COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops.

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Construction, Maintenance and Restructuring of Building and Structures. It covers the types of buildings and structures, construction phases and regulatory frameworks and codes; the soil investigation, foundation design, structural systems and materials; the planning and scheduling, site preparation and earthworks; the types and design considerations of formwork systems; the scaffolding types and safety practices; the inspection and maintenance of formwork; and the masonry and concrete works, roofing systems, waterproofing, wall systems and cladding.

During this interactive course, participants will learn the interior and exterior finishes, building insulation and energy efficiency; the structural integrity and monitoring and HVAC, electrical; and plumbing systems; the building safety and fire protection, facade and roof maintenance, pest control and environmental factors; the building restructuring,  assessment and diagnosis; the strengthening and retrofitting techniques and renovation of building systems; the building code upgrades and compliance, occupied building renovations and construction quality  management; and the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices, contract and cost control, construction documentation and reporting, sustainability and green building practices.