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Return on Investment: What is it really costing to find drawings?

Return on Investment What is it really costing to find drawings?

Post Pandemic Building Design & Operation Panel Discussion Companion Notes

Notes with the key takeaways from Edifice Complex episode #52. These are insights from 4 deep thinking leaders in their respective fields.

Commissioning Authority Scope of Work

The CxA scope of work over the 6 phases of the new building commissioning process.

The 6 Phases of the Commissioning Process

This diagram details for each project phase: 1. Commissioning scope 2. Commissioning deliverables

LEED V4 Commissioning Process Network Diagram

This diagram details for each project phase: 1. Logic sequence for LEED V4 Cx Fundamental + Enhanced, Path 1, Option 1 2. Commissioning scope 3. Commissioning deliverables

Commissioning Specification Map

This Map details: 1. Commissioning specialisms 2. Relevant commissioning codes to be cited in the specification 3. Relevant commissioning certifications to be cited in the specification

Commissioning Roles Table

This table details what each project team member brings to the building commissioning process.

Carrier Moduline Tech Manual

Carrier Technical Manual for Moduline VAV Systems. This is old school stuff but useful in some Retro-Cx situations.

Integrated Building Systems Testing (IST)

Summary of the who, what why of building IST.

Code Consultant Vs Commissioning Consultant

Analysis of building code consultant and commissioning specialist scope of work.

P3 Commissioning Organization Chart

Project organization chart showing how commissioning fits into P3 projects.

“Who Cares” Building Index

The Building Whisperer’s unique index of “who cares” about how well-constructed and designed different types of buildings are.

VAV System – Single Point of Effectiveness

VAV system issues and mitigation in one diagram.

Commissioning & Facilities Management Perspective – Static Pressure Sensor Location VAV Systems

This diagram shows the correct location of the static pressure sensor in VAV systems along with design, installation, and commissioning notes.

Pump Detail Minus Triple Duty Valves

This diagram shows how to exclude outdated triple duty valves.

LEED V4 – Commissioning Deliverables

This chart summarizes commissioning deliverables for LEED V4 projects.

Building System Commissioning Network

Generic building system commissioning network. Use this as a start point.

Commissioning Authority Recommended Sampling Rates – High Complexity Buildings

Commissioning sampling rate and guidance notes for different buildings such as hospitals and airports.

Commissioning & Facilities Management Perspective – Coil Detail

Coil detail with design, installation, and commissioning notes.

Commissioning & Facilities Management Perspective – VAV Box Detail

VAV box detail with design, installation, and commissioning notes.

Commissioning & Facilities Management Perspective – Chiller Evaporator Detail

Chiller evaporator detail with design, installation, and commissioning notes.

Commissioning & Facilities Management Perspective – Pump Detail

Pump detail with design, installation, and commissioning notes.

Commissioning for New Construction – Similar Terms & Responsibilities

This table breaks down how terms can change depending on the context and geographical location.

Commissioning Management Talent Stack

The distinction between fundamental, prerequisite hard skills and necessary soft skills.

Commissioning KPI’s Diagram

Use these KPI’s to manage and assess quality outcomes.

Commissioning Contractual Relationships Chart

How commissioning interacts in contractual relationships.

Building Services Engineers Career Chart

This chart breaks down what it takes to become qualified and call yourself “senior”.

Building Whisperer Commissioning Definitions

The most common and useful definitions in commissioning aggregated into one convenient file.

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