Design Standards for Federal Public Buildings

Author: Roman Titov

This comprehensive course explores the facilities standards for the Public Buildings Service, the cornerstone of designing, constructing, and maintaining federal buildings. You will uncover strategies to meet mandatory performance standards, enhance sustainability, and ensure resilience in diverse project types.

Through practical applications, this course equips professionals to navigate complex compliance requirements, prioritize safety, and implement innovations. Ideal for architects, engineers, and project managers, this program is your key to mastering public facilities design and construction.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the purpose and application of the P100 standards in federal building design.
• Identify key federal laws, regulations, and sustainability goals impacting building projects.
• Analyze community planning and landscape integration for sustainable development.
• Learn performance-based standards for architecture, interior design, and structural systems.
• Explore the importance of resilience and climate adaptation in facility planning.
• Develop skills to implement energy-efficient and sustainable building practices.
• Understand fire protection and life safety measures for federal facilities.
• Apply electrical and mechanical engineering principles to meet facility standards.
• Recognize the importance of accessibility and compliance with the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 100-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.