Our passion for transforming failing or under-performing buildings into successful, healthy and sustainable facilities, along with a dedication to seeing that new buildings meet or exceed their intended systems benchmarks, gives clients both confidence in their investment, as well as an understanding and assurance of the viability and long-term performance of their properties.
Our passion for transforming failing or under-performing buildings into successful, healthy and sustainable facilities, along with a dedication to seeing that new buildings meet or exceed their intended systems benchmarks, gives clients both confidence in their investment, as well as an understanding and assurance of the viability and long-term performance of their properties.
Commissioning is the establishment of a planned, collaborative and systematic approach to the programmatic design, specification, review, and testing of a building’s systems and sub-systems in order to confirm they are performing as designed. The practice is a proven and cost-effective method for both reducing overall energy consumption, as well as helping to reduce a building’s overall operating costs over its lifespan. Studies have shown that commissioning saves owners operating and energy costs, with energy efficiency improvements of 5–25% when commissioning is performed.
Commissioning is the establishment of a planned, collaborative and systematic approach to the programmatic design, specification, review, and testing of a building’s systems and sub-systems in order to confirm they are performing as designed. The practice is a proven and cost-effective method for both reducing overall energy consumption, as well as helping to reduce a building’s overall operating costs over its lifespan. Studies have shown that commissioning saves owners operating and energy costs, with energy efficiency improvements of 5–25% when commissioning is performed.
The goals of the commissioning process is to ensure that the owner’s project requirements are met, that the building occupants have a safe, comfortable and healthy interior environment, the building systems are working efficiently and as intended, and the facilities maintenance team is well-trained on the operation and maintenance of the building. By applying a commissioning process to their facilities, owners are able to reduce overall building operating costs, while simultaneously providing end-users with a better building environment.
The goals of the commissioning process is to ensure that the owner’s project requirements are met, that the building occupants have a safe, comfortable and healthy interior environment, the building systems are working efficiently and as intended, and the facilities maintenance team is well-trained on the operation and maintenance of the building. By applying a commissioning process to their facilities, owners are able to reduce overall building operating costs, while simultaneously providing end-users with a better building environment.
Training is a critical element of any commissioning program, and one that we at K&A emphasize as a key part of our approach in the commissioning of a building. A facility’s maintenance team and staff, including both management and owners, can benefit greatly from a thorough, well-thought-out and well-documented training regimen, giving them a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of the building systems in their charge, and empowering them to be more proactive in their maintenance.
Training is a critical element of any commissioning program, and one that we at K&A emphasize as a key part of our approach in the commissioning of a building. A facility’s maintenance team and staff, including both management and owners, can benefit greatly from a thorough, well-thought-out and well-documented training regimen, giving them a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of the building systems in their charge, and empowering them to be more proactive in their maintenance.
Retro-commissioning is a process meant to improve or upgrade the overall functionality and efficiency of a building’s existing equipment, as well as to identify and thoroughly document precisely how the building’s systems and sub-systems function together. The types of building issues that generally can be resolved by the application of a standard commissioning program can almost always be found in existing buildings. Being able to identify those problems can save both owner and staff valuable time, money and resources that could be dedicated to other areas of a property’s daily work orders.
Retro-commissioning is a process meant to improve or upgrade the overall functionality and efficiency of a building’s existing equipment, as well as to identify and thoroughly document precisely how the building’s systems and sub-systems function together. The types of building issues that generally can be resolved by the application of a standard commissioning program can almost always be found in existing buildings. Being able to identify those problems can save both owner and staff valuable time, money and resources that could be dedicated to other areas of a property’s daily work orders.
We’ll help you get a handle on your building system’s current energy usage and overall inefficiencies.
We can help you determine what financial incentives are available from the state and local utility companies.
We can help you implement the energy conservation measures identified through benchmarking and audits.
After benchmarking, we’ll help you analyze the results and develop a strategy toward energy efficiency.
Able to identify problems in existing buildings that will save both staff and owners time, money and resources.
Training is of primary importance to a staff knowledgeable in the building systems they’re tasked to manage.
