Continuous Commissioning ®

Working with your operations and maintenance staff, we'll examine total building performance.

SSRCx is one of only a few firms licensed to offer Continuous Commissioning®, developed by Texas A&M University, a process that can help reduce energy costs of an existing building by between 10 and 40 percent. This ongoing process resolves operational problems, improves comfort and optimizes energy use. It also helps increase occupant productivity and decreases maintenance costs.

The typical Continuous Commissioning® process includes:

• Preliminary assessment -- Examine building automation system, chiller and boiler plant, air handlers, air distribution systems and cooling tower operations; check and verify system sensors, calibrations and settings; take air handling unit measurements; analyze utility bills; and study design drawings.
• Detailed assessment – Identify specific Continuous Commissioning® measures for each mechanical and controls system after establishing a baseline. Validate utility pricing information. Present recommendations to facility manager, develop schedule and set priorities for implementation.
• Comfort baseline – This baseline is set and includes indoor temperature, relative humidity carbon dioxide measurements and high-noise levels.
• Implementation – Measures are implemented based on the priority list and agreed-upon schedule, then fine-tuned to ensure optimal operation.
• Savings report – Utility data is gathered; savings are calculated from the baseline; and a savings report is produced.
• Training workshop – Facility engineering staff participates in an eight-hour workshop and then implements the specific measures.
• Monitoring – Facility is monitored for at least one year to verify savings.