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The green building is the new philosophy to design, construct and operating the different types of the buildings

Whole building commissioning is also developed in USA match with the design and implement green building. This tool originally was developed for HVAC systems, is being extended to all building systems: the current concept of total building commissioning. I

Many major companies and government agencies now require the commissioning process on new construction and renovation projects. Owners of institutional, commercial and industrial buildings and large multi-unit residential buildings must use proven quality management tools and process systems that match their needs, meet their budgets and schedules, and reduce operating problems in new and renovated buildings or plants.

The main elements of the green building will be discuss in all phases of the building construction.

In this course you consider the primary goals of the building commissioning process: reduced building and process construction cost as well as increased quality and value. You also learn how to achieve these goals by introducing more effective planning and communication techniques that are applied from project conception through at least one year of building occupancy or process operations.

The main strategic plan for the green building will be illustrated in this course.

The course enhances your understanding of this important tool, by describing how the commissioning process clearly establishes the owner's project goals and reduces conflicts, construction change orders, end-of-project conflicts, punch lists, and modifications during the first year of operations. When you implement the commissioning process you ensure as a building owner that you receive high-quality building systems, effective operations and maintenance manuals, and well-trained operating staff.

The whole building commissioning process must integrate with other construction delivery methods, project management by the owner, bid and build design projects, agency construction management, and design-build. It enhances the existing skills of design, construction, and operating professionals.

Course Objective

To discuss what the green building and the total building commissioning process is, why there is a need for it and how it differs from current procedures.

Course Outline

Registration and Coffee
Welcome And Introduction

The green building and whole Building Commissioning Process

Green building concept
What is Green Building?
Why is it important?
The Goals of Green Building.
Sustainability and Green Building.
Characteristics of Green Building.
Definition of commissioning
Benefits of the whole building commissioning process
Comparison to existing process of delivering constructed projects
The commissioning process team
·Commissioning process versus commissioning, verifying and validating.
Commissioning process versus contractor’s commissioning

Discussion Groups - Defining Process Needs the Total Building Commissioning Process – Contracting Options

Commissioning authority as owner’s representative
Commissioning authority as contractor’s representative
Responsibility for specifications
Contractor as the commissioning agent
·Consultant as the commissioning agent
Strategic Area 1: Sustainable sites
Strategic Area 2: Water Conservation.
Strategic Area 3: Energy Efficiency.
Strategic Area 4: Material Resources.
Strategic Area 5: Indoor Environmental Quality.
Strategic Area 6: Innovation
Needs assessment
LEED Standards

Planning (Or Pre-Design) Phase Commissioning Tasks In New Construction

Hiring a commissioning provider.
RFQ/RFP Exercise
How to set up and evaluate

New Construction - Design Phase

Review of design intent
Writing commissioning specifications
Scope
Roles and responsibilities
Scheduling
Listing of tests, methods
Developing a commissioning plan
Refreshments and Networking
Respond to bidders questions
Evaluate bid documents
Participate in pre-construction meeting and or partnering session

New Construction – Construction Phase

Scope meetings to finalize plan
Relation to schedule
Clarifying contractors’ responsibilities, including testing agencies and manufacturers
Clarifying definitions and steps: start-up vs. testing vs. verification
Schedule off site commissioning tests as necessary
To inspect or not to inspect
Perform pre-test checklists and start up equipment as available to ensure readiness for functional testing during acceptance
Owner’s familiarization and training

Review of New Construction Steps

Conception or pre-design phase
Design phase
Construction/installation phase
Verification phase
Refreshments And Networking

Verification Phase New Construction

Execute functional tests and diagnostics
Modes of operation
Testing whole systems
Sample forms
Fix deficiencies
Retest and monitor as needed
Operator training
Review O&M manuals
Building acceptance by owner

Post - Acceptance Phase New Construction

Prepare and submit final report
Perform deferred tests (if needed)
Develop re-commissioning plan/schedule

Investigation and implementation of Phase Retro-Commissioning

Perform site assessment
Obtain or develop missing documentation
Develop and execute diagnostic monitoring and test plans
Implement repairs and improvements
Retest and monitor for results Fine-tune improvements as needed
Revise estimated energy savings calculations

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