birmingham, al 9.29.11 serbca fall conference presented by: gary sweatt, cxa, qcxp
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The Future of CommissioningThe Future of Commissioningfor Sustained Building Performancefor Sustained Building Performance Birmingham, AL 9.29.11
SERBCA Fall Conference
Presented by:
Gary Sweatt, CxA, QCxP
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• BUILD A BUILDING THAT WORKS -
• GET PAID FOR IT -
• AND GO ON TO THE NEXT PROJECT.
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• MANAGE THE BUILDING PROCESS
• MANAGE THE PEOPLE INVOLVED WITH THE PROCESS
• IF IT DOESN’T WORK – DON’T DO IT THAT WAY!!!!
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• EXTREME – TO THE NTH POWER – DOCUMENTATION
• EXTRA EYES ON THE PROCESS AND THE INSTALLATION
• SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE – BEEN THERE, DONE THAT
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WHAT CAN COMMISSIONING BRING TO THE PARTY?
YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS -
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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE
TEAM!
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• GUIDELINE 0 – THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS
• A RIGOROUS FORMAL PROCESS OF VERIFYING THAT A PROJECT MEETS THE OWNER’S REQUIREMENTS.
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• THE PROCESS HAS ALREADY BEEN DETERMINED
• DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE PROCESS
• LET THE COMMISSIONING AGENT WORRY ABOUT THAT
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• HVAC SYSTEMS
• ELECTRICAL
• ENVELOPE
• WINDOWS
• AIR BARRIER
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ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005: The Commissioning ProcessASHRAE Guideline 0-2005: The Commissioning Process
ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007 HVAC&RTechnical Requirements for The Commissioning Process
ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007 HVAC&RTechnical Requirements for The Commissioning Process
NIBSGuideline 3-2006 Exterior EnclosureTechnical Requirements for The Commissioning Process
NIBSGuideline 3-2006 Exterior EnclosureTechnical Requirements for The Commissioning Process
Guidelines2-200X & 4-200Xthrough 14-200X Technical commissioning guidelines dealing with structure, electrical, lighting, interiors, plumbing, etc.
Guidelines2-200X & 4-200Xthrough 14-200X Technical commissioning guidelines dealing with structure, electrical, lighting, interiors, plumbing, etc.
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• OWNER’S GOALS FOR NEW FACILITY
• GUIDANCE FOR THE DESIGN TEAM– DEVELOPED BY OWNER– USER REQUIREMENTS– LIVING DOCUMENT - EVOLVES
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• DEVELOPED BY DESIGN TEAM
• FULFILLS OPR INTENT
• VERIFIED/SOMETIMES ASSISTED BY CxA
• FOCUSED DESIGN REVIEWS
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SO! WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE!!
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UNDERSTAND THECOMMISSIONING
PROCESS
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The Commissioning Process involves steps that are integrated into every phase of the project:
Commissioning is NOT
just testing at the end!
PRE-DESIGN DESIGN CONSTRUCTION OCCUPANCY & OPS
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THE SIMPLIFIED PROCESS
• DESIGN :– WORK WITH DESIGNERS– COMMISSIONING DESIGN REVIEW – COMMENT ON DESIGN– FOLLOW UP ON DESIGN CHANGES
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THE SIMPLIFIED PROCESS
• CONSTRUCTION - SYSTEMS– COMMISSIONING PLAN– SUBMITTAL REVIEW– PRE-STARTUP CHECKLISTS– FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS
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THE SIMPLIFIED PROCESS
• CONSTRUCTION: ENVELOPE– COMMISSIONING PLAN– DESIGN REVIEW– SITE VISIT SCHEDULE (MILESTONES)– OBSERVATIONS AND TESTING
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THE SIMPLIFIED PROCESS
• TURNOVER – TRAINING– SYSTEMS MANUAL– WARRANTIES– ACCEPTANCE– O&M MANUALS
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THE SIMPLIFIED PROCESS
• OCCUPANCY (OPERATIONS)– WARRANTY– DEFERRED TESTING– OFF SEASON TESTING– TEN MONTH VISIT
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IF THIS IS THE PROCESS – WHAT CAN A PROJECT MANAGER DO TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT?
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• TEAM MEETINGS
• ARRANGE AN “ALL TEAM MEMBER MEETING” EARLY
• A “MEET AND GREET” MEETING– COULD BE A LUNCH MEETING– NOT A WORKING MEETING
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• COPY THE COMMISSIONING TEAM WITH ANYTHING CONCERNING THE COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS
• PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE CONTACT LIST
• IF POSSIBLE – PROVIDE A TELECON DIAL IN NUMBER FOR Cx TEAM USE
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• REGULAR SCHEDULED TELECONS IN THE TURNOVER PHASE
• COPY EVERYONE WITH COMMISSIONING REPORTS
• MAKE COMMUNICATION EASY
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PROJECT RESOLUTION
• RESOLVE ISSUES AT THE LOWEST LEVEL
• RESOLVE THEM DURING INSPECTIONS IF POSSIBLE
• HANDLE Cx ISSUES IMMEDIATELY
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MOCKUPS
• USE MOCKUPS WHERE POSSIBLE
• TRAIN DESIGNATED INSTALLERS ON MOCKUPS – THE “A” “B” AND “C” TEAMS
• DO TEST INSTALLATIONS ON HIGH QUANTITY EQUIPMENT
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• TEAM MEETINGS
• KEEP CXA IN THE LOOP
• RESPOND TO ISSUE REPORTS PROMPTLY
• SOLVE ISSUES AT THE LOWEST LEVEL
• USE MOCK-UPS
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• ONE PAGE COMMISSIONING PLAN
SUMMARY
• ONE PAGE MILESTONE LOG
• PRE-STARTUPS – FACTORY IS GOOD!
• INSPECTIONS – AS SOON AS
COMMISSIONED WORK STARTS
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THE DELIVERY PROCESS
• ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• CHECKLIST ADMINISTRATION
• PRE-STARTUP CHECKLIST PAPERWORK
• ISSUES LOG PROCESS AND REVIEW
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• FACILITATE MEETINGS
• SET TONE FOR CX
• COMMUNICATE WITH TEAM
• DO MOCK UPS
• USE THE CxA AS YOUR CONSULTANT
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• GET CX, TAB, AND CONTROLS ON
SAME PAGE – EARLY !!!!
• REVIEW CONTROLS EARLY!
• PLAN FOR COMMISSIONING
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• LEED – CLEAR DEFINITION OF CxA ROLE
• DON’T DELAY IN HIRING CX
• IF ENHANCED – DESIGN REVIEWS
• COMMISSIONING BY QUALIFIED CxA
• CONCURRENT SUBMITTAL REVIEW – PLAN
FOR IT
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