Building Commissioning
Enovity can lead the Commissioning process, from start to finish, for your new facility. We can assume the role of Commissioning Authority and can manage the design phase and construction phase commissioning process, developing the Commissioning Plan, Commissioning Specifications and completing a Commissioning Report and Systems Manual. These services can lead to valuable credits towards the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification.
The benefits of Cx include:
- Lower energy expenditures
- Fewer contractor call-backs
- Increased occupant comfort
- Fewer calls to O&M staff
- Better indoor air quality
- Better facility staff training
- Sustained O&M program
- Extended equipment life
- Increased building value
- Ensuring LEED prerequisite and additional credit
What is Commissioning?
Commissioning (Cx) is the process of confirming that a newly constructed facility is fulfilling the functional and operating performance requirements of the building owner, occupants and staff. The Cx process establishes and documents the owner’s criteria for system performance and maintainability, and verifies compliance throughout design, construction, start-up, and the initial operating period.
Cx is an involved and complex process of establishing design intent as well as integrated building systems performance for many building systems; these may include HVAC, lighting, building automation systems (BAS), fire/life safety systems, compressed air systems, electrical power generators, security, telecom and water usage.
Our comprehensive approach complies with LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning guidelines, as well as ASHRAE Guideline 0, and includes the following activities:
- Responsibility for planning and overseeing Cx
- Developing and clarifying design intent during the Design Phase
- Developing Cx requirements for the Construction Documents
- Developing and implementing a Cx Plan
- Verifying installation, functional performance, training and documentation
- Completing a Cx Report and review Systems Manual
Representative Projects:
- Oakland International Airport Terminal Expansion Project (TEx)
- New Downtown San Francisco Federal Office Building for U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
- County of Alameda San Leandro Juvenile Justice Complex
- David Brower Conference Center and Office Building (LEED Enhanced Commissioning)
- College Center for the Arts, Las Positas Community College
- Child Development Center, Las Positas Community College
- Marin Academy Library Building
- Marin Academy Administration Building Cordova High School, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Navigator Elementary School, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Vista Del Lago High School, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Russell Ranch Elementary School, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- White Rock Elementary School, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Cordova Lane Elementary School, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Capitol Area East End Complex (Limited Commissioning Oversight)
- Emerging Lighting Technology Demonstration for 14 Portable Classrooms at Six Elementary Schools
- Wild Goose Restaurant, Lake Tahoe
