COMMISSIONING
We have been the commissioning agent of record for millions of square feet of new and renovated buildings in the last 10 years. We are experienced in all phases of building commissioning and have commissioned more than 50 LEED certified buildings. We have experience commissioning the following systems and more:
• HEATING SYSTEMS
• VENTILATION SYSTEMS
• AIR CONDITIONING
• BUILDING AUTOMATION
• DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROLs
• SERVICE WATER HEATING
• COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS
• PUMPING AND MIXING
• SECURITY SYSTEMS
• CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
• POWER GENERATION
• POWER DISTRIBUTION
• ELECTRICAL METERING
• TELECOMMUNICATIONS
• ELECTRONIC SAFETY
• RENEWABLE ENERGY
• LIGHTING SYSTEMS
• LIGHTNING PROTECTION
• GROUNDING SYSTEMS
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• PLUMBING SYSTEMS
• NATURAL GAS SYSTEMS
• SITE UTILITY SYSTEMS
• WATER HARVESTING
• IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
• LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
• FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
• FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
• BUILDING ENVELOPE
• FENESTRATION CONTROL
OTHER SERVICES
In addition to commissioning services we provide a wide array of building consulting services. These services include:
LEED FUNDAMENTAL COMMISSIONING AND VERIFICATION
• Review the OPR, BOD, and Project Design
• Develop and Implement a Cx Plan
• Incorporate Cx Requirements into construction
documents
• Develop Cx Construction Checklists
• Develop Functional Performance Tests Procedures
• Maintain Issues Logs throughout the Cx Process
• Prepare Final Cx Process Report
• Prepare and Maintain a Current Facilities
Requirements and Operations and Maintenance
Plan
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LEED PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- DESIGN PHASES
• Coordinate and conduct LEED orientation workshops for Owner Participate in design charrettes to promote high performance design alternatives
• Coordinate and conduct project team meetings during design to identify appropriate LEED objectives
• Research products, technologies, and credit approaches; share knowledge between project teams.
• Review documentation provided by project team members prior to submission to GBCI.
• Review and edit specifications for adherence toLEED objectives
• Administer the LEED application process using LEED online, serve as liaison to GBCI for team member questions, CIRs, and review comments
LEED PROJECT RESEARCH
• Gather project energy, water, and post-occupancy comfort/health data for cost and benefit studies
• Coordinate post-occupancy survey
implementation
• Organize and analyze energy and water data
• Analyze current green building cost/benefit
studies
BUILDING SIMULATION MODELING
• Simulation Modeling for EAp2 and EAc1
• Simulation Modeling for EAc5
LEED ENHANCED COMMISSIONING
• Review Contractor Submittals
• Develop and review Project Systems Manual
• Develop and review Operator and Occupant Training
• Conduct and verify Seasonal Testing
• Review building operations 10 months after substantial completion
• Develop an on-going Cx Plan
• Develop monitoring-based procedures to assess energy and water performance
• Perform Envelop Commissioning and Verification
LEED PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION PHASES
• Attend pre-bid conference to explain LEED requirements to potential bidder
• Attend pre-construction conference to develop LEED strategies with awarded Contractor
• Conduct site visits to monitor GC compliance with LEED objectives
• Attend construction progress meetings to monitor GC compliance with LEED objectives• Review LEED construction submittals and Contractor’s LEED online updates
• Review documentation provided by general contractor/subcontractors and commissioning agent prior to submission to GBCI
• Administer the LEED application process usingLEED online, serve as liaison to GBCI for team member questions, CIRs and review comments
MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION
• Development of M&V Plan
• Review Energy Consumption
• Develop Mitigation Plans
• Coordinate Post Construction Simulation Modeling
INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
• Development Indoor Air Quality Management Plan During construction
• Development of Indoor Air Quality Plan Before Occupancy
• Develop Building Flush Out Procedures
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