Commisioning

Today’s buildings incorporate highly sophisticated equipment and systems that must work in unison to maximize efficiency, simplify operations and satisfy occupants. Optimizing facility performance reduces operation and maintenance costs and increases employee productivity. Commissioning alleviates the frustrations commonly experienced by owners and occupants in new or renovated buildings with systems that don’t function as intended.

Commissioning validates that a building performs as it was designed and that it meets the owner’s expectations. The commissioning process begins when the design process begins and continues throughout all phases of the project, including the warranty period. During commissioning, the facility is comprehensively tested, adjusted and calibrated so it is fully functional when placed into operation. In addition, the owner’s staff is thoroughly trained in the proper operation and maintenance of the systems.

Retro-commissioning is performed on existing buildings to bring them back to the functionality of its original design intent – or, in many cases, even better. During construction, the commissioning team leads detailed functional testing of the systems, owner training and system documentation.