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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.
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.
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.
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 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.