Green building has emerged as a contemporary approach to designing, constructing, and operating various types of buildings. In the United States, whole building commissioning has been developed to align with the principles of green building. Initially focused on HVAC systems, this tool is now being extended to encompass all building systems, representing the current concept of total building commissioning. Today, many prominent companies and government agencies mandate the commissioning process for new construction and renovation projects. Owners of institutional, commercial, industrial buildings, and large multi-unit residential buildings are required to implement proven quality management tools and process systems that align with their specific needs, budgetary constraints, and timelines, while reducing operational issues in new and renovated structures. Throughout all phases of building construction, the key components of green building will be thoroughly discussed.

Course Objectives:

To discuss what the green building and the total building commissioning process is why there is a need for it and how it differs from current procedures.

Who Should Attend?

Commissioning engineers, engineering and architectural consultants, designers, project managers, owners and their representatives, developers and builders, directors of physical plants, operating and maintenance personnel and other individuals interested in smooth operations of institutional, industrial, commercial and large residential buildings..

Course Outlines:

Registration and Coffee Welcome and Introduction The green building and whole Building Commissioning Process Green building concept What is Green Building? Why is it important? The Goals of Green Building. Sustainability and Green Building. Characteristics of Green Building. Definition of commissioning Benefits of the whole building commissioning process Comparison to the existing process of delivering constructed projects The commissioning process team ·Commissioning process versus commissioning, verifying, and validating. Commissioning process versus contractor’s commissioning Discussion Groups - Defining Process Needs the Total Building Commissioning Process – Contracting Options Commissioning authority as owner’s representative ·Commissioning authority as contractor’s representative ·Responsibility for specifications Contractor as the commissioning agent ·Consultant as the commissioning agent Strategic Area 1: Sustainable sites Strategic Area 2: Water Conservation. Strategic Area 3: Energy Efficiency. Strategic Area 4: Material Resources. Strategic Area 5: Indoor Environmental Quality. Strategic Area 6: Innovation · Needs assessment ·LEED Standards Planning (Or Pre-Design) Phase Commissioning Tasks In New Construction Hiring a commissioning provider. RFQ/RFP Exercise ·How to set up and evaluate New Construction - Design Phase ·Review of design intent ·Writing commissioning specifications Scope Roles and responsibilities Scheduling Listing of tests, methods Developing a commissioning plan Refreshments and Networking ·Respond to bidders questions · Evaluate bid documents Participate in pre-construction meeting and or partnering session New Construction – Construction Phase ·Scope meetings to finalize plan ·Relation to schedule ·Clarifying contractors’ responsibilities, including testing agencies and manufacturers ·Clarifying definitions and steps: start-up vs. testing vs. verification ·Schedule off site commissioning tests as necessary To inspect or not to inspect Perform pre-test checklists and start up equipment as available to ensure readiness for functional testing during acceptance ·Owner’s familiarization and training Review of New Construction Steps Conception or pre-design phase Design phase Construction/installation phase Verification phase Refreshments And Networking Verification Phase New Construction ·Execute functional tests and diagnostics Modes of operation Testing whole systems Sample forms Fix deficiencies Retest and monitor as needed Operator training ·Review O&M manuals Building acceptance by owner Post - Acceptance Phase New Construction ·Prepare and submit final report ·Perform deferred tests (if needed) ·Develop re-commissioning plan/schedule Investigation and implementation of Phase Retro-Commissioning · Perform site assessment · Obtain or develop missing documentation Develop and execute diagnostic monitoring and test plans ·Implement repairs and improvements Retest and monitor for results Fine-tune improvements as needed Revise estimated energy savings calculations Case Study for Commissioning An Industrial Building Complex

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