New System Commissioning

Building commissioning is a process that verifies that an owner receives what is specified in the design documents. It can be considered a quality assurance program, ensuring that the owner receives the maximum life-cycle value from the system's operation.

Life-Cycle Analysis
E3 Designs approach to the commissioning process begins in the conceptual phases of the project. With our expertise in all phases of HVAC system Life-Cycle Analysis, we will work with the design team to evaluate the needs of the building occupants. Alternative system designs can then be evaluated using Life-Cycle Analysis techniques to determine the optimal system design based on the goals of the building owners.

E3 Designs has access to an ever-expanding proprietary database of real-time operating information that can be used to validate Life-cycle models. This unique validation step provides more accurate model on which to base selection decisions.

View our presentation on Determining HVAC Life-Cycle Costs.

Peer Review
E3 Designs continues to be involved throughout the design process. We provide a critical peer review of the plans and specifications prior to sending the project out to bid. We pay particular attention to the control drawings and sequences of operation. Using our experience gained through monitoring of actual HVAC systems, we assure optimized system control for your particular application.

HVAC System Verification
The final step in our commissioning process is the verification of the HVAC system operation. Picking up where the traditional commissioning teams leave off, E3 Designs will download operating data continuously over the warranty period. This data will be analyzed to assure the system operates effectively over all four seasons, and summarized to build a benchmark of operations for the HVAC systems. Interactive training workshops will be held after six months and one year to help building operators fine-tune operating parameters.

E3 Designs has project engineers with strong technical knowledge and experience in existing building operations. We offer independent verification of the design and installation process through the construction cycle and beyond.

View article on the benefits of commissioning from the viewpoint of the property owner.