1. Commissioning: A University Perspective May 3, 2006 Rebuild Michigan Workshop Advanced Energy Technologies for Commercial Buildings

2. Terry Pahl, P.E., LEED, Facilities Engineer Grand Valley State University Energy Department Energy Estimates Utilities CxP Project Management Technical Assistance EMS Budgets Equipment LEED/Energy Star

3. Commissioning Commissioning - Defined What Commissioning Does Not Solve Reasons for Commissioning The Commissioning Process Commissioning Findings Recommendations

4. Commissioning - Defined Verify and ensure that fundamental building elements and systems are designed, installed and calibrated to operate as intended.

5. AHU System

6. Testing Controls

7. What Commissioning Does Not Solve Does not correct an improper design of the building or systems within the building.

8. Steel Beam Penetrations

9. What Commissioning Does Not Solve Does not correct an improper design of the building or systems within the building. Does not correct a poorly constructed building or poor installation of the building systems.

10. Poor Conduit Connection

11. Reasons for Commissioning Design and construction errors are identified early. Building system errors are identified early. Energy savings. Operational savings. Satisfied clients

12. The Commissioning Process - Past Historically  In-house staff  Cursory inspections  Punch list

13. Gold Certified – LEED Building Michigan Alternative Renewable Energy Center

14. Silver Certified – LEED Building Lake Ontario Hall

15. The Commissioning Process - Present Current  Engage a commissioning authority.  Develop design intent and basis of design documentation.  Include commissioning requirements in the construction documents.  Develop and utilize a commissioning plan.  Verify installation, functional, performance, training and documentation.  Complete a commissioning report. Current - additional  Review the design prior to the CDs.  Review the CDs prior to completion.  Review selected commissioned equipment submittals.  Develop a system and energy management manual.  Contract for near-warranty or post-occupancy review.

16. Commissioning Findings...

17. Duct Connection

20. Flexible Connection

21. Proper Duct Seal During Construction

22. Missing Insulation

23. Leaks

24. Improper Return Duct Seal During Construction

25. Proper Return Duct Seal During Construction

26. Proper Duct Seal During Construction

27. Design Issue

28. Construction Issue

29. Design Issue

30. Construction Issue

31. Recommendations Choose your design firms and contractors based on their commitment to detail and solving problems. Always commission.  In-house  Outsource Strengthen specifications to include commissioning tasks. Add the commission costs as part of the budget process.