Building Services is the general description
for all the systems which are installed in a building which we, as
occupants, require for a safe and comfortable environment for living
and working. Without building services, living and working as we do
today would not be possible. From simple houses to complex office
and retail developments, building services provide the environments
which we require. Without listing every example, today's
building services engineer will be responsible for the design and
specification of services such as:- - Heating Systems
- Ventilation Systems-
Natural & Mechanical
- Air-Conditioning and Comfort Cooling
Systems
- Lighting
- Electrical Services - Power Distribution
and Utilisation
- Domestic Hot & Cold Water Services
-
Fuel Systems
- Renewable Technologies
- Sanitation and
Drainage
- Telecommunications Systems
- Security and Access
Systems
- Building Management Systems
- Acoustics & Noise
Control
- Specialist Services - Steam, compressed air, medical
gases, vacuum services, specialised lighting, UPS systems, close
control cooling systems, dust & fume extract and specialist IT
systems. With today's focus on energy efficiency,
sustainability and protecting the environment, there is an
increasing emphasis placed on the importance of building services to
ensure the environments which we create for our Clients not only
meet the design criteria, but also provide energy efficient and cost
effective solutions which will be sustainable for years to come. The
Building Services Engineer is increasingly relied upon to meet and
exceed the current building standards and often faces many
challenges during the design process. Today's Building Services
Engineer is quickly becoming a well respected and qualified
professional, responsible for shaping our world for years to
come. If you are new to the industry, a recent
Graduate, or just thinking of taking up a career in Building
Services these pages are exactly what you are looking for ! The
table below provides links to different subject areas to give a more
in-depth flavour of the life of a typical Building Services
Engineer. We have tried to be as accurate as possible, drawing from
the experiences of our very own Young Engineer's Committee
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