Commissioning Meetings are held throughout the construction project programme to discuss and understand information relating to the commissioning activities such as: This article will provide … Read More
After the Request for Proposal [RFP] and Scope of Works [SOW] have been written, issued, and the responses evaluated, the tender interviews will commence. They … Read More
A Scope of Works forms part of the tender package and is written to provide clear and detailed instructions of the works and expectations that … Read More
An RFP [Request for Proposal] / RFQ [Request for Quotation] tendering process is used to obtain costs relating to a specific type of work that … Read More
To ensure the Commissioning Authority allows and costs for delivering and managing the commissioning process correctly in line with the client requirements, a Request for … Read More
To ensure that any major/critical equipment on a project meets its intended operational requirements, a factory test will typically be conducted before delivery to the … Read More
A sampling rate is a pre-determined requirement that should be specified by the Owner and Commissioning Authority at the outset of a project, usually during … Read More
Throughout the Commissioning Stages of a Construction Project, there will be 4 types of progress reports produced and issued [Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Final Commissioning … Read More
A Basis of Design Document, often abbreviated as [BoD], is a comprehensive record of the fundamental principles and decision-making process behind critical design choices to … Read More
BSRIA – Building Services Research and Information Association formed in 1955, is a nonprofit consultancy located in Berkshire, United Kingdom. Its main focus is the … Read More
ASHRAE – American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. ASHRAE [American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air -Conditioning Engineers] was created from the merger … Read More
Before the Commissioning Construction Stage commences, and to ensure that all parties involved in the project commissioning process are fully aware of the expectations and … Read More
Within the works associated with the delivery and verification of commissioning activities, it is usually required to conduct the testing inline with the following types … Read More
We see them arrive on-site, sit in the corner quietly working away, and only really start to get going and making noise in the later … Read More
Aimed at the Commissioning Manager/Provider, the Model Commissioning Plan is Published by BSRIA within the United Kingdom [UK]. It is written to provide a ‘Cx … Read More
Purpose of Construction Documents?… The purpose of construction documents is to ensure that construction projects are designed, procured, built, commissioned, and handed over properly; documentation … Read More
Published by ASHRAE, this document provides an overview of how all New Construction and Ongoing Commissioning activities for the HVAC&R* Systems’ should be managed and … Read More
Providing a quick and fast response to water leaks in some applications could be the difference between your business operating or having to be taken … Read More
Guideline 0 is aimed squarely at the Commissioning Manager/Provider. Whilst Standard 202 – provides a minimum expectation of delivery; Guideline 0 focuses upon delivering the … Read More
Standard 202 – “Commissioning Process for Building and Systems” is published by ASHRAE / *ANSI / **IES. It is written to standardize the minimum requirements … Read More