TEST PACKS | Understanding the Process for Building Commissioning
A test pack or final test pack is a comprehensive document used during the construction and commissioning phase of a project [commercial real estate / … Read More
[HLT] DATA HALL HEAT LOAD TESTING | A Guide
The fundamental purpose of a Heat Load Test [HLT] is to thoroughly test a data centre’s cooling and electrical infrastructure under different load conditions, operating … Read More
TESTING vs COMMISSIONING | What is the Difference?
While both testing and commissioning are essential to ensuring building systems function correctly and efficiently, they serve different purposes within the construction process. Testing verifies … Read More
DATA CENTER | Commissioning Guideline & Template
A Data Center Commissioning Guideline is an great document for all Commissioning Managers and Data Center Operators to include in the Tender Process to help and ensure the clients expectations are documented prior to starting a project…
COMMISSIONING PLAN | What, Why, When, How with Template
Once you have a good template, Commissioning Plans are quite easy and quick to create. In this article we explain | what they are, | when they are needed and | how to write – with downloadable template…
DATA CENTER | 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Levels of Commissioning
Data Centers are usually Commissioned using ‘Levels’ as Stages and Gates. In this Article we provide a high-level overview of each with links to additional information and resources for each…
O&M MANUALS | Guide, Format, Documents, File, and Template
Here we cover what a typical Operating & Maintenance Manual is, why it is written and how to write one. Included are two templates, one checklist for reviewing O&M’s and the other a template, providing a typical outline/layout.
THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS | Explained [with download flow]
Here we run through a common Commisisoning Process that can be deployed on most projects, based upon the ASHRAE Guideline 0. We cover Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5…
OWNER’S PROJECT REQUIREMENT | [OPR] What is it & Template
An Owners Project Requirement document forms part of the initial stages of the overall Commissioning Process, ensuring that the Project requirements have been fully agreed and understood…
DATA CENTER COMMISSIONING | What is it?
Delivering the testing and commissioning within a data center can be very different than the delivery within a commercial office building. Here we provide a high level overview of it…
TIER V Platinum Data Center | What is it?
Created by ‘Switch,’ a Tier 5 Platinum Standard design enhances some of the more traditional standards, such as Uptime Tier III and Tier IV, by … Read More
BUILDING SYSTEMS MANUAL | How to Write One with Roles
The primary purpose of a Systems Manual is to act as a technical operations manual specifically tailored to a new or existing facility, serving as … Read More
SPRINKLER PIPEWORK | Pre-Commissioning Checklist
Sprinkler systems are essential to fire safety in buildings, and ensuring their proper functioning is crucial. To achieve this, the project team, comprising the client, … Read More
NFPA 13 SPRINKLER | Hydrostatic Testing Method with Template
If you refer to the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, commonly known as ‘NFPA 13’, Section 29.2.1.1 notes: All new or modified sprinkler … Read More
PRESSURE CONVERSION TABLE | Bar, Pa, Kpa & Psi
Pressure is a physical quantity that defines the force exerted per unit area, and depending on the application or our geographical location, it can be … Read More
LOW PRESSURE PNEUMATIC TEST | Prior to Hydraulic Testing
Pneumatic Pressure Testing, in this instance, is a non-destructive test used to prove the integrity of a pipework system or vessel before conducting a hydraulic … Read More
Data Center Redundancy | N, N+1, N+2, 2N & 2N+1 Explained
Data Center redundancy is a critical component of the overall facility design, duplicating key equipment and infrastructure, such as power supplies, cooling systems, and network … Read More
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DATA CENTER TIERS | 1, 2, 3 & 4 Explained with Downloads
Introduced by the Uptime Institute, Data Center Tiers classify the reliability of IT infrastructure based on uptime and availability. These tiers range from Tier 1 … Read More
UPTIME TIER RATINGS | The Simple Steps to Obtain them
There are 3 main phases of certification that can be completed to gain a Tier Rated Data Center, as issued by the Uptime Institute; the … Read More
LESSONS LEARNED | Tips, Best Practices & Templates
Lessons learned form part of the overall construction/commissioning process that allows the team to document and share the insights, successes, challenges, mistakes, and recommendations gained … Read More
RFI vs RFQ vs RFP | Understanding the Differences
RFI’s, RFQ’s, and RFP’s are created, managed, and used during the design, construction, and commissioning processes to allow effective and efficient communication between various project … Read More
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TRAINING MANUAL | for Operational Staff at Handover with Template
As we know, a building will usually be designed to operate for a lifespan of at least 25 years; to achieve this, the building operations/facility … Read More
PUNCH LIST | Explained with Template
Allowing all project defects, issues and observations to be tracked, Punch Lists are an important tool. Here we run through what they are, when to deploy them and include example format that can be downloaded…
CALIBRATION CERTIFICATES | What they are and Why they Matter
A calibration certificate is a document issued by a calibration laboratory that verifies that a ‘measurement instrument’ or ‘system’ meets specific standards of accuracy and … Read More