Building Commissioning
Studies have found that after 5 years of occupancy, the typical building is using 30% more energy than it did when it was first occupied. As a building ages, many things that cause occupant comfort to go down while operating costs go up. Equipment starts to wear out and become less efficient, heat exchange surfaces become dirty or damaged, sensors go out of calibration, set-points are changed and not corrected and the list goes on.
Owners are making investments in their buildings based upon targeted performance expectations. The components of a building that impact an owner’s utility costs, comfort, indoor air quality, and operational performance are complex and frequently do not perform as intended. EFA’s building commissioning services facilitate and validate that building systems function according to criteria set forth in the project documents to satisfy the owner’s needs.
The US Green Building Council’s LEED program utilizes commissioning as a framework to identify and implement measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance strategies. EFA will combine the knowledge and resources gained from their significant past experience with the LEED Rating System with our technical expertise in the areas of energy conservation, water efficiency, emissions reduction, and indoor environmental quality to provide services that are holistic and technically sound with tangible solutions, rather than simple general LEED support.
EFA’s commissioning services for existing buildings (often called retro-commissioning and recommissioning) can cost effectively conserve energy and reduce operations and maintenance costs for your business. EFA’s commissioning agents can help realize cost savings, and help facility managers make the case for increased maintenance and energy efficiency improvements.
EFA has a dedicated staff that serves clients across the United States. The firm’s building commissioning services are shaped by a holistic approach that begins with facilitating a clear understanding of the projects performance and operational strategies.
Building Commissioning Services
- New Construction Commissioning
- Major Renovation Commissioning
- Re-Commissioning & Retro-Commissioning of Existing Buildings
- Implementation Assistance in Retrofit Construction
- US Green Building Council LEED related Commissioning Services
- Continuous Performance Assessments