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…
General
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
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
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
![[120] Uptime Data Center Tiers 1 to 4 Article Cover](https://constructandcommission.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/120-B-Tier-1-to-4--768x512.png)
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
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
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
THE COMMISSIONING TEAM | Example Organigram for each stage
Within the pre-design stage of the commissioning process, there will be a requirement to ‘form/create’ the commissioning team to advise, deliver and aid the client … Read More
TENDER BRIEFING SESSION | How to Conduct with downloads
A tender briefing session is conducted as part of the overall tender process to help the client team explain and present to the tenderers the … Read More
BUILDING COMMISSIONING | Why it’s Important & Benefits…
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, building energy consumption worldwide increases yearly at about 2%. This is due to many factors, some being 1. … Read More
INSTALLATION vs. COMMISSIONING | A Quick Explanation…
What is the difference between installation/erection and commissioning? This question is asked quite frequently and is easy to explain. 🟧 INSTALLATION/ERECTION is the precursor to … Read More
4 DIFFERENT TYPES | of Building Commissioning
Within the construction industry, there are commonly FOUR different types of commissioning that are widely deployed and delivered, depending upon the type of project/building: Below … Read More
BUILDING COMMISSIONING | Linkedin Poll Results and Statistics
We thought it would be interesting to start a page to consolidate the polls and commissioning statistics we collect on Linkedin, so here it is; … Read More
LEED Fundamental vs Enhanced Commissioning
If you have ever wondered about the difference between the LEED FUNDAMENTAL & ENHANCED Commissioning process, here is a table that lists the tasks and … Read More
LEED ENHANCED COMMISSIONING | Steps and Downloads
LEED Enhanced Commissioning is a process completed under the U.S Green Building Council Pre-Requisite V4 BD+C New Construction, with its aim being the same as … Read More
LEED FUNDAMENTAL COMMISSIONING | Steps and Downloads
LEED Fundamental Commissioning is a process completed under the U.S Green Building Council Pre-Requisite 1 EA Module, with its aim being that all fundamental systems … Read More
AS-BUILT DRAWINGS | What are they?
Produced in the latter stages of the project by the construction project team, as-built drawings provide the final design and installation information of a project … Read More
LOOK AHEAD SCHEDULES | 2, 3, 4 & 52 Weeks + Template
Read in conjunction with the overall project programme, look ahead schedules are used within the latter stages of the construction and commissioning phases of a … Read More
