Outline
Programme
Aims – to give candidates sufficient understanding of the key elements of a new build and what issues may arise during the construction.
Objectives – by the end of the course the delegates will:
Have an awareness of the house-building process through a review of the main build stages
Be introduced to the requirements and regulations for new homes with an emphasis on how they have changed in recent years
Have an understanding of Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery installations with low and zero carbon technologies
Course Content
An overview of the home-building process
Introduction to the requirements and regulations for new homes with an emphasis on how they have changed in recent years
A look at the main build stages - foundations, substructure, drains, superstructure - walls, and roofs, roof coverings, first fix, second fix, finishes and external works - where appropriate with an emphasis on energy efficient construction methods and airtightness
Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery installations
A review of the more common low and zero carbon technologies