ACG Building Systems Commissioning Guideline Preview
Charles Jackson III, PE, CxA, PMP, Sustainable Building Partners
Christian Javorski, CxA, Cadin Group, LLC
Dan Bailey, Independent Consultant
Learning Objectives:
- Understand ACG directive to execute independent commissioning services utilizing the ASHRAE Standard 202 process as the baseline.
- Recognize ACG Building Systems Commissioning Guideline intent to support commissioning service providers with industry-leading guidance from member commissioning providers and ACG leadership.
- Discern requirements of ASHRAE Standard 202 as well as best practices for implementing commissioning process elements.
- Learn how to navigate the Guideline’s digital platform and how you and your staff can support the ACG standing guideline committee to maintain, improve, and expand Guideline content.
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Specifying the Commissioning Trifecta - Why and How to Specify Building Envelope Commissioning
Abstract:
This course will cover the critical role architects play as the owner of the commissioning specification. We will discuss building enclosure commissioning and why and how to specify commissioning which provides a successful trifecta scenario for the owner, design team, and construction team. A brief discussion of AIA’s Best Practices for BECx, ASTM E2813, ASTM E2947, ASHRAE 202, NIBS Guideline 3, ISO 17024, and ICC code requirements for exterior wall envelope and design will offer an understanding of what should be specified and why. We further discuss how these standards, guidelines, and codes can be implemented and specified in Division 1 and how to reference these in the individual specification sections related to the building enclosure.
Learning Objectives:
- Review the purpose and benefits of Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) and define the roles of the Owner, Architect, Commissioning Consultant, and Contractor.
- Discuss the formal BECx processes as developed by the National Institute of Building Science, ASTM, ASHRAE, and ISO, and how these standards and guidelines are quickly being recognized and adopted by institutions and organizations.
- Review why codes are recommended and require the implementation of exterior wall envelope detailing as part of design drawings and construction documents.
- Examine Section 01 91 00 – Commissioning, Section 01 91 19.43 Exterior Enclosure Commissioning, and Section 01 40 00 – Quality Requirements. The work included in these sections can include requirements common to all exterior enclosure-related sections.
- Discuss Division 03 through 14 Sections and how to reference Division 1 Commissioning Sections within the technical specification themselves.
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BIM: What Cx Providers Need to Know
Darren Draper, PE, CxA, LEED AP, Epsten Group
Abstract:
Ensuring Operations & Maintenance personnel can access equipment and components is crucial to long-term operational success. As such, a primary charge of Commissioning Providers is to look out for maintenance limitations for MEP systems in new construction. Finding access and coordination issues as early as possible provides the greatest value to our clients. Building Information Modeling (BIM), having become commonplace on most mid- and large-scale projects, provides an excellent opportunity for CxA’s to integrate into that process and provide feedback on issues of accessibility and maintainability.
Learning Objectives:
- Receive an overview of the BIM process being deployed on many projects today
- Understand the advantages of CxA involvement in the BIM process
- Learn what things are helpful to look for and questions to ask during BIM reviews
- Understand the value add in BIM process involvement and benefit to building owners
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DNA Based Commissioning Case Study of a Large Southern School District
Jeffrey Michael, Setty
Abstract:
The seminar will outline the parameters for identifying, assessing, and implementing new air distribution design strategies in schools. In a case study with a large southern school district, a radical new air distribution functional performance test was undertaken for creating healthier spaces in the classroom environs. Comprehensive air testing utilized DNA tracers to detect how air is distributed, supplied and returned to main air handlers, identification of potential hot spots, verify ventilation and dilution and filtration effectiveness. Implementing controls automation with unique sequence of operations, our team captured ventilation effectiveness, cleaning procedures, capacity limits, and energy efficiency within school spaces. By analyzing the functional performance test results, the true real world effectiveness of the mitigation strategies was quantified
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of proper air distribution with the space and back to air handlers
- Identify Opportunities to Improve IAQ in Schools
- Understand the best sampling rates and test procedures using DNA based testing
- Recognize steps for IAQ driven commissioning tests for existing buildings
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Interpreting Electrical Commissioning Requirements of Current Guidelines IECC, LEEDv4 and FGI
Abstract:
Electrical commissioning requirements are often determined by guidelines and standards. How those guidelines and standards may be interpreted differently by both the Client and commissioning provider (CxP). This course is intended to provide possible interpretation for two of the more common references used in defining electrical commissioning scope and requirements.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify when is appropriate to clarify possible project scope.
- Interpreting current IECC electrical requirements.
- Interpreting current LEEDv4 electrical requirements.
- Future for electrical commissioning and ACG Guideline.
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Fundamentals of Commissioning for Facility Engineers and Building Owners
Al LaPera, CxA, EMP, LEED AP, TLC Engineering Solutions, Inc.
Abstract:
This presentation will illustrate, how and why commissioning is an essential component for a
building. Commissioning fundamentals from initial new building CX to retro CX to continuous
or monitor based CX provides both the building owner and facility a properly operating building
cradle to grave.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding fundamentally the differences and important nuances between the various commissioning types.
- Discuss why on an existing building an initial energy audit should be a part of a successful retro commissioning project!
- How to identify typical “low hanging fruit” measures in each facility using existing tools and resources.
- Describe lessons learned from the process that would make project better.
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Ameritech