The final phase of an existing building commissioning project is known as the Persistence phase. During the Persistence phase, a series of new systems, tools, and resources is implemented with the sole purpose of supporting the persistence and ongoing performance improvement of a building after it has gone through commissioning.…
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No building is a blank slate. Each building has been built with a unique mix of materials and expertise, and brings unique issues to the table once its infrastructure is up and running. Building owners and managers also bring their own past and current experiences to every discussion about a…
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The turnover phase of an Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) project occurs after all building and facility improvements have been made, and the building staff works on transitioning back to regular, standard operating practices. During the turnover phase, it’s important to make sure that staff is provided with and familiar with…
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For an Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) project to be successful, a facility’s in-house staff must be on board and dedicated to making sure the project is fully carried out. Establishing an EBCx project with a team-oriented approach can foster a sense of collaboration that is vital to the success of…
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Buildings that become Energy Star Certified or Energy Star Labeled are not just able to achieve high levels of energy efficiency and performance, but are also able to benefit from massive financial savings. The types of savings earned from becoming Energy Star Labeled include direct savings from reduced energy use,…
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A study recently published by The Commonwealth Fund found that hospitals that make efforts toward becoming more sustainable could be saving the health care industry up to $15 billion over a period of 10 years. The study was sponsored in part by the Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI), which is a…
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The Implementation phase of an Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) project occurs after the Investigation phase has been completed. During the Implementation phase, Facility Improvement Measures (FIMs) are selected from the Master List of Findings and implemented. The performance of systems and equipment is monitored to verify that the results of…
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Existing building commissioning (EBCx) is associated with unique terminology that accompanies many of the crucial phases of an EBCx project. Regardless of whether you’re a building owner, facility manager, or facility staff member, it’s important to learn EBCx terms so you can communicate effectively with a third-party commissioning provider. Here…
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