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Energy Code Compliance
Building Commissioning
Energy Auditing
Work Plan Development
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Energy Accounting

About Commissioning

Commissioning involves the systematic, documented field verification of engineered mechanical / electrical systems and controls, and testing of their functional performance to determine compliance with design intent and operational needs.

DRS ENERGY MANAGEMENT works with established professional engineers in delivering the full scope of commissioning services.  This scope ideally begins during the building systems design phase when design intent and long-term operations & maintenance (O&M) issues are reviewed by the commissioning agent.  For the duration of construction, the commissioning agent is involved in the following activities:  1) Review of all affected submittals; 2) Documented verification of proper systems installation; 3) Functional performance testing.  Upon completion of construction and functional testing, commissioning concludes with the review of O&M manuals and building operator training.  Additional support may be included through the warranty period.

Commissioning is becoming more of a mainstream practice in the construction industry.  In fact, retro-commissioning of existing facilities is gaining widespread acceptance in an effort to "tune up" buildings suffering from a variety of maladies including excessive energy use and indoor air quality problems.  The Washington State Nonresidential Energy Code now requires commissioning on new commercial-scale projects or alteration projects that involve mechanical and electrical permits.  All public sector projects in the state have required commissioning for some time.

Key Benefits

Optimized Energy Usage
    When all building systems are "tuned" to operate at peak performance, electricity and gas are consumed efficiently.
Improved Indoor Air Quality
    HVAC system deficiencies are revealed and corrected before occupancy or otherwise through the commissioning of existing facilities.  "Sick Building" syndrome is avoided. 
Improved Worker Productivity
    A healthy indoor environment lends itself to happy, healthy and more productive workers, which is naturally good for business.
Proven Building Performance
    A fully documented commissioning process leaves no deficiencies undiscovered or forgotten.  Owners are assured that their buildings are fully operational as designed before acceptance and the building team thus has fewer callback issues to be concerned with.

DRS ENERGY MANAGEMENT seeks to integrate Building Commissioning with its Energy Code Compliance service for client convenience and cost-efficiency in effectively bringing buildings on-line, in compliance and fully functional.  Please 360-671-9390 for more information on how we can assist you with your commercial project.

 

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