Commissioning

Ensuring buildings are built and operate as intended through their lifecycle, building commissioning provides documented confirmation that building systems function according to criteria set forth in the project documents to satisfy the owner’s operational needs.

Building Commissioning for New Construction
A technical brief for building owners and managers.

The Building Commissioning Handbook, Second Edition
This popular handbook has been revised to include the most up-to-date information on all aspects of building commissioning.

Building Commissioning Association 
The source for definitions, process overviews and a directory of certified providers.

The Concept of Commissioning
This article in Distributed Energy points out that to achieve a well-constructed building, all components and systems must work together as intended to optimize energy consumption. 

California Commissioning Guides
These guides are useful resources for building owners, managers and operators as well as commissioning providers.  The guides, for new and existing buildings, were developed by the California Commissioning Collaborative, a California nonprofit dedicated to improving building and system performance by developing and promoting viable building commissioning practices.

Ada County Courthouse Case Study on Commissioning
The Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho features a geothermal heating system, efficient lighting and a carefully executed commissioning plan.

Othello Community Hospital Case Study on New Building Commissioing
Othello Community Hospital in Othello, Washington was faced with a life and death decision in 1998 - die economically or expand its services.  The owners elected to expand and construct a three-story, 54,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art medical facility addition to their current building.

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