Phases of Commissioning

       Pre-Design
       Design
       Construction
       Acceptance
       Post-Acceptance

Our Methods

Facility Commissioning Group bridges the gaps between the Owner, the Design Team, the Construction Team and Vendors using a process employing:

       Thorough review of design and submittal documents
       Review of Design Intent Document or Owner's Project Requirements
       Progress and coordination meeting attendance
       Site observations and site meetings
       Resolution tracking forms
       System verification checks
       Start-up involvement for equipment
       Functional performance testing
       O&M and as-built documentation corroboration
       Specified factory service and off-season mode testing enforcement
       O&M training facilitation and recording
       Integration of subsystems to perform as a cohesive system
       Point of contact references for warranty action
       A final commissioning report including an executive summary

Our Standards

Facility Commissioning Group corporate standards derive from the most up to date industry references available for building systems commissioning. ASHRAE Guideline 0 and the ACG Commissioning Guideline serve as the basis for our development of procedures and protocols.  Utilizing personnel who have earned Commissioning Authority (CxA) and Commissioning Technician (CxT) certification assures that our clients receive highly qualified professionals succeeding at executing team approach commissioning process.

       ACG Commissioning Guideline – 2005

       ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005: The Commissioning Process

       ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007: The HVAC&R Technical Requirements
          for the Commissioning Process

       ASHRAE Guideline 4-2008: Preparation of Operating and 
          Maintenance Documentation for Building Systems

       NIBS Guideline 3-2006: Exterior Enclosure Technical Requirements
          for the Commissioning Process

       NECA 90-2004: Recommended Practices for Commissioning
          Building Electrical Systems

       NETA - 2003 Acceptance Testing Specifications

       BICSI: Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, 11th
          Edition - 2006

       NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code - 2007

       USGBC LEED-NC Version 3.0 Reference Guide - 2009

       USGBC LEED 2009 for New Construction & Major Renovations
          Reference Guide - 2006

       Integrated M/E Design Building Systems Engineering; Anil Ahuja;
          The Austin Company - 1997