Course info

The course aims to study provision of water such as basic cold water, hot water supply, storage, distribution and drainage. It introduces electrical installation, wiring facilities, ducts, etc. Also fire protection such as means of escape, fire regulations, grading, resistance and detection systems. The talks about refuse disposal systems such as chutes, incinerator, gauchely systems, and macerator equipment. mechanical systems, pumps sizes and location. Provision of specialized services such as lifts, escalators and air conditioning are finally considered.

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

i. Provision of water in a building

ii. Electrical installation and wiring facilities

iii. Ducts and fire protection

iv. Refuse disposal systems

v. Mechanical systems, pumps sizes and location and

vi. Provision of specialized services such as lifts, escalators and air conditioning:

vii. tentatively evaluate work that has been carried out by other professionals, that about Provision of water in the Building, electrical installation, etc.

viii. Supervise small project of water provision, electrical installation, wiring facilities, fire protection, refuse disposal systems and mechanical systems for a selected site of construction.

ix. conduct such works as Water provision, Fire protection system installation.

x. Supervise small building works about the above mentioned areas.

xi. Undertake self learning in Building technology

xii. Produce reports about Construction Works.