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Renewable Energy Classes

April 9, 2012 RH

New York City College of Technology is offering their Spring courses in renewable energy. Learn the basics of green roof design, wind turbines and solar energy and hot water systems. Courses range from $250-$650

Check it out.

INTRODUCTION TO GREEN ROOFS AND LIVING WALLS
Starts 4/19. 24 hours. $250

This course is an introduction into green roof and living wall construction, installation, and maintenance. Topics include green roof benefits and incentives, planting types, waterproofing, roof membranes, drainage, horticulture, and irrigation. Two working site visits to local green roof projects are included.

INTRODUCTION TO SMALL WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION
Starts 4/19. 24 Hours. $250

An in-depth look at a growing energy market, this class teaches the essentials of small wind power generation. Wind speeds, site analysis, power output calculations, permits, turbine types, installation methods and expected costs of a wind system after incentives will be discussed. This training can be applied to meet the education requirement of the NABCEP Small Wind Installer Certification exam.

INTRODUCTORY SOLAR ENERGY (PV) DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
Starts 5/7. 40 hours. $650

An introductory solar energy course based on the NABCEP Entry Level Training guidelines.
Upon completion the student will recognize and understand components of off-grid and grid-connected PV systems as well as the interlink between design criteria and the economic impact of various options. Students will learn to identify all basic mechanical and electrical components as well as how they are wired together to the user’s property. Recommended: Basic Mathematics.

SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS WORKSHOP
Starts 4/30. 30 Hours. $ 550

An introductory solar thermal course based on the NABCEP Entry Level Training guidelines.This is a hands-on training course for trades people, engineers, architects, plumbers, and others who are interested in adding to or updating their existing skills for the solar thermal field. Topics covered include in-site and load analysis, safety and codes, system types, orientation, system balance procedures and maintenance.

Learn DIY Stuff

March 1, 2012 RH

Here’s a list of the upcoming House & Home Courses At City Tech Continuing Education. They are located at 25 Chapel Street, Howard Building, 4th Floor, Brooklyn. Register online or call 718 552 1170.

LUNCH WITH LARRY UBELL
HHT 110
Sec A: Sat, 9 am – 2 pm, 4/21
Sec B: Sat, 9 am – 2 pm, 5/5
5 hours, $65 per session (Lunch included)

Larry Ubell, WNYC’s “Guru of How To” and Chief Inspector of Accurate Building Inspectors knows houses inside and out. Take a guided tour of houses as an Inspector sees them, with all their flaws and secrets. Larry points out trouble spots and tell-tale signs of building distress. From slanted floors and mysterious odors to suspicious cracks and leaking windows, you’ll learn what to look for, how to fix it, and what to never try yourself. Bring a digital “problem” photo from your house (on a flash drive) and go home with some food for thought; then keep the conversation going over lunch – with Larry. Check out some great tutorials from Accurate Building Inspectors

KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN
HHT 108
Mon, 6 – 9 pm, 4/23 & 4/30
6 hours, $120 (includes materials)

With kitchens and baths, every inch counts. Bring a photo, a floor plan, and a dream. Learn to make a scaled drawing, select cabinets and fixtures, design a tiled wall and create a budget that fits your needs. By the end of the class, students will have a working plan for a kitchen or bath.

HANDS-ON HOME REPAIR WORKSHOPS
HHT 078
$55 for each workshop

These hands-on workshops teach you how to make basic home repairs. We’ll show you how to fix a toilet, patch and plaster a wall, change a light fixture, install a lock, unclog a trap, spackle a wall and become your own favorite handyperson.

HOMEOWNER’S BASIC TOOL KIT
Sec A: Wed, 6 – 9 pm, 3/14

Cut a board, level a shelf; install an anchor bolt in a hollow wall. This class will stock your toolkit with the most useful tools and give you hands-on tips for using them. Discover your inner handyperson and save on basic repairs.

HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE TO BASIC PLUMBING
Sec B: Wed, 6 – 9 pm, 3/21

Basic plumbing: how to fix a toilet or unclog a drain. Save on costly repairs that you can do yourself.

LOCK INSTALLATION
Sec C: Wed, 6 – 9 pm, 3/28

Having a security complex? Install a deadbolt or mortise lock, update existing locks, and replace door knobs.

PLASTER AND SHEETROCK REPAIR
Sec D: Wed, 6 – 9 pm, 4/4

Repair a crack, frame and tape, patch plaster, fill a deep hole or a nail hole. You can do it!

EVERYDAY ELECTRICITY YOU CAN DO YOURSELF
Sec E: Wed, 6 – 9 pm, 4/11

How to replace a fuse, change an outlet, install a fixture, test for power and splice a wire.

INSTALLING CERAMIC TILE FOR FLOORS
Sec F: Wed, 6 – 9 pm, 4/18

How to create a level surface, select floor tile, lay out a pattern and install like a pro.

TILING A BACKSPLASH OR BATHROOM WALL
Sec G: Wed, 6 – 9 pm, 4/25

How to layout, install and grout a kitchen backsplash or bathroom wall.

PAINT LIKE A PRO
Sec H: Wed, 6 – 9 pm, 5/2

A great paint job is method, not madness. This course teaches you how to prep the space, select the right tools, and apply paint like a professional. Please wear old clothes.

DIY Classes at City Tech, Brooklyn

February 15, 2011 RH 3 Comments

It’s that time of year again! City Tech is offering up their DIY classes. Learn everything you need to know about home repair so you can correct me when I pretend to know what I’m talking about here.

Hands-on Home Repair Workshops
Everything You Wanted To Know About Your Home (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Wed, 6 – 9 pm, 2/16 – 4/13 $50 per session
25 Chapel Street Room 106

Basic home repairs. How to fix a toilet, patch and plaster a wall, the basics of residential electricity, install a light fixture, install a lock, unclog a trap, spackle a wall and become your own favorite handyperson.

Weatherize – Caulk it up to Savings
February 16
Insulate, caulk, and weatherproof your house to keep the heat in. Low cost ways to save cold cash.

Homeowner ‘s Basic Tool Kit
February 23
Cut a board, level a shelf; install an anchor bolt in a hollow wall. This class will stock your toolkit with the most useful tools and give you hands-on tips for using them. Discover your inner handyperson and save on basic repairs.

Homeowner ‘s Guide to Basic Plumbing
March 2
Basic plumbing: How to fix a toilet, bleed a radiator, unclog a drain. Save on costly repairs that you can do yourself.

Lock Installation
March 9
Having a security complex? Install a deadbolt or mortise lock, update existing locks, and replace door knobs.

Plaster and Sheetrock Repair
March 16
Repair a crack, frame and tape, patch plaster, fill a deep hole or a nail hole. You can do it!

Everyday Electricity You Can Do Yourself
March 23
How to replace a fuse, change an outlet, install a fixture, test for power and splice a wire.

Installing Ceramic Tile for Floors and Walls
March 30
How to create a level surface, select floor tile, lay out a pattern and install like a pro.

Paint Like a Pro
April 6
A great paint job is method, not madness. This course teaches you how to prep the space, select the right tools, and apply paint like a professional. Please wear old clothes.

Blueprint Reading: The Grand Plan
April 13
Blueprints are diagrams that represent an interior space. They are the language that architects and contractors use to design and build. This course teaches you to understand electrical plumbing and construction symbols, read a floor plan, and even draft your own. Please bring a pencil, an eraser and a pad of tracing paper to the class.

Are You Apt for the Construction Industry?

March 15, 2010 RH 1 Comment

It’s a choice that you probably made when you played pretend with your Lego sets all those years ago as a child, but the construction industry is more than a plastic brick world. Once you commit to it, you’re responsible for the safety and security of thousands of people, from your workforce to the people who will ultimately reside and work in the building you’re erecting. So before you jump into this field of work, you need to know if you’re apt for the job. In general, you’d fare better if you’re armed with a degree in engineering or construction management and if you’re the kind who:

· Pays attention to detail: When you become a construction manager, you’re going to become involved in all the projects that your company handles. You’ll generally be responsible for handling details related to the workforce, materials and equipment and also for coordinating schedules and ensuring that materials are delivered on time. A degree in construction management comes in handy when you’re employed at a senior level, but if you’re just starting out, you would be working under a manager and following direct orders from them.

· Doesn’t mind working long hours: When you’re part of the construction management team, you’re the person in charge of the day-to-day operations. And this means you need to be ready to handle any emergencies that may come up at any hour of the day or night. You’ll have to put in long hours at the site and at your desk because paperwork is important too.

· Is passionate about construction: It’s an industry that’s plagued by ups and downs, and with the way the economy is at present, the construction industry which took a really hard hit seems to be recovering very slowly. If you belong to this profession, you need to be able to deal with the way its fortunes swing and take the rough with the smooth.

It’s a fulfilling profession, but one that demands your effort and time. So if you don’t mind working hard and dedicating yourself to your job, perhaps construction management is your cup of tea.

If you’re interested in becoming a construction manager, you will find yourself deeply involved in each project, from concept to ribbon-cutting. You’ll oversee details regarding the workforce, materials, equipment, and safety issues for workers and the surrounding community. This is done by dividing site activities into logical steps during the planning stage, and monitoring each step along the way to ensure the project meets deadline and budget requirements. Your job may involve working directly with the architect or engineer on design specifications. It’s crucial that you understand both the ‘big picture’ and the minute details that go into making it a reality.

** This guest post is contributed by Nicole Adams, she writes on the topic of construction management degree . She welcomes your comments at her email id: nicole.adams83@gmail.com .

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