2. OVERVIEW History of commissioning at WMU What we wanted to accomplish
Our 5 best practices in building commissioning
Lessons learned along the way

3. Why We Started Commissioning
1970’s oil embargo era
1980’s economic recession
No $ for deferred maintenance
Energy reduction initiatives drove decisions
Equipment modifications

4. History and Evolution 1996, Building Performance Team
“Mission Statement”
The Building performance team is a highly skilled group of service technicians working toward optimum building environmental performance with an emphasis on occupant comfort and energy efficiency.
The team works in co-operation with building occupants, management, engineering, and maintenance services.
Our aims are to upgrade building documentation and to survey, diagnose, and address building comfort deficiencies within the facilities budget and existing mechanical design parameters.

5. What the BPT Did
Re-commissioning
26 Buildings
Update documentation

6. Are New Buildings Problem Free?

7. Making Old Ideas Work for New Project Commissioning
Focus on design intent
Restructure building performance team
More co-operation, less confrontation

8. College of Engineering The Commissioning Plan
Build a team
Maintenance Services/Operations & Capital Construction partnership
Create a plan that states the commissioning intentions
Get rolling!

9. Build a Leadership Team
OPERATIONS/
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Energy Systems Specialist
Commissioning Coordinator
Area Maintenance Supervisor
CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION/
CAMPUS PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT
Project Manager
Construction Manager
Project Engineer

10. Scope of Commissioning What We Wanted to Accomplish
Equipment properly installed and operational
Equipment must be serviceable
Verify shop and submittal documentation
Ensure adequate training
Functional testing performed
Identify deviations from documentation
Receive warranty and as-built documents

11. The Commissioning Plan
Commissioning plan is in the conference CD
What we set out to accomplish

12. How We Made It Work, BRONCO STYLE!
How we made it work for us
What we did differently
Enhanced relationships
OUR TOP 5 BEST PRACTICES FOR NEW PROJECT COMMISSIONING

13. In-House Commissioning Best Practice #1
Adopt a Team Concept
Why?
Eliminate blame game
Draws on WMU’s inherent strengths
Too much for the Project Manager alone

14. In-House Commissioning Best Practice #2
System Analysis
Not merely individual component analysis

15. In-House Commissioning Best Practice #3
Serviceability Vs Service Ability
Serviceability =
Equipment accessibility
Service Ability = People
are better trained, trades people get off to a running start from day1.

16. In-House Commissioning Best Practice #4
Maintenance Services & Skilled Trades; Part of the process
Pay’s dividends
Early involvement in
the project
Enhanced communication

17. In-house Commissioning Best Practice #5
Life Cycle Cost Reduction Focus
Identify issues early
Reduction in service call time based on Experience, enhanced document awareness
Everyone saves $

18. Lessons Learned Along The Way
Get in early with the right people
Fund the process up front
Stick to the important building systems
K.I.S.S
Be flexible, use what works for you
Set priorities and limits

19. Summary and Conclusion
A good building, a positive outcome
Well trained, enthusiastic staff
Cost savings now & for the future

20. CONTACT INFORMATION
Rick Updike, Regional Maintenance Supervisor
(269)
Michael Hodgkinson, Environmental Controls
(269)

21. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN THE CD
Design verification plan for College of Engineering, Western Michigan University
Commissioning flowchart
Commissioning process
SMACNA Template

22. Questions & Comments