LEAN COMMISSIONING: MAKING YOUR COMPANY’S PROCESS MORE EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE ACG 9 th Annual Conference April 18, 2013 Chicago, IL Derek De Jesús, CxA, LEED AP BD+C National Commissioning Manager KJWW Engineering

Introduction

SHARE, SUPPORT, LEARN 1. “Lean” – What, Why and How 2. Applying “Lean” ideas to Commissioning

What does “lean” mean? Webster to incline, deviate, or bend from a vertical position Weight Watchers Reduce weight through healthy eating and exercise Toyota The two focal points of the principles are continuous improvement and respect for people Motorola aimed at minimizing variability in manufacturing through the standardization of product defect measurement….optimizing customer value and reducing waste

Why do we get “lean”? Cut waste Get to our goal quicker Save money, Increase profit

How do we get “lean” Identify waste Listen to your client Integrate and adapt

Apply “lean” thinking to Commissioning

Apply “lean” thinking to Commissioning Project Programming DesignOccupancy AcceptanceConstruction

Programming Phase Earlier the better…but why? Integrate, Collaborate, Document Owner’s Project Requirements How effective is this tool? Who is really driving the project? Establish Commissioning Process

Design Phase Design Reviews Don’t be afraid to talk, converse How do you do this on a D/B/B vs D/B? Specifications Purpose….contract for the contractors Get rid of the duplicative redundant duplication

Design Phase Commissioning Plan What is your definition? What do you use this tool for? Living document…hardly Use it, preach it, enforce it Incorporate spec language to reduce duplication How do people learn?

Design Phase Actions Log Change the nomenclature The MOST IMPORTANT TOOL! Document EVERYTHING! Database vs Excel vs text file Relationships, macros, filters, reports, etc…

Construction Phase Submittal reviews Does a concurrent review really work? Process is completely different for D/B vs D/B/B Site Observations, Meetings Get to the point already Invite only those needed

Construction Phase Actions Log Demand action Pre-Functional Checklist The 2 nd worse document in Commissioning History What is your goal with this? Who is doing it and how? Manage, document Extract the right information Require only the requisite information

Acceptance Phase Scheduling Pull method IPD and D/B are easiest Not static but not rocket science either Be productive by making known your goals

Acceptance Phase Functional Performance Test When are these documents developed? How is it developed? Collaboration is required Get the contractor to perform as part of the PFC

Occupancy Phase and Beyond O&M Manuals Electronic…duh, but what about interactive…? How will the owner use them? Does the staff have laptops, tablets? Building have wifi for access online documents? Sale to the Owner early O&Ms that are more than pdfs Create a true Systems Manual as a standard, your building will thank you

Occupancy Phase and Beyond Study, page 8

Wrap Up