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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?