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Part 1 – General Administration and Management

Content Coordinator: Jack Hug

SECTION 1-A: LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

• Change Management
• Communication
• Leadership
• Organization
• Strategic Planning for Facilities

SECTION 1-B: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• Building an Effective Workforce
• Staff Development

SECTION 1-C: BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Cost Allocation
• Information Management and Technology
• Overview of Accounting Systems

SECTION 1-D:

• Financial Analysis and Control
• Modern Budgeting Issues

Part 2 – Operations and Maintenance

Content Coordinator: Gary Reynolds

SECTION 2-A: PLANT MANAGEMENT

• Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance Programs
• Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity
• Facilities Condition Assessment
• Work Management

SECTION 2-B: BUILDING SYSTEMS

• Building Architectural and Structural Systems
• Building Electrical Systems
• Building Interiors
• Building Control Systems
• Elevator Systems
• Building Fire Protection
• Building Mechanical Systems

SECTION 2-C: PLANT SERVICES

• Custodial Services
• Facilities Maintenance and Operations
• Grounds Maintenance and Operations
• Solid Waste and Recycling

SECTION 2-D: CAMPUS SERVICES

• Campus Security
• Environmental Health and Safety

Part 3 – Energy, Utilities, and Environmental Stewardship

Content Coordinator: Darryl Boyce

SECTION 3-A: ENERGY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

• Campus Utility Systems Master Planning
• Central Monitoring and Control Systems
• Energy Management and Conservation
• Primary Fuel Management
• Regulatory Issues for Utility Plants

SECTION 3-B: DISTRICT ENERGY SYSTEMS

• Central Cooling Systems
• Central Heating Plants
• Cogeneration
• District Heating and Cooling Distribution Systems
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Energy Supply Alternatives

SECTION 3-C: OTHER UTILITIES

• Domestic and Fire Protection Water Supply and Distribution Systems
• Sewer and Storm Drain Systems
• Telecommunication Systems

Part 4 – Planning, Design, and Construction

Content Coordinator: Bill Daigneau

SECTION 4-A: FACILITIES PLANNING

• The Campus Infrastructure

SECTION 4-B: FACILITIES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

• Construction Contract Administration
• Construction Contracting Procedures and Contracts
• Design and Construction Project Management
• Professional Services Procurement and Contracts
• Project Design and Development
• Project Financing
• Renovations and Alterations

SECTION 4-C: SPECIAL TOPICS

• Real Estate Management
• Value Management