y Commissioning
A systematic process that facilitates and ensures the required communication, coordination, testing, and verification resulting in the delivery of a building whose HVAC systems perform as intended.
An intentional, visible, cooperative and proactive process that includes design review, installation verification, proper system start-ups, functional performance tests, operations and maintenance training, and complete documentation of the HVAC systems.
Benefits of commissioning include:
• Reduction of change orders and
additional claims
• Fewer project delays
• Managed start-up requirements
• Shorter building turn-over transition
period
• Less post-occupancy corrective work
• Minimized effects from design changes
• Improved indoor air quality and
occupant productivity
• Better operation, maintenance and
reliability
• Lower energy and operations costs
• Value-added quality construction
• Complete and useful O&M documentation
• Owner advocacy for design and
construction decisions
• Documentation of the entire
construction process
Projects:
Arnett Clinic ASC, Lafayette, IN
A project that involved commissioning specifications, and conducting the site commissioning activities with various contractors. Challenges included trouble-shooting the HVAC system deficiencies and commissioning the temperature controls to comply with the project specifications and the project design intent.
Watertown Area Health Services, Watertown, WI
A&O was responsible for developing the commissioning specifications and managing the commissioning process. Challenges included trouble-shooting the HVAC system deficiencies and commissioning the temperature controls to comply with the project specifications and the project design intent.