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Basics of Building Electrical Design
This course is designed to master the fundamental principles of electrical design for residential and commercial buildings. It covers load calculations, lighting design, power distribution networks, cable sizing, protective device selection, and earthing systems in accordance with international and regional electrical codes.

who should attend?

• Fresh electrical engineering graduates looking to enter the building construction industry

• Junior MEP engineers and designers seeking to solidify their core electrical layout skills

• Draftsmen and CAD/BIM technicians transitioning into electrical systems modeling and design

• Project managers and architects wanting to understand the fundamentals of building power infrastructure

objective

• Perform standard electrical load estimations and calculations for various building types

• Design compliant indoor lighting layouts and power distribution systems using engineering standards

• Size electrical cables, circuit breakers, and distribution boards while ensuring system safety

• Develop single-line diagrams (SLD) and design comprehensive earthing and lightning protection networks

content

• Introduction to building electrical systems: Codes, standards (NEC, IEC, SBC), and design stages

• Electrical load estimation: Demand factors, diversity factors, and calculating total connected loads

• Lighting design fundamentals: Lumen method, lux level requirements, and luminaire selection

• Power distribution networks: Designing socket layouts, water heaters, and HVAC power connections

• Cable and breaker sizing: Voltage drop calculations, short-circuit analysis, and protective coordination

• Main and sub-distribution boards: Designing Single Line Diagrams (SLD) and panel schedules

• Earthing and lightning protection: System types, soil resistivity, and safety grounding design

• Containment and routing systems: Cable trays, ladders, conduits, and coordination with other MEP services




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