Title Subtitle Name Title The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Whole Building Commissioning – The New Standard James Becker, PE, CxAP, LEED AP Interagency Briefing February 3, 2015 Enlightened Buildings

Introductions Dave Lowe Director Government Solutions James Becker PE, CxAP, LEED AP Principal of Commissioning

Welcome

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About 3QC LEED & Commissioning Services Firm LEED Experts – LEED Fellow on staff 12+ Years of Commissioning Experience Offices throughout California and in Maryland Technical Experts – 5 Licensed Engineers, 8 Cx Agents Multi-Site Program Expertise Metrics Oriented Significant Healthcare & Office Building Experience Collaborative Process/Team Building GSA Schedules 03FAC & 871PE

Why Are You Here? 40% - What is whole building commissioning? 28% - How does 3rd party commissioning effect the construction schedule? 15% - Why are separate contracts important? 9% - How can I verify commissioning agent qualifications?

This Would Be Best Ever… Dale (Navy) - we had a primer/overview to read/keep Susan (USACE) - I am able to learn how the commissioning is important to a design-build project. Brian (GSA) - a way to estimate approximate cost of 3rd party commissioning over a range of building complexities were included Rex (DoE) - This will be the first experience with a new building and I need to understand requirements Bill (NOAA) - There was also a discussion on pre-fabricated ancillary buildings only costing around ~$150K

This Would Be Best Ever… Roy (Army) - Won't know until I hear the briefing. Andrew (VA) - I obtained a better knowledge of the Building Commissioning process. Ashley (VA) - Information is presented in clear concise manner. Deborah (VA) - Sample or template documents used in a contracting production setting are supplied. i.e. Tech Eval of commissioning agents etc. Delia (VA) - An elevator version can be a key takeaway

Session Objectives 1.Federal Initiatives 2.Whole Building Commissioning Overview 3.Why a Separate Contract is Important 4.Typical Project Challenges 5.Cost of Commissioning 6.Commissioning Benefits 7.Risk Mitigation (Avoiding Gotcha’s)

Federal Initiatives April 2005 – GSA Building Commissioning Guide January 2006 – Government Wide Memorandum of Understanding for High Performance Buildings Integrated Design Principles Commissioning Measurement and Verification January 2007 – Executive Order October Executive Order Environmental Goals May 2014 – VA Whole Building Cx Process Manual June 2014 – VA Retro-Cx Process Manual October 2014 – VA CFM Requires Separate Contracts

Common Definitions Cx – Commissioning CxA – Certified Commissioning Agent / Authority 3PCx – Third Party Commissioning OPR – Owners Project Requirements BOD – Basis of Design FTP – Functional Test Plan

Commissioning Types LEED Cx – Primarily focused on new building energy systems – MEP and renewable energy systems Whole Building Cx – Includes additional building systems – Enclosure, Doors, Windows, Roof, Network & Low voltage Retro Cx –The commissioning process for existing buildings and/or existing systems

MEASURE VERIFY MEASURE VERIFY ACCEPTANCE CONSTRUCTION OCCUPANCY DESIGN PRE-DESIGN What is Whole Building Commissioning?

Owner’s Project Requirements Basis Of Design Cx Plan Design Develop Review Cx Specifications CD Review Site Visits Equipment Testing Quality Checklists Owner Training Cx Report Functional Testing Submittal Review Systems Manual Seasonal Testing Warranty Review Goals Workshop MEASURE VERIFY MEASURE VERIFY ACCEPTANCE CONSTRUCTION OCCUPANCY DESIGN PRE-DESIGN BEST PRACTICES COMMISSIONING PROCESS What is Whole Building Commissioning?

Why Commissioning? 1.Capital Projects Require it 2.LEED Requires it 3.Energy Savings 4.Reduced GHG Emissions 5.Occupant Comfort 6.Complex Systems and New Technology 7.Quality Focus 8.Reduces Risk 9.Owner’s Satisfaction 10.Reduced Downtime of Facilities

Why Separate Contract? Agency Requirements Coming Eliminates potential conflicts of interest Control: pre-design - occupancy True autonomy to act on agency behalf Empowers the owner Minimize Delays Minimize Change Orders (an early) ^

Survey +600 Respondents

Common Issues Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Study (Piette 1994) –40% of Buildings with HVAC Problems –33% of HVAC Sensors Non-Functional –15% Missing Specified Equipment 1998 US Naval Facilities Command Study –New Buildings with Significant Problems –Heating & Cooling Top of the List

Complex Systems!

Common Project Challenges Design Review Process –Design Submittal Status / Construction Ready Docs? –Design-Build Document Challenges Project Communication Defining Work Completion –Pay Applications –Completing the Project Schedule Delay Commissioning provides solutions to the following typical project challenges:

Common Project Challenges System Readiness –Final Inspections / Punchlist –Substantially Complete Building Turn-Over –Owner Training –O&M Manuals –Systems Information Warranty Support –High Performance Systems

Cost of Commissioning Dependent on Scope of Work –Economy of Scale –Number of Commissioned Systems Dependent on Complexity of Systems Dependent on Contract Method Industry Cost Range –Whole Building Cx 0.5% to 1% of Total Construction Cost Payback - Savings –$4 for every $1 Spent (pg. 15 of VA Cx Manual) –Does not include cost of down time

Third Party Requirements for Building Commissioning Webinar ID Questions & Answers

Benefits of Commissioning Higher Quality of Finished Product Fewer Change Orders Fewer Contractor Call Backs Lower Energy Bills Better Trained O&M Staff Reduced Operating Cost Occupant Satisfaction

Benefits of Commissioning Higher Quality of Finished Product Fewer Change Orders Fewer Contractor Call Backs Lower Energy Bills Better Trained O&M Staff Reduced Operating Cost Occupant Satisfaction Better Service for Vets

Procurement Options 03FAC – GS-21F-0090Y 871PE – GS-10F-0159Y DUNS: CAGE: 49UL6

Session Follow-up Copy of Presentation Links to Cx Manuals Links to Federal Memoranda Q&A Sample Requirements

Title Subtitle Name Title The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Thank You for Joining us! James Becker CEO 3QC (916) Dave Lowe Director, Government Solutions (202)

CxA Qualifications Knowledge of design process Knowledge of construction process MEP systems experience Control systems experience Broad knowledge of building systems Understanding of LEED Building Commissioning Association key attributes Ability to communicate

Successful Project Examples VA Housing and Care Facilities - Redding & Fresno CA $65,000,000 / $122,000, ,000 SF / 216,000 SF Enhanced Commissioning Central Plant Hot & Chilled Water Building Automation System Low Voltage Integration Fire Alarm System Security Systems Risk Mitigation – Early Inspection Systems Confirmation

Successful Project Examples Martin Luther King Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA $240,000, ,000 SF Multiple Buildings / Contractors Existing Campus Coordination Fire Alarm System Building Envelope Building Automation Systems Lighting Controls Normal & Emergency Power Central Plant Replacement Long Lead activities identification Submittal Review 5 days Average

33 Successful Project Examples Administrative Office of the Courts $1,258,000,000 1,740,000 SF Enhanced Commissioning LEED Certification LEED Silver / Gold Facility Security Systems Detention Security Systems Public Safety Features CM at Risk LEED M&V Multiple Projects Schedule Management

Title Subtitle Name Title The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Thank You for Joining us! James Becker CEO 3QC (916) Dave Lowe Director, Government Solutions (202)