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Calculate funding for facility renovations

Station 11: Budgeting for Capital Projects▶

• Execute facility emergency safety plans

Station 12: Emergency Response Protocols▶

• Apply eco-friendly maintenance practices

Station 13: Sustainability and Green Building▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Coordinate cross-departmental maintenance tasks

Station 14: Integrated Facility Management▶

• Predict impacts of AI on building care

Station 15: Future Trends in Maintenance▶

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