Building Commissioning
what is included in the post-acceptance phase?
1. assist with andhelp coordinate owner training 2. provide owner with all commissioning-related documentation and disposition of all issues and deficiencies 3. conduct seasonal testing with the assistance of installing contractors and provide end-of-warranty review of new building
what is included in the design phase of commissioning?
1. assist with development of specific owner's project requirements 2. perform independent design review of plans and specifications to help meet owner's goals. discuss and evaluate energy saving opportunities 3. create commissioning specifications for inclusion in bid documents 4. assist design team with developing comprehensive training program
what is included in the commissioning construction phase?
1. create construction phase commissioning plan 2. review submittals for commissioned systems 3. conduct commissioning meetings to coordinate with contractors and discuss schedule, open items, etc. 4. perform site visits to review systems installation conformance to drawings and specs 5. attend equipment start-ups for major mep/fp systems 6. monitor all issues and deficiencies and assist with resolution
what is included in the commissioning acceptance phase?
1. functionally test systems and document compliance with drawings and specifications 2. review operations and maintenance manuals
What is building commissioning?
This is the process of inspecting, testing, starting up, and adjusting building systems and then verifying that the systems are operating as intended and that they meet the design criteria.
what is the commissioning agent's objective?
confirming that the project is delivered as designed and meets the owner's objectives
what are the four phases of building commissioning?
design, construction, acceptance, and post-acceptance
what are benefits of a commissioned building?
less costly to operate, reduced change orders, longer equipment lifetimes, improved indoor environment for occupants, a well trained staff prepared to operate the building
who does the commissioning agent work for?
the building owner
the commissioning team is comprised of whom?
the owner, design team, contractors and commissioning agent
