Commissioning

Commissioning is a quality assurance process to ensure that building systems perform as intended. As buildings become more complex, the importance of systematically evaluating its performance has become more important. In fact, commissioning has been proven to represent one of the most cost effective paths to reducing energy waste in all buildings. Commissioning can be especially critical in the case of innovative buildings that often incorporate promising but relatively untested technologies. In recognition of this and because Commissioning has been proven to be among the most cost effective approaches to reducing energy use in buildings, "Fundamental Commissioning" of energy related systems is a prerequisite in green building standards that have been developed in recent years.

SWA provides commissioning services for commercial and multifamily projects. Often, SWA acts as both the Commissioning Authority (CxA) and LEED consultant in a project. SWA provides commissioning services of the following building systems:

HVAC systems and associated controls
Lighting and daylighting controls
Domestic hot water systems
Renewable energy systems
Building envelopes

SWA's commissioning services includes: results in higher energy efficiency, environmental health, and occupant safety and improves indoor air quality. As part of the process, preventive and predictive maintenance plans, tailored operating manuals, and training procedures are developed. Essentially, the commissioning process formalizes review and integration of all project expectations during planning, design, construction, and occupancy phases by inspection and functional performance testing, and oversight of operator training and record documentation.

Project:

World Hunger Action Center - New York, NY