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Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM)
SRE Program Training – March 2013
Commissioning Standards
Institutionalizing Best Practices
in Project Delivery
Presented by
Jerry Bauers, PE – Sebesta Blomberg
Lam Vu, PE – CFM (003C2B) 1
Definition
“Systematic process of assuring by verification and documentation, from the design phase to a minimum of one year after construction, that all building facility systems perform interactively in accordance with the design documentation and intent, and in accordance with the owner’s operational needs, including preparation of operation personnel.”
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Objectives
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“…I guess…it is a little late to bring in the commissioning agent!”
“…and you said that we did not need commissioning???”
Objectives
* Understand Tasks/Deliverables/ Responsibilities
* Understand the Standard Documents – where & what?
http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/
* Understand the Team Members, Responsibilities and Individual Objectives
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Objectives
* Best Practices for Collaborative Commissioning
*Management Strategies for Oversight
* Responsibility of VA to Support and Encourage Commissioning
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Objectives
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Deliver a Buildings and Building Systems that Work
Deliver Operations Team to Sustain Performance
Cx – Mandated Process
• Executive Order13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy & Transportation Management
• Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environment, Energy and Economic Performance
• VA Directive 0056 – VA Sustainable Building Program
• VA Sustainable Design & Energy Reduction Manual
• Memorandum of Understanding - Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings – Guiding Principles for Fed Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings
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• Reduce Total Ownership Costs
• Improve Energy & Water Efficiency
• Safe, Healthy & Productive Built Environment
• Promote Sustainable Stewardship
Value Propositions
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Corollary Values
• Improved Operator Knowledge
• Upgraded Infrastructure
• Simplified Repair/Upgrade Process
• Energy Master Planning
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NEW BUILDING COMMISSIONING
•First Cost Avoidance *
•13% Energy Savings *
•4.2 Year Payback on Investment *
* Building Commissioning , A Golden Opportunity for Reducing Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions , Mills, Lawrence Berkley National Laboratories, 2009
Results – National Studies
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Results – National Studies
NEW BUILDING COMMISSIONING
* First Cost Avoidance Reduce change orders Reduce Requests for Information (RFIs) Proper system/component selection Reduce contractor callbacks
* Building Commissioning , A Golden Opportunity for Reducing Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions , Mills, Lawrence Berkley National Laboratories, 2009
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Commissioning Plan
Design Intent Document
Design Reviews Commissioning Specification
Responsibility• OPR/BOD (Performance)• Cx Plan • Cx Specification• Construction Documents
Review• Training Plan
Delivered Value• Quality Enhancement
• Operations Perspective
• Accessibility/ Maintainability
• Commission-ability
• Best Practice
Design Phase Cx Values
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Commissioning Plan
Commissioning Plan: A document that outlines the scope and defines responsibilities, processes, schedules, and the documentation requirements of the Commissioning Process
Management ToolCommissioning Agent
VA PM
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Commissioning Plan
Plan Evolves as a Management Tool
Reviewed at Each Cx Meeting Sections that Change
Commissioning Team Contacts
Elapsed Time Schedule
Pre Functional/Functional Tests
Integrated Systems Tests
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Commissioning Specifications
Specification Features
Trending & Alarming
Documentation
Training
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Commissioning Scheduling
Requirement Specified
1.13 A The Commissioning Agent will be responsible for the overall management of the commissioning process as well as coordinating scheduling of commissioning tasks with the VA and the Contractor.
1.15 B Scheduling: The Contractor will work with the Commissioning Agent and the VA to incorporate the commissioning activities into the construction schedule.
More Later
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Responsibility• Submittal Review • Cx Schedule • Site Inspections• Pre Functional Test
Support
Delivered Value• Scheduling Support
(Turnover Activities)• System Documentation (History)• Operational Inspection
(Installed Components)
• Early Issue Identification /Resolution
Construction Phase Cx Values
Commissioning Team: Construction
Commissioning Team
Construction Phase
Paragraph 7.2 Commissioning Team
Agency/Professional/ Contractor
Description
VA RE Department of Veterans Affairs Resident Engineer(s)
Technical Representative of the VA Contracting Officer responsible for project delivery
VAMC VA Medical Center Facilities Management and/or using agency
Representatives of the local VA Medical Center responsible for Facilities Operation & Maintenance, Construction Coordination and/or other VAMC departments.
A/E Architect/Engineer Design Team
Representatives of the A/E Design Team responsible for Construction Administration 18
Commissioning Team: ConstructionCommissioning Team
Construction Phase
Agency/Professional/ Contractor
Description
CxA Commissioning Agent Representatives of the independent 3rd Party Commissioning Contractor
Contractor Prime Contractor Representatives of the Prime Contractor responsible for project construction.
SC Installing Sub-Contractors and Service Providers, to include but not necessarily be limited to
Representatives of the 1st-Tier subcontractors responsible for installing systems and equipment
TAB Test and Balance Agency Representatives of the Test and Balance contractor responsible for air and water balance of HVAC systems
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Commissioning Team: Construction
Commissioning Team
Construction Phase
Agency/Professional/ Contractor
Description
DDCC Direct Digital Control System contractor
Representatives of the Control System contractor responsible for installing and programming the Direct Digital Control system
SpC Specialty Contractors Representatives of the ower tier specialty contractors responsible for installation and programming of special systems that interface with the DDC system, HVAC and/or Electrical systems. This can include independent 3rd-Party Test Agencies (e.g., NETA Qualified Testing Agents)
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Commissioning Team: Construction
Division of Responsibility
Section 7.3 Commissioning Agent Tasks
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Commissioning Meetings
Kick Off Meeting
Controls Integration Meeting
Commissioning Team Meetings
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Commissioning Meetings
Kick Off Meeting
1.Process, Goals & Objectives and Plan
2.Performance Objectives & Verification Strategies
3.Documentation Requirements
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Commissioning Meetings
Kick Off Meeting
4. Team Members
5.Communication Protocols
6.Project and Commissioning Schedules
7.Shop Drawing/Submittal Review Process
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Commissioning Meetings
Controls Integration Meeting
1. Facilitate Review of Sequences
2. Review Component Selections
3. Verify Common Understanding – Operational Strategies
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Commissioning Meetings
Commissioning Team Meetings1.Commissioning Plan Review
2.Documentation Requirements/Outstanding Issues
3.Current Commissioning Issues
4.Review Project & Commissioning Schedule
a.Progress to Date
b.Upcoming 30 Day Schedule
c.Schedule Inspections/Tests as Appropriate
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Commissioning Meetings
Commissioning Team Meetings
Estimating Required Meetings
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Commissioning Scheduling Activities
Responsibility• Submittal Review • Cx Schedule • Site Inspections• Pre Functional Test
Support
Delivered Value• Scheduling Support
(Turnover Activities)• Sub Contractor Support• Early Issue
Identification /Resolution
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Commissioning Scheduling Activities
Integrate Start Up Activities into Schedule
Influence Brick & Mortar Construction to Support Infrastructure
Plan System Start Up Activities
Initiate Functional Testing as Early As Possible
VALUES
Commissioning Team Roles and ResponsibilitiesConstruction Phase (Section 7.4)
Project Phase/Cx Task
Commissioning Team Member Responsibilities
VA RECommissioning Agent
VAMC A/E Team Contractor
Duration Schedule for Commissioning Activities
Review Duration Schedule and Comment as Appropriate
Refine Duration Schedule
Review Schedule and Comment as Appropriate
Review Duration Schedule and Comment as Appropriate
Review Commissioning Agent Duration Schedule and Comment as Appropriate
Confirm & Incorporate Commissioning Activities into Project CPM Schedule.
Commissioning Scheduling Activities
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Commissioning Submittal Reviews
Submittals: Commissioned Systems
Purpose: Conformance with Performance Req’tsAccessibility/MaintainabilityClarity (Prepare PFT/FPT/IST’s)
Timing: Coincident with A/E
Comments: Forward to A/E with Copy to VA PM
AdditionalDistribution: Approved Submittals to CxA
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Commissioning Site Observations
Visits Should
“identify issues early … to allow the Contractor to devote sufficient time and resources to correct….”
Verify Pre Functional Checklist Completion
Provide Technical Support for Issue Identification/Resolution to Construction Team
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Commissioning Site Observations
Visits Should Not
Be perceived as Quality Control Activities
Replace Inspection and Demonstration Req’ts of
Contractors/Sub contractorsA/E Team
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Commissioning Site Observations
Documentation
Field Visit Report *
Commissioning Issues Log *
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Pre Functional Testing
OBJECTIVE
Systems & Components Properly Installed
Quality Control Processes Effectively Implemented
Identify Issues for Early Resolution
Prepare for Functional Performance & Integrated Systems Testing
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Pre Functional Testing
Pre Functional Tests Developed by CxA – Contractor
Collaboration
Static Inspections
Equipment Start Up Testing/Documentation
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Commissioning Collaboration
Control System Provider
Testing and Balancing Professional
Fire Alarm Contractor
General Contractor
– Overall Coordination
– Envelope Commissioning
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Design/Construction Phase
Best Practices
Early & Consistent Involvement
Technical Support for Construction Team
Infrastructure Scheduling
Collaboration
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SystemsTrainingSystemsTraining
ContractorTraining
ContractorTraining
Functional Testing
Functional Testing
FinalCommissioning
Report
FinalCommissioning
Report
DeficiencyCorrectionDeficiencyCorrection
Responsibility• Performance
Testing• Issue Resolution• Training• Documentation
Delivered Value
•Systems that Work
•Operational Clarity
•Trained Operators
•Building Acceptance
•Documented History
Acceptance Phase Cx Values
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Acceptance Phase Cx Values
Objectives
Achieve Performance Compliant with OPR
Establish System Operating Strategies
Support/Accountability for Performance
Systems Documentation for Future Ops
Acceptance Phase Cx Values
Best Practices
Identify Performance Issues Early
Technical Support for Resolution
Scheduling SupportCommissioning Schedule
Section XIII – Sample Cx Plan
Project Phase
Task Duration Schedule Predecessors
Construction TAB Report Review
2 weeks Comment log issued 2 weeks after receiving TAB Report
Receive TAB Report
Construction Review O & M Manuals
3 weeks Comment log issued 3 weeks after receiving O&M Manuals
Receive O&M Manuals
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Acceptance Phase Cx Team
Commissioning Team
Acceptance and Testing PhaseDesignation Agency/Professional/ContractorVA RE Department of Veterans Affairs Resident
Engineer(s)VAMC VA Medical Center Facilities Management
and/or using agencyA/E Architect/Engineer Design Team
CxA Commissioning AgentContractor Prime Contractor
SC Installing Sub-Contractors and Service Providers, to include but not necessarily be limited to
TAB Test and Balance Agency
DDCC Direct Digital Control System contractor
SpC Specialty Contractors 42
Acceptance Phase Activities
Commissioning Team Task/Deliverables Description
Acceptance and Testing Phase (Section 8.2)Project Phase/
Cx TaskCommissioning Deliverables
Functional Performance & Integrated Systems Testing
Executed Functional Performance Tests and support documentation.
Long Term Trend Data and Analysis
Prepare Systems Manuals
Project Systems Manual
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Acceptance Phase Activities
Commissioning Team Task/Deliverables Description
Acceptance and Testing Phase (Section 8.2)Project Phase/
Cx TaskCommissioning Deliverables
Training Plan Review
Compiled Training Plan
Individual Training Agendas
Training Attendance Sign In SheetsSystems Training
Systems Training Presentations (electronic)
Final Commissioning Report
Final Commissioning Report
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Acceptance Phase Scheduling
Commissioning Schedule
Section XIII – Sample Cx PlanProject Phase Task Duration Schedule Predecessors
Construction TAB Report Review
2 weeks 2 weeks after TAB Report
Receive TAB Report
Construction Review O & M Manuals
3 weeks 3 weeks after O&M Manuals
Receive O&M Manuals
Construction Prepare Systems Manuals
8 weeks 8 weeks after O&M Manuals
Receive O&M Manuals
Construction Review Training Plans
3 weeks 3 weeks after Training Plans
Receive Training Plans
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Acceptance Phase Scheduling
Schedule Development
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Acceptance Phase Systems Functional Testing
Objective
Test a Complete System
Validate System Performance
Test Criteria
o Steady State
o Transitions
o Failure Conditions/Return to Normal
Acceptance Phase Pre Requisites
Functional Performance Testing
Pre Functional Checklists Complete
Third Party Testing Complete
Control Systems Fully Functional
TAB Complete
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Acceptance Phase Pre Requisites
Integrated Systems Testing
Functional Performance Testing Complete
Long Term Trending Complete Both EX fans OFF
Only EF 14A ON
Decon Isolation
Only EF 14B ON
Both EF 14A, B ON
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Acceptance Phase Pre Requisites
Integrated Systems TestingMechanical Systems
IST: Integrated Operations FPT’s Complete & Accepted – All Units
FPT’s Complete – Base Utilities (Chilled
Water, Hot Water, etc.)
Testing:Impose State Changes – All Units
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Acceptance Phase Integrated Systems Testing
Objective
Test Building as a Complete System
Validate System Interactions
Test Criteria
o Steady State
o Transitions
o Failure Conditions/Return to Normal
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Leaks at window jamb trim
Acceptance Phase Integrated Systems Testing
Typical Integrated System Tests
Building Envelope Air Leak Testing
Loss of Power Testing
Fire Alarm Testing
Long Term Trending – Environmental Control Systems
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Acceptance Phase Pre Requisites
Training Activities
Training Agenda Approvals Complete
O&M Manuals Submitted and Approved
Systems or OMSI Manuals Submitted and Approved
Operators Engaged in FPT Execution (Optional – Recommended)
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Acceptance Phase Training
Training Activities
Training Agenda
System Manuals
Systems Training
Acceptance Phase Training
Training Agenda
Training Modules Learning Objective & Teaching Outline
Documentation ManualsEmergencies Emergency ResponseOperations Procedures Start up, Shut Down, etc.Adjustments Setpoints, Timers, etc. TroubleshootingMaintenance PM’s Repairs Repair Procedures,
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Acceptance Phase
Best Practices
Early & Consistent Involvement
Technical Support for Construction Team
Operator Involvement in Testing
Effective Training/Turnover Processes
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10-Month Check-up
Amend Final Commissioning
Report
Deferred Testing
Deferred Testing
ReinforceTraining
ReinforceTraining
Responsibility• Deferred Testing• Performance
Checkup• Reinforce Training • Warranty Support
Delivered Value
•Performance Confirmation
•Reinforced Training
• Issue Identification/ Resolution
•Warranty Support
Post Occupancy Phase Cx Values
Post Occupancy Phase Activities
Commissioning Team Task/Deliverables DescriptionWarranty Phase
Project Phase/ Cx Task Commissioning Deliverables
Deferred and/or Seasonal Testing
Executed Functional Performance Test and Support DocumentsCommissioning Issues Log
Warranty Period Site Visits (Up to 4)
Warranty Site Visit Reports
Post-Occupancy Inspection
Post Occupancy Field Visit ReportCommissioning Issues LogWarranty Issues ReportSystems Energy Review Report
Final Commissioning Report Amendment
Final Report Amendment
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Post Occupancy Phase
Best Practices
System Adjustments to Operating Realities
Technical Support for Operations Team
Operator Involvement in Testing
Effective Training Reinforcement
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Questions/Comments