AE 5460 - Commissioning

• Identify the benefits that the commissioning process brings to new construction and existing buildings as it pertains to HVAC, plumbing, electrical and communication.
• Define the commissioning process and the roles that commissioning providers, design teams, contractors, facilities and owner play in the commissioning process.
• Implement the commissioning process and the steps necessary to create a cohesive team environment and a successful project outcome.
• Prepare construction verification forms from design documents, specifications and equipment submittals.
• Explain sequences of operation in a manner understood by the entire commissioning team; identify areas of concern or confusion; develop functional test documents from existing sequences of operation and controls submittals.
• Demonstrate proficiency with hand-held measuring devices and data loggers.
• Analyze trend data from controls systems and data loggers to verify proper or improper operation of the control system; provide appropriate samples to communicate concerns; evaluate outcomes of functional testing and the next steps to take to move towards a properly functioning system.
• Enhance skills in verbal and written communication to address all levels of personnel on the commissioning team, including potential shareholders, with class participation with practice and feedback.

• HVAC, plumbing

• Introduction of Commissioning, Re-Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning
• Communication Skills
• Planning the Commissioning Process
• Facilitating the Commissioning Process
• Design Phase Commissioning - Owner’s Project Requirement, Basis of Design Documents, Design Reviews
• Operations Phase Commissioning - Seasonal Testing
• Construction Phase Commissioning - Commissioning Meetings, Construction Verification, Site Visits, Functional Testing
• Understanding Sequence of Operations and Controls Submittals and Creating Functional Test Documents
• Use of Hand-Held Measuring Devices and Data Loggers
• Analysis of Test Data
• Reporting Test Data in an Effective Manner