RedVector JCOM-00157

Construction Administration: MEP Commercial Buildings

Construction Administration: MEP Commercial Buildings

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-00157

SME: Jim Taube

This course introduces Construction Administration (CA) as the process of managing, reviewing, and enforcing construction contracts from project initiation through closeout and commissioning. Participants will explore how Construction Administrators oversee construction to ensure alignment with drawings, specifications, and design intent while maintaining quality standards. The course also covers coordinating scope changes, resolving field issues, and managing impacts to cost and schedule. By the end, participants will be able to identify key CA roles and MEP-related responsibilities, apply structured approaches for project and design verification, and recognize emerging technologies shaping modern construction administration.
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of CA personnel, including key MEP-related activities.
  • Explain how CA supports commercial building design and field verification processes.
  • Apply checklists and structured approaches to gather project and design information.
  • Recognize emerging technologies used in CA and their impact on project delivery.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jim Taube
Jim Taube Photo
Jim possesses degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in New York and Electrical Power Technology from Bismarck State College.
 
He has extensive industrial experience with 23 years in the pulp and paper industry and 12 years in institutional and pharmaceutical facility management.
 
His responsibilities have included engineering design, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and power plant utilities management.
 
Areas of expertise include HVAC design, commissioning and qualification, construction administration, and energy cost savings initiatives.
 
Jim’s credentials include being registered as a Professional Engineer and the Certified Energy Manager and Auditor certifications.
 
Jim is married and lives in Middletown, OH and has 4 married children.
State Licenses
AK - Engineer (General)
AL - Engineer (General)
AR - Engineer (General)
CA - CASp (Certified Access Specialist program) (General)
CO - Electrician (General)
DE - Engineer (General)
FL - Engineer (General - 0000271)
Accreditation: This course provides an overview of Construction Administration (CA), including contract management, project oversight, and quality assurance throughout the construction process. Participants will learn key CA and MEP responsibilities, project verification methods, and approaches for managing field issues, scope changes, and emerging construction technologies.
GA - Engineer (General)
IA - Engineer (General)
ID - Engineer (General)
IL - Engineer, Professional (General)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General)
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
KY - Engineer (General)
LA - Engineer (General)
MA - Electrician (General)
MD - Engineer (General)
ME - Engineer (General)
MI - Engineer (General)
MN - Engineer (General)
MO - Engineer (General)
MS - Engineer (General)
MT - Engineer (General)
NC - Engineer (General)
ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NH - Engineer (General)
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (General)
NV - Engineer (General)
NY - Building Inspector (General)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
OH - Engineer (General)
OK - Engineer (General)
OR - Engineer (General)
PA - Engineer (General)
PR - Engineer (General)
SC - Engineer (General)
SD - Engineer (General)
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
TX - Engineer (General)
UT - Engineer (General)
VA - Engineer (General)
VT - Engineer (General)
WI - Engineer (General)
WV - Engineer (General)
WY - Engineer (General)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General)
American Council for Accredited Certification - ACAC - Member (General)
American Institute of Constructors - AIC - Professional Constructor (General)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers - ASHRAE - Member (General)
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General)
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General)
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General)
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General)
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General)
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General)
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General)
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General)
International Association of Electrical Inspectors - IAEI - Certifications (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General)