BECxA RISING STAR IN THE FUTURE OF COMMISSIONING!

Building Enclosure Components

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Common Components Foundations Exterior Below Grade Walls Exterior Cladding Exterior Curtain walls and Storefronts Exterior Windows and Doors Sealant, Control Joints and Flashings Shading Devices Plaza Decks and Planters Roof Systems Skylights, etc. Air Barriers Fall Protection Systems

Function & Performance Thermal Performance Air/Moisture/Light Control Fire Resistance Acoustical Performance Indoor Comfort Structural Integrity Security Aesthetics Maintainability/Sustainability Economically Viable Threats

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The Ah-Hah Moment: Heart Institute

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The Ah-Hah Moment

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BECx was initially passed on to mitigate costs. Repeated failed attempts

to fix chronic leaks Owner so engaged contractor.

Investigation performed. Engaged independent

consultant.

The Ah-Hah Moment - Irene

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Commissioning Defined

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A quality-focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project. The process focuses upon verifying and documenting that the facility and all of its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the Owner’s Project Requirements.

* ASHREA Guideline 0 * LEED - USGBC

USGBC LEED Certification

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LEED 2009 EA

No dedicated BECx Credits

Innovation credit 1 point

LEED v4

Option 2. BECx (2 points):

BECx is a prerequisite in Energy and Atmosphere category and must be done if you want any credits in this category at all…category worth ~20 credits….

Green Buildings

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Green Buildings

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Cost of BECx~0.25% of Total Construction Cost

$K’s versus $M’s

Just bricks and sticks…

Does not consider impact costs

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Incorporating Commissioning

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Design Professional Agreements CA = Construction Administration Meeting & Site Inspections Responsiveness!

Construction Contracts Specifications ⇒ For Each Discipline Construction Phase Cx Plan

Incorporating CommissioningCommunications Plan

Most critical aspect of Project Make a plan for flow of communication

Stick to the Plan Failure to Communicate

Issue EscalationBack-up Plan

Designer, Contractor, CxA, OWNER Active Owner Participation

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How? – Nuts and BoltsMultiple Drawing and Specification reviews Back Check and Follow-up w/specific resolution – (In Next Set) Hygrothermic Modeling

Product Submittal ReviewsKick-Off Meeting & Monthly BECx MeetingsConstruction Monitoring Action Items Lists Pre-Functional Checklists

Functional Performance Testing Accordance with Project Manual Witness or Self-Perform

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How? - Implementation

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Active ownership from Owner Remember the mission of the institution

Where is the line? How much testing do I need?

Hidden costs to owner!! Disruptions are priceless…

Owner has to include the cost in the budgetContractor has to be a partner in the process Three legged stool (Design, Construction, Cx) supporting the Owner

Set formal communication plan up-front w/escalation plan

Questions?

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Slide 1Building Enclosure ComponentsFunction & PerformanceThe Ah-Hah Moment: Heart InstituteThe Ah-Hah MomentThe Ah-Hah Moment - IreneCommissioning DefinedUSGBC LEED CertificationGreen BuildingsGreen BuildingsCost of BECxIncorporating CommissioningIncorporating CommissioningHow? – Nuts and BoltsHow? - ImplementationQuestions?