The Basics of Commercial HVAC Systems

							                  Associated General Contractors
                  of New York State




           The Basics of Commercial HVAC Systems

DATE:                Tuesday, December 16, 2008

TIME:                8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Breakfast Served)

PLACE:               Building Industry Center, 6 Airline Drive, Albany, New York

COST:                $175 per person for Members of AGC NYS (GBC) or AIANYS - Architects CE Credit: 4 LUs/HSW
                     $300 per person for Non-Members

INSTRUCTORS:          Chris Grawburg, PE, The HVAC Training Institute, Inc.


Audience: General Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Building Owners, Facility Managers

Content: This half day program created especially for Construction Professionals that will
provide you with a broad understanding of the Basics of Commercial HVAC Systems. Understand
what your mechanical contractor is talking about!

Learning Objectives:

-   Recognize common commercial HVAC systems and major components
-   Understand common code issues associated with HVAC systems
-   Be familiar with the design and installation factors concerning commercial HVAC systems
-   Identify potential design and installation factors concerning commercial HVAC systems
-   Be able to suggest HVAC systems early in the design process.

Topics covered include:

How to heat and cool building air;                               Common HVAC systems and how they work
How air is delivered to the space                                Constant volume package units
How to ventilate a space                                         Constant volume split systems
How to control air to the space                                  Variable air volume (VAV) rooftop systems
How to read “M” drawings                                         Self-contained VAV units
What you missed on bid day!                                      Water source heat pumps
Did your superintendent see this?                                Hydronic systems
Green HVAC – HVAC & LEED

                        Program offers Architects CE Credit: 4 LUs/HSW


                  Class size is limited Register Today!
           Registration Form:        The Basics of Commercial HVAC Systems


                Tuesday, December 16 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 6 Airline Drive, Albany, NY

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                 $200.00 for AGC NYS (GBC), or AIANYS (CE Credit: 4 LUs/HSW)
                 $300.00 for non-members


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                              Program offers Architects CE Credit: 4 LUs/HSW

                        Class size is limited– Register Today!

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                         GBC of NYS – 6 Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12205      Fax: (518) 869-0846