Enhanced Commissioning
Enhanced commissioning
Enhanced commissioning represents an advanced level of building systems verification that goes beyond fundamental commissioning. This comprehensive process includes additional reviews, deeper system analysis, and ongoing performance monitoring to ensure optimal building operation throughout its lifecycle.
What is Enhanced Commissioning?
Enhanced commissioning expands upon fundamental commissioning by incorporating additional services and oversight throughout the building's design, construction, and operational phases. It provides a more thorough approach to ensuring building systems perform optimally and sustainably.
Key Differences from Fundamental Commissioning
- Earlier involvement in design process
- More extensive design reviews
- Enhanced submittal reviews
- Post-occupancy system verification
- Ongoing commissioning activities
- Development of systems monitoring procedures
Core Benefits of Enhanced Commissioning
- Superior Energy Performance
- 15-25% greater energy savings compared to fundamental commissioning
- Optimized system integration
- Reduced peak demand charges
- Enhanced renewable energy system performance
- Financial Advantages
- Lower lifecycle costs
- Reduced operational expenses
- Decreased maintenance costs
- Enhanced equipment longevity
- Better return on investment
- Improved Building Quality
- Superior indoor air quality
- Better thermal comfort
- Enhanced occupant productivity
- Reduced operational issues
- Improved system reliability
- Sustainable Operations
- Enhanced LEED certification potential
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Better resource utilization
- Improved environmental performance
LEED and Certification Benefits
- Enhanced commissioning credits
- Monitoring-based commissioning
- Building envelope commissioning
- Additional green building points